This itinerary will be conducted at a relaxed pace. You will typically spend several nights at one location which means less time spent packing and unpacking, and more sightseeing. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and handling your own luggage.
These tours are our proudest creations. They have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for exact group size. Enjoy features such as hand-picked accommodation, a sampling of the region’s best culinary delights, and a range of optional activities to choose from to best suit your travel style.
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
✓ Eight day private plane tour of Queensland's most iconic Islands
✓ Exclusive small group experience with a maximum 12 guests
✓ Fly from island to island in the comfort and convenience of a private plane
✓ Private fly-in/fly-out tour of the exclusive Lady Elliot Island
✓ Fraser Island guided Beauty Spots 4WD tour
✓ Great Keppel Island guided bushwalking tour
✓ Coral Reef cruise of Whitehaven & Hill Inlet
✓ Six nights accommodation at comfortable island resorts
✓ One night accommodation at a 4* property in Cairns
✓ 7 Breakfast, 4 Lunches & 4 Dinners
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Welcome to Brisbane! At the appropriate time, board your private plane to Fraser Island. On arrival to Fraser Island you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.
World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is a rare and beautiful holiday destination, at the start of the Great Barrier Reef, offering a refreshing change from the bustle of mainland Australia and the resort islands of Queensland’s north. The island’s untamed wilderness and rugged, natural charm entices from the first, providing 4WD adventure and excitement, but also a relaxing atmosphere from your base here at beautiful, eco-friendly Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island is a world away from the mainland, but not without the creature comforts.... Revitalize your mind and your body as you soak up some Queensland sun. Bubble away in a spa or one of the Resort’s four swimming pools or go wild with a pamper session in a Fraser Island Day Spa.
The Resort offers four lagoon-style pools, an outdoor spa, three restaurants (Sand & Wood, Seabelle Restaurant, The Sand Bar and Bistro), four bars (Maheno Bar, The Sand Bar, Sunset Bar and Seabelle Bar), Island Day Spa, porter service, tennis courts and water sports (available at the Sunset Bar)
This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the resort (beverages excluded)
Joining information:
Your flight today departs from Redcliffe Aerodrome, which is located approximately 40' north from Brisbane CBD or 30' north from Brisbane airport. A Taxi or Uber ride costs approximately $45-50 from the CBD and $40-$45 from Brisbane Airport.
Enjoy an easy morning and sumptuous breakfast before embarking on a full day 4WD guided tour of Beauty Spots.
On this full day of adventure, prepare to see all of the iconic Fraser Island sights, visit the most iconic natural attractions and cool off in watering holes – all from the air-conditioned comfort of a custom-designed, four-wheel-drive coaches.
During this comprehensive tour you can expect to visit Gorgeous Lake McKenzie, Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek, Pile Valley’s awe-inspiring Satinay and Brush Box forests, 75 Mile Beach's famous highway, the Maheno shipwreck and the coloured sands of The Pinnacle and the relaxing fresh waters of Eli Creek.
Undoubtedly, visiting such stunning sites will open your appetite, so morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included - you simply sit back and enjoy!
Upon returning to your resort, the rest of the evening is at leisure for you to continue enjoying your surroundings and the resort’s facilities.
Today is an early start you are transferred to Fraser Island airstrip to board your private plane to Lady Elliot Island. Breakfast will be served at Lady Elliot uppon arrival.
Situated within a highly protected ‘Green Zone’ Lady Elliot coral cay is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life and is known for its abundance of manta rays, turtles, spectacular marine life and unspoilt coral reef. Small marine life is also abundant and much of it is easily discovered by reef walking or snorkeling. Lady Elliot Island lies within a highly protected ‘Green Zone’ and this is one reason its biodiversity is so remarkable and diverse.
Join a glass bottom boat tour, snorkeling and other island activities.
After lunch you will board your private plane once more and head towards Great Keppel Island. You will land inland, at Emu Park Airstrip before travelling by ferry to Great Keppel Island.
Great Keppel Island is approximately 1454 hectares in size (around 3,500 acres) – home to seventeen pristine white sandy beaches. The island interior is rich with native flora and fauna, all waiting for you to explore. Private coves and pockets of fringing reefs around Great Keppel Island are excellent for swimming, snorkeling and diving.
Great Keppel Island Hideaway accommodation is a comfortable, back to basics & barefoot experience offering unpretentious accommodation on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a digital detox with no Wi-Fi in your room and no TVs.
This evening enjoy dinner at the resort (beverage excluded)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of exploring Keppel Island as you join a guided bush walk tour and learn more about the island flora and fauna. Picnic lunch is included while you explore.
The rest of the evening is free. Continue exploring the island's natural wonders, go for a walk along the beach or sip cocktails away at the resort’s bar.
