Contiki Tours Cairns Sunshine Trail 12 Day Tour

Day 1
Surfers Paradise
Hotel

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.

Day 2
Surfers Paradise
Hotel

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.

Day 3
Surfers Paradise to Fraser Island
Eco Lodge

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. (B,D)

Day 4
Fraser Island
Eco Lodge

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!

Day 5
Fraser Island to Country Homestead
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! (B,D)

Day 6
Country Homestead to the Whitsundays
Resort

Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach - gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you'll find yourself in a slice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island. (B,D)

Day 7 Day 8
The Whitsundays
Resort

Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great amenities of The Whitsundays. 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. (B)(B)

Day 9
The Whitsundays to Cairns
Resort

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. (B)

Day 10 Day 11
Cairns
Resort

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! (B)

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.