• Depart Platform 10 at 11:00am* (*Tilt Train does not operate at this time on a Saturday, train departs 8:55am on Saturdays)
• Arrive in Maryborough at 2:48pm
• Transfer to Urangan Boat Harbour for 4:00pm. Catamaran transfer to Kingfisher Bay Resort

Hervey Bay to Brisbane

• Depart Kingfisher Bay Resort on 7:40am Catamaran
• Transfer to Hervey Bay Rail Terminal and on to Maryborough
• Depart Maryborough at 11:57am* (*Tilt Train does not operate at this time on a Saturday, train departs 10:15am on Saturdays)
• Arrive in Brisbane (platform 10) at 3:55pm

Day 1. Brisbane to Lamington National Park O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse. Travel to Australia's largest subtropical rainforest - World Heritage Lamington National Park. Climbing to 3,000 feet above sea level and O'Reilly's Plateau. O'Reilly's 4WD transfer will meet your arrival flight or pick you up at your designated hotel at the time of your choice. On arrival at O'Reilly's enjoy a brief tour of the Guesthouse and facilities. Then explore the magnificent rainforest and its many attractions. Discover the famous Tree Top Walk and inspect the extensive display of plants and flowers in the nearby botanical gardens. As the sun sets you can enjoy a glass of Sparkling Wine on the balcony of your room.

Day 2. O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse. Start the day with O'Reilly's famous birdwalk and meet the hundreds of birds that visit each morning to feed around the guesthouse. At breakfast a nature guide will invite you to participate in the day's discovery program with half-day guided rainforest walks and 4WD bus excursions to scenic lookouts. In the evening join a nocturnal walk, watch an audiovisual presentation or just relax in the lounge room and learn about the fascinating history of the O'Reilly family. B

Day 3. O'Reilly's to Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island. Enjoy an early morning breakfast before checking out and departing for Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island. Your 4WD transfer departs at 8am and takes you to Roma Street Station to connect with the Queensland Rail Tilt Train, departing at 11:00am. The train arrives in Maryborough at 2:48pm. You will be transferred by coach to Hervey Bay coach terminal and met by Kingfisher Bay staff and taken to Urangan Boat Harbour for your catamaran transfer at 4pm. After a 45 minute cruise across the Great Sandy Strait, you will be welcomed at Australia's leading ecotourism resort. Explore the resort, swim in the pools, go bush walking or try your luck with fishing. Nocturnal activities include indulging in great Australian food and wine, relaxing in the Maheno Lounge or kicking up your heels at the Wilderness Bar. B

Day 4. Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island. Before your buffet breakfast join a ranger to seek out some of the birds of Fraser. At 8:45am depart on the "Beauty Spots" full Day 4WD coach tour. Discover amazing pockets of rainforest growing in sand, crystal-clear fresh-water lakes, shipwrecks and coloured sands. You'll drive along one of the world's most spectacular highways - 75 Mile Beach and learn the fascinating history of Fraser Island. Lunch and refreshments are included. On return to the resort late afternoon, stroll along the beach, watch the sun set over the sea and sip champagne or marvel at the stars of the southern sky. BL

Day 5. Kingfisher Bay Resort to Brisbane. After breakfast the catamaran departs at 7:40am for Urangan Boat Harbour to connect with the Queensland Rail coach transfer back to Maryborough in time for the 11:57am "Tilt Train" back to Brisbane at 3:55pm. B

2 night O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse, meals as specified, morning and afternoon teas at O'Reillys, all activities at O' Reillys. 2 nights Kingfisher Bay Resort, return Catamaran Transfers, Full Day Ranger Guided 4WD tour including morning tea, lunch, afternoon refreshments and National Park Fees (seat-in-coach) at Fraser Island, Guided walks at Kingfisher Bay. All transfers.