Queensland Thrills & Spills

Day 1  Brisbane
Welcome to tropical Queensland! Check in to your centrally located hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2  Brisbane to Mooloolaba
In the morning, meet Australia’s renowned furry koalas at the largest koala sanctuary in the world before picking up your car and heading north to sunny Mooloolaba.

Day 3  Mooloolaba
With swaying palms, picture-perfect beaches and calm waters, Mooloolaba is one of the best places along the Queensland coast for families.

Day 4  Mooloolaba to Moreton Island
Rise early this morning and drive back to Brisbane, where you’ll leave your car and board a scenic ferry to pretty Moreton Island. As the sun sets, you have the opportunity to hand-feed a pod of inquisitive wild dolphins who visit the bay at 3★+ Tangalooma Island Resort most evenings.

Day 5  Moreton Island
Adrenaline junkies rejoice ‐ there are so many activities on offer today! Take to the hills on a 4WD desert safari, toboggan down giant sand dunes, cruise the waters in search of manta rays or snorkel from the shore to discover shoals of tropical fish residing in Tangalooma’s famous shipwreck.

Days 6-7  Moreton Island to Lamington National Park
Return to the mainland, pick up your car and continue to Lamington National Park. Why not spot colourful parrots from the towering Tree Top Walk, enjoy a Birds of Prey Encounter then soar high above the rainforest by zipline?

Days 8-11  Lamington National Park  to The Gold Coast
It’s time to hit Australia’s theme parks! With plenty of time to explore, consider making a splash at Wet’n’Wild, holding on tight at Dreamworld and going behind the scenes at Warner Bros. Movie World.  

Days 12-15  The Gold Coast to Hamilton Island
Drop your car off at Brisbane airport and fly to Hamilton Island in the gorgeous Whitsundays, the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Overflowing with exciting activities, perhaps enjoy breakfast with a koala at the Wildlife Centre, try go-karting or mini golf, take a day trip to world-famous Whitehaven Beach or simply relax by the pool.

Day 16  Hamilton Island to Sydney
After recharging your batteries, it’s time to hit the city as you fly to Sydney.  

Days 17-20  Sydney
Stroll to the harbour for pictures in front of the photogenic Opera House and enjoy panoramic city views as you scale the incredible Harbour Bridge. Take the hop-on hop-off ferry to Taronga Zoo for some final selfies with koalas and kangaroos, then head to the coast for a surfing lesson on Bondi Beach.  

Day 21  Sydney
It’s time to say goodbye as you return to the airport for your onward flight.