Day 1. Sydney - Coffs Harbour. Depart Sydney and travel the scenic coastline of New South Wales, stopping at the coastal town of Port Macquarie. Continue to Coffs Harbour. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. Novotel Pacific Bay Resort D

Day 2. Byron Bay - Gold Coast This morning journey to the Cape Byron Lighthouse and enjoy the superb views from Australia's most easterly point. Stop in exclusive Byron Bay for lunch (own expense), before following the lush Tweed River Valley to the famous Gold Coast. Tonight is free to dine at one of the many restaurants and cafés. Watermark Hotel. B

Day 3. Gold Coast - Fraser Island Travel along the Gold Coast to Brisbane for an orientation tour of the city and learn about opals. Continue on to Hervey Bay for the ferry crossing to remarkable Fraser Island. Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village (2 nights) BD

Day 4. Fraser Island Today join your 4WD vehicle for a half-day tour of the island. Marvel at the majestic rainforest at Central Station. Visit Lake McKenzie, one of the island's beautiful freshwater lakes, surrounded by white sandy beaches. There is also time to relax and enjoy the Resort's facilities. B

Day 5. Rockhampton Return to the mainland this morning, cross the Tropic of Capricorn and continue to Rockhampton situated on the broad Fitzroy River. Dine out this evening at the Dreamtime Cultural Centre. Learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions and be entertained by their colourful dances. Leichhardt Hotel BD

Day 6. Hamilton Island Travel north to Mackay, before continuing to Shute Harbour where you join a catamaran for your short cruise through the Whitsundays to Hamilton Island. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the Yacht Club overlooking the marina - a delightful experience. Reef View Hotel (2 nights) BD

Day 7. Hamilton Island Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island. Opportunity to join a morning tour of the island including the fauna park, or take a cruise to Whitehaven Beach. Perhaps hire a golf cart and explore the island yourself. Tonight is free for independent dining at one of the many restaurants available on the island. B

Day 8. Townsville Head north to the tropical city of Townsville. Enjoy a guided tour of Billabong Sanctuary. This afternoon is free to relax or perhaps take a stroll along The Strand. Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino BD

Day 9. Atherton Tablelands Journey north from Townsville, then climb the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Enjoy a guided cruise on Lake Barrine, before making our way to Port Douglas. Radisson Treetops Resort & Spa (2 nights) BD

Day 10. Port Douglas A full free day in Port Douglas awaits you today. There is an opportunity to explore the World Heritage Rainforest, enjoy a walk along Four Mile Beach, or just sit back and relax by the pool. B

Day 11. Great Barrier Reef Join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view the spectacular corals and tropical fish from the Underwater Observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy an included delicious tropical buffet lunch, before we return to Cairns this afternoon. The Oasis Resort (2 nights) BL

Day 12. Kuranda Board the Kuranda train for an historic journey taking you through the scenic countryside behind Cairns. Arrive at the cultural rainforest village of Kuranda with time to wander through the various stalls of the colourful Kuranda Markets. Later, board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the canopy of the tropical rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park. Visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life. BD

Day 13. Depart Cairns Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight. B

• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Experiences, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
• Meals: 12 Full Buffet Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L), 7 Dinners (D)
• Accommodation in centrally located hotels
• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map

• Stay in picturesque Coffs Harbour
• Stop in Byron Bay and visit the Cape Byron Lighthouse
• Take a 4WD adventure tour of Fraser Island
• Stay on beautiful Hamilton Island
• Visit the animals at Billabong Sanctuary
• See the sights of Brisbane on an orientation tour
• Enjoy an opal demonstration
• Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree
• Cruise on tranquil Lake Barrine
• Discover the Great Barrier Reef
• Snorkel or watch the fish swim by in the Underwater Observatory
• Travel on the Kuranda Railway to the village of Kuranda
• Ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rainforest
• Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park