Today you will be met by our friendly and professional Tour Directors at the time and location specified above. We then depart Brisbane and pass through the Sunshine Coast en route to River Heads, the departure point for Fraser Island. Enjoy the ferry transfer across to Fraser Island where we spend the next two nights at the Kingfisher Bay Resort. Meals: L.D.

Today enjoy a full day 4WD tour of Fraser Island. Travel along 75 Mile Beach to the coloured sands of the Pinnacles and visit the Maheno Shipwreck. Also visit Fraser Island’s most beautiful lake - Lake McKenzie. Enjoy a swim in the clear blue water surrounded by pristine white beaches. Also stop for a swim at Eli Creek and tour through the island’s rainforest before returning to the resort midafternoon. Meals: B.L.D.

After a leisurely start to the day, we catch the mid-morning ferry back to the mainland. We then journey up the east coast along the Bruce Highway, passing through Childers en route to Gladstone. Enjoy a tour of the town including a visit to Round Hill Lookout, before checking in to the 4.5-star Mantra Hotel later this afternoon. Meals: B.L.D.

During your stay on Heron Island there’s a range of activities available to discover all the island and reef has to offer. These include snorkelling, fishing, sunset cruises, guided walks and a semi-submarine marine tour. There's also a tour of the Heron Island Research Centre. You can do as much or as little as you like! These activities are all included in your tour fare, and a full list will be made available to you prior to your arrival. Meals: B.L.D.

This morning we’ll board the ferry back to the mainland. We continue our journey up the coast to Rockhampton and check in to our overnight accommodation at the Empire Apartment Hotel, Rockhampton’s newest and largest apartment hotel in the heart of the CBD Riverfront Precinct. Meals: B.L.D.

After departing Mission Beach this morning we visit Paronella Park, home to one of Australia’s earliest hydro power systems. Built in the 1930’s to provide entertainment to the public, the park featured tennis courts, a cinema and even a ballroom inspired by Spanish castles. This fascinating historic site is now heritage listed and a highlight of your visit to north Queensland. Later this morning we continue north and head up into the Atherton Tablelands for a visit to Millaa Millaa Falls. This afternoon we continue on to Mareeba, Mt Molloy and Port Douglas. We arrive at the fully refurbished Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort late this afternoon where we will spend the next two nights. Meals: B.L.D.

This morning, enjoy a one hour cruise on the Daintree River with an expert guide who will share their intricate knowledge of the local ecosystem before heading south to Cairns where you will be transferred to the airport or to your accommodation if staying on in Cairns. Meals: B.L.