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North Queensland Adventure

13 days
From Brisbane to Cairns
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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 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Brisbane to Noosa to Hervey Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Explore part of the Noosa Coastal Walk and look out for local flora and fauna
    • Lunch in Noosa Heads
    • Beach relaxation in Noosa Heads
    • Shopping in Noosa Heads boutique shops
    Landmarks
    Noosa Heads
  2. Day 2

    Hervey Bay to K'gari (Fraser Island)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day K'gari (Fraser Island) tour including 75 Mile Beach Road drive
    • Swim in Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
    • Visit Eli Creek
    • Visit Maheno shipwreck and coloured sands of the pinnacles
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
    Eli Creek
    Maheno shipwreck
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Hervey Bay to Proserpine (Overnight Train)

    Included Activities

    • Overnight train journey 'Spirit of Queensland' from Maryborough West to Proserpine

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching on the water (seasonal)
    • Bike rental and cycling along the foreshore
    • Leisurely stroll along the water's edge
    • Kayaking
    • Beach time at Queensland beaches nearby
    Landmarks
    Hervey Bay
  4. Day 4

    Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast and caffeine at a local café in Airlie Beach
    • Explore Airlie Beach beer gardens and trendy cafes
    • Swimming lagoon at Airlie Beach
    • Coastal hike
    • Group dinner with leader (optional)
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
  5. Day 5

    Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full day Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach tour with snorkelling
    • Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout
    • Snorkelling at guided secret spots
    • Lunch included
    • Beach relaxation on Whitehaven Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Local bars and sunset toast in Airlie Beach
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Hill Inlet Lookout
    Whitsunday Islands
    Great Barrier Reef
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Airlie Beach to Townsville to Lucinda

    Included Activities

    • Castle Hill Lookout track walk with 360-degree viewpoint
    • Big Crystal Creek in Paluma Range National Park visit with stroll and swim option

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Townsville
    • Free time to chill by the water in Townsville
    Landmarks
    Castle Hill
    Big Crystal Creek
    Paluma Range National Park
  7. Day 7

    Lucinda to Mungalla Station to Mission Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour
    • Mungalla wetlands exploration for birdlife spotting

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch recommendations from leader
    • Local restaurant dinner recommendation
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla Wetlands
    Mission Beach
    Tully
  8. Day 8

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Millaa Millaa Falls nature walk
    • Curtain Fig boardwalk walk

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Millaa Millaa Falls
    • Lunch at local café in Yungaburra
    • Swim at Lake Eacham
    Landmarks
    Millaa Millaa Falls
    Curtain Fig
    Lake Eacham
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Cairns

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cairns - Mandingal Bay First Nations eco-tour
    • Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at Hills Creek
    • Rainforest trail guided walk with Traditional Owner

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Cairns
    • Local art gallery visit
    • Aquarium visit
    • Beach time on Cairns promenade
    Landmarks
    Mandingal Bay
    Hills Creek
    Cairns
  10. Day 10

    Cairns to Kuranda to Mareeba

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Barron Falls lookout visit
    • Kuranda Markets
    • Tolga Bat Hospital visit
    • Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kuranda rainforest town at own pace
    • Restaurants and outdoor dining in Kuranda
    Landmarks
    Barron Falls
    Kuranda
    Kuranda Markets
    Tolga Bat Hospital
    Mareeba Wetlands
  11. Day 11

    Mareeba to Mossman Gorge to Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation

    Included Activities

    • Mossman Gorge morning swim and nature walk
    • Daintree National Park - Nature Walk
    • Daintree Rainforest exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration of the area
    • Beach and accommodation relaxation
    Landmarks
    Mossman Gorge
    Daintree Rainforest
    Cape Tribulation
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  12. Day 12

    Cape Tribulation to Great Barrier Reef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise and Snorkelling Experience
    • Snorkelling at two different locations
    • Swim with turtles

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Swimming
    • Hiking
    • People-watching
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Daintree Coast
  13. Day 13

    Cape Tribulation to Palm Cove to Cairns

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk and lookout
    • Scenic boardwalk circuit through lowland forests and mangrove-lined creeks
    • Cape Tribulation - Mason's Swimming Hole swim and lunch
    Landmarks
    Kulki Lookout
    Mason's Swimming Hole
    Palm Cove
    Cape Tribulation
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