East Coast Adventure
A 10 or 12 day Escorted Tour
Highlights
Byron Bay • Moreton Island • Fraser
Island • Whitsundays • Great Barrier Reef
• Cairns
• Travel along the gorgeous coastline of New
South Wales to bohemian Byron Bay
• Two nights at family-friendly Tangalooma,
with the chance to hand-feed dolphins
• Thrilling 4WD discovery tour on Fraser Island
• Spend two nights on fabulous Daydream
Island and see the wonders of the Great
Barrier Reef
• Aboriginal-style corroboree and dinner at
Tjapukai Cultural Centre
Departures: 2010 Jan 21. Feb 2*, 25. Mar 9*.
Apr 22. May 4*. Jun 10. Jul 8, 20*. Aug 5, 17*.
Sep 2, 14*, 30. Oct 12*, 28. Nov 9*.
Departures 2011 Jan 20. Feb 1*, 24.
Mar 8*. Tour Code TQ12.
* Operates in reverse, Cairns to Sydney (TQ12R).
Tours from Brisbane (TQ10) depart 2 days later.
Day 1: Sydney – Port Macquarie
The adventure begins with a drive across the Sydney
Harbour Bridge to the central coast of New South
Wales en-route to Port Macquarie. Tonight, enjoy a
welcome dinner & drinks to meet your fellow travellers.
(FD) Overnight: Rydges Port Macquarie
Day 2: Port Macquarie – SaltBeach
Enjoy a scenic drive to Byron Bay, renowned for its surf
beaches and bohemian lifestyle. Take in the views from
the lighthouse at Cape Byron, and watch the surfers
and dolphins riding the swell off the point. Continue to
the low-key resort of Salt, and maybe enjoy a sunset
stroll along the beach. (B) Overnight: Mantra on Salt
Beach, Kingscliff
Days 3 & 4: SaltBeach – MoretonIsland
A short drive takes you to Brisbane where you have
time to explore the city. Guests on the 10 day tour
(TQ10) join the rest of the group here. Later, cruise
across to Moreton Island for a two-night stay and a
free day to enjoy optional resort activities and to
interact with the friendly wild dolphins. (B, plus D on
Day 3) Overnight: Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort
(page 71)
Day 5: MoretonIsland – HerveyBay
After returning to the mainland, visit the Australia Zoo,
founded by the late Steve Irwin. Later, travel along the
Sunshine Coast for a two-night stay in Hervey Bay,
which serves as the gateway to Fraser Island. (B)
Overnight: Mantra Hervey Bay (page 78)
Day 6: FraserIsland
Cruise across to Fraser Island for a full-day 4WD
adventure to discover uninterrupted white beaches,
turquoise lakes, striking sand cliffs, pristine forests and
unique wildlife. (BFL)
Day 7: HerveyBay – Rockhampton
As you continue north you’ll cross the Tropic of
Capricorn before arriving into Rockhampton for an
overnight stay. Stroll around the Botanic Gardens,
which boast fabulous native plants and a tranquil
Japanese garden. (BD) Overnight: Plaza Hotel
Day 8: Rockhampton – DaydreamIsland
This morning, head for Airlie Beach and board your
cruise to Daydream Island, part of idyllic Whitsundays
archipelago, for a two-night stay. (BD) Overnight:
Daydream Island Resort & Spa
Day 9: Great Barrier Reef
Travel by catamaran to the 'Reefworld' pontoon at the
heart of the Great Barrier Reef. View the tropical fish,
either snorkelling or from the underwater observatory.
(BFL)
Day 10: DaydreamIsland – Cairns
This morning, return to the mainland and continue
north along the coast to Cairns, where the rainforests
meet the Great Barrier Reef. Check-in for a two-night
stay. (B) Overnight: Hotel Cairns
Day 11: Port Douglas & Kuranda
Enjoy free time in Port Douglas before heading to the
mountain village of Kuranda. Travel aboard the Skyrail
or Scenic Railway (own expense) or by coach back to
Cairns. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Tjapukai
Aboriginal Cultural Centre. (BFD)
Day 12: Depart Cairns
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. Transfer to
Cairns airport for your onward flight. (B)
Prices Include
• Return flights from London Heathrow in economy
class (supplements may apply from UK regional
airports) - included in 'Tour & Flight' prices only
• 11 or 9 nights' accommodation in comfortable,
mid-range hotels
• Sightseeing and touring as specified (excludes
anything described as 'optional')
• Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, FL =
Feature Lunch, D = Dinner, FD = Feature Dinner)
