8 Days | Experience wildlife and wilderness with all the creature comforts on this sun-kissed adventure along Queensland’s east coast.





Explore Australia’s sun-kissed east coast from Queensland's capital of Brisbane to the tropical hub of Cairns on an epic trip that offers one coastal paradise after another. Take an off-road adventure across the undulating dunes of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), sail through dazzling waters to discover the impossibly white beaches of the Whitsundays, flop and drop on the palm-fringed sands of laidback Mission Beach, soak up the energy and nightlife of Airlie Beach after sunset and explore the colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Get wet and wild in waterfalls and rainforests and salty and sandy on islands and beaches, then retreat to your four-star accommodation for a refreshingly hot shower – Queensland is calling!
Trip overview

- Start
- Brisbane, Australia
- Finish
- Cairns, Australia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Australia
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- PVOB
- Take an incredible 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Venture across undulating sand dunes and vast golden beach in search of that iconic outback creature, the dingo!
- You have a full free day in Airlie Beach, so perhaps choose to cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at the world-famous Whitehaven beach. Surround yourself with dazzling white sands and azure waters as you discover this idyllic corner of Queensland.
- Enjoy a free afternoon in the tropical bliss of Mission Beach. Soak up the salty sea breeze and laze on the palm-fringed sands, stretch your limbs with a yoga class or go for a dip in the pool – it’s a hard life!
- Venture into the wilderness of the Atherton Tablelands – take a dip in a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical rainforest and admire the beautiful blue-green hues of Lake Eacham.
- Witness the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef on a bucket-list-ticking snorkelling adventure. Brimming with colourful coral and tropical fish, enjoy an included cruise from Cairns to explore this underwater paradise.
- There are some long travelling days. (An included flight between Brisbane and Proserpine speeds things up) but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
- This trip is part of a combination tour, with other travellers joining from Sydney when you’re starting in Brisbane. If you'd like to check out our 14 day Sydney to Cairns Adventure, please search for trip code PVOSC on our website.
- If you have a bit more time on Australia's East Coast, why not consider extending your trip to include the Daintree Rainforest. Search trip code PVBCC for more information on our Brisbane to the Daintree Discovery.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025
Inclusions
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Private vehicle, Ferry, 4WD vehicle, Plane, Boat
Resort (4 nights), Hotel (3 nights)
- Rainbow Beach - Carlo Sandblow walk
- Noosa - Noosa National Park visit
- K'gari - Highlights tour by 4WD, including Eli Creek, Lake McKenzie & 75-Mile Beach
- Great Barrier Reef - Day Cruise & Snorkelling Adventure
- Atherton Tablelands - Highlights Tour
- Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands Full Day Cruise - AUD195
- Airlie Beach - Cedar Creek Falls Waterfall Tour - AUD149
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIME
This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 10am in Brisbane on day 1 and finishes on the last day after breakfast. Please take this into consideration when booking your arrival and departure flights.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
LUGGAGE LIMIT
Checked luggage limit for the internal flight on this trip is 20kg.
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