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Cairns Sunshine Trail 11 Day tour from A$1375  Code BTSIN  (Dates and Rates) Day 1: Brisbane to Country Homestead: Join up with your fellow travellers as leaving Brisbane we’ll head into the fertile farming lands of the Darling Downs. Enjoy a good ol’ Aussie ‘knees-up’ tonight at our farmstay. (D) Country Homestead Day 2: Country Homestead to Fraser Island: Onwards to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great shopping. We’ll continue north along the coast meeting our launch to Fraser Island. (B,D) Eco Lodge Day 3: 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 4: Fraser Island to Capricorn Coast: Returning to the mainland, we’ll travel north to Rockhampton – gateway to the tropics. This evening why not come face-to-fang with huge estuarine crocodiles at the Koorana Crocodile Farm? (B) Hotel Day 5: Capricorn Coast to the Whitsundays: On our way to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays, we’ll visit Mackay – Australia’s sugar capital. Boarding our launch at Shute Harbour, we make the short journey to Long Island one of the jewels of the Whitsundays. (B,D) Resort Maybe take the 'Sailing the Whitsundays' tour option. As an alternative to 2 days Island Resort stay, you can spend 2 days sailing the Whitsundays. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical paradise, on board a flotilla yacht. Book in conjunction with your East Coast tour to guarantee a place onboard. NB: There is an additional charge for this option. Twin share supplement not applicable. Yacht (D) (B,L,D) (B,L) Days 6-7: Whitsundays: Two days at leisure on this tropical paradise island. Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports, maybe a game of tennis and beach volleyball, or explore on a hike, there's plenty to do at the resort. Resort  Day 8: Whitsundays to Cairns: Today, head north to the cosmopolitan city of Cairns, home to action, the reef and plenty of fun. Please Note: Today we may substitute the coach travel along the coast with a flight from the Whitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flight is included in the prices shown. (B) Resort Days 9-10: 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! (B) Resort Day 11: Cairns: Our final morning is spent with a visit to Tjapukai and Kuranda to watch traditional aboriginal dancers, learn how to throw a boomerang and to appreciate the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. What a way to finish…see you next time! Say a final farewell as your tour ends upon our return to Cairns at midday.   Included - Highlights All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price! Cairns: City sightseeing tour; Scenic drive into the Atherton Hinterland to Kuranda; Throw a boomerang & see spear throwing; Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancing Townsville: City sightseeing tour Noosa: Visit the picturesque seaside town & beach Mackay: Visit this major centre of the Australian sugar cane industry Farmstay: Enjoy a bush dance evening; Farm tour; See the farm animals & kangaroos; Stay on a traditional farmstay Tully: Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting Fraser Island: Enjoy the scenic boat trip to the island; Stay in the eco-village & enjoy the resort facilities; Stay on this World Heritage listed island Capricorn Coast: Rockhampton sightseeing tour; Visit & cross the Tropic of Capricorn Whitsundays: See native birdlife & wallabies; Stay on Long Island & enjoy all the resort facilities; Transfer boat to Long Island Brisbane: City sightseeing tour; See an Opal demonstration; See the Brisbane River & Southbank Airlie Beach: Visit the vibrant seaside town Accommodation & Meals 10 nights in special Contiki accommodation based on quad-share Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary Contiki Australia Specials Experienced Tour Manager and Driver Modern air-conditioned coach Free Contiki ‘Travellers Guide’ information book Free Contiki document wallet. This tour also runs in reverse . Early payment discount: Save up to A$69 (Pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure) Save up to A$35 (Pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure) WANT TO STAY LONGER?  For more information please contact: Phone: 07 41249943, Fax 07 41256833 International +61 7 41249943, Fax +61 7 41256833 Bookings freecall 1800 252668 Or use our online booking and enquiry form   Back to Contiki Holidays Australia Go here for Island Resorts of Australia Go here for more Resorts, tours and accommodation in Australia The information presented on this site is controlled by Ozhorizons, including information sourced from Contiki. 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