Day 1 Sydney - Coffs Harbour

Depart Sydney this morning from Central Railway Station and begin heading towards Coffs Harbour. Pass through Port Macquarie and Kempsey before arriving into Coffs Harbour mid this afternoon. We spend the night at the luxurious Novotel Pacific Bay Resort.

Day 2 Coffs Harbour - Gold Coast

This morning enjoy an early stroll along the beach before departing for the Gold Coast. Today we pass through Grafton and Ballina before arriving in Byron Bay. Enjoy a stroll to the Cape Byron Lighthouse, the most Easterly point on the Australian mainland. We depart Byron Bay and enter the Sunshine State to arrive on the Gold Coast late this afternoon. We spend the night at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Day 3 Gold Coast - Hervey Bay - Fraser Island

This morning we depart the Gold Coast en route to Harvey Bay. We pass through the Sunshine Coast and visit the exclusive seaside village of Noosa.

This afternoon enjoy a ferry transfer from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island and spend the next 2 nights at the Kingfisher Bay Resort.

Day 4 Fraser Island Exploring

Today enjoy a full day 4WD tour of Fraser Island. Travel along 75 Mile Beach to the coloured sands of the Pinnacles and visit the Maheno Shipwreck. Also visit Fraser Island's most beautiful lake - Lake McKenzie. Enjoy a swim in the clear blue water surrounded by pristine white beaches. Stop for a swim at Eli Creek and tour through the rainforest on Fraser Island before returning to the resort mid afternoon. This evening enjoy a delicious outback BBQ dinner.

Day 5 Fraser Island - Rockhampton

This morning catch the ferry back across to the mainland and begin travelling further north to Rockhampton. Visit Gladstone en route before arriving in Rockhampton mid this afternoon. After a brief town tour we head towards the coast for our overnight stay at the luxurious Rydges Capricorn Resort, set on 20km of secluded coral reef coastline. The resort is located approximately half an hour out of Rockhampton near Yeppoon.

Day 6 Rockhampton - Mackay - Whitsunday Islands

This morning we depart Rockhampton and head north to Mackay and on to Proserpine. From Proserpine we head towards to the coast to Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour. This afternoon we board our launch service across to the exclusive Hayman Island. As a member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World', Hayman Island is the most luxurious and renowned island in the Whitsundays.

Enjoy 2 nights on Hayman in your Lagoon room with spacious balconies. Enjoy some pre-dinner drinks in the beach pavilion before indulging in one of the several resort restaurants.

Day 7 Hayman Island

This morning enjoy waking up to an absolute paradise. After breakfast on the beachfront you may wish to take advantage of some of the complimentary activities on the island. Enjoy taking a small catamaran for a sail, learn to windsurf or simply relax in the magnificent surrounds. There are also several bushwalks with rewarding views over the Whitsundays.

Alternatively, there is a long list of activities that can be enjoyed at your own cost. Among the finest may be a helicopter flight to Whitehaven Beach, a full body treatment in Spa Chakra, or a snorkeling cruise to the reef. A full list will be made available to you on tour so that any activities can be pre-booked for your convenience.

This evening enjoy another fine dining experience in a different restaurant on the island.

Day 8 Shute Harbour - Townsville - Dunk Island

This morning enjoy your morning cruise back across to Shute Harbour on the mainland. From here travel back to Proserpine and further north to Townsville.

Regarded as the capital of North Queensland, Townsville has a regional population of around 160,000. Enjoy a tour around town and some lunch along 'The Strand' before continuing north to Mission Beach, the departure point for Dunk Island.

Enjoy a leisurely cruise across to Dunk Island for our 2-night stay. Enjoy staying in premium beachfront rooms with access to the beach and views over the bay.

Day 9 Dunk Island Exploring

Dunk Island is Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the island and again there is a long list of complimentary activities to take advantage of. Alternatively, there are some activities that attract a fee, such as scenic flights and reef cruises. A full list will be made available to you before your arrival.

Day 10 Dunk Island - Port Douglas

This morning we are transferred back to the mainland for our journey up to Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy a visit to Millaa Millaa Falls before visiting Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. Enjoy some free time here before catching the Kuranda Skyrail back to Cairns. This afternoon travel north along the Captain Cook Highway to Port Douglas for an overnight stay at the luxurious Peppers Beach Club.

Day 11 Daintree River - Cairns

This morning enjoy some free time in Port Douglas before heading up to the Daintree River for a 1-hour cruise with an expert guide who will share their intricate knowledge of the local ecosystem. Enjoy lunch after the cruise before returning to Cairns. We check-in to the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel for the final night of our tour. Enjoy a farewell dinner in Tides Restaurant overlooking the water.

Day 12 Cairns - Home Ports

This morning enjoy free time in Cairns before being transferred to the airport for your return flights home. Bon Voyage!