Australian Reef, Islands & Beaches from $3,595

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 17 meals
  • Special Welcome Dinner
  • 10 nights in premium accommodation in comfortable hotels & stylish resorts
  • Services of Tour Director & an experienced Driver
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach travel
Australian Reef, Islands & Beaches

Get ready for an 11 day adventure of the Australian Reef, Islands & Beaches of the East Coast. Travel from the Gold Coast to Cairns as you stay on Hamilton Island, see Fraser Island, explore the Great Barrier Reef & more!

The Perfect Australian vacation for getting to know the eastern coast of Australia.

 

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DAY 1

Arrive Gold Coast

Fly to the Gold Coast where you’ll transfer to your hotel for the night and meet your Tour Director.

Stay: voco Gold Coast

 

 

DAY 2

Gold Coast, Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast

 

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Visit world-renowned Australia Zoo, the legacy of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin

Depart Gold Coast and head to the Sunshine Coast to visit Australia Zoo. After your Insider Experience, continue to the Sunshine Coast for the night.

Stay: Sunshine Coast, Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Daily :

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

 

DAY 3

Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island

 

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a stay at World Heritage-listed Fraser Island

Spend some time this morning exploring the resort before travelling north to beautiful World Heritage-listed Fraser Island for your Insider Experience.

Stay: Two Nights, Fraser Island, Kingfisher Bay Resort

Daily :

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

 

DAY 4

Fraser Island

Today you’ll discover this beautiful island with a half-day guided tour. Then, with an afternoon at leisure, perhaps visit the historic wreck of the Maheno – a Trans-Tasman liner that was driven ashore during a cyclone in 1932 (own expense). Alternatively, make the most of the island’s many walking tracks, or simply relax on a peaceful stretch of white sand with a good book.

Daily :  Breakfast

 

DAY 5

Fraser Island, Hervey Bay, Rockhampton

This morning, enjoy a ferry crossing to picturesque Hervey Bay while keeping an eye out for marine life. Rejoin your coach for the journey north, travelling through sugar cane country. Later, arrive in the inland city of Rockhampton, known as the beef capital of Australia, farming more than 2.5 million head of cattle within a 250-kilometre radius of the city. Wide streets and fine Victorian architecture reflect the region’s wealthy 19th-century gold and copper mining boom, as well as the successful cattle industry.

Stay: Rockhampton, Central Park Motel

Daily : Breakfast & Dinner

 

DAY 6

Rockhampton, Hamilton Island

 

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a two-night stay at the picturesque resort of Hamilton Island, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

This morning, travel to Airlie Beach, which is known as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, Here, you’ll board a ferry for your journey through this tropical archipelago, before arriving at Hamilton Island, one of the only inhabited islands in the Whitsundays. Settle into your hotel and relax this evening.

Stay: Two Nights, Hamilton Island, Reef View Hotel

Daily :

  • Breakfast

 

  • Dinner

 

 

DAY 7

Hamilton Island

Today is yours to spend at leisure on spectacular Hamilton Island. Perhaps snorkel off the beach and discover the region’s many species of tropical fish; stroll through the rainforest; or simply take the time to relax by one of your resort’s swimming pools.

Daily :

  • Breakfast

 

DAY 8

Hamilton Island, Townsville, Mission Beach

Transfer from Hamilton Island to the Port of Airlie where you’ll reboard your coach and travel to Townsville. Here, tour this tropical city, surrounded by rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Then depart Townsville for Mission Beach.

Stay: Mission Beach, Castaways Resort & Spa

Daily : Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 9

Mission Beach, Atherton Tablelands, Cairns

 

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Ride over the rainforest aboard the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Stay at the Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel in Cairns

Rolling green hills, open farmland and tropical rainforest characterise the Atherton Tablelands, which form part of the Great Dividing Range. Surrounded by tranquil rainforest, experience the peaceful oasis of Millaa Millaa Falls. You’ll also visit the Curtain Fig Tree. Later, at the scenic village of Kuranda, board the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your Insider Experience. This afternoon, arrive in Cairns and enjoy views of the city skyline from your spacious room at the Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel.

Stay: Two Nights, Cairns, Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel

Daily : Breakfast

 

 

DAY 10

Great Barrier Reef

 

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Cruise from Cairns by catamaran to Reef Magic’s exclusive activity platform and enjoy hours amid the colourful coral and marine-life.

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at Tjapukai by Night. Discover Dreamtime stories and take part in a corroboree.

Enjoy two Insider Experiences today, to round of your Queensland adventure.

Daily :

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

 

DAY 11

Port Douglas, Depart Cairns

Drive to Port Douglas for a tour. Later, transfer to the airport.

Daily :

  • Breakfast

Pricing & Departures

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Sep 7, 2020 $3,595
Oct 5; Nov 2. 2020 $3,595
Jan 11, 2021 $3,595
Feb 8; Mar 8, 2021 $3,595
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Notes:
  • Land only package
  • Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted
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