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“wishing this day will never end”, hopeful for one more encounter pool. You’ll be snorkelling like pros in no time and can all help do
with a majestic turtle or the chance to discover something new our bit to protect the fragile reef system from damage from us and
glittering amongst the coral. our equipment.
Under sail we turn back for Port and the sun dips behind the TAKE 3 FOR THE SEA Whenever we are in a natural environment
Daintree Ranges, the kids totally wiped out and rocked to sleep we are connected with the sea. Join the movement by picking up
as the catamaran dances in the ocean. What an incredible day three pieces of rubbish when we leave the beach, rivers, creeks or
our family has just experienced! The calmness in our souls finds wherever we are to protect wildlife from human made pollution.
it impossible not to soak up the Sailaway “go green” ethos or the REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT It’s easier than you may
positive feels we experience knowing our conscious choices limit think, just by limiting single use plastic and remembering our ‘keep
our environmental impact. Sailaway’s commitment to climate action cup’ when ordering morning coffees, shop small and buy local to
engages the need for us all to do more. Eco tourism empowers the support the community that enriches the environment, switching the
importance of conserving this great natural wonder for our future rental car for a bicycle and reduce-reuse-recycle on holidays too,
generations. It all starts with 1. not just at home.
One way to help make a difference……. And now we have seen it for ourselves and experienced the
EDUCATION By visiting the Great Barrier Reef with a leading eco- truly amazing Great Barrier Reef, we realise it is ”all about the
tourism operator like Sailaway we can create awareness through our environment” and we will savour the memories of this family day for
connection with nature and pay it forward inspiring conservation by a very long time.
sharing our experience with others.
EXPLORE WITH CARE Tread lightly when adventuring, remember
to leave it as you found it. Snorkelling gear can be a little awkward
at first for some. It’s a great idea to practice with the family in the sailawayportdouglas.com

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