State: Queensland Coach
Operator: AAT Kings
Minimum Price: AUD $ 2,495

Explore the East coast of Australia from Gold Coast to Cairns in this fully escorted 11 day tour.

Highlights:

• See the sights of Brisbane and the Gold Coast
• Enjoy an opal demonstration
• Join a full day cruise and 4WD tour to Fraser Island
• Historic Langmorn station
• Stay on beautiful Long Island in the Whitsundays
• Enjoy a guided tour at Billabong Sanctuary
• Tour through the Atherton Tablelands
• Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree
• Cruise on Lake Barrine
• Stay in tropical Cairns for three nights
• Discover the spectacular Great Barrier Reef on a full day cruise
• Enjoy a day at leisure in tropical Cairns

 

Day 1 Sat: Arrive Gold Coast
On arrival in the Gold Coast you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. The remainder of the night is free for you to discover the vibrant Gold Coast and dine at one of the many local restaurants.
Hotel: Australis Sovereign Hotel, Surfers Paradise.

Day 2 Sun: Hervey Bay
Today we travel to Brisbane. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city and learn about opals, before continuing to the bustling coastal town of Hervey Bay, which is our base for the next 2 nights. Just offshore lies remarkable Fraser Island, ready to be explored.
Hotel: Mantra Hervey Bay, 2 nights. BD

Day 3 Mon: Fraser Island 4WD Adventure
Cruise to World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the longest sand island in the world and the largest island off Australia's East Coast. On arrival, board a 4WD and traverse the sand dunes. Tour 75 Mile Beach, see The Cathedrals, cliff faces of coloured sands & stop at Eli Creek to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Hervey Bay this afternoon. BL

Day 4 Tue: Rockhampton
We leave Hervey Bay and travel to Langmorn Station, a fully operational cattle station. Enjoy afternoon tea at the homestead, a restored 'Queenslander' built in 1873. Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and continue to Rockhampton, situated on the broad Fitzroy River.
Hotel: Rockhampton Plaza Hotel. BD

Day 5 Wed: Rockhampton - Long Island
Today we travel through Mackay, Australia's sugar capital, before continuing north to Airlie Beach. At Shute Harbour we take a ferry across to Long Island, our base for the next 2 nights.
Hotel: Long Island Resort, Long Island, 2 nights. BD

Day 6 Thu: Long Island at Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Long Island located in the beautiful Whitsundays. Opportunity to take some scenic walks through Conway National Park, enjoy the many water activities on offer or perhaps you may like to explore the island yourself. This evening is free for independent dining. B

Day 7 Fri: Long Island - Townsville
This morning we take the ferry from Long Island back to Airlie Beach and travel north along the coast. Enjoy a guided tour of the wildlife at Billabong Sanctuary before our journey to the tropical city of Townsville. This evening you may like to take a stroll along the Strand.
Hotel: Hotel Ibis, Townsville. BD

Day 8 Sat: Townsville - Cairns
Journey north from Townsville, then climb the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands, where lush rainforests, waterfalls and lakes abound. Visit the famous Millaa Millaa Falls and view Curtain Fig Tree. Enjoy a guided cruise with full commentary on the serene crater of Lake Barrine and watch for pelicans and other wildlife, before making our way to Cairns for an orientation tour of this tropical city.
Hotel: Mercure Harbourside Hotel, Cairns, 3 nights. BD

Day 9 Sun: Cairns at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in Cairns. There is an opportunity to take an optional tour to the rainforest village of Kuranda with time to wander through the various stalls of the colourful Kuranda Markets. You may like to visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and experience the History, Creation and Dance Theatres. Learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions. Or perhaps visit beautiful Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park. B

Day 10 Mon: Great Barrier Reef
Join Sunlover Cruises for a full day cruise to Moore Reef. Enjoy a reef presentation by a marine naturalist to learn more about the wonders of the reef and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from a semi-submersible craft and glass-bottom boat. Experience marine life up close with the onboard touch tank. There is also the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before returning to Cairns. BL

Day 11 Tue: Depart Cairns
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight (flights to depart anytime). B

DUNK ISLAND
Extend your stay in the tropics with 3 nights on Dunk Island, Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. Includes return transfers from Cairns, non-motorised water sports and breakfast daily. Tour Code: DI30. May only be purchased in conjunction with an AAT Kings tour in this brochure.

 

What's Included:

• Rooms with private facilities in quality hotels, on a twin share basis
• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows
• All purpose travel bag, wallet and map
• Porterage at your tour hotels
• Airport transfers
• Experienced services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
• Welcome Drink
• Full Buffet Breakfasts (10) B
• Lunches (2) L
• Hotel Dinners (5) D Your choice

Notes:

Tour Code: LGC
Special Departure Dates: 12 May 22 May* 09 Jun 19 Jun 07 Jul 17 Jul 14 Jul 24 Jul* 25 Aug 04 Sep 15 Sep 25 Sep 20 Oct 30 Oct* 10 Nov 20 Nov 15 Dec 25 Dec
Trip Duration: 11 days
Departs from: Gold Coast
Tour Ends: Cairns
All Prices: $2495 per adult. Savings available for Concession Card Holders, group bookings and children.