- For a beach, island and water themed break mixed with regional Australian life
- Great for those who enjoy watching the changing scenery of nature
- Discover the beauty of the Tropical North rainforest
- Jump from the Rainforest to the Reef and swim amongst the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef
9 DAY TROPICAL ISLANDS & RAINFORESTS
Price From
SOLO
You get your own room/cabin by paying a single supplement charge in addition to the tour price.
$3,950
Overview
- For a beach, island and water themed break mixed with regional Australian life
- Great for those who enjoy watching the changing scenery of nature
- Discover the beauty of the Tropical North rainforest
- Jump from the Rainforest to the Reef and swim amongst the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef
Route
K’gari – Rockhampton – Hamilton Island – Mission Beach – Cairns
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 01: Gold Coast to K’gari (Fraser Island)
This morning you visit Australia Zoo made famous by the Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin and his family. Enjoy a sneak peek into the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and see how AAT Kings works with the Wildlife Warriors to support the koala rehabilitation project at the hospital, the country’s largest and busiest wildlife facility. Catch one of the many shows and wander through the zoo’s fascinating grounds. This afternoon the ferry will take you across to the World Heritage Listed K’gari, also known as Fraser Island. Ground yourself back in nature on this sand island, your home for the next two nights.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort or similar
Day 02: K’gari (Fraser Island)
A day of discovery lies ahead as your 4WD tour takes you for a bumpy ride around the island’s must-see sites. Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed with magnificent white sandy beaches. Walk through the ancient rainforest at Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek with its huge satiny, scribbly gum and kauri trees. Across the island to 75 Mile Beach, the sand highway will take you up the eastern coast to the Pinnacles Coloured Sands; cooling, calm waters of Eli Creek and the famous sinking Maheno Shipwreck.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort or similar
Day 03: K’gari (Fraser Island) to Rockhampton
This morning you will stop at Ohana Exotic Fruit Orchard for a guided tour with the opportunity to try some local flavours and produce. Later you’ll stop at Langmorn Station, a fully operational family run cattle station. Meet the Creed family and take a guided tour of the property including the original family homestead, built in 1873. Enjoy afternoon tea in the garden in the company of the pet kangaroo! Cross the Tropic of Capricorn as you arrive in Rockhampton, the beef capital of Australia! Your night is free so why not try some local beef at one of the town’s steakhouses.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Quality Regent or similar
Day 04: Rockhampton to Hamilton Island
Travel north to the sugar town of Sarina, Australia’s sugar capital, to Sarina Sugar Shed, a working miniature sugar mill. On your tour you’ll get a peak in to sugar cane processing and witness fully functioning sugar processing and distilling equipment in action. Afterwards you can taste some of the products made on site before sitting down for a light lunch. Continue to Airlie Beach to catch a ferry to Hamilton Island one of 74 tropical islands that make up the Whitsundays. You’ll be surrounded by pristine beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life!
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Reef View Hotel or similar
Day 05: Hamilton Island
At Hamilton Island the day is yours to indulge and relax by the pool or on the beach – you may prefer to hire a buggy to explore the island (remember your driver’s licence) or tee off in paradise against the magnificent backdrop of an azure ocean. Or perhaps the famous Whitehaven Beach beckons. Take an optional cruise aboard a catamaran to this slice of paradise, where you can simply relax on the beach, take a swim, or get involved in some fun beach activities.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Reef View Hotel or similar
Day 07: Mission Beach to Cairns
This morning there will be time to take a walk along the shore and feel the golden sand between your toes before you depart. Today you’ll travel through the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands, where lush rainforests, waterfalls and lakes abound. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Keep an eye out for the spectacular Ulysses Butterfly while you’re there. Continue to Kuranda where you’ll stop around lunch time. Enjoy some free time to explore the village in the rainforest. From Kuranda you will take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway high above the canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park before arriving at your hotel in Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pacific Hotel Cairns or similar
Day 08: The Great Barrier Reef
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. The world heritage listed reef is the only living organism you can see from the moon. Imagine that! You’ll have the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up- close (equipment provided) and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the glass bottom boat. Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns in the late afternoon. Tonight, is your farewell dinner at a restaurant on Cairns Harbour.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Pacific Hotel Cairns or similar
What's included
- Accommodation and breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airfares
- Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program
- Tipping for driver and tour guide & personal expenses
- Travel insurance (we strongly recommend you hold a valid travel insurance policy for all domestic and overseas travel)
- Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change
- Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
*Actual accommodation may vary due to availability. However, equivalent quality is guaranteed.
Dates & Prices
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Fine Print
Deposit & Payment
First Payment
$10
To secure your seat
Second Payment
Pay within 30 days
Final Payment
90 days
Prior the departure date
Booking Process
Step 1
Select tour packages as preferred
Step 2
Complete the Booking Form
Step 3
We will contact you within 12 hours
Another option: Feel free to request your tailor-made tour
Important Information
Guests will need to book a night of pre-accommodation in Surfers Paradise as the holiday departs at 7.30am from Novotel Surfers Paradise.
- Novotel Surfers Paradise: $120 per person / night (Twin Share)
- Pacific Hotel Cairns: $125 per person / night (Twin Share)
K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD tour can be quite bumpy. Not recommended for guests with back issues. No refunds.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. For the services of your guide, it is suggested that you budget for AUD$10-20 per person, per day. Tipping of your driver is also appreciated and we would suggest AUD$5 per person, per day.
As this particular tour does not collect a ‘kitty’, it is entirely up to the individual whether or not you would like to tip locals for the services of things like taxis or when dining at restaurants. In these cases, we suggest you allow 10-20% of the value of the service as a tip. Again, it is not compulsory and entirely up to the individual.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,099 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Paired Solo Traveller
Not available.
Triple share: Not available. 3rd customer needs to pay for single supplement.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with SureSave to offer you competitive rates for your travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply to arrange your policy.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children price is $3,545
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Flight Information
Day 1: Flights to arrive by a day prior the tour start
Day 11: Flights to depart any time after the tour finish
