QUEENSLAND SELF-DRIVE TOUR
14 night self-drive tour from £ 3149pp
BEST OF QUEENSLAND
14 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE TOUR
staggeringly beautiful coastal scenery • glimpse the Great Barrier Reef • sensational islands
DAY 1 Fly to Brisbane
DAY 2 Brisbane
On arrival make your own way to your hotel and , if time allows , step out for a wander .
DAY 3 Brisbane / Noosa
Before you depart , take in some of the sights , such as the Story Bridge , Botanic Gardens and the riverside South Bank precinct . Collect your car and hit the highway north to the Sunshine Coast and the sophisticated town of Noosa ( 92 miles ).
DAY 4 Noosa
Along with the buzzing hive of Hastings Street , Noosa serves up gorgeous beaches and surf spots too .
DAY 5 Noosa / K ’ gari ( Fraser Island )
Travel on to River Heads for the ferry across to K ’ gari ( Fraser Island ), famed as the world ’ s largest sand island ( 139 miles land only ).
DAY 6 K ’ gari ( Fraser Island )
Discover the island ’ s bountiful natural beauty including endless beaches , freshwater lakes and tropical rainforests .
DAY 7 K ’ gari ( Fraser Island )/ Rockhampton
Take the return ferry to River Heads and drive north to Rockhampton , which serves up cosmopolitan conveniences in a contemporary riverside setting . After dark , look forward to exceptional dining along the heritage-lined streets with some of the best steak houses , restaurants and pubs in Queensland ( 249 miles land only ).
DAY 8 Rockhampton / Airlie Beach
Continue north along the coast . There are ample places to stop and stretch your legs as you head for Airlie Beach , gateway to the iconic Great Barrier Reef ( 300 miles ).
DAY 9 Airlie Beach
Should you wish , ample cruises offer day trips for exploring the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef . In Airlie itself , there are palm-fringed beaches , alfresco restaurants and vibrant markets all wrapped up in a laidback vibe .
DAY 10 Airlie Beach / Magnetic Island
Drive to Townsville for the ferry to Magnetic Island , a paradise of hiking trails , snorkelling adventures and more ( 169 miles land only ).
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DAY 11 Magnetic Island
Thrill seekers can get adrenaline surging with adventure sports such as wake-boarding or , for a more sedate pursuit , hire a kayak and paddle around Horseshoe Bay . With two thirds of the island designated a national park , it ’ ll be no surprise to find plenty of walking trails . Along the way , you may even catch a glimpse of wild koalas !
DAY 12 Magnetic Island / Mission Beach
Return by ferry to Townsville and drive onwards to Mission Beach , a hidden gem of the tropics . Sprawling across miles of golden coastline , the village also offers access to the outer Great Barrier Reef ( 146 miles land only ).
DAY 13 Mission Beach / Port Douglas
Enjoy the coastal scenery as you plot your course for Port Douglas , which mixes a laidback lifestyle with exhilarating adventure and luxury experiences ( 127 miles ).
DAYS 14-15 Port Douglas
You may wish for nothing more than to put your feet up and sink into a lounger on Four Mile Beach or , you could choose to discover the markets and galleries along Macrossan Street . If you ’ d rather get out and about , options include the primordial beauty of the world ’ s oldest surviving tropical rainforest , the Daintree . Additionally , there ’ s Cape Tribulation where Reef and rainforest share a rare embrace . Another option is Mossman Gorge , which provides a spectacular taster of the region ’ s flora and fauna .
DAY 16 Port Douglas / Cairns
Take the short drive to Cairns where you drop your car off at the airport for your onward journey ( 41 miles ).
Port Douglas
QUEENSLAND
Port Douglas Cairns
Mission Beach
Magnetic Island Airlie Beach
Brisbane 1 night | Noosa 2 nights
Coral Sea
Rockhampton
K ’ gari Noosa
Brisbane
K ’ gari ( Fraser Island ) 2 nights | Rockhampton 1 night Airlie Beach 2 nights | Magnetic Island 2 nights Mission Beach 1 night | Port Douglas 3 nights
K ’ gari
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 4★ Grand Chancellor , Brisbane ; 4★ Noosa Blue Resort ; 4★ Kingfisher Bay Resort , K ’ gari ; 4★ Empire Apartment Hotel , Rockhampton ; 4★Plus at Marina Shores , Airlie Beach ; 4★Plus Peppers Blue on Blue Resort , Magnetic Island ; 4★ Castaways Resort & Spa , Mission Beach ; 4★ Meridian Port Douglas .
Meals : Room only .
Tour price : The price shown for this self-drive tour includes international flights to Brisbane and return from Cairns , 14 days compact all inclusive car hire , accommodation as shown , return ferry Hervey Bay to K ’ gari , and return ferry Townsville to Magnetic Island ).
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