10 Days - 9 Nights East Coast Explorer

Highlights: 

- Brisbane City
- Frazer Island
- Rainbow Beach
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery
- Airlie Beach
- White haven Beach
- Paluma Ranges
- Hidden Valley
- Atherton Tablelands
- Daintree Rainforest

Day 1

This morning we travel thru the suburbs of Queensland capital city of Brisbane then onwards to the Glass House Mountains to the sunshine coast region to arrive at one of Australia's best seaside playgrounds at Noosa Heads.

Crossing the Noosa River by ferry, we join the coloured sands of Cooloola Beach then travel many kilometres along the beach to the "Cherry Venture" wreck. We cross top Double Island Point to the Coloured Sands, a wonderful beach and cliff area, then further along the beach to Inskip Point joining the barge to cross to Fraser Island World Heritage area.

Overnight: Eurong Beach Resort, Fraser Island

Day 2

Today is a panoramic day, filled with the many beautiful sights of Fraser Island. This is the only island in the world where rainforest grows on pure sand and it is also renowned for its fresh water lakes - Lake Boomagin, Birrabeen and McKenzie. We will take walks along rainforest trails, travel along picturesque 4WD tracks, view the golden sand beaches and visit the old Maheno wreck and Eli Creek.

Overnight: Eurong Beach Resort, Fraser Island

Day 3

Starting the day travelling across from east to west on Fraser Island, we notice an incredible contrast in nature's past on the surrounding environment. Joining the barge to cross to Hervey Bay, we often view whales during the months of August to October, and then travel onwards to Bundaberg. During the afternoon, we take many backtracks through farming areas to Gladstone, arriving in Rockhampton, a major rural city on the Fitzroy River of the central coast of Queensland.

Overnight: Archer Park Motel, Rockhampton

Day 4

The first part of our journey today takes us through the heart of Queensland coastal cattle country to Clairview on the Coral Sea before travelling into the rich sugar cane region of Sarina.

We then travel through the scenic countryside around Mt Carleton and Eungella National Park, visiting Proserpine, Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour.

Overnight: Colonial Palms Motel, Airlie Beach

Day 5

Today we enjoy the many wonders of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, taking a Fantasia cruise to enjoy Daydream Island, Hamilton Island and spectacular Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island.

During our cruise, we have plenty of time to take part in some optional activities, such as jet-skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, etc. returning to Shute Harbour by late afternoon.

Overnight: Colonial Palms Motel, Airlie Beach

Day 6

Leaving the tropical rainforests and islands of the Whitsundays, we head inland to a historic gold mining village of Ravenswood. Here we can enjoy lunch in the fabulous old Imperial hotel and then try fossicking in the past and present diggings of the area. Onwards to Mt Elliot National Park and Townsville for sightseeing before proceeding Crystal Creek National Park where a swim in a pool of this cascading creek will make the day a cooler experience.

Paluma is the next destination and stop for the night.

Overnight: Hidden Valley Cabins, Paluma

Day 7

We take a short drive alongside the Running River to explore the many wilderness trails, then on to Mt Fox and to view the spectacular Stone River Valley from the Ingham Range.

We travel past Hinchinbrook Island National Park and onto Cardwell, taking a lunch break at Mission Beach overlooking Dunk Island. Travelling through Palmerstone National Park, we view the rugged Johnstone River Valley from Crawford Lookout and then move onto the spectacular Mungalli Falls, Elijah Fall and Zillie Falls. Experiencing the Atherton Tablelands, we visit many highlights including the Curtin Fig, Lakes Eacham and Barrine before arriving at our overnight destination of Atherton.

Overnight: Atherton Motel, Atherton

Day 8

We see more of the Atherton Tablelands with its panoramic views this morning, driving along the Baron River to Mossman before entering another spectacular world heritage area, the Daintree Rainforest.

Once again in our 4WD vehicles, we take you into many hidden corners of this amazing, tranquil area, before ferrying across the Daintree River and along the mountainous coastline to Cape Tribulation.

Overnight: Beach House, Cape Tribulation

Day 9

Today becomes another lifetime wonder for you to enjoy, viewing the panoramic World Heritage tropical rainforest merging with the Coral Sea. As we 4WD along the infamous Bloomfield Track we take advantage of various isolated lookouts, virgin stands of tropical rainforest, waterfalls and swim in mountain streams, returning to Cape Tribulation for another night in paradise.

Overnight: Beach House, Cape Tribulation

Day 10

As we travel through the world's oldest tropical rainforest, we visit the Valley of the Palms, ferrying across the Daintree River, and visiting Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm. Later in the afternoon we enjoy the Kuranda Rainforest area, where as an option, you can travel down the mountain by the famous Kuranda Train or take the Skyway across the top. Our specialist driver guide will meet you at the bottom to take you into Cairns to conclude your Australian Wilderness Tour experience.

Tour Cost:
AU$4,120.00 per person twin share
(AU734.00 single supplement)
AU$2,623.00 per child

TERM & CONDITIONS >>

Departure Details:
Brisbane 7:30am
( 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month )
TOUR OPERATES IN REVERSE
CAIRNS TO BRISBANE BY REQUEST
Arrival Details:
Cairns approximately 4:30pm

Tour Inclusions:
- 4WD air-conditioned deluxe transport
- All accommodation twin share private facilities
- All ferry crossings to Fraser Island and Daintree - All Whitsunday day cruises and island visits
- All breakfasts & dinners
- Morning teas
- Light lunches
- All National Park entries
- Experienced driver guide

What to bring:
- Sturdy Walking Shoes
- Sunscreen
- Camera

Discovery Tours Australia
Australian Wilderness Tours

Cairns, 4870 Queensland, Australia
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