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LAST MINUTE DEAL! Tropical Islands & Rainforest - 10-day Brisbane to Cairns Tour

SAVE on 4 March 2020 departure!
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Commence your journey with a scenic city tour of Brisbane before embarking on the ultimate wildlife adventure at Australia Zoo. The Sunshine Coast awaits you, with free time in Noosa, followed by a trip to the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island, exploring ancient rainforests and white sandy beaches by 4WD. Hervey Bay is the next stop, renowned for the fully operational cattle farm at Longmorn Station. Cruise to spectacular Whitehaven Beach, voted the best in Australia! Take a walk to feel the sand between your toes and take a walk to a lookout for views over the waters of the Coral Sea. The iconic Great Barrier Reef is next on the itinerary with the opportunity to snorkel with tropical fish before bidding farewell at tropical Cairns

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Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef

Inclusions/Exclusions

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  • Visit Australia Zoo, home of the Irwin family

  • See the cute koalas at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

  • Let your hair down with free time in the holiday town of Noosa

  • Take an exciting 4WD tour on Fraser Island

  • Taste local produce at the Ohana Exotic Fruit Orchard

  • Experience life on Langmorn Station, a working cattle property

  • Stop at the Sarina Sugar Shed for a guided tour and lunch at a miniature sugar mill

  • Stay on Hamilton Island – everyone has a view over the Whitsundays from their balcony

  • Tropical paradise Hamilton Island

  • Cruise to spectacular Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays

  • Relax in idyllic Mission Beach

  • Stop at Millaa Millaa Falls & the Curtain Fig Tree

  • Skirt across the treetops on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

  • Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef

  • Enjoy a Be My Guest BBQ dinner with a local family in their Cairns home

  • Comfortable accommodation

    • Travel by luxury coach

    • Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide

    • Airport transfers

Itinerary

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Day 1 Brisbane – Noosa (d)

After a short orientation tour of Brisbane, visit Australia Zoo made famous by the Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin and his family. Enjoy a sneak peek in to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and see how AAT Kings works with the Wildlife Warriors to support the koala rehabilitation project at the hospital, the country’s largest and busiest wildlife facility. Catch one of the many shows and wander through the zoo’s fascinating grounds. Later travel to the resort town of Noosa for a relaxing stay. This evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travellers and travel director.

Day 2 Noosa Free Time (B)

Take time out to discover Noosa for yourself. Swim at Noosa Main Beach or venture a little further with an easy, spectacular walk along the headland through to Noosa National Park. If you’re feeling adventurous, you may like to take a boat ride through the incredible Noosa Everglades, one of Australia’s most beautiful wilderness areas. You’ll love the dark waterways and myriad of wildlife along the Noosa River- it’s truly spectacular! This evening choose one of the town’s eateries and dine on inspiring local delights.

Day 3 Noosa – Fraser Island (B, L)

A day of discovery lies ahead as you cross by ferry to explore the wonders of World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Your 4WD tour takes you to the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach (tidal) and beyond. Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed with magnificent white sandy beaches. Walk through the ancient rainforest at Central Station with its huge satiny, scribbly gum and kauri trees and enjoy a delicious lunch before arriving in Hervey Bay.

Day 4 Hervey Bay to Rockhampton (B)

This morning stop at Ohana Exotic Fruit Orchard for a guided tour with the opportunity to try some local flavours and produce. Later you’ll stop at Langmorn Station, a fully operational family run cattle station. Meet the Creed family and take a guided tour of the property including the original family homestead, built in 1873. Enjoy afternoon tea in the garden in the company of the pet kangaroo! Cross the Tropic of Capricorn as you arrive in Rockhampton, the beef capital of Australia! Your night is free so why not try some local beef at one of the town’s steakhouses.

Day 5 Rockhampton – Hamilton Island (B, L, D with wine)

Travel north to the sugar town of Sarina, Australia’s sugar capital, to Sarina Sugar Shed, a working miniature sugar mill. On your tour you’ll get a peak in to sugar cane processing and witness fully functioning sugar processing and distilling equipment in action. Afterwards you can taste some of the products made on site before sitting down for a light lunch. Continue to Airlie Beach to catch a ferry to Hamilton Island one of 74 tropical islands that make up the Whitsundays. You’ll be surrounded by pristine beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life!

Day 6 Hamilton Island (B)

At Hamilton Island the day is yours to indulge and relax by the pool or on the beach – you may prefer to hire a buggy to explore the island or tee off in paradise against the magnificent backdrop of an azure ocean. Or perhaps the famous Whitehaven Beach beckons. Take an optional cruise aboard a catamaran to this slice of paradise, where you can simply relax on the beach, take a swim, or get involved in some fun beach activities.

Day 7 Hamilton Island – Mission Beach (B, D with wine)

This morning you’ll board a ferry back to mainland and continue north along the Bruce Highway to Your destination for the night is Mission Beach where you’ll stay with views over the ocean. Magic!

Day 8 Mission Beach – Cairns (B)

This morning there will be time to take a walk along the shore and feel the golden sand between your toes before you depart. Today you’ll travel through the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands, where lush rainforests, waterfalls and lakes abound. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Keep an eye out for the spectacular Ulysses Butterfly while you’re there. Continue to Kuranda where you’ll stop around lunch time. Enjoy some free time to explore the village in the rainforest. From Kuranda you will take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway high above the canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park before arriving at your hotel in Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

Day 9 Great Barrier Reef (L)

Board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. The world heritage listed reef is the only living organism you can see from the moon. Imagine that! You’ll have the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up- close (equipment provided) and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi- submersible craft. Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns in the late afternoon. Tonight is your farewell dinner at restaurant on Cairns Harbour.

Day 10 Farewell from Cairns (B)

Your wonderful holiday concludes after breakfast when you bid farewell to your fellow travellers.

Dates and Prices

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Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking or until sold out and may change without notice.

*** LAST MINUTE DEAL ONLY APPLIES TO THE 04-13 MARCH 2020 TOUR ***

  • Twin share - WAS from $ 4350 pp - NOW from $3915 pp (SAVE $435PP)
  • Solo Traveller - WAS from $5490 - NOW from $4941 (SAVE $549)

Don't want to pay the single supplement? Ask us how you can be matched with another traveller of the same gender!

Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 for details or to book your holiday NOW!

Accommodation

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Reef View Coral Twin share

Guide of accommodation standard: The Sebel Resort Noosa, Mantra Hervey Bay, Quality Hotel Regent, Rockhampton, Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island, Castaways Resort & Spa, Hilton Hotel Cairns.

FAQs

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What to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

  • Water bottle

  • Camera

  • Jacket in cooler months

  • Swimwear and beach towel

T&Cs

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Travel at 60 booking conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only.

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