Maritime Tour

13 Day East Coast Adventure

  • Independent travel
  • 13 days
  • Sydney to Cairns
  • May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  • Tour code 13EC

Maritime Tour

Travel along the diverse and spectacular east coast of Australia.

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive Sydney

    Arrive into Sydney by midday and enjoy a half day sightseeing coach tour. Tonight enjoy uninterrupted city views and delicious cuisine as we head to Sydney Tower for our welcome dinner.

    Meals: Dinner
  2. Day 2 Sydney - Gold Coast

    Enjoy some leisure time this morning before being transferred to Sydney airport. Fly to the Gold Coast and transfer to the hotel.

    Overnight: Gold Coast Meals: Breakfast
  3. Day 3 Gold Coast

    After breakfast this morning, spend the day at leisure exploring Surfers Paradise. Perhaps wander downtown or walk along Surfers Paradise Beach.

    Overnight: Gold Coast Meals: Breakfast
  4. Day 4 Gold Coast - Noosa

    Depart Surfers Paradise and head to the Sunshine Coast to take in an Insider Experience. Visit Australia Zoo, made famous by the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. Continue to Noosa for the night. Enjoy dinner at the iconic Noosa Surf Club.

    Overnight: Noosa Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 Noosa - Fraser Island

    Spend some time this morning exploring Noosa before an Incredible Insider Experience. Travel north to beautiful World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.

    Overnight: Fraser Island Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 Fraser Island

    Located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island is a rare and beautiful paradise. The untamed wilderness will entice you from the moment you arrive, providing adventure and excitement, but also a relaxing atmosphere from your base here at the eco-friendly Kingfisher Bay Resort. Discover this beautiful island today with a half-day tour.

    Overnight: Fraser Island Meals: Breakfast
  7. Day 7 Fraser Island - Rockhampton

    This morning, enjoy a ferry crossing to picturesque Hervey Bay while keeping an eye out for marine life. Rejoin your coach for the journey north, travelling through sugar cane country. Later, arrive in the inland city of Rockhampton, known as the beef capital of Australia, farming more than 2.5 million head of cattle within a 250-kilometre radius of the city. Wide streets and fine Victorian architecture reflect the region's wealthy 19th-century gold and copper mining boom, as well as the successful cattle industry.

    Overnight: Rockhampton Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 Rockhampton - Hamilton Island

    Travel to Airlie Beach where you'll board a ferry for your journey through the Whitsunday Islands for an Insider Experience. Stay at the picturesque resort of Hamilton Island. In the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, this small island is one of the only inhabited islands in the Whitsundays.

    Overnight: Hamilton Island, Whitsundays Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 Hamilton Island

    Today is yours to spend at leisure on spectacular Hamilton Island. Perhaps snorkel off the beach and discover the region's many species of tropical fish; stroll through the rainforest; or simply take the time to relax by one of your resort's swimming pools.

    Overnight: Hamilton Island, Whitsundays Meals: Breakfast
  10. Day 10 Hamilton Island - Mission Beach

    Transfer from Hamilton Island to the Port of Airlie and re-board your coach and travel to Townsville. On arrival, enjoy a tour of this tropical city, surrounded by rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Depart Townsville for beautiful Mission Beach.

    Overnight: Mission Beach Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 Mission Beach - Cairns

    Rolling green hills, open farmland and tropical rainforest characterise the Atherton Tablelands, which form part of the Great Dividing Range. Surrounded by tranquil rainforest, experience the peaceful oasis of Millaa Millaa Falls. You'll also visit the Curtain Fig Tree, a unique example of nature's unpredictability and wonder. Later, Arrive in Cairns this afternoon for a rewarding Insider Experience. Visit the scenic village of Kuranda, where you'll board the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

    Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast
  12. Day 12 Great Barrier Reef

    Cruise from Cairns by catamaran to Reef Magic's exclusive activity platform and enjoy hours amid the colourful coral and marine-life. Discover Dreamtime stories and take part in a corroboree. Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at Tjapukai by Night.

    Overnight: Cairns Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 13 Port Douglas, Depart Cairns

    Drive to Port Douglas for a tour. Later, transfer to the airport.

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What's included

  • 12 nights of premium accommodation
  • Services of a professional and experienced tour guide throughout
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach travel
  • Airport transfers as specified
  • Sightseeing tours as specified
  • Cruises as specified
  • Entrance fees as specified
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 7 Dinners

What's not included

  • Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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