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Tropical Islands and Rainforest (9 Days)

9 days
From Gold Coast to Cairns
4.3
116 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Gold Coast to K'gari (Fraser Island)

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingfisher Bay Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
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  2. Day 2

    K'gari (Fraser Island)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingfisher Bay Resort)

    Included Activities

    • 4WD tour along 75 Mile Beach to Pinnacles Coloured Sands
    • Visit Eli Creek
    • See Maheno shipwreck
    • Visit Lake McKenzie
    • Explore Central Station rainforest
    • Visit Wanggoolba Creek
    Landmarks
    75 Mile Beach
    Pinnacles Coloured Sands
    Eli Creek
    Maheno shipwreck
    Lake McKenzie
    Central Station
    Wanggoolba Creek
  3. Day 3

    K'gari to Rockhampton

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quality Hotel Regent, Rockhampton)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Langmorn Station with afternoon tea and property tour

    Optional Activities

    • Sample restaurants in Rockhampton beef district
    Landmarks
    Tropic of Capricorn
  4. Day 4

    Rockhampton to Airlie Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mantra Club Croc)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sarina Sugar Shed with sampling
    Landmarks
    Sarina Sugar Shed
  5. Day 5

    Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mantra Club Croc)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Heart Reef
    • Half Day Whitehaven Beach Cruise - AUD 120.00 (Adult), AUD 47.00 (Child) - includes morning tea
    • Whitehaven & Hill Inlet, Chill & Grill full day experience - AUD 235.00 (Adult), AUD 122.00 (Child) - includes morning tea, afternoon tea, and gourmet burger with salads
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
    Heart Reef
    Whitehaven Beach
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  6. Day 6

    Whitsundays to Cairns

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns)
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  7. Day 7

    Cairns and Atherton Tablelands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll along Cairns Esplanade
    • Visit Curtain Tree
    • Visit Millaa Millaa Falls
    • Explore Kuranda village
    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience through Barron Gorge National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Kuranda, Skyrail and Tjapukai Day Tour (KQST) - AUD 199.80 (Adult), AUD 107.10 (Child) - includes Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Heritage Markets time in Kuranda, and Scenic Railway return
    • Kuranda: Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley's Crocodile - AUD 198.90 (Adult), AUD 104.40 (Child) - includes historical rail journey, Skyrail experience, and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with Wetlands cruise
    • Down Under Tours Daintree Dreaming - AUD 235.80 (Adult), AUD 217.80 (Child) - cultural journey from coast to rainforest, bush tucker hunting and gathering, Mossman Gorge guided walk, includes lunch and damper
    Landmarks
    Cairns Esplanade
    Curtain Tree
    Millaa Millaa Falls
    Kuranda
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    Barron Gorge National Park
  8. Day 8

    Great Barrier Reef

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed catamaran cruise to Great Barrier Reef
    • Snorkeling with sea turtles and coral
    • Underwater observatory visit
    • Glass-bottom boat viewing option

    Optional Activities

    • Sunlover Guided Snorkel Safari - AUD 55.00 (Adult), AUD 37.00 (Child) - 35 minute guided tour with marine naturalist and support ring for non-swimmers
    • Sunlover Introductory Dive - AUD 149.00 (Adult)
    • Nautilus Aviation scenic flight - AUD 199.00 (Adult) - scenic flight over Great Barrier Reef
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  9. Day 9

    Cairns Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

AAT Kings

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Rating
4.3(116 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
85%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by AAT Kings

  • LuAnn
    February 22nd, 2026
    What an experience! Dave was the ultimate host and guide.
  • DARREN
    January 21st, 2026
    Very professional trip; great locations for the stay-overs and plenty of variety. Special mention deserved for our...
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  • Rhonda
    September 14th, 2025
    This was my first trip on a guided tour. Was feeling nervous - but it ended up being a great experience. Everything...
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    Douglas

    Asked on September 23rd, 2024

    What are the exact dates?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten September 2024

      The tour is scheduled for February 6-14. It will commence at 7:30 AM on February 6 at the Novotel Surfers Paradise in the Gold Coast, so we recommend securing accommodations for the night prior. You may book flights to depart from Cairns at your convenience on February 14.

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      Douglas

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      From what I am reading February is not the best month to visit Cairns.

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    • For any tour departing before July 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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