Itinerary
- Day 1
Airlie Beach
Arrive at Nomads in Airlie Beach and get settled in. You'll meet the other travelers in your group and start getting oriented before the week kicks off. It's a good chance to grab dinner together and learn what everyone's looking forward to on this tropical trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Landmarks Airlie Beach 
- Day 2
Whitsunday Islands
Head out early for a day trip to Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsunday Islands. You'll snorkel around the reef and see what's living down there, then grab lunch on the boat while taking in the views. The water here is clear and warm, perfect for getting in the water multiple times.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
- Snorkeling around the reef
- Lunch on boat
Landmarks Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands - Day 3
Airlie Beach
This morning and afternoon are yours to do whatever you want around Airlie Beach. Spend time on the sand, walk through the shops and restaurants along the main strip, or try something more active like skydiving or a scenic flight over the islands if you're feeling it.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Skydive over Whitsundays
- Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands including Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
- Beach relaxation
- Explore boutiques, bistros and alfresco restaurants
Landmarks Airlie Beach Heart Reef - Day 4
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island
Hop on a coach heading to Townsville, then take a ferry over to Magnetic Island (Yunbenun). Once there, walk some of the coastal trails and keep an eye out for koalas hanging in the gum trees. The water's turquoise and perfect for swimming or trying watersports, and by evening you'll catch the sunset over the bay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Townsville
- Ferry to Magnetic Island
- Explore coastal walking trails
- Watersports activities
- Wildlife viewing - koalas and local marsupials
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) Townsville 
- Day 5
Magnetic Island
Spend your day exploring Magnetic Island however you like. Walk the Forts Walk for views and old WWII structures while looking for koalas, or head to Horseshoe Bay for swimming and relaxing on the sand. As it gets dark, watch for the rock wallabies that come out, then head into town for a free evening at the local bars.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Forts Walk - coastal walking trail with views of Palm Island Group and WWII fortifications
- Koala spotting in the wild
- Free time at Horseshoe Bay
- Swimming and beach relaxation
- Rock Wallaby viewing at dusk
- Sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Local bar exploration
Landmarks Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) Forts Walk Horseshoe Bay Palm Island Group 
- Day 6
Magnetic Island to Cairns
Ferry back to Townsville this morning, then board a train heading south to Cairns. The ride follows Australia's East Coast and takes most of the day, arriving late in the afternoon. Tonight you'll join an interactive bush food tutorial and dinner where a chef teaches you about native spices and how Aboriginal people used them traditionally before serving you a meal with native game.
- Meals
- Dinner (Chef-guided Bush Food tutorial and dinner featuring native game)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
- Train from Townsville to Cairns
- Interactive Bush Food tutorial and dinner
Landmarks Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) Townsville Cairns (Gimuy) - Day 7
Daintree Rainforest
Head into Daintree, one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests. You'll meet Kuku Yalanji people and learn about their Aboriginal culture through a smoking ceremony, an art class with a local artist, and Dreamtime stories. Create your own canvas while learning your personal story, and if you want, join an optional sunset boat cruise later on.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Daintree Rainforest
- Meet Kuku Yalanji people
- Smoking ceremony viewing
- Art class with Aboriginal artist
- Learn ancient Dreamtime stories
- Create canvas souvenir
Optional Activities
- Sunset boat cruise
Landmarks Daintree Rainforest Cairns (Gimuy) - Day 8
Great Barrier Reef
Board a catamaran out to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling or diving, depending on your experience level. The water's clear and you'll see colorful coral and tons of marine life around you. The crew knows the reef well and will talk about what makes this place so important and what you're seeing down there.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Catamaran trip to Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef
- Diving at Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 9
Cairns
Your last day has options depending on what gets you excited. Try bungy jumping, skydiving, or whitewater rafting if you want one final adrenaline rush. Or ride the Skyrail cable car through the rainforest canopy, check out Kuranda village, and take the scenic Kuranda Railway back down to Cairns before heading out this afternoon.
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Whitewater rafting
- Skyrail scenic cable car
- Guided journey in Kuranda village
- Kuranda Railway
Landmarks Skyrail Kuranda Kuranda Railway
