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Day 1. Cairns, Welcome Dinner
On arrival in Cairns, enjoy time at leisure to explore or relax at your hotel. Perhaps wander the city's shops or go for a stroll along a nearby beach. This evening enjoy a special Welcome Dinner and Drinks.
Stay: Two Nights: The Sebel Cairns
Daily Meal Included: Dinner
Day 2. Kuranda, Cairns
Journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway up to Rainforestation where you will see a performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers. Later traverse the Kuranda Skyrail, and glide just metres above the rainforest canopy as you journey back to Cairns.
Daily Meal Included: Breakfast
Day 3. Great Barrier Reef, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner
Today choose from three different cruises and head out to the world-famous Heritage-listed Reef. Board the Wavepiercer, Wavedancer or the Silversonic and experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Look out for the beautiful colours of the coral and the incredible array of fish and other marine life. Enjoy a Dine Around Dinner tonight.
Stay: Port Douglas, Sabaya Resort
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4. Atherton Tablelands, Dunk Island
Explore the lush Atherton Tablelands with its rich volcanic soil, high rainfall and spectacular waterfalls. Step aboard a wildlife cruise at Lake Barrine, a lake formed by volcanic processes and surrounded by lush rainforest. Afterwards, enjoy a short walk to beautiful Millaa Millaa Falls and marvel at the unusual Curtain Fig Tree. Wander the treetops during the Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walk, then, from Mission Beach, cruise to Dunk Island.
Stay: Two Nights: Dunk Island Resort
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5. At Leisure on Dunk Island
After a delicious breakfast, enjoy the entire day at leisure to explore Dunk Island, one of Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest islands. You could start the day with a rainforest walk and take in the spectacular views from the summit of Mount Kootaloo. Perhaps you could discover the vibrant marine wonders of the Great Barrier Reef (own expense). Of course, you might like to simply unwind on the white sands of the pristine beaches, or spend time relaxing at your resort.
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6. Townsville, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island
Leave Dunk Island and visit Townsville, the centre for marine research of the Great Barrier Reef. From Airlie Beach, cruise the scenic Whitsunday Passage to Hamilton Island, where you'll stay for two nights. Enjoy views of the azure ocean from your room and settle in for a two night stay.
Stay: Two Nights: Hamilton Island Resort, Reef View Hotel, guaranteed Coral Sea View Room
Daily Meal Included: Breakfast
Day 7. Hamilton Island, Dine Around Dinner
Enjoy an entire day at leisure to explore the beautiful environment of Hamilton Island. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for pre-dinner drinks then select from our range of fantastic Dine Around Dinner restaurant options.
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8. Mackay, Rockhampton
From Shute Harbour, travel to Rockhampton. On arrival, take a fascinating tour of Henderson Park, a cattle station operated by a local family since 1908, and take a stroll in the beautiful Botanic Gardens, which features excellent specimens of palms, cycads and ferns.
Stay: Rockhampton, Travelodge Hotel
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Henderson Park Farmstay Upgrade
Stay overnight on a cattle station, enjoying a night by the campfire and a BBQ dinner. Additional Charge.
Day 9. Fraser Island
Today travel to Hervey Bay for your cruise to Fraser Island. The largest sand island on Earth, Fraser Island is World Heritage-listed. Explore this oasis of lakes, tropical rainforest and white sands. Enjoy two nights to unwind on this island paradise in your award-winning resort.
Stay: Two Nights: Fraser Island, the award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10. Freedom of Choice Touring, Bush Tucker Talk and BBQ
Today, choose your touring activity from our Freedom of Choice program. Perhaps enjoy a cruise over the waters of Hervey Bay and watch for humpback whales and dolphins (only available Aug.-Oct.). Alternatively, embark on a full-day 4WD adventure around Fraser Island, taking in the beautiful beaches and lush rainforest of this tropical island. Lunch is included. This evening, enjoy a Bush Tucker Talk and Aussie BBQ dinner.
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11. Australia Zoo, Brisbane
Today, take a trip to Australia Zoo, the home of more than one thousand native and exotic animals as well as the amazingly adventurous Irwin family. On arrival in Brisbane later this afternoon.
Stay: Brisbane, Citigate King George Square
Daily Meal Included: Breakfast
Day 12. Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Farewell Dinner and Drinks
Travel via the beachside cities of the Gold Coast and Byron Bay to the subtropical resort town of Coffs Harbour. Check into your resort and enjoy time in this beautiful coastal town, regarded as having one of the best climates in Australia.
Stay: Coffs Harbour, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort
Daily Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 13. Coffs Harbour, Sydney
Travel through Big River country and coastal towns to Sydney, where your tour concludes.
Daily Meal Included: Breakfast
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