Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Transport

Private vehicle, overnight train, truck, ferry, bus

Meals

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Accommodation

Hostels (7 nts, multi-share with 4-8 people), overnight train (1 nt), maxi yacht (1 nts, open cabin multi-share). All nights are multi-share on this trip.

Hygieneprotocol

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Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Cairns Your Big Night Out Moment: Cairns. K’gari (Fraser Island) excursion. Whitsunday Islands sailing excursion. Whitehaven Beach visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Others

1) COMBO TRIP This tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour after your trip concludes. 2) LUGGAGE Note that only 1 piece of luggage and 1 carry on are allowed on the Queensland train. If you exceed this allowance, AUD15 may be charged upon boarding the train. 3) WIFI/INTERNET ACCESS Please be aware that wifi and internet access is not as readily available in Australia as in other parts of the world. There are often additional charges to connect to the internet, and speeds may be slower than what you are used to. 4) PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Over public holidays in Australia and New Zealand (such as Christmas, New Years Day, Easter, and Anzac Day) there may be some limitations of services and disruptions to schedules. In general our tours still operate effectively over public holidays, but there may be closures of optional activities and restaurants, and slight itinerary adjustments in order to provide all tour inclusions. 5) Scuba Diving Optional Activity Please be aware that if you decide to book the optional scuba diving activity in the Great Barrier Reef and are taking any prescription medications, you will need a doctor’s release giving you permission to dive. 6.) Please note that all multi-share accommodation in Australia is generally split by gender.Whitsunday Islands - Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling (Free) Cairns - Skydiving (310-400AUD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (138-210AUD per person) Great Barrier Reef - Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Cairns

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Fraser Island - Fraser Island Flight (75AUD per person) Whitsunday Islands - Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling (Free) Cairns - Skydiving (310-400AUD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (138-210AUD per person) - Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway (111-124AUD per person) - Bungee Jumping (179AUD per person) - Minjin Swing (129AUD per person) Great Barrier Reef - Great Barrier Reef Diving from Cairns (245-289AUD per person) - Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Cairns (174AUD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Brisbane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Brisbane

Arrive at any time.

Welcome to the “Land Down Under”! Tonight, gear up and get ready for a night out in Brisbane with the group. Enjoy an evening filled with friendly vibes, epic times, and dope views of the city as you sip some local bevvies with your new travel pals by your side.
Arrive in Brisbane at any time. There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city.

If you arrive early enough, you’ll have time to head into the city. Opt to catch city cat or walk to explore Brisbane via the river. Visit spots like, the Howard Smith Wharves, the Botanical Gardens, New Farm Park, or relax at Streets Beach on the South Bank.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Day 2 Day 2: Brisbane/Noosa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Brisbane/Noosa

Escape the city as you journey north up the coast to Noosa. Noosa is known for the balmy sunshine, slow beach days, bright blue skies, rolling waves around every corner. Arrive at our hostel for the next three nights and enjoy lunch before heading out to explore all the area has to offer.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
Day 3 Day 3: Noosa To K’Gari (Fraser Island) (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Noosa To K’Gari (Fraser Island) (1B, 1L, 1D)

On your mark...get set.... go! Travel by private vehicle and ferry with your group to reach K’gari (Fraser Island); for a true Aussie experience. K’gari (Fraser Island) is the largest sand island in the world and the only known place where rainforest grows on sand.
In the traditional Butchulla language the name of K’Gari means paradise; think striking blue lakes, crystal clear creeks, giant dunes, and dense rainforests in a place truly unlike any other. Once on the island the group will go for a 4x4 tour, driving along over 100km of beach to get a sense of your surroundings. Then take a swim in Lake Mckenzie, or be on the lookout for wild Dingoes (this is one of the few places in Australia where you are able to see them). Return to Noosa later in the afternoon.
Once on the island, enjoy a 4x4 tour of K’gari (Fraser Island), driving along over 100km of beach. Go for a swim in Lake McKenzie, and enjoy a rainforest walk along the way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:15 Hr(s)
- Ferry: Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island

