12 Days | Unlock Queensland’s best, from forest to foreshore





Explore the golden shores and picturesque rainforests of Queensland on a 12-day adventure from Brisbane to Cairns. Take an off-road jaunt across K'gari's (Fraser Island) dunes, sail through shimmering waters to discover the impossibly white beaches of the Whitsundays, flop and drop on the palm-fringed sands of Mission Beach, soak up the laidback energy of Airlie Beach after sunset and explore the colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Learn to hunt and use native plants from a First Nations guide, encounter crocodiles and colourful birds on a cruise through mangrove thickets and walk under heavy green canopy in the mighty Mossman Gorge. This nature-filled and culturally-rich eco escapade is designed to get you away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and straight to the natural heart of Australia’s north.
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
- PVBCC
- Take an incredible 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari. Venture across undulating sand dunes and vast golden beach in search of that iconic outback creature, the dingo!
- 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.
- 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.
- Learn how to spear fish and gather medicine on Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach) with Kuku Yalanji guides who are committed to maintaining their ancestral traditions and way of life.
- Take a guided walk along the pristine, rainforest-rimmed beach of Cape Tribulation, where Europeans tried and failed to tame the coastal wilderness for hundreds of years.
- 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.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025
Inclusions
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Private vehicle, Ferry, 4WD vehicle, Plane, Sailing boat
Hotel (3 nights), Resort (8 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
- Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
- Port Douglas - Local Dinner
- Port Douglas - Leader-lead Orientation Walk
- Port Douglas - Trinity Bay lookout
- Kuranda - Kuranda Village Visit
- Daintree National Park - Cape Tribulation Lookout & Beach Walk
- Daintree Rainforest - Nature Walk with Local Guide
- Daintree National Park - Cooper Creek wildlife cruise
- Daintree National Park - Heritage Restaurant lunch
- Mossman Gorge - Guided rainforest walk
- Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach) - Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat tour
- Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach) - Aboriginal Painting Class
- Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands Full Day Cruise - AUD195
- Airlie Beach - Cedar Creek Falls Waterfall Tour - AUD149
Dates and availability
Important notes
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
START & END TIME
Your trip starts with a group meeting in Brisbane on day 1 at 10am, and finishes on the last day upon arrival back into Cairns at around 12pm. Please take this into consideration when booking your arrival and departure flights.
LUGGAGE LIMIT
Checked luggage limit for the internal flight on this trip is 20kg.
COMBINATION TRIP
As this is a combination trip, the composition of your group may change on Day 8 in Cairns.
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