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Tropical Queensland (With Internal Air, Start Cairns To Gold Coast, Intra Tour Air Tax Tropical Queensland Cairns To G)

10 days
From Cairns to Gold Coast
4.3
115 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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairns

    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Esplanade
    • Enjoy seafood dining at the marina
    • Explore hip bars and lounges in Cairns
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Wet Tropics of Queensland
    Cairns Esplanade
  2. Day 2

    Great Barrier Reef

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed catamaran cruise to Great Barrier Reef
    • Snorkeling with marine life including turtles, moray eels, giant clams and tropical fish
    • Underwater observatory viewing
    • Glass-bottom boat tour
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  3. Day 3

    Kuranda

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kuranda village at leisure
    • Kuranda Scenic Railway experience
    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride
    Landmarks
    Kuranda
    Atherton Tablelands
    Barron Gorge National Park
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  4. Day 4

    Magnetic Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Magnetic Island
    • Guided exploration of Magnetic Island
    • Palm-fringed beaches exploration
    • Hidden waterfall discovery
    • Koala spotting opportunities

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking trails (25km available)
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Magnetic Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island)

    Included Activities

    • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park boat cruise
    • Snorkeling in reef waters
    • Bay exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at island restaurants and bars
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
  6. Day 6

    Airlie Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mantra Club Croc)

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at alfresco restaurants and bars
    • Swim in Airlie Beach's man-made lagoon
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
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  7. Day 7

    Whitsunday Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mantra Club Croc)

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter ride over Heart Reef
    • Catamaran to Whitehaven Beach
    • Waterfall hiking in the hinterland
    • Hiking trails through rainforest
    Landmarks
    Heart Reef
    Whitehaven Beach
  8. Day 8

    Airlie Beach to Gold Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Surfers Paradise)

    Included Activities

    • SkyPoint Observation Deck viewing from Q1 building level 77

    Optional Activities

    • Restaurant-hopping in the evening
    • Explore surf beaches
    • Discover colourful neighbourhoods
    Landmarks
    Q1 Building (SkyPoint)
    Gold Coast
  9. Day 9

    Gold Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Surfers Paradise)

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise viewing mansions
    • Museum visits
    • Gallery visits
    • Market exploration
    • Beach time at Surfers Paradise or hidden rainforest beaches
    • Mt. Tamborine hinterland exploration
    Landmarks
    Surfers Paradise
    Mt. Tamborine
  10. Day 10

    Gold Coast Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Final beach time before departure
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AAT Kings

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Number of tours

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    February 22nd, 2026
    5.0
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    January 21st, 2026
    5.0
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    September 14th, 2025
    5.0
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

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Feb
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Apr
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2027

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2028

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