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Day 1 Sat: Brisbane -Fraser Island
Depart Brisbane at 8.45am. Enjoy an orientation
tour of the city and learn about opals, before
beginning the journey north along the Sunshine
Coast to Hervey Bay for the ferry crossing to
Fraser Island. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink
with your Tour Director. Accommodation: Kingfisher
Bay Resort & Village, Fraser Island, 2 nights.
Day 2: Fraser Island
Today join your 4WD vehicle for a half-day tour
of the island. Marvel at the majestic rainforest
at Central Station. Visit Lake McKenzie, one
of the island's beautiful freshwater lakes,
surrounded by white sandy beaches. There is
also time to relax and enjoy the Resort's facilities.
(B)
Day 3: Fraser Island -Rockhampton
Return to the mainland this morning, cross the
Tropic of Capricorn and continue to Rockhampton,
located on the broad Fitzroy River. 
Dine out this evening at the Dreamtime Cultural
Centre. Learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions
and be entertained by their colourful dances.
Accommodation: Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton.
(B) (HD)
Day 4: Rockhampton -Hamilton Island
Travel north to Mackay, before continuing to
Shute Harbour where you join a catamaran for
your short cruise to Hamilton Island. Tonight,
delight in a barbecue dinner at the Yacht Club
overlooking the marina -a delightful experience!
Accommodation: Reef View Hotel -Coral Sea
View Rooms, Hamilton Island, 2 nights. (B) (HD)
Day 5: Hamilton Island
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island.
Opportunity to join a morning tour of the island
including the fauna park, or take a cruise to
Whitehaven Beach. Perhaps hire a golf cart and
explore the island yourself. Your Tour Director
will be able to assist you with bookings. Tonight
is free for independent dining on the island.
(B)
Day 6: Hamilton Island -Townsville
Head north to the tropical city of Townsville.
Enjoy a guided tour of Billabong Sanctuary.
This afternoon is free for you to relax at the
hotel or perhaps take a stroll along The Strand.
Accommodation: Jupiters Townsville Hotel &
Casino, Townsville. (B)
Day 7: Atherton Tablelands -Port
Douglas
Journey north from Townsville, then climb the
high tropical plateau known as the Atherton
Tablelands. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the
famous Curtain Fig Tree. Enjoy a guided cruise
on Lake Barrine, before making our way to Port
Douglas. Accommodation: Radisson Treetops Resort,
Port Douglas, 2 nights. (B)
Day 8 Sat: Port Douglas
A full free day in Port Douglas awaits you today.
There is an opportunity to explore the World
Heritage Rainforest, enjoy a walk along Four
Mile Beach, or just sit back and relax by the
pool. Your Tour Director will be able to assist
you with bookings. (B)
Day 9: Great Barrier Reef
Join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise
out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef
education presentation and view the spectacular
corals and tropical fish from the Underwater
Observatory and the semi-submersible craft.
There is the opportunity to go snorkelling and
view this natural living wonder up close (equipment
provided). Enjoy an included buffet lunch, before
we return to Cairns. Accommodation: The Oasis
Resort, Cairns, 2 nights. (BL)
Day 10: Kuranda
Board the Kuranda train for an historic journey
taking you through the scenic countryside behind
Cairns. Arrive at the cultural rainforest village
of Kuranda with time to wander through the various
stalls of the colourful Kuranda Markets. Later,
board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above
the canopy of the tropical rainforest of the
Barron Gorge National Park.
Visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural
Park. Experience the History, Creative and Dance
theatres where the legends of the Dreamtime
are brought to life. (B)
Day 11: Depart Cairns
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You
will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your
onward flight. (B)
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