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.