AUSTRALIA: NORTH QUEENSLAND ADVENTURE
Overview
Get ready to uncover Queensland’s many wonders. From the pure sands of Whitehaven Beach, there’s so much laid-back beauty in this part of Australia. And that’s before you head to Magnetic Island, taking epic coastal walks and meeting the local koalas, then ending on a high with an expedition to the Great Barrier Reef itself.
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Day 1Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Day 2Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Is there anywhere in the world more beautiful than the Whitsundays? We think not. With 74 perfect islands at your fingertips, an open sea calling your name, today you’ll get to explore one of the worlds most lusted-after holiday destinations with a day trip to the spotless Whitehaven Beach, including snorkelling. This is as close to heaven as you can find on planet earth.
Day 3Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Day 4Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville
Airlie Beach
Is there anything better than the Whitsundays? We think our next destination definitely comes close! We’ll board a coach this morning heading for Townsville.
Townsville
Here we’ll board the ferry to our next destination.
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) is an apt name for this captivating isle, with its coastal walking trails and gum trees teeming with lazy koala bears. We’ll have plenty of time to explore, partake in watersports in the bright turqouise waters or meet some of the local marsupials. But this evening, we’ll enjoy some champagne and watch the sun set over the bay.
Day 5Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
We have a whole day on this paradise island – lucky us! Check out some of the walking trails – such as the Forts Walk which offers up stunning views of the Palm Island Group as well as WWII fortifications, and the chance to see koalas in the wild – or enjoy some free time at Horseshoe bay, taking a dip on the azure waters and relaxing on the beach. See Magnetic Island’s resident Rock Wallabies at dusk before a free evening, where we can watch the sunset and check out some of the local bars.
Day 6Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville
Magnetic Island
This morning we’ll say farewell to our koala friends and depart Magnetic Island on a ferry. But we’ll never forget its singular beauty.
Townsville
Back in Townsville we won’t hang around too long, as we’re hopping on a train headed to Cairns, where we’ll arrive late afternoon after a gloriously scenic journey along Australia’s East Coast.
Cairns
Welcome to the city of Cairns (Gimuy), where rainforests meet reefs. We’ll enjoy one of the most memorable meals you’ve ever experienced today with our interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner. An experienced chef will guide us through a history of Bush Food as you sample a variety of native spices and fruits, explaining their tastes, origins, and traditional uses before we enjoy our dinner, which features native game. It’s an incredible cultural feast, and the perfect way to start our adventure in Cairns.
Day 7Cairns
Cairns
Rise and shine, our entire day today is an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, packed with history, heritage and natural beauty, as we enjoy a spectacular a day trip to the oldest tropical rainforest in the world: Daintree. With its ancient ferns and vibrant canopies, this place will take our breath away. There’s a reason David Attenborough called it ‘the most extraordinary place on earth.’ As well as admiring the lush rainforest, we’ll also meet the local Kuku Yalanji people and learn about their rich Aboriginal culture and history. We’ll get the chance to view a smoking ceremony and take an art class with an Aboriginal artist. We’ll also learn about ancient Dreamtime stories, local history and how these are shared through art. Then, we’ll get to create our own unique souvenir to take home in the form of a canvas that tells our own stories. What a day; and we’re not done yet.
Day 8Cairns
Cairns
Day 9Cairns
Cairns
