Magical panoramas unfold outside your window as you glide north along Queensland’s coastline. Explore the beaches and bays of the Whitsundays, see rare species that make their home in the Wet Tropics, watch the endless flow of cascading waterfalls, breathe in the serenity of picturesque valleys and visit a village where two spectacular World Heritage-listed sites meet.
Your adventure starts in Brisbane when you board The Sunlander for your journey to the Whitsundays, sit back and take in the passing scenery as the train travels North. Overnight: Onboard The Sunlander.
Arrive in Proserpine and transfer by coach to Airlie Beach. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight: Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach.
Visit two Whitsunday islands in one day with Cruise Whitsundays. You’ll see the region’s beautiful islands and bays as you cruise the magical blue waters, then have time to explore or relax at both Daydream and Hamilton Island. Overnight: Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach (BL).
A day at leisure to rest, relax, unwind and enjoy the magic of the Whitsundays. Overnight: Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach (B).
Join a fully guided eco-tour into the estuaries of the Whitsundays with Whitsunday Crocodile Safari including a traditional style bushman’s billy tea and damper and barbecue lunch. Overnight: Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach (BL).
Transfer to Proserpine station to board the Tilt Train to Townsville. On arrival enjoy a city sights tour before heading north to explore the southern end of the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest with Hidden Valley Cabins. Your tour will explore the Paluma Range National Park before heading to Hidden Valley. Overnight: Hidden Valley Cabins (BD).
Depart Hidden Valley to take a full day exploring the Southern Hemisphere’s highest sheer drop waterfall; Wallaman Falls. Overnight: Hidden Valley Cabins (BL).
Transfer to your Townsville accommodation where the day is at leisure to explore local attractions at your own expense. Overnight: City Oasis Inn, Townsville (B).
Board The Sunlander this afternoon bound for Cairns where you will be transferred to your accommodation. Overnight: All Seasons Cairns Colonial Club Resort (B).
Cruise to Green Island with Big Cat Cruises. Explore the local coral reef with a choice of a glass bottom boat tour or use of snorkelling equipment. Relax by the pool or take a self-guided eco island walk. Overnight: All Seasons Cairns Colonial Club Resort (B).
Experience the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway. Enjoy a buffet barbecue lunch and the Koala and Wildlife Park. Return to Cairns through the treetops on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Overnight: Novotel Cairns Resort (BL).
Explore the Daintree and Cape Tribulation wilderness area by Tropic Wings. Take a walk along the beach at Cape Tribulation; join a calm water cruise of the Daintree River. Overnight:Novotel Cairns Resort (BL).
Board The Sunlander and enjoy the premium delights of Queenslander Class as you take your southbound journey back along the coast to Brisbane Overnight: Onboard the Sunlander (BLD).
Arrive in Brisbane this afternoon to bring your journey to an end (BL).
Departs: Thursdays from Brisbane at 1.25pm
Returns: Wednesdays to Brisbane at 3.55pm
| Adult | Australian Senior | QLD Pensioner | Departs 2013/2014 |
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| $3399pp | $3276pp | $2924pp | 4, 18 Apr |
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