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Cairns & The Whitsundays

An action-packed camping tour that is a real multi-activity adventure exploring the varied East Coast of Australia (or sunshine state of Queensland).. A full day sailing around the Whitsunday Islands and a chance to swim and snorkel amongst the fabulous coral reefs.

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Cairns & The Whitsundays
We begin in Cairns before heading south along the coast via Curtain Fig Tree and the stunning waterfalls of the Cairns highlands. From here we continue to Airlie Beach. A voyage to the idyllic Whitsundays off the East Coast is next and as we drop anchor in Blue Pearl Bay, we can enjoy some dazzling diving and snorkelling. But for the less active, the option to chill out and relax is hard to resist!

Fraser Island & Sydney
Next we head to Rubyvale and onto Carnarvon National Park to hike in its stunning gorge. After our stay on a working cattle station, we head south and explore the vast sands and forests of Fraser Island, swimming in crystal clear freshwater lakes and exploring by 4-wheel drive. Finally we end in Sydney with the opportunity to climb its famous Harbour Bridge or perhaps hike in the nearby Blue Mountains.

The Trip

This journey is full of adventure and activity: including sailing the Whitsundays and 4-wheel driving on Fraser Island. Bring a sleeping bag and a sense of fun. Walks are easy but conditions can be hot.

Top Tips

For your comfort we recommend you travel as light as possible; many airlines impose a maximum weight limit of 20kg – we advise you to take 10kg as you will be on the move a good deal!
One main piece (a soft bag or rucksack, not a hard suitcase).
A daypack (25-30 litres, large enough to carry what you need for the day including camera, water, etc. Pack essentially for ‘Hot Conditions’. A warm jacket and sweater are essential for cool evenings and in winter (June-Aug). Clothing is likely to get very dusty so plastic bags help to keep things clean. A
swimming costume and towel are essential

You will have: 10nts camping, 4nts hotels - standard hotels and participatory camping - campsites have basic, fixed ablutions.

Meals included - 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners. A food kitty system is used for camp food.

Transport

Your transport will include: Bus/4WD/Sailing Boat/On foot

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - 2 Fly London to Cairns.

Day 3 - Arrive in Cairns..

Day 4 - Drive Ingham via waterfall circuit.

Day 5 - To Airlie Beach.

Day 6 - Full day sailing trip to Whitsunday Islands.

Day 7 - Drive to Rubyvale.

Day 8 Visit sapphire mine; drive to Carnarvon NP.

Day 9 - In Carnarvon NP; optional hikes.

Day 10 - Drive to working cattle station at Baralaba; optional activities.

Day 11 - Drive to Hervey Bay.

Day 12 - Morning ferry to Fraser Island, explore by 4WD.

Day 13 - Morning on Fraser Island; PM return ferry to Hervey Bay.

Day 14 -Drive to Brisbane; fly Sydney.

Day 15 -In Sydney; various options including Opera House & Harbour Bridge.

Day 16 - In Sydney; optional trip to Blue Mountains.

Day 17 - Fly London.

Day 18 -Arrive London.

CAIRNS Coastal capital of the tropical Far North.
ATHERTON TABLELANDS Curtain Fig Tree and Waterfall Circuit drive.
AIRLIE BEACH Centre of the thriving Whitsunday coast.
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS Swim and snorkel in Blue Pearl Bay.
RUBYVALE Drive through Central
Queensland Sapphire Gemfield Area.
CARNARVON GORGE Step back in time as you discover the magic of Carnarvon Gorge.
MYELLA Sample cattle station life.
FRASER ISLAND 4WD adventure, walking. and swimming at the largest sand island in the world.
SYDNEY Australia’s first city.