2 weeks: Coolangatta apt/Gold Coast to Cairns (KU-AUF2)
Australia is a vast country, and its main attraction is its natural beauty, ranging from tropical rainforests to crystal blue waters, coral reefs and white sandy beaches. This family adventure allows you to explore some of the highlights of the East Coast as we travel overland from the Gold Coast, Australia’s holiday playground, to Cairns in the tropical north.
We begin with a day at Sea World, full of amazing marine life. Next stop Hervey Bay, gateway to Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island. Here we take a 4-wheel drive tour to explore the beautiful lakes, creeks and beaches, maybe even spotting a turtle.
An overnight journey on the famous Sunlander train brings us to the Whitsunday Coast where we spend two nights on Long Island, with options for water sports, island cruises, snorkelling on the reef, bush walks or just relaxing on the beach. Free time in Airlie Beach gives you the chance for options such as a Crocodile Safari around the Goorganga Wetlands, scenic flights, whale spotting (in season), or a visit to the Wildlife Park to see koalas and other animals. In Cairns we cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef, and then allow time to enjoy some of the many optional excursions and activities that Cairns has to offer.
Please note that the child price is only applicable for children under 12 sharing a room with 2 adults, with a maximum of one child per room. If children are in a separate room, or if 1 child is sharing with only 1 adult, then the adult price applies.
Tour Type: Family Adventure Tour
Countries Visited: Australia
Age Guide: 5-55
Maximum Group Size: 16
Highlights
Australia
Gold Coast , Sea World, Brisbane City Tour, Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park , 4-Wheel Drive Tour , Basin Lake , Lake McKenzie , Kingfisher Bay , Sunlander Overnight Train , Whitsundays, Long Island , Airlie Beach , Tilt Train , Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Accommodation
Hotels (12 Nights), Overnight Train (1 Night)
Kitty Notes
What is included?
12 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
All Activities and Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
Local Tour Guides and Driver/Guides
Fraser Island – 4 Wheel Drive Tour
Whitsundays Island Stay
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Sunlander Train Journey
Sea World
Itineraries (Coolangatta apt/Gold Coast - Cairns)
Day 1
Join Gold Coast (Coolangatta)
Day 2
Gold Coast – Sea World
Day 3
Gold Coast – Free Day
Day 4
Drive via Brisbane to Hervey Bay, Ferry to Fraser Island
Day 5
Fraser Island – 4 Wheel Drive Tour to Basin Lake, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, Lake McKenzie, Kingfisher Bay
Day 6
Fraser Island – Free Morning. Sunlander Overnight Train to Whitsunday Coast
Day 7
Ferry Transfer to Long Island, Whitsundays - Balance of Day Free
Day 8
Long Island – Free Day for Water Sports, Island Cruises, Snorkelling, Beaches, Bush Track Walks
Day 9
Long Island – Free morning. Afternoon Ferry to Airlie Beach
Day 10
Airlie Beach – Free Day. Optional Crocodile Safari, Wildlife Park
Day 11
Transfer to Proserpine for Tilt Train to Cairns
Day 12
Cairns – Day Cruise to Great Barrier Reef
Day 13
Cairns – Free Day for Optional White Water Rafting, Bungy, Kayaking, Rainforest Skyrail, Karunda Koala Gardens
