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Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays

10 days Australia

About the trip

If you’re big on ambition but short on time, sign yourself up for this zippy ten-day tour up the east coast of Queensland. Play transport bingo as you hop on a yacht, train, truck, and private vehicle to get around your destinations. Hit K’gari (Fraser Island) and the Whitsundays, go snorkelling, and explore the beauty of Noosa. Your time here may be fleeting, but your friends and family probably won’t ever hear the end of this seriously epic trip.

Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays

Tour Details

What's Included

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment:...

Accommodations

AccommodationsHostels (8 nts, multi-share with 4-8 people), overnight train (1 nt). All nights are multi-share on...

Meals

Meals

2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD265-345 for meals not included.

Transportation

Transportation

Private vehicle, overnight train, truck, ferry, bus

Staff & Experts

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Itinerary

Day 1

Brisbane: Arrive at any time.

Day 2

Brisbane/K'gari (Fraser Island): An early rise today starts your journey to K'gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area. Upon arrival to the largest sand island in the world, you will go through a traditional welcome by the Butchulla people, setting the tone for what's to come. After the welcome ceremony, get straight into the 4WD adventure. Swim in Boorangoora (Lake Mckenzie), hike beneath the amazing rainforest and walk along the beach during sunset. At night, sit around the campfire with your new found friends.

Day 3

K'gari (Fraser Island)/Noosa: Today you'll climb sand dunes, see the Maheno shipwreck and swim in the crystal clear Eli Creek that pumps millions of litres of spring-fed fresh water into the ocean every hour. In the afternoon, say goodbye to K'gari and head to your next beachy destination, Noosa.

Day 4

Noosa: Picture rocky coast against perfect turquoise water. Now head out with your CEO and see it first hand. Catch the ferry and start your easy hike in Noosa National Park along the waterways to end up at the secluded beach, Hell's Gate. While it sounds intimidating, it is well worth it, and really quite spectacular. Keep your eye out for koalas along the hike too. Enjoy the afternoon free in Noosa. Opt to get lunch on Hastings Street and enjoy some relaxing beach time or rent a surfboard. Then take the ferry back before dinner.

Day 5

Noosa/Airlie Beach: Enjoy a free day in cute beachfront town of Noosa! Do some shopping along Hasting Street in search of souvenirs, have a coffee on the beach, or go for a surf. Many consider Noosa to be the best place for surfing in all of Australia. You can also choose to spend time back at the hostel or participate in some of the optional activities offered in the area. In the afternoon, we'll pack our bags and head to the train station. Tonight we sleep on an overnight train as we head north to some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Fall asleep in Noosa and wake up by the Whitsundays!

Day 6

Airlie Beach: Hop off the train and board a bus for a short ride to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier reef. After dropping your bags, do your thing in Airlie Beach. Relax on a gorgeous beach, take a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef or get some shopping in on the town. Airlie Beach is your oyster.

Day 7

Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach: Get ready for an amazing day at sea! Today, we'll climb aboard an ocean raft and zoom around the wispy turquoise waters. With time to snorkel, go on bushwalks, and chill on the beach, today will be as close to perfect as one can get.

Day 8

Airlie Beach/Cairns: With an early morning departure, admire the scenery on the bus ride north to Cairns. We'll make a few pit stops along the way to stretch your legs, see some sights and check out some of Australia big things!

Day 10

Cairns: Depart at any time.

$2,447
per person

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