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Day 1: Surfers Paradise
Check-in to your hotel after 2pm, then enjoy an afternoon exploring. At 6:00pm
meet your Contiki crew, and head into Surfers Paradise for a great night out to
meet your tour mates. Hotel
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Day 2:
Surfers Paradise
So much to do in the name of leisure. Here goes! Relax on 42km (26miles) of
white sand beaches, or if you're feeling adventurous - why not try a tandem
skydive, Tigermoth joyflight or Harley Davidson ride. All are available in
Australia's biggest playground. Hotel |
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Day 3:
Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island
First up we'll take in the sights and sounds of
Brisbane, before heading to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great
shopping. We'll continue north along the coast meeting our launch to Fraser
Island. Eco Lodge (B,D)
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Day 4: Fraser Island
Now you're on the largest sand island in the world!
What to do? Here are a few clues. Why not take a 4-wheel
drive bus tour through the rainforests, a guided
bushwalk or a swim in the fresh water lakes? With this
many options there's no chance of going troppo! Eco
Lodge
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Day 5: Fraser Island to Country Homestead
We travel north to the heart of Australia's beef
industry on the Capricorn Coast, and our unique Aussie
experience at our Country Homestead. Enjoy a hearty meal
and hospitality the Australian way! Country
Homestead (B,D)
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Days 6: Country Homestead to the Whitsundays
On our way to Airlie Beach, gateway to the
Whitsundays, we'll visit Mackay - Australia's sugar
capital. Boarding our launch at Shute Harbour, we make
the short journey to Long Island, one of the jewels of
the Whitsundays. Resort
(B,D)
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Day 7-8: Whitsundays
Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great
amenities of Long Island. If you're feeling energetic
why not go bushwalking, play tennis or beach volleyball,
or take to the water with a snorkel or a jet ski? If you
prefer to relax then unwind on the palm-lined beach,
have a massage, or sip cocktails at the bar as you watch
another perfect sunset. Resort
(B)(B)
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Days 9: Whitsundays to Cairns
It's north to Townsville to explore the scenic
lookout of Castle Hill, overlooking Magnetic Island.
This evening we'll check into our Cairns hotel, situated
in a lush tropical setting. Resort
(B)
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Day 10-11: Cairns
For the adventurous, a chance to do some white water
rafting on the rapids of the Tully River, or take the
opportunity to visit the famous Outer Barrier Reef
aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba dive amidst
amazingly colourful tropical fish? Or if you prefer,
maybe spend the days at leisure doing some shopping in
town. In the evening we'll check out more tropical
wildlife at one of Cairns' nightclubs! Resort
(B)
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Day 12: Cairns
Our final morning is spent with a visit to Tjapukai
and Kuranda to watch traditional aboriginal dancers,
learn how to throw a boomerang and to appreciate the
beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. What a way to
finish...see you next time! Say a final farewell as your
tour ends upon our return to Cairns at midday.
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