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Day 1: Sydney - Coffs Harbour
Depart Sydney at 7.30am. Travel the scenic coastline
of New South Wales, stopping at the coastal
town of Port Macquarie. Continue to Coffs Harbour.
Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour
Director and fellow travelling companions. Accommodation:
Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour. 
Day 2: Byron Bay - Gold Coast
This morning journey to the Cape Byron Lighthouse
and enjoy the superb views from Australia's
most easterly point. Stop in exclusive Byron
Bay for lunch (own expense), before following
the lush Tweed River Valley to the famous Gold
Coast. Tonight is free to dine at one of the
many restaurants and cafés. Accommodation: Watermark
Hotel, Gold Coast. (B)
Day 3: Gold Coast - Fraser Island
Travel along the Gold Coast to Brisbane for
an orientation tour of the city and learn about
opals. Continue on to Hervey Bay for the ferry
crossing to remarkable Fraser Island. Accommodation:
Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village, Fraser
Island, 2 nights. (B)
Day 4: 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 5: Rockhampton
Return to the mainland this morning, cross the
Tropic of Capricorn and continue to Rockhampton
situated 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 6: Hamilton Island
Travel north to Mackay, before continuing to
Shute Harbour where you join a catamaran for
your short cruise through the Whitsundays to
Hamilton Island. Tonight, enjoy 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 7: 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. Tonight is free
for independent dining at one of the many restaurants
available on the island. (B)
Day 8: Townsville
Head north to the tropical city of Townsville.
Enjoy a guided tour of Billabong Sanctuary.
This afternoon is free to relax or perhaps take
a stroll along The Strand.
Accommodation: Jupiters Townsville Hotel &
Casino, Townsville. (B)
Day 9: Atherton Tablelands
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 10: 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 11: 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 delicious tropical
buffet lunch, before we return to Cairns this
afternoon. Accommodation: The Oasis Resort,
Cairns, 2 nights. (BL)
Day 12: 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 where the legends of the Dreamtime are
brought to life. (B)
Day 13: Depart Cairns
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You
will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your
onward flight. (B)
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