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Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns
Stop At: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
WELCOME TO THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!
When you land in Cairns you will be transferred to your accommodation for the next four nights. This is where you’ll meet your legendary guide, who will be with you throughout the whole tour and is your go-to person.
As everyone arrives at different times on the first day, you’ll have some chill time around the pool before we have our Welcome Meal that evening in one of the hot spots in Cairns.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gilligans Hostel
Day 2: Atherton Tablelands
Stop At: Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Queensland Australia
We will spend the day exploring the waterfalls and rainforests of the Atherton Tablelands. We’ll pose in front of waterfalls, slide down natural waterslides and swim in volcanic crater lakes while learning some pretty cool things about this epic landscape.
When we return to Cairns we have dinner arranged, where we chat about who got the best hair flick picture and talk about the next day where we head to the Great Barrier Reef.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gilligans
Day 3: Great Barrier Reef & Bungy Party
Stop At: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland Australia
Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, so what kind of trip would it be without taking you there?!
You’ll spend a full day exploring and snorkelling the world’s biggest living organism and get this, if you want to scuba dive*, you can do that too! But it is a must see the largest living organism in the world and see the underwater world.
In the evening we have our famous Bungy Party. BY THE WAY YOU DON’T HAVE TO JUMP!
We’ll be having an Aussie BBQ at the only bungy site in Australia and if you are feeling brave enough then you can see yourself climbing up the 50 metre bungy jump tower, meet your jump master who will get you connected, shuffle to the edge of the platform, take a deep breath and “3…2…1…BUNGYYYYYYYYYY*”
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gilligans
Day 4: Cairns & Adrenaline
Stop At: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
On day four this is where you turn into an adrenaline junkie and Cairns and its surrounds is made for it.
Whether it’s skydiving* or white water rafting*, this crazy town has it all and guess what? This can all be organised with our team while on tour. They’re the experts and can answer anything and everything as well as get you booked in.
If you want to have a chill day that is fine. This is your time and it’s up to you what you do with it. You can easily laze by the lagoon but we’d recommend taking advantage of being in Northern Queensland while you can.
That evening we’re making the most of our last night in Cairns by having a night out in Gilligans, one of the biggest clubs in Cairns. It is going to be lit .
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Gilligans
Day 5: Airlie Beach & The Whitsundays
Stop At: Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach, Queensland
Wow, what a start to the tour!
This day will see you get the bus down to Airlie Beach, the gateway to The Whitsundays! But as it is a long day of travelling we will be spending the night in Airlie Beach and taking it easy.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nomads Airlie Beach
Day 6: The Whitsunday Islands
Stop At: Whitehaven Beach, 4802 Australia
Today we will be jumping on a boat to paradise. What more do we even need to say?
You will snorkel, swim and bask in the sun as you sail around 74 idyllic islands off the Queensland coast. I know it sounds terrible so far, so what you’ll also do is visit the world’s best beach.
With its squeaky white sands and turquoise water, Whitehaven Beach is something that will stick in your mind for life. It is the jewel in the crown of the islands with that view of the swirling white sands (from Hill Inlet Lookout) providing the perfect backdrop for that dream travel group photo.
You’ll be exploring the islands on a fast catamaran that’s so fast you get to spend more time snorkelling and exploring Whitehaven Beach.
Where will you spend the night? In multi-million dollar luxury resort all to ourselves. Where we will get the tunes pumping, whilst we have our own pool party.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Maxi Sailing Yacht
Day 7: The Whitsunday Islands
Pass By: Whitsunday Islands, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland
After sailing back, Airlie Beach is home for the night. Where we have a meal all lined up for you and a big night out!
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nomads Airlie Beach
Day 8: Airlie Beach
Stop At: Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach, Queensland
On day eight you have a chill day around the Airlie Beach lagoon before jumping on an overnight bus down to Rainbow Beach.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight bus
Day 9: Rainbow Beach
Stop At: Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Gympie Region, Fraser Coast, Queensland
After a long overnight bus we will wake up and find ourselves in Rainbow Beach. No doubt you’ll be tired from that long journey, so we have nothing planned for the morning.
In the afternoon we’re going to go surfing! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Rainbow is a perfect place to shred. Our surf instructors will give you little tips and tricks on how to catch that perfect wave and our guides will be quick with the camera to make sure you get that epic surfing pic.
Tonight, we’re having a chill one because the next day we’re off to the world’s largest sand island.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hostel
Day 10: Fraser Island
Stop At: Fraser Island, Fraser Island, Fraser Coast, Queensland
By the end of this trip it will be hard to pick the highlight but it is guaranteed that Fraser Island will be up there!
Over the next 48 hours you will explore the world’s largest sand island in a convoy of 4×4 vehicles. Following your guide in the lead car, you’ll be able to drive on a 75 Mile Beach known as the freeway, before detouring inland discovering freshwater lakes, floating down lazy rivers and exploring the stunning rainforest.
This is once in a lifetime experience and we want to make the most of your time on Fraser, so we’ll be staying overnight on the island, camping close to the beach and chilling with your new travel fam.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping
Day 11: Fraser Island
Pass By: Fraser Island, Fraser Island, Fraser Coast, Queensland
Stay overnight on Fraser Island and leave early the next morning to Rainbow Beach
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Camping
Day 12: Noosa
Stop At: Noosa, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Early on day 12 we will leave Rainbow Beach to go to one of the most beautiful towns in Australia, Noosa.
Once we’re in Noosa we’ll be checking into the hostel before heading to the beach and the extremely beautiful (and Instagrammable) Fairy Pools!
It is time for you to relax and enjoy your journey….
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Halse Lodge YHA
Day 13: Noosa Everglades
Stop At: Noosa, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
On day 13 you have a choice, come to one of the hidden gems of Australia, The Everglades* or just chill on the beach for the day.
The Everglades is a serene National Park abundant with wildlife, where you’ll be treated to a different aspect of Australia you never knew existed. You’ll cruise up one of only two everglades in the world, before canoeing back down this peaceful piece of paradise.
That evening it is time to fight back the tears as this will be our last meal together as a family. We’ll be sharing stories about our time down the coast, get a bit emotional and then realise we have only known each other for two weeks.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Halse Lodge YHA
Day 14: Brisbane
Stop At: Brisbane, Brisbane, Brisbane Region, Queensland
The next morning your guide will be there to jump on the bus with you to Brisbane, wave you goodbye and point you in the right direction.
Whether you’re heading to the airport to fly home or continuing your journey with the optional add on to Brisbane, Gold Coast and Byron Bay your guides and the whole Welcome to Travel team will be there to support you for all your travel needs.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 15: Brisbane, Gold Coast & Byron Bay – Optional Add-Ons
Pass By: Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Byron Shire, New South Wales
If you’re not in a rush and want to explore more, then this add on is perfect for you! We organise everything for you, but you won’t have a guide!
The guide will run through any extra tours and trips you can do and get these all sorted for you ahead of time.
Experience the long beach with the high rise backdrop that is buzzy Surfers Paradise on the iconic Gold Coast- head to epic theme parks or party the night away in one of their multi-level nightclubs.
Compliment that with a trip to hippie chill Byron Bay, where the world slows down here and your days will be filled with honing those surf skills, eating outstanding local cuisine or experiencing one of their quirkiest day trips.
Nimbin is a town where the crowds went to a festival and refused to go home- a truly unique place to explore, surrounded by some phenomenal waterfall swims.
All this and more, your guide can get all those things arranged for you before you leave them in Brisbane.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
