Trip Itinerary
- Day 1: Cairns
Meet your Contiki crew then we’re off to visit Tjapukai and Kuranda to watch traditional aboriginal dancers, learn how to throw a boomerang and to appreciate the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. This evening get to know your new travel buddies with a night on the town! Resort
- Days 2-3: Cairns
For the adventurous a chance to do some white water rafting on the rapids of the Tully River, or take the opportunity to visit the famous Outer Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba dive amidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Or if you prefer, maybe spend the days at leisure doing some shopping in town. In the evening we’ll check out more tropical wildlife at one of Cairns’ nightclubs! Resort
- Day 4: Cairns to Whitsundays
We’ll leave this morning to travel South to Townsville to explore the scenic lookout of Castle Hill. This evening we’ll board our launch at Shute Harbour and make the short journey to Long Island – one of the jewels of the Whitsundays. (B,D) Resort
- Days 5-6: Whitsundays
Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great amenities of Long Island. Feeling energetic, why not go bushwalking, play tennis or beach volleyball, take to the water with a snorkel or a jet ski? Want to relax? Then unwind on the palm-lined beach, have a massage, or sip cocktails on the verandah as you watch another perfect sunset. Resort
- Day 7: Whitsundays to Capricorn Coast
From Airlie Beach we’ll visit Mackay – Australia’s sugar capital. This evening why not come face to fang with huge estuarine crocodiles at the Koorana Crocodile Farm? (B) Hotel
- Day 8: Capricorn Coast to Fraser Island
This morning as we leave Rockhampton we will cross the Tropic of Capricorn before hooking up with our launch to Fraser Island. (B,D) Eco Lodge
- Day 9: Fraser Island
Now you’re on the largest sand island in the world! What to do? Here are a few clues. Why not take a 4-wheel drive bus tour through the rainforests, a guided bushwalk or a swim in the fresh water lakes? With this many options there’s no chance of going troppo! Eco Lodge
- Day 10: Fraser Island to Country Homestead
Today we travel South along the coast to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great shopping. From there we’ll head along the fertile farming lands of the Darling Downs to the edge of Queensland’s Outback to enjoy a good ol’ Aussie ‘knees up’ tonight at our Country Homestead. (B,D) Country Homestead
- Day 11: Country Homestead to Brisbane
From the fertile farming lands of the Darling Downs we’ll take in the sights and sounds of Brisbane. Time to say a final farewell as our tour ends this at midday. (B)
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