Cairns Sunshine Trail

Accomodations
* 11 nights twin share accomodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary

The Contiki Difference
* Free Contiki 'Travellers Guide' information book * Free Contiki document wallet

Depart for Australia (2 Days)
Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.

Arrive Surfers Paradise ( Days)
Meet up with the other Contiki Travellers and your Tour Manager in legendary Surfers Paradise. It’s the Gold Coast’s party hot spot and home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world. Get to know your group and Contiki Crew in a fun night out by joining in the party atmosphere of Surfers Paradise. With loads of restaurants and buzzing nightlife, there’s something for everybody. Head to the happening Orchid or Cavill Avenues, where clubs and bars line the street or shoot some pool at the pub.

Surfers Paradise ( Days)
With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies and surfers on the golden sands. Our hotel is only a short walk from the beach. For adrenaline-junkies, there’s an optional tandem skydive, where you can get your thrills and an amazing bird’s eye view over the area. Otherwise, try out some kayaking or even a Harley Davidson ride – your Tour Manager can help you get the most out of your time here. You could also hit the shops – Surfers has some great places to shop and a huge outlet mall for bargains, so get some tips from your Tour Manager. Tonight, there’s the chance to experience ‘Draculas’ – a fun vampire-themed cabaret show and dinner. Watch dancers, singers and comedians perform as you tuck into a three course meal.

Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
We stop off in Brisbane today. You’ll get a feel for the capital of Queensland’s laid-back atmosphere when we have a look around town. There’s an opal carving demonstration here where you’ll learn all about Australia’s national gemstone. Have a go at rock-cracking and maybe even pick up a piece of opal to take back home. Then we continue up the Sunshine Coast to Noosa, a trendy beach resort town. You could go local and grab some fish’n’chips to take down to the beach for lunch or head to the Surf Club for a bite to eat. This evening, we jump on board a ferry and cruise out to famous Fraser Island, where we’ll stay at an eco-lodge for our time here. Each cabin has its own kitchenette and living room, as well as a balcony – perfect for hanging out & watching the sunset on. Tonight, feast on our included buffet dinner at the Dingo Bar with the group and follow it up with some dancing or even some karaoke.

Fraser Island ( Days)
Experience a slice of paradise on Fraser Island today. This UNESCO World Heritage listed site is the largest sand island in the world and is 800,000 years old. Packed with around 40 fresh-water lakes, lush rainforests and diverse wildlife, Fraser Island lives up to its amazing reputation. There’s a regular shuttle from our accommodation down to the main resort area, so you can take off and explore at your own pace. With optional Fraser Island day tours, our Eco-Rangers will show you some of the island’s best spots and hidden treasures – make sure you keep your camera handy - this is one of Australia’s most beautiful regions. Head along 75 Mile Beach and make a stop at the gorgeous freshwater lake, Lake McKenzie, where you can have a swim. If its whale season and the conditions are right, there’s a half day tour out on Hervey Bay, where you can see these incredible animals in their natural habitat. With a free night, you could join your Tour Manager for drinks at sunset and a meal down by the water.

Fraser Island to Country Homestead (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Back on the mainland this morning, we continue inland to an authentic country homestead, right in the heart of Queensland’s cattle country. During our time at Langmorn, a working cattle station, you’ll experience a taste of real Aussie country life. The farmer will show you around the enormous property in a behind-the-scenes look at daily life on the farm. Then taste local hospitality tonight as your warm hosts pile your table high with a hearty roast dinner. Later, have a go at whip cracking under night lights and if it’s cool, settle in around the bonfire, kick back with a drink and hang out with your new friends.

Country Homestead to the Whitsundays (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
This morning, we stop off in Rockhampton, the beef-farming capital of Australia that spans the Tropic of Capricorn. As we make our way up the Capricorn Coast, the landscape becomes more tropical. Plug in your MP3 or chat with friends as we drive through scenic Mackay, with countryside full of vibrant green vegetation and sugar cane plantations. In the afternoon, visit the backpackers’ hub Airlie Beach with its turquoise waters and busy café scene before boarding a boat out to stunning Daydream Island in the Whitsundays. As we cruise, soak up the crystal clear waters, white sands and mountain peaks of the islands.

