11 Day Brisbane to Cairns Bus Tour

From Brisbane to Cairns Budget Travel
What's Included

 Orange Arrow Experienced Guides

 Orange Arrow Meals as Indicated

 Orange Arrow Multi-share Accommodation (or upgrade to single/twin/double)

 Orange Arrow 2 Night Whitsunday sailing

 Orange Arrow 2 Day 4WD Fraser Island Tour

 Orange Arrow Other Activities as Indicated



Group Size

 Orange Arrow Average: 24 persons



Accommodation

 Orange Arrow Standard package includes 11 nights muilt-share accommodation with share facilities.

 Orange Arrow Upgrade Package incl. 5 nights budget ensuite, 4 nights budget with share facilities and 2 nights multi-share with share facilities whilst sailing.



What to Bring

 Orange Arrow Sturdy Walking Shoes

 Orange Arrow Thongs/Sandals

 Orange Arrow Hat

 Orange Arrow Sunscreen

 Orange Arrow Towel

 Orange Arrow Toiletries

 Orange Arrow Swimming Gear/Beach Towel

 Orange Arrow Water Bottle

 Orange Arrow Torch

 Orange Arrow Insect Repellent

 Orange Arrow Camera

 Orange Arrow Money for the meals not included, optional activities and listed fees.



Australia Brisbane Budget Travel Tour 1
Tour Details
Prices in Australian Dollars
CodeAD-BC12
Duration11 Days
Tour Price
APR 2011 - MAR 2012
$2495 plus Fees
FrequencyEvery Wednesday
StyleBudget Travel
TransportTourist Coach
Suitability18-39 Years
Additions
Upgrades
$68 National Park Fees
Frequent Traveller Discount: Save $100
StartBrisbane @ 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.

Itinerary

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

Australia Brisbane Budget Travel Tour 2We 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

Australia Brisbane Budget Travel Tour 3You 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

Australia Brisbane Budget Travel Tour 4Day 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.

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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.

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