Explore Cairns and the Port Douglas region before relaxing
on the Great Barrier Reef islands of Hamilton Island and
Dunk Island. This 13 day tour also offers the World
Heritage-listed Fraser Island and NSW coastal town of Coffs
Harbour.
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Day 1 Cairns Welcomed on arrival for transfer to hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free before a special Welcome Dinner. Two Night Stay: Cairns, Tradewinds
Esplanade Hotel, overlooking the waterfront.
Day 2 FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING
Three Freedom of Choice options today. Travel to Rainforestation to see Australian wildlife and a corroboree. A ride on the Kuranda
Railway completes a great day. Alternatively, enjoy the
remote rainforest of Cape Tribulation on a 4WD adventure or
choose white-water rafting on the Barron River.
Day 3 Great Barrier Reef, FREEDOM OF CHOICE
TOURING, DINE AROUND DINNER
Behold the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with the choice of three exciting Quicksilver cruises. All cruises include a delicious lunch and onboard bar facilities. This evening, choose the restaurant that best suits you and enjoy our Dine Around Dinner in Port Douglas.
Accommodation: Radisson Treetops Resort.
Day 4 Skyrail, Millaa Millaa Falls
Ride the Skyrail Cableway over the World Heritage rainforest to Kuranda. Tour the lush Atherton Tablelands, visiting the unique Curtain Fig Tree and spectacular Millaa Millaa Falls. Cruise to Dunk Island.
Two Night Stay: Dunk Island Resort.
Day 5 At Leisure on Dunk Island
Today is at leisure to relax and discover all that Dunk has
to offer. Join a guided walk or simply relax.
Day 6 Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island Go island-hopping today. We farewell Dunk, drive to Airlie Beach and enjoy a cruise to Hamilton Island. Two Night Stay: Hamilton Island Resort, Reef View Hotel, with fabulous ocean views. (B)
Day 7 Hamilton Island, FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING,
DINE AROUND DINNER Explore the island at leisure today and choose from a
variety of our exciting Freedom of Choice activities. This
evening, visit the Yacht Club for pre-dinner drinks before
our Dine Around Dinner.
Day 8 Rockhampton, Henderson Park We rejoin the coach and journey south through the sugar town of Mackay to tropical Rockhampton. At Henderson Park, we learn how a cattle station operates. Later, in Rockhampton, stroll through the Botanic Gardens. Accommodation: Rockhampton,
Country Comfort.
Day 9 Hervey Bay, Fraser Island We continue to Hervey Bay for our cruise to World Heritage Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island.
Two Night Stay: Fraser Island, Kingfisher Bay Resort, a
delight for nature lovers.
Day 10 FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING Choose from three exciting Freedom of Choice tours on Fraser Island. Join the Ranger for a 4WD tour of Seventy-Five Mile Beach, explore Fraser's inland lakes and rainforest by 4WD, or join a whale-watching cruise (seasonal). Later this evening, join the park ranger and chef for a Bushtucker Talk, followed by a delicious Bushtucker
Barbecue Dinner.
Day 11 Australia Zoo, Surfers Paradise Returning to the mainland, we travel to the Sunshine
Coast and see native wildlife at Australia Zoo, home of
Steve Irwin, television's Crocodile Hunter. Tonight stay on
the world-famous beaches of the Gold Coast. Accommodation:
Surfers Paradise, ANA Hotel Gold Coast, just one block from
the famous beach.
Day 12 Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour Travel to the beach haven of Byron Bay and see nearby Cape Byron. Continue to Coffs Harbour. Accommodation: Novotel
Pacific Bay Resort.
Day 13 Sydney Travel to Sydney. Arrive at the Sofitel Wentworth at
5.45 p.m.
Coach touring
Itinerary
Join this wonderful tour of discovery and explore Australia's
spectacular east coast and islands......
Sightseeing & Highlights
See every highlight, discover hidden treasures, and enjoy time
to explore for yourself.....
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