The Mantra Resort Airlie Beach is a perfect spot to stay when discovering the Whitsundays. On this tour we visit Bowen, Hideaway Bay & Daydream Island plus take a Crocodile Safari Cruise.
Depart on the Spirit of Queensland Train in your optional Premium Economy Seats or upgrade to Deluxe RailBeds with all meals included. Overnight: Spirit of Queensland Train (All meals for Railbed passengers). The train is scheduled to depart at 3.45pm.
Upon arrival in Bowen, you will be met by your tour host and coach driver before making our way to The Big Mango which is also the Visitor Information Centre. It is here that we meet our Bowen local guide for a tour of the area. Bowen is known as the mural capital of Australia with 19 murals. One of the murals was even designed by Ken Done. We also take a drive to the Flagstaff Hill Lookout and then on to Airlie Beach and check into the Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach Resort. We enjoy our welcome dinner at the famous Garden Bar. 4 Nights: Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach
Cape Gloucester today and visit Hideaway Bay, perhaps one of the best kept secrets in the Whitsundays and it’s not hard to understand why locals have kept this place to themselves. Our lunch venue today is at the Oar Restaurant inside the Cape Gloucester Resort. This absolute beachfront location is the ideal setting for our lunch. In the afternoon we make our way back to Airlie Beach to join the Sundowner Sunset Cruise for drinks and nibbles The rest of the evening is at your leisure.
Today set off to Daydream Island Resort, a tropical haven with an array of activities on offer across the island each day, ensuring there is something to keep everyone entertained. View the underwater observatory, watch the Living Reef show and join one of the team for a Stingray Splash tour and feed juvenile stingrays in the lagoon. We enjoy a 2 course lunch at the Salti Restaurant and the rest of the day, laze by the pool and enjoy a cocktail or two!
This morning, we make our way to Whitsunday Crocodile Safaris. We take a remote and fascinating cruise along the calm waters to spot some of the local saltwater crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. After the cruise, we enjoy a BBQ lunch before a wetlands tour on an open-air wagon train and you’ll experience some unique scenery and wildlife. Tonight we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant in town.
Today you will have time to relax and enjoy some free time in Airlie Beach. Stroll through the boutiques, cafes and shops of the main street; relax by the lagoon or head to the Sailing Club for a nice cool drink. This afternoon, we travel to Proserpine to visit the Historical Museum. The museum bridges the decades since Federation with historical, thought-provoking displays. We then meet the train for our journey home at 5pm.
This morning you will arrive at your home station after enjoying a charming rail journey. The train is scheduled to arrive at 9.00am.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
| 2025 Departure Dates: |
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| 6 August |
| Twinshare | Sole Use | Rail Fares | Rail Bed | Economy Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2499 + rail | $3099 + rail | QLD Pension | $360 | $50 |
| Senior Card | $555 | |||
| BQuick Adult fare | $640 |
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