Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Brisbane - K'gari (Fraser Island) via Noosa
Travel from Brisbane to Noosa, with free time to explore Hastings Street or stroll along the beach. Continue to Hervey Bay and take the ferry to K’gari (Fraser Island). Whales may be visible during migration season. Check in to your eco resort amid the island’s rainforest and white-sand shores.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: K'gari (Fraser Island)
Explore K’gari by 4WD. Visit Lake McKenzie, drive along 75 Mile Beach, walk through rainforest growing in the sand and see the Maheno Shipwreck. Local guides share the island’s ecology and Indigenous significance.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 3
Day 3: K'gari - Rockhampton
Return to the mainland and travel through regional Queensland. Stop at historic Langmorn Station, where the Creed family welcomes you for afternoon tea, a property tour and stories of life on the land. See the original family homestead, built in 1873, before crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and arriving in Rockhampton.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Rockhampton - Hamilton Island
Travel north from Rockhampton and tour the Sarina Sugar Shed to learn about regional sugarcane production, with a chance to sample local treats. Continue to Airlie Beach and take a ferry to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays. Check in to your resort and spend time at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 5
Day 5: Hamilton Island (the Whitsundays)
Spend the day at leisure on Hamilton Island. Optional experiences include sailing to Whitehaven Beach or exploring walking trails and secluded coves. Alternatively, relax by the pool or visit the island’s restaurants and boutiques.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Day 6: Hamilton Island - Cairns
After breakfast, take the ferry to the mainland and travel by coach to Cairns. Settle into your hotel near the Cairns Esplanade. The rest of the day is free to explore; options include the waterfront, Night Markets or a local seafood restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cruise by high-speed catamaran to a permanently moored pontoon at the outer Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel over coral gardens, view marine life from a semi-submersible or underwater observatory, or relax on deck. Expert guides provide commentary on the reef’s ecology.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 8
Day 8: Cairns & Surrounds
Travel by coach to Kuranda, a rainforest village on the eastern edge of the Atherton Tablelands. Browse markets and art galleries or spend free time in the village. Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above the rainforest and waterfalls, then return to Cairns in the afternoon for time to relax or explore. Celebrate the final evening with a special dinner.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 9
Day 9: Farewell from Cairns
Enjoy a final tropical breakfast before leaving Cairns.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
What’s not included
Additional information
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Fitness Requirement
- Low level of fitness required
Flight information
- Day prior: Flights to arrive anytime into Brisbane AirportDay 9: Flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport
Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request.
Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
Warm layers in cooler months
Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Water bottle
Camera
Cairns Farewell Dinner
Share a special farewell dinner with your fellow travellers in Cairns, marking the close of your Queensland journey. The gathering offers a dedicated moment to revisit favourite sights and stories together.
From K’gari’s sand landscapes to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforest, the conversation brings the tour’s contrasting environments into focus. It is a convivial close to the small-group experience rather than simply an evening meal.
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K’gari 4WD Island Exploration
Explore World Heritage-listed K’gari by 4WD, travelling across the world’s largest sand island with local guides. Visit Lake McKenzie’s clear turquoise water and silica-white shores, drive along 75 Mile Beach and see the weathered Maheno Shipwreck.
Walk among rainforest growing directly in sand, a remarkable feature of the island’s ecology. Your guides share insights into K’gari’s natural environment and Indigenous significance, adding depth to its beaches, lakes and forest landscapes.
Langmorn Station Cattle Property Visit
Visit historic Langmorn Station, a working cattle property in regional Queensland, for a tour and afternoon tea hosted by the Creed family. See the property and hear firsthand accounts of life on the land.
The original family homestead dates to 1873, giving the visit a tangible connection to generations of pastoral history. Family stories bring the scale and everyday realities of Queensland cattle country into focus.
Sarina Sugar Shed Tour
Discover Queensland’s sugarcane heritage on a guided tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed. Learn how cane is grown and processed in this coastal region, with a chance to sample locally made treats.
Sugarcane has long shaped the landscape and communities around Sarina. This visit connects the fields outside with the people, production methods and flavours behind one of Queensland’s best-known agricultural industries.
Great Barrier Reef Outer-Reef Cruise
Cruise by high-speed catamaran from Cairns to a permanently moored pontoon on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel above colourful coral gardens, look for marine life from a semi-submersible or underwater observatory, or take in the reef from the deck.
Expert commentary explains the ecology of this World Heritage-listed marine environment. The pontoon offers several ways to experience the reef, whether you prefer to enter the water or observe it from a dry vantage point.
Kuranda Village & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Explore Kuranda, a village set within the Wet Tropics rainforest on the edge of the Atherton Tablelands. Spend time among its markets and local art galleries, with the freedom to follow your interests.
Travel aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for views over the canopy, through the treetops and towards cascading waterfalls. The journey reveals the scale and layered greenery of Queensland’s World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest from above.
Whitehaven Beach Sailing Excursion
Sail through the Whitsunday Islands to Whitehaven Beach, a celebrated stretch of pale silica sand beside the Coral Sea. Enjoy the island scenery from the water and time to experience the beach up close.
Set among the Whitsundays’ tropical islands, Whitehaven offers a distinctive contrast between bright sand and clear coastal water. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.
