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Tropical Adventure Reverse 2012 - 13

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Tour style - Culture & History, Active & Adrenaline, Festivals & Events

10 days

Discover Queensland's truly awesome natural beauty with some fun-loving friends.. Sail around the Great Barrier Reef and glide atop the rainforest in this sunny jaunt!.
  • Day 1 Cairns.

    Travel one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives to the Daintree region and meet the traditional custodians of the region, the Kubirri brothers of the Kuku Yalanji tribe. They’ll show us traditional spear fishing and teach about their culture.

  • Day 2 Cairns.

    Where the rainforest meets the reef, that’s where you’ll find Cairns. Take advantage of these two spectacular natural landscapes with a day free for optional activities! Why not spend the day diving or snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, a highlight of any visit to tropical North Queensland. (B)

  • Day 3 Cairns to The Whitsundays (Sailing).

    Today we’re heading for some of the most beautiful islands in the world, the Whitsundays. Tonight you’ll gaze upon the stars from the deck. (B)

  • Day 4 The Whitsundays (South Molle Island).

    Feed the Rainbow Lorikeets, go snorkelling or swimming. There are plenty of bushwalking tracks with scenic views and 17 private beaches if you want to get away. A walk up “Spion Kop” is a must. (B, D)

  • Day 5 The Whitsundays (South Molle Island).

    Get ready for a day of sailing! Weather permitting; we’ll visit Whitehaven Beach and Blue Pearl Bay then we plot a course for South Molle Island. (B, L, D)

  • Day 6 Whitsundays to Emu Park.

    Today we head back to dry land and visit Emu Park. (B, D)

  • Day 7 Emu Park to Kroombit Park, via Rockhampton.

    This afternoon we head “bush” to our working cattle station, for a taste of “Outback Hospitality”. Along the way we stop at the “Cattle City” of Rockhampton (known as “Rocky” to the locals). (B, L, D)

  • Day 8 Kroombit Park to Noosa.

    Try your hand at a goat rodeo or maybe an outback quad bike ride before heading to the beach side town of Noosa. (B, D)

  • Day 9 Fraser Island.

    Today we’re taking a guided 4WD tour around the world’s largest sand island before enjoying a “fair dinkum” (authentic) Aussie barbecue on the banks of stunning Lake McKenzie. (B, L)

  • Day 10 Noosa to Brisbane.

    We head south along the Bruce Highway passing the Glasshouse Mountain range with the chance to stop at Australia Zoo. In Brisbane we take a cruise along its famous river before we say our goodbyes. (B) Please note this trip forms part of the Island Suntanner Reverse, days 1 - 10.

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