The Australian Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest Discovery Tour

From the Reef to the Rainforest, the Whitsundays to the Gold Coast, experience all that the East Coast is famous for. Stay at the unique Coconut Beach Resort at Cape Tribulation, and have the opportunity to explore the spectacular scenery of this World Heritage listed area. Relax and enjoy the idyllic surrounds of an island paradise during your stay on Daydream Island, where you have ample time to soak up the Queensland sun, a combination of the best hotels with the best attractions and culinary delights thrown in, ensure you a touring experience with memories that are sure to last a lifetime!

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1, Cairns – Tjapukai Cultural Park Dinner (D)
Upon arrival in Cairns be met and transferred to your accommodation for 2 nights in idyllic surroundings. Tonight enjoy a powerful and unique experience, where you have the opportunity to be part of an ancient corroboree ritual. The performance is followed by a dinner banquet of the region’s best food and wine in the surrounds of this award-winning cultural park.

Day 2, Cairns (BL)
Scenic FreeChoice Day: (1) Travel by Quicksilver Catamaran to Agincourt Reef. Snorkel and view magnificent coral and sea life through the windows of a sub-sea vessel. A lavish tropical buffet lunch is included today; or (2) Enjoy luxury sailing by catamaran, mooring in a sheltered lagoon, and explore a tropical island with your own Marine Biologist. Includes magnificent buffet lunch; or(3) Enjoy a full day Food Trail Tour, your tour includes stops at fruit wineries, and local coffee plantations amongst others. Includes lunch; or (4) Indulge in a hot air balloon flight over the Cairns area, including hot breakfast. Choose one - included in your tour at no extra cost. Please note: choice must be requested at time of booking. This evening is free for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Cairns at your leisure.

Day 3, Kuranda Scenic Railway - Skyline Gondola - Port Douglas - Cape Tribulation (BD)
Experience a spectacular rail journey aboard the famous Kuranda Train. Travel from the coastal sugar fields high into the Atherton Tablelands to the picturesque township of Kuranda. Enjoy free time to explore this rainforest village, renowned for its arts and craft markets. Return aboard the Skyrail gondola, the longest gondola cableway in the world, which spans a total length of 7.5kms above the lush rainforest canopy. Stop and visit the Rainforest Interpretive Centre, and enjoy spectacular views of the Barron Falls from your cabin. We then rejoin the coach for the journey north via the Coastal Captain Cook Highway, considered to be one of the most scenic coastal drives in Australia. Enjoy free time in the seaside town of Port Douglas strolling among the village shops and galleries. Once a small village, Port Douglas has become an international tourist destination, and is uniquely surrounded by lush vegetation and pristine rainforests. Continue to the World Heritage Listed Cape Tribulation - your home for the next 2 nights.

Day 4, Cape Tribulation - Daintree National Park (BD)
Rise this morning immersed in the natural beauty of the rainforest. Here you can truly escape in the most exquisite of natural surroundings without sacrificing any modern comfort. Situated north of Cairns, Cape Tribulation is where the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park touches the shore and meets the 135 million year old rainforests of the Daintree National Park. Scenic FreeChoice Day: (1) Travel north by 4WD to explore the spectacular scenery and unique ecology; or (2) A half day tour which takes in the sights and sounds of the southern reaches from Mangrove walks, beaches and a discovery cruise; or (3) Meet the shy night creatures of the rainforest by torchlight. With sharp eyesight and keen hearing, prepare to encounter the animals of the night; or (4) Join the Daintree Rainforest regeneration nursery team to learn about rainforest development first hand by planting a native rainforest seedling. Choose one - included in the tour at no extra cost.

Day 5, Mission Beach (BD)
Travel via the Atherton Tablelands, a fertile plateau encompassing World Heritage listed rainforest and national parks. Visit the amazing Curtain Fig Tree as well as the picture perfect Millaa Millaa Falls before stopping at the Australian Sugar Museum, where the story of sugar refining unfolds as a local farmer joins our group and gives first hand information on how the sugar in this area is grown and processed. Continue to Mission Beach where exquisite rainforest meets golden beachfront. Enjoy an overnight stay at Mission Beach.

