Townsville Bulletin

Escape to Great Barrier Reef islands for $1

- STEPHEN NADIN

PICTURESQU­E and pristine islands on the Great Barrier Reef are set to prove a drawcard thanks to a new tourism experience from an award-winning company.

Wildcat Mackay will be visiting destinatio­ns including Cockermout­h, Brampton, Keswick, St Bees and Scawfell islands, as well as some secret, unexplored spots.

Wildcat Mackay is a new tourism experience by Red Cat Adventures and is taking bookings for a launch on December 1.

Director Julie Telford said the new day tour would take visitors on a journey of discovery by catamaran to some of the most picturesqu­e and untouched locations on the Great Barrier Reef.

“Guests will enjoy the hidden wonders above and below the ocean off the coast of Mackay,” she said.

“Blending technology and practicali­ty, this one-of-a-kind custom-built vessel aims to provide guests of all ages with the smoothest and fastest ride possible, leaving them squealing for more.”

Tourism and Events Queensland’s 20

Days of Holidays Like This campaign, in partnershi­p with News Corp’s Queensland mastheads, is offering 100 adult day tour tickets for $1 each on Queensland.com/holidaysli­kethis from 9am on Tuesday.

The new holiday deals campaign will showcase hot daily offers until Thursday and an incredible getaway competitio­n on Friday.

WILDCAT MACKAY HOT OFFER 100 adult day tour tickets for $1 each available from 9am on Tuesday until sold out at queensland.com/holidaysli­kethis

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