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Essential Brisbane to Cairns

10 days

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From Brisbane to Cairns

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Island Hopping: Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 12 - 16
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Brisbane
Brisbane
Optional Activities
- Explore Brisbane Botanic Gardens
- Visit Roma Street Parkland
- Visit Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout for city views
- Dinner with group
Landmarks
Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Roma Street Parkland
Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
Day 2
Brisbane to Noosa
Brisbane to Noosa
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Noosa National Park - Coastal Walk
- Hell's Gate Lookout visit
Optional Activities
- Afternoon surf lesson
- Additional beach walks
- Sunset viewing at beach
Landmarks
Noosa National Park
Hell's Gate Lookout
Sunshine Beach
Day 3
Noosa
Noosa
Optional Activities
- K'gari (Fraser Island) guided 4WD tour - Lake McKenzie, rainforest, 75 Mile Beach, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck
- Noosa Everglades eco-safari boat tour
- Canoe paddle to Harry's Hut in Noosa Everglades
Landmarks
K'gari (Fraser Island)
Lake McKenzie
75 Mile Beach
Eli Creek
Maheno Shipwreck
Noosa Everglades
Harry's Hut
Day 4
Noosa to Whitsundays (Overnight Train)
Noosa to Whitsundays (Overnight Train)
Optional Activities
- Noosa Everglades eco-safari (if not completed on Day 3)
- Exploring Noosa town
- Beach relaxation
Day 5
Proserpine to Airlie Beach
Proserpine to Airlie Beach
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Airlie Beach
- Brunch at local café
- Beach relaxation
- Waterfront restaurant dinner
Landmarks
Airlie Beach
Day 6
Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands
Meals
Lunch (Delicious lunch on the boat)
Included Activities
- Whitsunday Islands full-day boat excursion
- Whitehaven Beach visit
- Snorkelling at multiple reef locations
- Lunch on boat
Optional Activities
- Sunset drink in Airlie Beach
Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Whitehaven Beach
Great Barrier Reef
Day 7
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Local dining
Landmarks
Magnetic Island
Townsville
Day 8
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Included Activities
- Forts Walking Track hike
Optional Activities
- Secluded beach exploration
- Hiking trails
- Island relaxation
Landmarks
Forts Walking Track
Magnetic Island National Park
Day 9
Magnetic Island to Mission Beach
Magnetic Island to Mission Beach
Included Activities
- Mungalla Station Nywaigi First Nations guided tour
- Mungalla wetlands exploration
Landmarks
Mungalla Station
Mungalla Wetlands
Mission Beach
Day 10
Mission Beach to Cairns
Mission Beach to Cairns
Optional Activities
- Waterfall stops and swimming holes along the route
Landmarks
Cairns

Landmarks
Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Roma Street Parkland
Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout

Landmarks
Noosa National Park
Hell's Gate Lookout
Sunshine Beach

Landmarks
K'gari (Fraser Island)
Lake McKenzie
75 Mile Beach
Eli Creek
Maheno Shipwreck
Noosa Everglades
Harry's Hut

Landmarks
Airlie Beach

Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Whitehaven Beach
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Magnetic Island
Townsville

Landmarks
Forts Walking Track
Magnetic Island National Park

Landmarks
Mungalla Station
Mungalla Wetlands
Mission Beach

Landmarks
Cairns

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Rating: 4.5(12,086 reviews)
Response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 92%
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4.5

David
May 3rd, 2026
Tess was our driver and guide, she was the best, very friendly, helpful and full of energy. It was a nice easy pass...
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Marjorie
April 16th, 2026
An excellent, well organised trip. Our driver/guide, Sarah Ellis, was an absolute treasure. The trip had to be...
An excellent, well organised trip. Our driver/guide, Sarah Ellis, was an absolute treasure. The trip had to be rejigged to allow for the road closures, but we didn’t miss anything. Underground accommodation in Coober Pedy, the opportunity to fly over both North and South Lake Eyre, the bone shaking Ridgetop 4 wheel drive from Arkaroola, and a helicopter ride over Wilpena Pound. Local artists, baby kangaroos, indigenous history, and time to wander along tracks through towering gum trees made for a wonderful experience. Our accommodation was very comfortable- and varied. To see the “red” desert covered in a carpet of green after the rain was special. Thoroughly recommend the trip.Show more
Dianne
March 23rd, 2026
Accommodation, transportation, itinerary & length of tour were great. Tour guide was very knowledgeable & helpful....
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Essential Brisbane to Cairns

Itinerary

Brisbane

Optional Activities

Brisbane to Noosa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Noosa

Optional Activities

Noosa to Whitsundays (Overnight Train)

Optional Activities

Proserpine to Airlie Beach

Optional Activities

Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island

Optional Activities

Magnetic Island

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Magnetic Island to Mission Beach

Included Activities

Mission Beach to Cairns

Optional Activities

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