Essential Brisbane to Cairns





Sail the Whitsundays, hike on Magnetic Island and chill out on Noosa’s beaches
This trip is for 18 to 35 year olds
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Why you'll love this trip
- Hop aboard for an epic two-night sailing adventure through the stunning Whitsundays. Go snorkelling and soak up the landscape as you cruise through the untouched islands.
- Meet with a First Nations guide at Mungalla Station to learn about history and culture of the Nywaigi people. Then, discover the wetlands and abundance of birds that call this place home.
- Spend two nights on Magnetic Island, known for its amazing natural scenery, lush walking trails, secluded beaches and koalas that live here in the treetops.
- Relax among the palm trees on Mission Beach, with a free afternoon to dig your heels into the warm sands, look out at the ocean over sunset or watch the cassowaries cross the road.
- Discover the town of Noosa, where you’ll take the Coastal Walk to Hill’s Gate lookout. Then, enjoy heaps of free time to maybe go surfing, take a day trip to K'gari (Fraser Island) or an eco-safari through the lush Everglades.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Private Vehicle, Overnight Train, Overnight Sailing, Ferry, Bus
Hostel (Multi-share) (5 nights), Overnight Train (1 night), Overnight Sailing (Multi-share) (2 nights), Rainforest Retreat (Multi-share) (1 night)
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Before you book you should know
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. A single room supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room, if you are travelling as a couple a double/twin room will be allocated to you. The single supplement excludes Day 4 (Overnight Train) and Days 5 & 6 (Whitsundays Sailing) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share hostels. Multishare typically includes 4-8 beds. You may be required to share with non-Intrepid travellers outside of your group. People travelling together may occasionally be separated due to single gender dorms.
3. The overnight train is in economy seats and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight allowance is one checked piece (20kgs) and one carry on hand luggage. Throughout the year, scheduled railway track works may take place on this route, sometimes at short notice. Should these tracks works take place, we will travel via overnight bus instead of the train.
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