Arrive Sydney, travel to Port Macquarie. Overnight in Port Macquarie. (D).

Byron Bay and Kingscliff. Overnight in Kingscliff. (B).

Brisbane and Moreton Island. Overnight on Moreton Island. (B, D).

Moreton Island at leisure. Overnight on Moreton Island. (B)

Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast. Overnight at Hervey Bay. (B).

World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Overnight at Hervey Bay. (B, L).

Rockhampton. (B, D).

Mackay, Airlie Beach, Cruise to Daydream Island for overnight stay. (B, D).

Great Barrier Reef Experience. Overnight on Daydream Island. (B, L).

Townsville, Cairns. Overnight in Cairns. (B).

Port Douglas, Kuranda Visit and Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Cairns. (B, D).

Depart Cairns (B).

• From
• To
• Adult
• Tour Type
• Duration

• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 1865
• TQ10
• 10 Days

• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 2085
• TQ12
• 12 Days

Departure Dates: Please call for details, remember to ask for the guaranteed departure dates.

Meal Inclusions:
TQ10: Breakfast x 9; Lunch x 2; Dinner x 4
TQ12: Breakfast x 11; Lunch x 2; Dinner x5

On arrival in Sydney your journey begins by travelling across Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Central Coast en-route to Port Macquarie. Tonight meet your fellow travellers at the Welcome Dinner and Drinks.

Enjoy a drive to Byron Bay, renowned for surf beaches that have attracted both wealthy city dwellers as well as bohemian lifestylers. Take in the view from Cape Byron, the Australian mainland's most easterly point. Watch the surfers, maybe even see dolphins off the point, and veiw the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Continue onto Kingscliff and stroll along the pristine beach located at the doorstep of your hotel whilst you watch the sun set.

This morning, a short drive takes you to Brisbane where you will have some time at leisure. Later on cruise to Moreton Island National Park for a two night stay at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort; home to Queensland's wild dolphins.

Guests on the 10-day itinerary join this tour in Brisbane around midday.

Today is at leisure to explore the island; perhaps snorkel around the shipwrecks, try sand tobogganing, quad biking or take a 4WD tour of the island (activities at own expense). Tonight's highlight brings the opportunity to interact with the dolphins that swim close to the shore, most evenings dolphins swim up to the beach, and you'll have the opportunity to feed them fresh fish.

On your return to the mainland you will visit Australia Zoo, made famous by the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. Then travel through the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay, a popular tourist destination. During Aug-Oct Humpback Whales may be seen offshore.

Today cruise to Fraser Island, offering exceptional beauty in the form of uninterrupted white beaches and striking-coloured sand cliffs. Explore the world's largest sand island in 4WD vehicles and discover unspoilt surf beaches, inland lakes and lush rainforest. If travelling between August to October look out for Humpback whales migrating to the breeding grounds.

Journey to Rockhampton located on the Tropic of Capricorn. Take a leisurely stroll around the Botanic Gardens, one of the best in regional Australia. Excellent specimens of palms, cycads and ferns are found throughout the grounds, and a Japanese garden gives a sense of peace and tranquillity.

Depart today for Daydream Island, on the way head to the sugar capital of Australia, Mackay before continuing onto Airlie Beach for your cruise to Daydream Island. The island, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park lies beside and archipelago of green islands in the blue tropical waters. Tonight enjoy a delightful dinner at the resort.

Today is your chance to voyage to the heart of the magnificent Great Barrier Reef aboard a catamaran. Arrive at Reefworld, one of the largest reef pontoons in Australia. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view the tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible. For the more adventurous follow a snorkelling trail and view the coral and sea life up close. A delicious tropical buffet lunch on board is included.

Depart Daydream Island for the mainland and head towards Townsville, North Queensland's largest city. Continue along the coast between lush mountains with tropical vegetation and sandy beaches. Your destination is Cairns, a cosmopolitan city where its residents enjoy an enviable tropical lifestyle. Cairns is where two of Australia's World Heritage areas converge - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.

This morning following breakfast drive along the coast to Port Douglas, on arrival enjoy free time before heading to Kuranda, a village in the rainforest where you can wander the local markets. Travel aboard the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway or Kuranda Scenic Railway (both at own expense) or travel by coach back to Cairns. Tonight enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at Tjapukai by Night - discover the Dreamtime and take an interactive part in an ancient corroboree. Afterwards you'll be led along a flame-lit pathway to a dinner banquet of the region's best food.

Your tour concludes today after breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairns airport for you onwards flight.

Trip Includes
Service of a Tour Director and Driver – Spacious luxury coaches with modern amenities - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meal plan as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner).
Trip Excludes
All flights (unless stated otherwise) - Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - Visas - Optional activities/extras – Holiday Insurance
Check In & Check Out Times
Normal check in time is 14:00, normal check out time is 12:00; this may vary in high season.
Trip Terms & Conditions
The price shown is per person based on two sharing per tour.
Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff between quote date and full and final payment date are payable by the client.
We will always try our best to book hotels as per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and during local festivals, as well for late bookings, it may be necessary to offer substitutes.
Prices are subject to availability and as such are for guidance only.
Freedom of Choice Touring
Freedom of Choice Touring, Freedom of Choice Dining and Dine Around Dinners are booked by your Tour Director whilst on tour. They are subject to availability, seasonal and operational factors and public holidays or festivals and the like.
Seat Allocation on Coach Tours
To ensure all passengers enjoy window seating, there is a daily seat rotation system during the tour.
Luggage Limits
For Premier Plus, Premier, Affordable and Regional Mini Stay tours, each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage. On all coach tours (rather than independent modules) of 3 or more days, a travel bag is issued upon boarding the coach. Maximum weight of all baggage is 20kg (44lbs). For Small Group Experiences and Safaris, touring is in 4-wheel drive or small vehicles with limited luggage capacity and flying (where applicable) is in light aircraft with very strict weight restrictions. Each passenger is requested to limit their luggage to one small/medium soft bag or suitcase weighing no more than 16 kilos (35lbs) if travelling by land and no more than 10kg (22lbs) if travelling by air.
Documentation
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. We regret that we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have all necessary travel and other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
Visa
British Passport holders require a Visa to enter Australia. For further info please contact the Australian High Commission or go to:
http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/Visas_and_Migration.html
Vaccination
Please check with your doctor or health professional on the type of vaccinations you may require to travel to Australia and ensure that you give enough time before departure to undergo any course of vaccination / medication required.