Itinerary
- Day 1
Brisbane to Noosa to Hervey Bay
Start with a welcome meeting at 10 am in Brisbane, then drive to Noosa Heads where you'll have time for lunch and to walk around the boutique shops or relax on the beach. If you're interested, part of the Noosa Coastal Walk is worth doing to see local wildlife in the area. From there, continue driving to Hervey Bay and settle in for the night.
Optional Activities
- Noosa Coastal Walk - part of the walk to observe local flora and fauna
- Swimming at Noosa Heads beach
- Shopping in Noosa Heads boutique shops
Landmarks Noosa Heads Castle Hill 
- Day 2
K'gari (Fraser Island)
After breakfast, take a ferry across to K'gari and spend the full day exploring. You'll drive along 75 Mile Beach Road, swim in the clear waters of Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) with its white silica sand, then refresh yourself in Eli Creek's fresh water. Visit the Maheno shipwreck and check out the colorful sands at the pinnacles while keeping an eye out for dingoes. Walk through rainforest areas and golden beaches before heading back to Hervey Bay for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- K'gari full day tour including 75 Mile Beach Road drive
- Swimming at Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
- Eli Creek swim
- Maheno shipwreck visit
- Coloured sands of the pinnacles visit
- Dingo spotting
Landmarks K'gari (Fraser Island) 75 Mile Beach Road Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) Eli Creek Maheno shipwreck - Day 3
Hervey Bay
You'll have a free day in Hervey Bay to do what you like. Whale watching is possible if the season works out, or you could cycle along the foreshore, take a walk, go kayaking, or just relax on the beach. Grab some snacks during the day since you'll be catching the 'Spirit of Queensland' train north to Airlie Beach this evening, departing from Maryborough West train station.
Optional Activities
- Humpback whale watching tour (seasonal - during migration season)
- Bike rental to cycle along the foreshore
- Walking along the water's edge
- Kayaking
- Beach swimming
Landmarks Hervey Bay Maryborough West train station Proserpine train station - Day 4
Airlie Beach
A new leader meets you early at Proserpine train station. Head into Airlie Beach and grab breakfast at a local café if you'd like. Your day is open for exploring this coastal town with its palm trees, beer gardens, and cafés. You can walk around, jump in for a swim at one of the local spots, or hang out at a bar by the water. There's an optional group dinner with your leader in the evening if you want to join.
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at a local café in Airlie Beach
- Exploring Airlie Beach
- Swimming at local swimming spots
- Group dinner with leader
Landmarks Airlie Beach - Day 5
Whitsunday Islands - Whitehaven Beach
Spend the full day at Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands. Start by walking up to Hill Inlet Lookout for great ocean views and photos. Get on a boat and go snorkeling at different spots to see coral reefs, colorful fish, turtles, and clams. Lunch is included, then you'll have time to relax on the 7 km stretch of white sand beach. Back in Airlie Beach by evening, grab a cocktail at one of the bars and watch the sunset.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach tour
- Hill Inlet Lookout walk
- Snorkelling at secret reef spots
- Whitehaven Beach visit
Optional Activities
- Sunset cocktails at local bars
Landmarks Whitsunday Islands Whitehaven Beach Hill Inlet Lookout Great Barrier Reef - Day 6
Townsville - Paluma Range National Park - Lucinda
It's a long travel day with breaks along the way. Stop in Townsville to visit Castle Hill lookout for views of the town and ocean, then grab lunch and relax by the water. Continue on to Big Crystal Creek in Paluma Range National Park where you can walk around, swim in the creek, or watch for local birds. Drive through to Lucinda this afternoon for your overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Castle Hill Lookout visit
- Big Crystal Creek visit in Paluma Range National Park
Optional Activities
- Stroll at Big Crystal Creek
- Swimming in Big Crystal Creek
- Observing local birdlife at Big Crystal Creek
Landmarks Townsville Castle Hill Lookout Paluma Range National Park Big Crystal Creek - Day 7
Mungalla Station - Mission Beach
After breakfast, drive to Mungalla Station to meet the Nywaigi First Nations owners and learn about their culture, history, and past conflicts with European settlers through the homestead exhibitions. Walk around the Mungalla wetlands looking for aquatic birds. Later, head to Mission Beach, a small coastal town with palm-lined beaches. Stop in Tully on the way and ask your leader about their favorite local spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mungalla Station Nywaigi First Nations guided tour
- Mungalla wetlands exploration
Landmarks Mungalla Station Mungalla wetlands Mission Beach Tully 
- Day 8
Atherton Tablelands - Cairns
After breakfast, drive to Millaa Millaa Falls and walk through the area for a swim in the cascades. Stop for lunch at a local café in Yungaburra, then walk the Curtain Fig boardwalk to see the iconic mabi tree with its 15 meter aerial root curtain. Next, visit Lake Eacham, an old volcano site where Australia's largest python lives, and maybe take a swim while watching for freshwater crocodiles. Drive to Cairns in the afternoon where your trip ends around 5 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Millaa Millaa Falls nature walk and swimming
- Curtain Fig boardwalk walk
- Lake Eacham walk
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lake Eacham
Landmarks Millaa Millaa Falls Yungaburra Curtain Fig Lake Eacham Atherton Tablelands Cairns 