Day 6, Townsville - Daydream Island (BD)
For the early birds, enjoy a walk along the breathtaking Mission Beach with a local from the area who gives a unique insight into the activities in the area, as well as the experience of living in this famous beachside town. We then travel south, via the coastal Bruce Highway to Townsville, with its many handsome historic buildings. Scenic FreeChoice: (1) A visit to Reef HQ, the largest living coral reef aquarium in the world; or (2) Visit the Museum of Tropical Queensland and follow the adventurous story of the Mutiny on the Bounty. Choose one - included in the tour at no extra cost.  Continue to Airlie Beach and join a short cruise to Daydream Island Resort & Spa, your home for the next 2 nights

Day 7, Daydream Island (B)
Nestled in the heart of the Whitsundays enjoy your spacious accommodation with beautifully appointed garden views and a private balcony to enjoy the pure sea air and tropical climate. Scenic FreeChoice Day: (1) Cruise and explore two islands in the Whitsundays: Hamilton and Whitehaven Beach; or (2) Semi-submersible Coral Reef Explorer. Choose one - included in the tour at no extra cost.

Day 8, Daydream Island - Rockhampton (BD)
Transfer to the mainland and travel south via Mackay, Australia’s sugar capital to Rockhampton, the jewel of the Capricorn Coast and the beef capital of Australia. Enjoy a night at one of the great Australian pubs where you may have the opportunity to experience a rodeo event (subject to operational hours) before savouring award-winning steak. Overnight in Rockhampton.

Working cattle station: Opportunity to stay at a homestead and experience authentic Aussie hospitality (surcharge applies). Numbers are strictly limited. Must be booked before departure.

Day 9,Cattle Station - Fraser Island (BD)
Visit historic Langmorn Station for a home-hosted morning tea and a true taste of life on a real Aussie Outback Cattle Station. Continue to Hervey Bay and join a relaxing catamaran ride to World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. Next 2 nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, the winner of numerous environmental tourism awards. Tonight enjoy a fascinating presentation on the island's unspoiled fauna and flora.

Day 10, Fraser Island - 4WD Tour (BD)
For the early risers, enjoy a ranger-escorted bird-watching walk before a hearty breakfast, followed by a morning 4WD tour over wind-swept sand dunes with your expert interpretive ranger guide. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Simply relax by the pool, have afternoon tea in the resort’s coffee shop café, or indulge in a relaxing massage. Scenic FreeChoice Evening: (1) The casual Sandbar Bistro; or (2) The Tempting Maheno Restaurant Buffet; or (3) The stylish Sea Belle Restaurant. Choose one - included in the tour at no extra cost.

Day 11, Australia Zoo - Surfers Paradise (B)
Travel south to visit Australia Zoo, home of Steve Irwin, ‘The Crocodile Hunter’. See unique Australian wildlife up close! Continue to the Gold Coast for overnight accommodation at Surfers Paradise.

Day 12, Gold Coast - Byron Bay - Coffs Harbour (BD)
Travel to Byron Bay, the most easterly point of Australia. The town is known for its relaxed and interesting mix of residents, which is reflected in the galleries, boutiques and shops. Continue by road to Coffs Harbour, famous for its luscious banana plantations, and retire to your accommodation.

Day 13, Coffs Harbour - Sydney (BL)
This morning, travel south via charming countryside, before stopping at a vineyard for lunch and tastings. Arrive in Sydney early evening and bid farewell to your new friends. (Please book flights 7pm onwards if departing this evening. Own expense, pre-book with GoWalkabout Travel).

 

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Tour Includes:

Scenic Exclusives
2 night stay Coconut Beach Rainforest Lodge in the heart of Cape Tribulation National Park
2 night stay at the award winning Daydream Island Resort Spa, Whitsundays Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park by night

Tour Highlights
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Skyrail gondola over rainforest
  • Discover Great Barrier Reef
  • Discover Milla Milla Falls & Curtain Fig Tree in the lush Atherton Tablelands
  • EXCLUSIVE wilderness experience at Cape Tribulation
  • Explore World Heritage Fraser Island
  • Visit a real working cattle station
  • Visit the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin's park "Australia Zoo"
  • 2 nights at the waterfront Cairns Hilton
  • 2 nights at award winning Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island
  • Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions in Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Townsville, Daydream Island and Fraser Island

Dining Experiences
  • 23 superb meals including: 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Banquet dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
  • Scenic FreeChoice dining, Fraser Island
  • Dine at a great Australian pub
Historic Langmorn Cattle Station Opportunity to meet and enjoy the hospitality of George and Leonie Creed and family at their working cattle station.  The comfortable homestead is a large restored "Queenslander" built in 1873.  True country hospitality can be experienced here.  As a guest you will see a variety of wildlife including birds and kangaroos.  Learn how daily chores, eg checking stock watering points, is carried out on this large expanse of land.
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Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest Tour