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10 Day Barrier Reef Explorer
Coach Coach Tour starting in Cairns and finishing in Brisbane
Countries Visited: Australia 
Tour Type: Coach Tour
Tour Duration: 10 Days (9 Nights)
From: Cairns to Brisbane
Tour Code: QUCB
Operator: AAT Kings
from AU $2,849 pp
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Tour Description

Discover Australia's eastern coast on AAT Kings' Barrier Reef Explorer. Take a Great Barrier Reef cruise, relax on Mission Beach, visit Noosa, Cairns and the Sunshine Coast and experience World Heritage listed Fraser Island on a 4WD Adventure.

Tour Inclusions:

  • Welcome Drink
  • Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) (B)
  • Lunch (2) (L)
  • You Are Invlited Dinner (1) (D)
  • Hotel Dinners (4) (D)
  • Travel Wallet & Map
  • Airport Transfers (Day 1 - Flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Cairns . Day 10 - Flights to depart from Brisbane after 3:00pm)

Included Tour Highlights:

  • Discover the spectacular Great Barrier Reef on a full day cruise
  • Stay in tropical Cairns for 2 nights
  • Tour through the Atherton Tablelands
  • Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree
  • Stop for breakfast with the animals at Billabong Sanctuary
  • Stay on tropical Daydream Island in the Whitsundays
  • Historic Langmorn Station
  • Join a full day 4WD tour to Fraser Island
  • Stay 2 nights in Noosa, with a free day to relax & explore
  • See the sights of Brisbane

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Day
1
Arrive Cairns
On arrival in Cairns you will be transferred to your hotel. Make the most of your first day in Cairns by joining on our optional tours. You could ride on Kuranda Railway taking you through the scenic countryside behind Cairns to the village of Kuranda with time to stroll through the market. Then return to the lowlands by the Skyrail Cableway above the Barron Gorge National Park, a beautiful experience. Visit the awardwinning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to experience the History, Creation and Dance Theatres, where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life. Or perhaps take a day trip to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park. Ask your travel agent or AAT Kings about all the optional tours on offer in Cairns as well as additional nights’ accommodation. After meeting your Tour Director and fellow travellers late this afternoon, explore the Cairns Botanic Gardens before a short stroll to historic Whitfield House. G You are invited by Joy and Henry Glennie to an exclusive evening at their restored Federation-style mansion located in a magnificent tropical garden setting. Stay: Novotel Oasis Cairns, Cairns (2 nights) (D)
Day
2
Great Barrier Reef
Board a high speed catamaran for an unforgettable day on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel in the underwater paradise with its colourful coral and tropical fish and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Visit the underwater observatory and watch the marine life glide by plus take a ride in the semi-submersible vessel. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation by a marine naturalist. A tropical buffet is included before returning to Cairns late afternoon. (B/L)
Day
3
Cairns – Mission Beach
Climb the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands, where lush rainforests, waterfalls and lakes abound. You’ll visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Stop at the Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway. Elevated walkways, a cantilever and observations tower offers you the exhilarating experience of being high in the rainforest canopy and provides spectacular panoramic views of World Heritage rainforest landscapes. There will be time to feel the golden sand between your toes when you arrive in Mission Beach in the early afternoon. Stay: Castaways Resort & Spa, Mission Beach (B/D)
Day
4
Mission Beach – Daydream Island
Today’s journey takes you to Townsville, where you’ll have time for a stroll along the Strand and then it’s on to Airlie Beach for your ferry transfer to Daydream Island in the heart of the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Stay: Daydream Island Resort & Spa, Daydream Island, Ocean Balcony Rooms (2 nights) (B/D)
Day
5
Daydream Island ‘Free Time’
A day at leisure to explore Daydream Island. Perhaps go sailboarding or ride a catamaran. You have the opportunity to take a rainforest walk, play beach volleyball, tennis, water polo or you could go snorkelling or kayaking. Why not just laze by one of the pools or on a beach or replenish your body and soul at the Daydream Rejuvenation Spa. (B)
Day
6
Daydream Island – Rockhampton
Return to the mainland and travel south through Mackay, Australia’s sugar capital, before continuing to Rockhampton, on the Fitzroy River. Stay: Travelodge, Rockhampton (B/D)
Day
7
Rockhampton - Hervey Bay
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and make our first stop at Langmorn Station, a fully operational cattle station. Enjoy morning tea at the homestead, a restored ‘Queenslander’ built in 1873. Continue to Hervey Bay, gateway to beautiful Fraser Island. Stay: Mantra, Hervey Bay (B/D)
Day
8
Fraser Island 4WD Adventure – Noosa
A day of discovery lies ahead as you cross by ferry to explore the wonders of World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed with magnificent white sandy beaches. Walk through the ancient rainforest at Central Station with its huge satinay, scribbly gum and kauri trees. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch before your 4WD tour takes you to the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach and beyond on to the Sunshine Coast resort town of Noosa. Stay: The French Quarter, Noosa (2 nights) (B/L)
Day
9
Noosa ‘Free Time’
Take time out to discover Noosa for yourself. Swim at Noosa Main Beach or venture a little further with an easy walk along the headland through to Noosa National Park. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could take a boat ride through the Noosa Everglades. Pristine beaches, lakes, wetlands, mangroves and diverse flora and fauna are among the spectacular scenery you’ll witness. (B)
Day
10
Depart Brisbane
Travel to Brisbane for a city orientation tour. Your tour concludes this afternoon in Brisbane. (B)
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Will the coach be comfortable and modern?

