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From Brisbane to Cairns Budget Travel
Code	AD-BC12
Duration	11 Days
Tour Price APR 2011 - MAR 2012	$2495 plus Fees
Frequency	Every Wednesday
Style	Budget Travel
Transport	Tourist Coach
Suitability	18-39 Years
Additions Upgrades	$68 National Park Fees Frequent Traveller Discount: Save $100
Start	Brisbane @ 11.30 am
End	Cairns @ Early Evening

“Enjoy the panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast, experience a 2 day 4WD Safari on Fraser Island, go horse riding at Kroombit Cattle Station, hike remote Carnarvon Gorge, and sun-bathe, snorkel and swin the idyllic waters of the Whitsundays.”

Day 1: Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

Just north of Brisbane there is the option to visit Australia Zoo or take a short break at the spectacular lookout at Wild Horse Mountain. Enjoy panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast overlooking Noosa and Mooloolaba before arriving at Rainbow Beach; a vibrant young coastal town, with glistening coloured sands and a relaxed atmosphere. This evening relax in our accommodation, located just 100 metres from the beach.

Meals: D

Days 2 & 3: 2 Day Fraser Island 4WD Tag Along Tour

We spend the next two days exploring Fraser Island on a locally guided 4WD tag a long safari, staying overnight at Eurong Resort. During this time you will drive along Seventy-Five Mile Beach, explore Lake Wabby, Lake Mackenzie, Eli Creek and Indian Head, be sure to take a photograph of the Maheno Wreck. We return to Rainbow Beach in the late afternoon (Day 3) where we stay overnight.

Day 2 Meals: B, L, D

Day 3 Meals: B, L

Day 4: Rainbow Beach to Kroombit Cattle Station

There's an option today to feed wild dolphins at Tin Can Bay. You can take the bus or catch the ferry (ferry is your own expense). After dolphin feeding we head inland through cattle country to Kroombit Cattle Station. Here we experience genuine outback living with the chance to ride a mechanical bull and take a walk of the property. Tonight you will taste a traditional camp oven dinner, cooked in the open fire and learn the art of cracking a whip!

Meals: B, D

Day 5: Kroombit Cattle Station

Today is jam-packed with wonderful activities also included in the price of your tour. Learn first-hand about Queensland farming life as you participate in a 'goat muster' on horseback, try your skill at trap-shooting and be part of a mini-rodeo as animals are herded into the ring. This evening enjoy another hearty camp-oven dinner and re-live your day's experiences around the campfire with a beer from the bush bar.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Kroombit to Airlie Beach/ Whitsunday Sailing

We start early today with a hearty breakfast before our big drive from Kroombit back to the coast! At Airlie Beach we board our private chartered yacht for two magical days and nights sailing the finest waters in the world - the Whitsunday Islands.

Meals: B, D

Day 7: Whitsunday Sailing

You will have the opportunity to sun-bathe, snorkel and swim whilst exploring the idyllic Whitsunday Islands on a million dollar yacht. Visit the many beaches, coves and islands on this two night sailing trip, with the opportunity to hoist the sails and even take the wheel. Note that you will sleep on the boat, moored in quiet coves. Cabins are multi-share only; no twin and doubles for these two nights.

Meals: B, L, D

Days 8 & 9: Whitsunday Sailing to Mission Beach

Back on land, we leave Airlie Beach and head to tropical Mission Beach. Known as the adrenaline capital of the north, Mission Beach offers many optional activities. Why not take a full day white-water rafting trip down the mighty Tully River. Those with a strong sense of adventure can try tandem skydiving, landing on the beach or catch the water taxi out to Dunk Island for some stunning rainforest hiking. You could go on a fishing charter, relax on the 14 km of pristine beach or go for a rainforest hike in search of the elusive Cassowary.

Day 8 Meals: B, D

Day 9 Meals: B

Day 10: Mission Beach to Cape Tribulation

Heading further north we will stop at the Boulders for a refreshing swim before passing through Cairns towards the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest area. We catch the ferry over the Johnson River to our hideaway accommodation in the rainforest. There are lots of layback options to select from including a rainforest spotlighting walk, a stroll down to the beach or a cool off in the pool.

Meals: B

Day 11: Cape Tribulation to Cairns

You may wish to start the day with a three hour sunrise kayaking cruise (own expense) before we start winding our way back down along the coastline. There's the opportunity for a final photo of a deserted beach, complete with overhanging palm trees before we reach our final destination of Cairns.

Meals: B