12 Nights From Coffs Harbour to Cairns

Coffs Harbour: 1 night
Gold Coast: 1 night
Fraser Island: 2 nights
Yeppoon: 1 night
Daydream Island: 2 nights
Townsville: 1 night
Port Douglas: 2 nights
Cairns: 2 nights

  • Aerial view of Great Barrier Reef
  • Escorted Tours

Great Barrier Reef Escape

This Tour

Discover some of the most spectacular scenery along Australia’s East Coast, including Fraser Island and Lillaa Falls as well as having opportunities to experience the vibrant city of Sydney, the white beaches of the Whitsundays Islands, the Great Barrier Reef and the tropics of Cairns.

MEAL PLAN The price includes daily breakfast from Day 2, one lunch and seven dinners.

ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is provided in centrally located four star hotels, although three star hotels may be provided in smaller regional areas.

TOUR INCLUDES Sightseeing and entrance fees as detailed. Hotel porterage is included.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION Departure and arrival airport transfers are included. Modern luxury coaches are airconditioned with reclining seats, two door access, onboard toilet, ample legroom and large panoramic windows. All AAT Kings coaches operate a non-smoking policy.

GROUP SIZE 25-50 passengers.

TRAVEL TIPS Australia is a vast country, but the long travelling days are well worth it. This tour is also available from Brisbane. Please contact us for details.

NB International flights are not included in the price.

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Departure Dates

2010

Jan28* Feb04 Mar 04 Apr 01* Jul 22, 29 Sep 02, 23* Oct 07, 28 Nov 11*, 25, Dec 30

2011

Jan 27* Feb 03 Mar 03, 31

*indicates guaranteed departure dates. Please contact us for updates as further tour dates reach minimum numbers and become guaranteed.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 After an early morning departure from Sydney, travel the scenic coastline of New South Wales, stopping at the town of Port Macquarie then on to Coffs Harbour.

DAY 2 Travel to Cape Byron Lighthouse and stop in exclusive Byron Bay for lunch before continuing to Surfers Paradise on the famous Gold Coast for your overnight. Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to one of the largest collection of Australian native wildlife.

DAY 3 Travel along the Gold Coast to Brisbane for a tour of the city. Continue to Hervey Bay for the ferry crossing to Fraser Island for a two night stay.

DAY 4 Enjoy a half day 4x4 tour of the island. Marvel at the majestic rainforest and visit Lake McKenzie, one of the island's freshwater lakes.

DAY 5 Return to the mainland, cross the Tropic of Capricorn and stop at a fully operational cattle station. Continue onto Yeppon, on the coast East of Rockhampton for an overnight stay. Dine out this evening at the Koorana Crocodile Farm.

DAY 6 Travel north to Mackay, and on to Airlie Beach. Take a ferry to Daydream Island for two nights.

DAY 7 Day at leisure to explore the island. Take a rainforest walk, spend a day relaxing by the pool with a visit to the spa or partake in some watersports.

DAY 8 Leave by ferry to rejoin your coach, heading north to the tropical city of Townsville. This afternoon is free to relax.

DAY 9 Journey into Tropical North Queensland. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree in the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy a guided cruise on Lake Barrine, before arriving in Port Douglas for two nights.

DAY 10 Enjoy a free day, with the opportunity to explore the World Heritage Rainforest, take a walk along Four Mile Beach, or join a guided cruise on the Daintree River for an opportunity to spot the saltwater crocodile.

DAY 11 Join the Quicksilver catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education presentation, view the spectacular corals and tropical fish from the underwater observatory or go snorkelling. After a tropical buffet lunch, return to Cairns for a two night stay.

DAY 12 This morning board the famous Kuranda train for the historic journey to Kuranda. Wander through the markets then board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the canopy of the tropical rainforest. Visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life.

DAY 13 After breakfast transfer to Cairns Airport for your onward flight.

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Destination introduction

A vast, incredibly diverse country of unique landscapes and holiday experiences, half the world away, Australia is a superb holiday destination. Holiday in the stunning Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, explore the natural splendour of the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and Uluru, unwind on the golden sands of Queensland and the Whitsunday Islands, admire the rugged beauty of Tasmania and enjoy a host of other destinations and attractions.