Queensland Highlights

Days 1-2  Brisbane  
Queensland’s sunny state capital boasts a variety of scenic outdoor attractions and museums. Wander alongside the riverside cafés to South Bank and enjoy the city’s vibrant social scene in the evenings.      

Days 3-6  Brisbane to Noosa Heads  
Pick up your car and head north to Noosa Heads, where stunning beaches and picturesque lakes give way to lush national park and tranquil everglades. Embark on a scenic cruise through the winding waterways to spot native wildlife including dugongs and dolphins, then indulge in fantastic cuisine on Hastings Street.      

Day 7  Noosa Heads to Hervey Bay      
Today continue on to Hervey Bay, famed as Australia’s whale watching capital. Between July and October, enjoy a scenic cruise in the bay whilst you look out for majestic humpbacks and orcas.  

Day 8  Hervey Bay to K’gari  (Fraser Island)      
Drive 20 minutes to the Kingfisher Bay Resort Mainland Reception in River Heads and leave your car. Take the short ferry across to K’gari (Fraser Island) and spend the afternoon relaxing poolside.

Day 9  K’gari (Fraser Island)      
The largest sand island in the world, World Heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) boasts pristine rainforest, vast beaches, sparkling creeks and turquoise lakes, which you’ll discover today on a guided 4WD tour.    

Day 10  K’gari (Fraser Island)  to Hamilton Island      
Take the short ferry back to the mainland and head back to Brisbane. On arrival, drop your car at the airport and catch the short flight to Hamilton Island in the heart of the Whitsundays.  

Days 11-13  Hamilton Island      
One of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations, discover glorious sandy beaches and an abundance of activities both on and off shore. Take a cruise to explore the remote and beautiful bays of the Whitsundays, visiting spectacular Whitehaven Beach renowned for azure waters and pristine white sands.      

Day 14  Hamilton Island to  Port Douglas      
Fly to Cairns (via Brisbane) today and transfer north along the scenic coastal road to the charming seaside town of Port Douglas.  

Days 15-17  Port Douglas      
Spend three days exploring some of Tropical North Queensland’s gems, including Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, the ancient Daintree Rainforest and finish on a high with a luxury coral cay Great Barrier Reef cruise.  

Day 18  Port Douglas to Cairns      
It’s time to transfer back to Cairns where your holiday ends.