Tonight dinner is included at the resort (beverages excluded)
After enjoying breakfast at the resort, board your private plane once more and fly to Hamilton Island. On arrival, board a shuttle bus to your accommodation: The Reef View Hotel.
With its idyllic location in the heart of the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is a perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
The views of Catseye Bay from your Coral Sea View rooms are amongst the best in the world. The Reef View Hotel offers modern and extremely spacious rooms, all with private balconies and Catseye Beach is just a short stroll away. The hotel has its own swimming pool, lounge and restaurant.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore or enjoy the resort’s facilities, such as kayaks, stand up paddleboard, snorkeling gear, spa, sauna or tennis courts.
Enjoy an opulent breakfast before making your way to “Cruise Whitsundays” office (located at Hamilton Island Marina) and check-in for your Full Day Whitehaven Beach Cruise.
Cruise to superb, 7km-long Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. From the beach’s northern end, a leisurely 1.3km-return guided hike to Hill Inlet lookout follows a path walked by the Whitsundays’ traditional owners, the Ngaro people. Back at Whitehaven’s southern end, swim or relax on the sand, or tackle the stairs to the Whitehaven Beach Lookout and view the length of Whitehaven Beach. A delicious gourmet burger is waiting for you back on the Whitehaven sand.
Morning, afternoon tea, lunch and protectictive stinger suits are included. Just make sure to bring swimwear, a towel, light walking clothing, sun cream and your camera (and money or credit card for optional purchases)
This evening enjoy a farewell dinner (beverages excluded)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before taking a shuttle bus to the airport. Board your private plane one more time and fly across to Cairns. Your transfer will take you to your hotel in Cairns for the final night of your trip.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore Cairns.
Today your Private Plane Queensland Island Hopping tour comes to an end. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and make your way to the airport for your ongoing flight.
Check-out & departure information
Hotel check out is at 11am. You are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area if departing later.
The easiest way to get from your hotel to Cairns airport is by Uber or taxi. A ride will cost you between $15 & $25.
Seair Pacific
Internal flight in this this itinerary are operated by Seair Pacific. Seair Pacific is a Gold Coast, owned and operated and it has has been servicing Queensland for over 25 years with approximately 3,000 flights per annum. Safety is of highest importance and Seair constantly strives to achieve “World’s Best Practice” aviation standards.
Turbo Prop Cessna Caravan.
Through this tour you will travel from destination to destination by a private aircraft such as the Turbo Prop Cessna Caravan.
The Cessna Caravan features a spacious, unpressurized cabin and a robust design which have stood the test of time. The Cessna Caravan is a true go-anywhere aircraft and it's the perfect choice for low altitude touring.
Aircraft technical specifications:
Seating - 12 passengers
Crew - 1-2
Restrooms - No
Engines - Pratt & Whitney PT6A Single Turbo Prop
Pressurised - No
Air Conditioned - Yes
Cruising Speed - 160 knots/280km per hour
Range - 900nm
Landing Capabilities - Short/remote airstrips
IFR/VFR - Yes
Weather - All weather - Colour Radar Equipped
Fittings - 4 Comportment Cargo Pods
Check-in luggage:
Please pack your check-in luggage in a small soft travel bag (70cm x 40cm x 30cm). No hard suitcases will be allowed.
Carry-on luggage:
We recommend that you bring a small day pack for sightseeing and touring during the day.
Due to Government Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, your maximum luggage allowance on this trip is 15kg - this includes your check-in and carry-on bags.
Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.
We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.
Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support
We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due to depart.
Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling off period. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7 day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to support@inspiringvacations.com, including the reason for cancellation.
Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Booking On Request
You can enhance your holiday by arriving early or staying longer upon conclusion of the tour. On this tour you can choose from the following options:
Additional accommodation
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a “2”.
2 – Leisurely Paced Tour: This itinerary will be conducted at a relaxed pace. You will typically spend several nights at one location which means less time spent packing and unpacking, and more sightseeing. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and handling your own luggage. While on this itineray you will need to be able to walk in and out of train stations (Adelaide & Melbourne) carrying your own luggage.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,499 per person in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Group Size
Minimum 10, maximum 12 travellers.
During included sightseeing you will join other like minded traveller and the maximum group size may exceed 12 travellers.
When travelling with a group, no matter the size, we ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience.
Bedding requests
We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.
Tour Styles - This package is a Partially Escorted style.
To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
Who is operating this package
We have partnered with a wide range of third party operators who assist in fulfilling your booking and delivering an enjoyable on-tour experience. Each package will consist of multiple operators meaning both guides and fellow travellers may change day to day. But don't worry, regardless of the operator, you'll be in good hands to experience the most out of each destination.
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