Included Activities:
- 4x4 Excursion
Day 4 Day 4: Noosa (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Noosa (1B)

Enjoy a free day in Noosa by taking in the shops along Hasting Street in search of souvenirs, having a coffee on the beach, or a surf in the Ocean. You can also choose to spend time back at the hostel or participate in some of the optional activities offered in the area.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Noosa/Airlie Beach (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Noosa/Airlie Beach (1B)

Wake up and get ready to see some of the most beautiful coastline in Australia. This morning the group will hike parts of the Noosa Coastal Track with stunning views across the water and if you look up you may just spot a Koala or two! We will cross secluded beaches before ending up at Hell’s Gate. In the afternoon the group will head to the train station to board an overnight train (get ready to post some ‘grams) as the group travels north to Airlie Beach.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Overnight Train (seats)

Included Activities:
- Noosa Coastal Walk
Day 6 Day 6: Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands (1B, 1L, 1D)

Awake as the train pulls to a stop in your next destination. Remember those stranded-on-a-deserted island fantasies that we all had growing up? (no just us?) Either way get ready to relive that castaway dream as you hike to an island lookout over Whitehaven Beach (one of the most famous beaches in the world) and enjoy the views of powdery sand and the Coral Sea’s azure waters. You probably won’t ever want to leave. And you haven’t even gone below the surface yet! After some free time on the beach basking in the sun you’ll be off to another secluded tropical island spot where the group will anchor for the night.
The sailing route today allows us to follow part of Captain Cook’s route up through the Whitsunday Islands.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Maxi yacht: Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands

Included Activities:
- Whitsunday Islands Sailing Trip
Day 7 Day 7: Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach (1B, 1L)

Expected forecast today is; peace, serenity, paradise, and lots of gorgeous views. You may want to pull out your phone or camera every chance you get, but try to refrain and simply enjoy the moment as you and the group continue sailing through the picturesque backdrop of the Whitsunday Islands. Swim, snorkel, or lounge on the boat deck before sailing to the resort town of Airlie Beach for a night on the town with your best adventure buds! Live it up because let’s face it, how often are you really in this kind of paradise?
We sail back to Airlie Beach for a night on land in a local beach hostel. Feel free to relax by the pool and unwind at the end of the day.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Maxi yacht: Whitsunday Islands

Included Activities:
- Whitsunday Islands Sailing Trip
Day 8 Day 8: Airlie Beach/Cairns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Airlie Beach/Cairns

With an early morning departure, admire the scenery on the bus ride north to Cairns.

Transport:
- Local Bus 11:00 - 12:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Get ready for an early morning wake-up today for the journey to Cairns. Make sure to stock up on snacks and bring personal entertainment – it may be one of the longer travel days on this trip, but it’s worth it to reach The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef!
Day 9 Day 9: Cairns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Cairns

Cairns is quite the place to visit if you love warm weather (it would be headline news for the city’s temperature to drop much below 20°C (68°F)) and want to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Take advantage of a free day to book one of the many optional activities that will get you out in nature’s playground. Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, get that adrenaline pumping by whitewater rafting or skydiving and cap it all off on a Big Night Out in Cairns with your fellow travellers. Drinks all around are well deserved after spending the day escaping your comfort zones.
Opt to pre-book the "Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Included Activities:
- Big Night Out

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling

Additional Notes: Depending on availability of Dive Instructors, an upgrade to SCUBA diving from snorkelling may be possible but is by no means guaranteed. Please speak to your CEO to see if this is available.
Day 10 Day 10: Cairns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Cairns

Depart at any time.

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

10 days tour

Brisbane To Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & The Whitsundays

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Itinerary of your trip Brisbane To Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & The Whitsundays

Day 1: Brisbane

Day 2: Brisbane/Noosa

Day 3: Noosa To K’Gari (Fraser Island) (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Noosa (1B)

Day 5: Noosa/Airlie Beach (1B)

Day 6: Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7: Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Airlie Beach/Cairns

Day 9: Cairns

Day 10: Cairns

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