Island Delight

Tour Code: AQL-qbc

Highlights

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• Enjoy an orientation tour of Brisbane
• Take a 4WD adventure tour of Fraser Island
• Stay on beautiful Hamilton Island
• Visit the animals at Billabong Sanctuary
• View Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree in the Atherton Tablelands
• Cruise on tranquil Lake Barrine
• Discover the Great Barrier Reef
• Snorkel or watch the fish swim by in the Underwater Observatory
• Travel on the Kuranda Railway to the village of Kuranda
• Ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rainforest
• Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (10) (B)
• Lunch (1) (L)
• Exciting Highlight Dinners (2) (HD)
• Hotel Dinners (4)

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers
  (Day prior from Brisbane Airport – flights to arrive anytime;
  Day 11 to Cairns Airport – flights to depart anytime)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Sat: Brisbane – Fraser Island

Depart Brisbane at 8.45am. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city and learn about opals, before beginning the journey north along the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay for the ferry crossing to Fraser Island. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director.

Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village, Fraser Island, 2 nights.

Day 2 Sun: Fraser Island

Today join your 4WD vehicle for a half-day tour of the island. Marvel at the majestic rainforest at Central Station. Visit Lake McKenzie, one of the island's beautiful freshwater lakes, surrounded by white sandy beaches. There is also time to relax and enjoy the Resort's facilities. (B)

Day 3 Mon: Fraser Island - Rockhampton

Return to the mainland this morning, cross the Tropic of Capricorn and continue to Rockhampton, located on the broad Fitzroy River.
Dine out this evening at the Dreamtime Cultural Centre. Learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions and be entertained by their colourful dances.

Accommodation: Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton. (B) (HD)

Day 4 Tue: Rockhampton -Hamilton Island

Travel north to Mackay, before continuing to Shute Harbour where you join a catamaran for your short cruise to Hamilton Island. Tonight, delight in a barbecue dinner at the Yacht Club overlooking the marina - a delightful experience!

Accommodation: Reef View Hotel – Coral Sea View Rooms, Hamilton Island, 2 nights. (B) (HD)

Day 5 Wed: Hamilton Island

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island. Opportunity to join a morning tour of the island including the fauna park, or take a cruise to Whitehaven Beach. Perhaps hire a golf cart and explore the island yourself. Your Tour Director will be able to assist you with bookings. Tonight is free for independent dining on the island. (B)

Day 6 Thu: Hamilton Island -Townsville

Head north to the tropical city of Townsville. Enjoy a guided tour of Billabong Sanctuary. This afternoon is free for you to relax at the hotel or perhaps take a stroll along The Strand.

Accommodation: Jupiters Townsville Hotel& Casino, Townsville. (B)

Day 7 Fri: Atherton Tablelands - Port Douglas

Journey north from Townsville, then climb the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Enjoy a guided cruise on Lake Barrine, before making our way to Port Douglas.

Accommodation: Radisson Treetops Resort, Port Douglas, 2 nights. (B)

Day 8 Sat: Port Douglas

A full free day in Port Douglas awaits you today. There is an opportunity to explore the World Heritage Rainforest, enjoy a walk along Four Mile Beach, or just sit back and relax by the pool. Your Tour Director will be able to assist you with bookings. (B)

Day 9 Sun: Great Barrier Reef

Join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view the spectacular corals and tropical fish from the Underwater Observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close(equipment provided). Enjoy an included buffet lunch, before we return to Cairns.

Accommodation: The Oasis Resort, Cairns, 2 nights. (BL)

Day 10 Mon: Kuranda

Board the Kuranda train for an historic journey taking you through the scenic countryside behind Cairns. Arrive at the cultural rainforest village of Kuranda with time to wander through the various stalls of the colourful Kuranda Markets. Later, board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the canopy of the tropical rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park.
Visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Experience the History, Creative and Dance theatres where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life. (B)

Day 11 Tue: Depart Cairns

Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

Symbol denotes INCLUDED

Prices & Dates