extend your stay with a pre-trip to port douglas: August 23-27, 2026

Join FIT in Port Douglas before the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon on a four-night tour to Port Douglas, a destination to the Great Barrier Reef. The package includes:

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in the heart of Port Douglas at the 4.5 star Pullman Hotel Resort - near to town & a couple blocks to the beach

  • 1 extra night in Sydney prior to the marathon (Wednesday, Aug 26)

  • Roundtrip Transfers from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Port Douglas - (Aug 23 & 26)

  • Full Day Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest & Cruise with Lunch - (Aug 24)

  • One-way Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) - (Aug 26)

  • Welcome Dinner Port Douglas & Welcome Dinner Sydney

  • Onsite FIT guide services

  • Breakfast Daily

  • All taxes, gratuities, pricing in USD

  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 23:

    Land in Cairns Airport after a long journey and take the beautiful drive to Port Douglas! We know it has been a long journey, so check into your hotel room, say hello to your FIT guide, and maybe take a stroll around town before getting some much needed R&R. This evening enjoy a welcome beverage and meal. Overnight: Pullman

    MONDAY, AUGUST 24:

    After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of the Daintree Rainforest as we head north to Cape Tribulation to explore the worlds oldest tropical rainforest. We will enjoy lunch and a river cruise, before returning back to Port Douglas for the evening. Overnight: Pullman.

    TUESDAY, AUGUST 25:

    After breakfast, Free Day to adjust to your new time zone and enjoy this beautiful beach town in Northern Queensland & prep for our afternoon departure tomorrow. Opt to book a ½ or full day Great Barrier Reef Dive or Snorkel - today is a great day for ocean exploration!

    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26:

    After breakfast, enjoy the morning to pack for our departure to Sydney! We will transfer from Port Douglas for our afternoon flights out of Cairns (CNS) to Sydney. Upon arrival, collect your luggage for our transfer to the Shangri-La. Overnight: Shangri-La Sydney

    This package is designed to get the long travel out of the way and to have you settle in beautiful, tropical Northern Queensland for a few days to help with jetlag before we head to Sydney for the big event. The journey is longer to begin - but that is when you have the most adrenaline to get it done! We hope to see you for our pre-trip to the Great Barrier Reef in the boutique town of Port Douglas!

  • The Pullman Resort

    The hotel is located within walking distance of four-mile beach

    This package is a wonderful way to see a different part of Australia while helping with jetlag recovery prior to the marathon.

    A $500 per person non-refundable deposit is required to book the Port Douglas pre-trip.

    Space is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Trip will operate with a minimum 10 people.

  • Single (1 person/1 bed): $2,895

    Double (2 travelers/1 bed) or Twin (2 travelers/2 twin Beds): $2,140 per person

    Triple - 3 travelers/1 King + Rollaway: $1,990 per person

    Quad - 2 Bedroom Apt - (4 travelers): $2,035 per person

    Pricing is based per person and in USD. Pricing includes taxes. Pre-nights are available to book if you want to arrive on August 22nd- important if you arrive on August 22nd the one hour transit to Port Douglas is not included. You can opt to stay the night in Cairns this evening and meet us at the airport for a transfer to Port on August 23rd - people very much enjoyed this option.

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