Yes, AAT Kings have one of the newest coach fleets in Australia. Their modern and luxurious Mercedes Benz and Scania coaches are equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, seatbelts, restrooms, two door access, ample legroom and large panoramic windows, so you won't miss a thing.

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This depends on the touring style you are booking. Short Break bookings will receive e-documentation. If you are booking an AAT Kings escorted tour (Premium, Cost Saver, Explorer or Camping) you will receive paper documents in a complimentary leather travel wallet as well as luggage labels and a useful booklet containing valuable holiday information. You will also receive a map of the region you are visiting when you get on tour.

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Documents for AAT Kings guided tours are delivered to the hotel or address you are staying at prior to your tour depending on the tour type chosen. We also provide you with a tour itinerary and arrival instructions by email, once we have all your flight information and personal details.

What is the difference between the different tour types?

To suit all different holiday styles AAT Kings offer a range of different touring types.

  • Premium tours are guided by a Tour Director and Driver and include more luxurious accommodation and facilities, more meals and exclusive dining experiences as well as extra sightseeing and cultural highlights.
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  • Explorer tours are run in our luxury mini-coach vehicles and average around 20 travellers. These active itineraries explore less accessible locations, stay in a mix of Premium tour standard accommodation and character-filled boutiques and are escorted by a dedicated Driver guide.
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With such a diverse range of destinations and touring styles there is no set age or type who travel with AAT, you can expect a wide-range of like-minded travellers. Families with children, young couples, baby boomers, solo travellers, small groups and more can be found on our Guided tours. There is certainly no age limit for touring, with children as young as 6 through to seniors travelling, however, the general demographic tends to be over 40. As AAT Kings is sold internationally you will also find that there are people from all over the world on their tours, particularly North Americans, British, Europeans and many Asian nations.

How many other people will I be travelling with?

Depending on the tour you choose and the time of year you are travelling our group sizes can vary from fewer than 21 people up to 50 people, so there is a great opportunity to mingle and make new friends.

Do I need to tip my Tour Director, Driver or Driver guide?

While it’s not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand, tipping is becoming an increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxis. Likewise on your AAT Kings tour, if you feel that your Tour Director, Driver, Driver guide or Private cook has done an excellent job, then we would recommend tipping up to the equivalent of AU $5 per day. However, it’s not compulsory. It is up to you!

What options do I have if I am travelling alone?

The beauty of travelling with AAT Kings is that you won't be travelling alone. You'll have a group of like-minded travellers and soon to be friends to share in the experience with. They also offer a room matching service on all Guided tours (not applicable on Explorer or Short Breaks) so you don't have to pay a single room supplement. AAT Kings room matching service means they will work to match you with another solo traveller of the same sex but if they can't they will provide a single room at no extra cost.

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Airport Transfer Information

Free Airport Transfers

AAT Kings offers a hotel or airport transfer at the start and end of your tour, or in-conjunction with pre or post accommodation booked with Global Journeys & AAT Kings. All flight information must be given to Global Journeys at least 6 weeks prior to departure so that transfers can be booked. If you book your own pre or post accommodation then transfers cannot be included.

AAT Kings Short Breaks in the Northern Territory only include airport transfers in Ayers Rock (these meet all incoming flights and leave Ayers Rock 2 hours prior to your departure flight time). In Alice Springs and Darwin they have a range of transfer options negotiated at competitive prices.


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