A fascinating tour combining the best of the Queensland coast, and the inland mountains and rainforest. Something to suit every taste!
11 day tour (inc. 3 days for excursions)
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Winter is a perfect time of year for this tour. Warm
sunny days that are dry and without the humidity of Summer make
it a great time to visit. There's a huge amount to see on this
trip. You can either drive each day or leave a few days spare to
see some of the highlights such as Fraser Island, the Whistundays
and and the Great Barrier Reef that can only be seen via a separate
Cairns - the holiday capital of northern Queensland. This is where you'll
start the trip and toast a wonderful experience to come at one
of the many bars and restaurants in town!
Port Douglas - a beautiful
small tropical town with great restaurants and bars. It's the
nearest port to the Great Barrier Reef and so ideal for taking
a fast catamaran cruise out to the reef to snorkel for the day
(+AU$155 p.p.). An unforgettable experience.
Cape
Tribulation - the coconut lined beach here backs straight
on to the rainforest. There aren't many places on earth you can
sit and listen to bird and insect sounds of the rainforest whilst
taking a picnic on the beach! Captain Cook beached his damaged
ship The Endeavour here to make repairs and hence the name 'Cape
Tribulation'.
Daintree Rainforest - the oldest rainforest on earth. Visit the very helpful Information Centre that takes you on a tour of the densely tangled forest via boardwalks and a tower that allows you to get deep into the canopy and find out all about the birds, plant, animal and insect life at each level of the jungle. The small, tightly twisting roads are good fun to drive, but take your time and enjoy the views.
Atherton Tablelands - superb rolling green scenery with some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Australia on the Waterfall Circuit. Visit the 500 year old Curtain Fig Tree and enjoy superb driving on the roads of this undulating region of rainforest and farming.
Whitsunday
Islands - this is a beautiful series of paradise islands
just off of the small coastal town of Airlie Beach where you'll
With the spare day take a cruise (+AU$135 p.p.) around some of
the most perfect coral islands in the world. Visit the stunning
Whitehaven Beach and snorkel in protected bays over teaming coral
gardens. In the evenings enjoy the lively pubs and restaurants
of the town centre.
Eungella NP - walk the rainforest in search of the famous Platypus. There are some lovely walking trails through this area and the Rangers are on hand to help you discover more about the original aboriginal inhabitants, bush tucker and the flora and fauna of the forest.
Fraser Island - stay at Rainbow Beach for two nights and take a 4WD tour on the spare day (+AU$169 p.p.) to the largest sand island in the world. Many people consider this one of the highlights of their trip as you take the eastern beach (the 'main road'!) north to rainforests, crystal clear freshwater lakes, shipwrecks on the beach and huge sand dunes. Take a flight over the island as an option for about AU$70. You'll take off and land on the beach and it's a great experience for the relatively low cost.
Sunshine Coast - this area as one of the most spectacular hinterlands in the country with rainforests, waterfalls, pineapple plantations and the beautiful Glass House Mountains. Add a lovely coastline and upmarket coastal resorts and it makes for a great day's drive.
Brisbane - At the end of your trip you may wish to visit Brisbane - what better way to celebrate a great holiday than with a glass of something nice overlooking the river? We can orgasnie your accommodation here if it helps. Brisbane is the bustling capital of Queensland with a great river, good nightlife and beautiful botanical gardens.