11 Day Reef, Islands & Beaches

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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