Itinerary
Day 1 Fri: Sydney - Coffs Harbour
Depart Sydney at 7.30am. Cross the
beautiful Hawkesbury River and travel the scenic
coastline of New South Wales, stopping for lunch
in the coastal town of Port Macquarie. Continue
through to Coffs Harbour. Tonight enjoy a welcome
drink and dinner with your Tour Director and
fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Pelican Beach Resort, Coffs Harbour.
Day 2 Sat: Coffs Harbour - Gold Coast
This morning travel along the Pacific Highway
and stop in exclusive Byron Bay. Enjoy superb
views from Australia's eastern most point at
the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Follow the lush Tweed
River Valley before arriving on the Gold Coast.
Tonight is free for you to discover the vibrant
Gold Coast and dine at leisure. Clients joining
today on the Gold Coast (Tour code: LGC). You
will be met on arrival and transferred to your
hotel (flights to arrive prior to 4pm).
Hotel: Australis Sovereign Hotel, Surfers Paradise.
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Day 3 Sun: Gold Coast - Hervey Bay
Today we travel to Brisbane. Enjoy
an orientation tour of the city and learn about
opals, before continuing to the bustling coastal
town of Hervey Bay, which is our base for the
next 2 nights. Just offshore lies remarkable
Fraser Island, with its long uninterrupted white
beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand
cliffs.
Hotel: Mantra Hervey Bay, 2 nights. B
Day 4 Mon: Fraser Island 4WD
Cruise to World Heritage listed Fraser
Island, the longest sand island in the world
and the largest island off Australia's East
Coast. On arrival, board a 4WD and traverse
the sand dunes. Tour 75 Mile Beach, see The
Cathedrals, cliff faces of coloured sands and
stop at Eli Creek to enjoy a delicious buffet
lunch. Enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Hervey
Bay. BL
Day 5 Tue: Hervey Bay - Rockhampton
This morning we leave Hervey Bay and
travel to Langmorn Station, a fully operational
cattle station. Enjoy afternoon tea at the homestead,
a restored 'Queenslander' built in 1873. Cross
the Tropic of Capricorn and continue to Rockhampton,
situated on the expansive Fitzroy River. See
the historic buildings including Customs House
and Quay Street.
Hotel: Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton.
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Day 6 Wed: Long Island
Today we travel through Mackay, Australia's
sugar capital, before continuing north to Airlie
Beach. At Shute Harbour we take a ferry across
to Long Island, our base for the next 2 nights.
Hotel: Long Island Resort, Long Island, 2 nights.
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Day 7 Thu: Long Island at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Long
Island, located in the beautiful Whitsundays.
Opportunity to take some scenic walks through
Conway National Park, enjoy the many water activities
on offer or explore the island yourself. B
Day 8 Fri: Long Island - Townsville
This morning we take the ferry from
Long Island back to Airlie Beach and travel
north along the coast. Enjoy a guided tour of
the wildlife at Billabong Sanctuary before our
journey to the tropical city of Townsville.
This evening you may like to take a stroll along
the Strand.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Townsville B
Day 9 Sat: Townsville - Cairns
Journey north from Townsville, then
climb the high tropical plateau known as the
Atherton Tablelands, where lush rainforests,
waterfalls and lakes abound. Visit the famous
Millaa Millaa Falls and view Curtain Fig Tree.
Enjoy a guided cruise with full commentary on
the serene crater of Lake Barrine and watch
for pelicans and other wildlife, before making
our way to Cairns.
Hotel: Mercure Harbourside Hotel, Cairns, 3
nights. B
Day 10 Sun: Cairns at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in Cairns. There
is an opportunity to take an optional tour to
the rainforest village of Kuranda with time
to wander through the various stalls of the
colourful Kuranda Markets. You may like to visit
the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
and experience the History, Creation and Dance
Theatres. Or perhaps visit beautiful Cape Tribulation
and the Daintree National Park. B
Day 11 Mon: Great Barrier Reef
Join Sunlover Cruises for a full day
cruise to Moore Reef. Enjoy a reef presentation
to learn more about the wonders of the reef,
view the spectacular coral and tropical fish
on a glass-bottom boat tour. There is opportunity
to go snorkelling and view this natural living
wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy
an included buffet lunch. BL
Day 12 Tue: Depart Cairns
Your tour concludes today after breakfast.
You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for
your onward flight. B
DUNK ISLAND
Extend your stay in the tropics with
3 nights on Dunk Island, Australia's most beautiful
tropical rainforest island. This island of peace
and plenty offers an amazing variety of activities,
facilities and experiences. Explore the rainforest
on one of the National Park's walking trails.
Go water skiing, kayaking or snorkelling at
Muggy Muggy Beach or play a game of tennis or
squash. Visit the Artists' Colony, go horse
riding on the beach, or game fishing! Or just
relax and unwind by the pool.
Tour Code DI30.
This package may only be purchased in conjunction
with an AAT Kings tour in this brochure.
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OPTIONAL Aboriginal Cultural Experience 