The Whitsundays (Breakfast, Breakfast Days)
After an included continental breakfast, day 1 is a free day to enjoy the picture-perfect Whitsundays. If you’re keen to explore further afield and see the UNESCO listed Great Barrier Reef first hand, choose our optional trip to the Outer Barrier Reef. Our fun Local Guides will kit you out with snorkel gear and show you around this natural wonder. Otherwise, slow the pace down, kick back and make the most of the fantastic facilities available at the resort. Go for a rainforest walk, swim in the pool, get into some beach or water sports, try your hand at fish-feeding, catch a film at the big outdoor cinema or laze about on the beach. Resort (B) On day 2, get away from it all with our optional day sail. Check out some of the Whitsunday’s 74 islands from the boat - you’ll soon understand why this region is so famous. Experience what is known as one of the top ten beaches in the world, the uninhabited Whitehaven Beach. Swim off the boat and play beach volleyball or cricket with the local skipper and crew before enjoying a tasty lunch and a few drinks on the way back to Daydream Island.

The Whitsundays to Cairns (Breakfast Days)
After a ferry back to the mainland, we head deeper into the tropics of Australia today when we hit Townsville for some free time. Check out the colonial buildings and get a feel for its maritime past as we drive to the downtown pedestrian-only area where you can grab some lunch. See vistas over Magnetic Island, a National Park and bird sanctuary, before we continue our travels up north. Back on the road, we cruise past waterfalls, waterholes, fruit plantations and thick, tropical rainforests into Tully, home to some of Australia’s best white-water rafting. Then it’s on to the popular traveller’s hub of Cairns. With a colourful tropical setting, vibrant restaurant scene and happening nightlife, this gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests is one of Australia’s hottest destinations.

Cairns (Breakfast Days)
Wake up to the warm waters of Cairns. For those who are keen for a fun and thrilling ride on the rapids of the Tully River, join our optional white-water rafting adventure activity with our professional Local Guides. There are loads more activities available in Cairns like hot air ballooning, sky diving and bungy jumping – just ask your Tour Manager for some more info. In your free time on the first night, walk around the buzzing night markets. It’s the perfect place for shopping and with everything from fun, kitsch treasures to local crafts like boomerangs and didgeridoos. There’s something for everyone. On Day 2, there’s another chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef on an optional day trip. Put on your snorkel gear and check out colourful fish, turtles, vivid coral and the incredible clear waters. Later, hit the seaside esplanade back in Cairns, sit down with a coffee and people watch. For your last night in this city, there’s a chance to head down to a local hot-spot for a group dinner if you’re up for it.

Cairns ( Days)
After breakfast, we make our way to the rainforest village of Kuranda to join the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Learn about Australia’s indigenous culture, have a go at throwing a boomerang and watch the highly-skilled spear throwing demonstration. Take in a traditional dance performance and listen to stories from the Dreamtime. Use your free time to explore the quaint village and local markets. Then return to Cairns for your final night in the city.

Finish Cairns ( Days)
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning.

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Cairns
City orientation tour

Brisbane
See the Brisbane River & Southbank

Brisbane
See an Opal demonstration

Noosa
Visit the picturesque seaside town & beach

Fraser Island
Stay on this World Heritage listed island

Fraser Island
Enjoy the scenic boat trip to the island & enjoy the resort facilities

Fraser Island
Stay in the eco-village & enjoy the resort facilities

Country Homestead
Stay at a traditional Country Homestead

Country Homestead
Farm tour

Country Homestead
Enjoy a bush dance evening

Country Homestead
See the farm animals & kangaroos

Capricorn Coast
Visit & cross the Tropic of Capricorn

Capricorn Coast
Rockhampton sightseeing tour

Mackay
Visit this major centre of the Australian sugar cane industry

Airlie Beach
Visit the vibrant seaside town

Whitsundays
Transfer boat to Daydream Island

Whitsundays
Stay on Daydream Island and enjoy all the resort facilities

Whitsundays
See native birdlife & wallabies

Cairns
City orientation tour

Tully
Cross the Tully River, home to Australia's best white water rafting

Cairns
City orientation tour

Cairns
Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancing

Cairns
Throw a boomerang & see spear throwing

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