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Great Sunshine Way
7 day Brisbane to Brisbane

A glorious week which takes you into south Queensland's lush and luscious rainforest hinter land, then journeys north to while away a few days at one of Australia’s chicest seaside resorts, before fetching up at Fraser - a vast island made up of pure white sand, with breath-taking beaches and a rich rainforest interior.

Day 1 Brisbane to Lamington National Park
91 miles 2½ hours
Depart Brisbane and head south to Surfers Paradise, the heart of the Gold Coast. Continue on the short drive to the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. Lamington National Park offers 160km (99 miles) of walking track to over 500 waterfalls and panoramic mountain lookouts. Overnight for 2 nights at O'Reilly’s Guest House.


Day 2 Lamington National Park
Lamington National Park



 
O'Reilly's Treetop Walk is 180m in length and 15m above the ground. See flowering trees, vines, orchids, ferns, and the birds and animals that inhabit the tree tops.


Day 3 Lamington National Park to Noosa
156 miles 4 hours
Depart Lamington National Park and travel north to Noosa, located on the Sunshine Coast. The main street of Noosa, Hastings Street has a great selection of restaurants and cafés and fashion boutiques. The beaches are secluded and the National Park is nearby for great rainforest walks and birdlife. Overnight for 2 nights at Noosa Blue Resort.


Day Noosa
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy what Noosa has to offer. If you are in town on a Saturday or a Wednesday, don’t miss a visit to the colourful Eumundi Markets in the heart of this historic town to browse and shop for handicrafts, bric-abrac, Aboriginal artworks, antiques, clothing, food and all manner of fresh local produce.

 
Noosa Tour from £24.


Day 5 Noosa to Fraser Island
139 miles 4 hours
Depart Noosa and continue the journey north rejoining the Bruce Highway and travelling through Gympie. Follow the signs for Maryborough, one of the oldest cities on the Fraser Coast and a wool port dating from 1847. Continue on to Hervey Bay and the Urangan Boat Harbour for your catamaran to Fraser Island. Overnight for 2 nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort (including breakfast).



Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island for its white silica sand and crystal clear water.

Day 6 Fraser Island
Today depart on your full day ranger guided 4WD tour and learn about the natural and cultural history of Fraser Island. Swim in the crystal-clear, blue waters of Lake McKenzie, the island’s most beautiful perched lake. From Central Station, walk along the banks of Wanggoolba Creek as it flows silently through the rainforest. Marvel at the tall, majestic satinay trees of Pile Valley. Drive along the spectacular Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Stop to swim in the cool fresh waters of Eli Creek. This swift flowing creek, the largest on the eastern beach, spills 80 mega litres of water into the ocean every day. Visit the Maheno shipwreck and marvel at the coloured sands of the Pinnacles. See an ancient forest being uncovered as Stonetool Sand Blow moves across the island.



4WD on the world's largest sand island - Fraser Island (included in price).

Day 7 Fraser Island to Brisbane
203 miles 5¼ hours
Transfer back to Hervey Bay by catamaran with Kingfisher Bay Resort. Rejoining the Bruce Highway and heading south towards on to Brisbane, the City of Sun Days, and the capital of Queensland. Wonderful weather, friendly people and plenty of exciting attractions have long made it a favourite holiday destination.

• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• Avis group B car for 7 days
• Return catamaran transfers from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island
• Full day guided 4WD tour on Fraser Island

 

From price in £ per person
	Twin
based on twin share	539

Single supplement on request.