Adventure Tours Australia
12 Day Cairns to Bryon Bay Tour
Departs Cairns and Finishes at Bryon Bay
(Code: ATA112/CBB12)

A 12 day accommodated tour visiting Atherton Tablelands, Lake Eacham, Curtain Fig Tree, Millaa Millaa Falls, Cassowary bird, Mission Beach, Townsville, Magnetic Island, Marine Park waters, Magnetic Island, Explore the Whitsunday Islands on a Maxi yacht, Airlie Beach, Sarina, Kroombit Cattle Station, township of '1770', Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, 4wd safari Fraser Island, Rainbow Beach, Carlo Sandblow, Noosa Heads, Mooloolaba, Brisbane.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cairns to Mission Beach
Our day in the Atherton Tablelands begins at the Crater Lakes; volcanic craters filled with cool clear water. We continue on to the giant Curtain Fig Tree and then spectacular Millaa Millaa Falls. In the late afternoon, learn about the unique flightless Cassowary bird (up to 2 metres tall) on an hour long interpretive walk through local bush tracks near Mission Beach. Overnight Mission Beach.

Day 2: Mission Beach to Magnetic Island
We make our way to Townsville for the 45 minute, 8km ferry ride to Magnetic Island. More than two thirds of the Island is protected National Park, with an abundance of wildlife. We spend the afternoon on a guided sea kayak tour in the stunning Marine Park waters (all equipment provided, including 'stinger' suits in summer). Overnight Magnetic Island.

Day 3: Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach
This morning we check out amazing views of the island from the top of an old WWII fort while spotting koalas in their natural habitat during a guided interpretive walk. Then farewell "Maggie" as we board our return ferry and continue on to the "Gateway to the Whitsunday's", beautiful Airlie Beach. Overnight Airlie Beach (B)

Days 4 - 6: Whitsunday sailing - 3 days on a Maxi Yacht
A Maxi yacht is 75 feet of 'racing machine', worth millions of dollars, is very powerful and offers an experience of a lifetime that is only available in the Whitsunday's! You will have the opportunity to take the wheel, hoist the sails and grind the winches whilst exploring the most idyllic Whitsunday Islands. Maxis are fitted with bathrooms, bunks and galley.
Return to Airlie Beach for overnight accommodation.
(Day 4: LD, Day 5: BLD, Day 6: BL)

Day 7: Airlie Beach to Kroombit Cattle Station
Up early this morning we travel to Sarina, a small sugar township where we try our hand at 'barefoot bowling'; lawn bowls Aussie style and make time for a cold beer and perhaps a game of pool. Leaving the coast we head inland, travelling through "beef country" to Kroombit Cattle Station. Here we experience genuine outback living with a whip cracking demonstration, the chance to ride a mechanical bull and participate in farm activities. Tonight you will taste a traditional camp oven dinner. (D)

Day 8: Kroombit to Hervey Bay
After breakfast we head back to the coast, passing through the tiny coastal township of '1770' (the year of Captain Cook's first arrival). We learn more about the local history of the region on a town tour then travel through 'sugar cane' country to Bundaberg and on to Hervey Bay. Overnight Hervey Bay (B)

Days 9 - 10: Fraser Island
Spend the next two days exploring Fraser Island on a ranger guided 4WD safari, staying at Kingfisher Bay's Wilderness Lodge. You will drive along Seventy-Five Mile Beach, climb Indian Head and swim in the Champagne Pools and Lake McKenzie. Return to Hervey Bay for overnight stay.
(Day 9: BLD, Day 10: BL)

Day 11: Hervey Bay to Brisbane
We travel to Rainbow Beach; a vibrant young town with a relaxed atmosphere. Here we take part in a didgeridoo demonstration, view boomerang and spear throwing and paint your own boomerang. Afterwards, we take a walk to explore the beautiful coloured sands. Continuing on, we break at the resort township of Noosa Heads and pass through Mooloolaba before arriving into Brisbane. Overnight Brisbane

Day 12: Brisbane to Byron Bay
We pass through Surfers Paradise for a swim and the famous 40km stretch of golden beaches known as the Gold Coast this morning. Then we head inland through the Gold Coast Hinterland, exploring Springbrook NP's Purlingbrook Falls on a two hour walk. We venture on to Nimbin; a picturesque, alternative village with a colourful 'hippy' past! Late afternoon we arrive at Byron Bay. (B)

NOTES:
* These packages comprise a number of different tours; therefore you may travel with a different guide and passengers' enroute.
* Tour may be operated as a code-share with Oz Experience, a division of Adventure Tours Australia.
* Package is not suitable for children
* Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements
* Double/twin accommodation upgrade is subject to availability. Double/twin accommodation is not available at Kroombit Cattle Station and do not feature ensuite facilities at Fraser Island or Whitsunday sailing. and is therefore not included in the upgrade price.
* Ugrade accommodation is budget style and may be located on different premises to hostel accommodation. This may be booked only by two passengers who are travelling together. Single upgrade is not available.
* Fraser Island fee is not included and payable upon arrival (AUD$14)
* Whitsunday yacht sailing fee is not included and payable upon arrival (AUD$25).
* Whitsunday sailing passengers are required to reconfirm directly with the sailing company by 7pm the day prior to travel. Your guide will assist in this regard.
* We tow large trailers so that you can carry additional luggage such as surboards, bicycles and musical instruments.
* Luggage limits apply to a maximum of 15 kgs
* Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4.00pm the day prior to travel

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