Brisbane to Cairns Great Barrier Reef Comfort Tour - Private Double/Twin Ensuite

**Day 1: Brisbane ** It’s Bris-vegas baby, Queensland’s capital aka Brisbane, soon to be home of the Summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. Meet your fellow travellers and friendly guide at 5pm in the hotel reception. After a brief welcome meeting, we head off on an evening orientation tour, and a chance to enjoy a meal together at a local restaurant. **Included Activities:** - Get to know your fellow travellers with a welcome meeting and (optional) dinner **Meals:** None. **Driving Distance:** No driving. **Walking Distance**: Short easy walk. **Accommodation:** The Point Hotel Brisbane or similar.

**Day 2: Brisbane to Airlie Beach ** Airport time! It’s up, up, and away, as we take the plane to Airlie beach, the jewel in the magnificent Whitsundays crown. It’s another choose-your-own-adventure day: take a stroll through the town, find a cool little bar, or explore the local swimming hole, the choice is yours. **Included Activities:** - Domestic Flight to the Whitsunday Coast - Free afternoon & evening to explore Airlie Beach **Meals:** Breakfast. **Driving Distance:** 40 kms. **Domestic Flight:** From Brisbane to Proserpine (Whitsundays) included. 1 hour 50 minutes (990 km). **Accommodation:** Mantra Club Croc or similar.

**Day 3: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands ** After breakfast, we’re heading out on a full-day speedboat cruise through the postcard-perfect Whitsunday Islands, including a stop at the iconic Whitehaven Beach aboard the award-winning Red Cat Adventures Thundercat vessel. Words can’t quite capture the dazzling white sands, azure waters, and lush greenery of this incredible corner of the world (so we won’t try!). Get up close by snorkelling among colourful coral, playful fish, and maybe even a sea turtle or two. Afterwards, unwind at your own pace or head into town to discover the best local food and drink spots. **Included Activities:** - Whitsundays Islands day cruise including snorkelling, Whitehaven beach, Hill Inlet walk **Meals:** Breakfast & Lunch. **Driving Distance:** Full day fast boat trip. Approx 8 hours. 46 kms. **Walking Distance:** Short Easy guided walks (2 km total) / Hill inlet look out point over looking whitehaven. **Accommodation:** Mantra Club Croc or similar.

**Day 4: Mission Beach ** A change of scenery today as we head through undulating cane fields to picturesque Mission Beach. This afternoon, kick back and enjoy. This is your chance to catch up on some reading, or just sit by the pool with a cold drink and enjoy this tropical paradise. We may be even lucky enough to spot some wallabies or cassowary in the wild! **Included Activities:** - Scenic drive along the Bruce Highway **Meals:** Breakfast. **Driving Distance:** 505kms (Biggest drive day). **Walking Distance:** Short easy walks / look out points. **Accommodation** – Mission Beach Resort or similar.

**Day 5: Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands ** Enjoy breakfast before we travel into the wet tropics of Far North Queensland. We'll discover a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical rainforest en-route to the Atherton Tablelands. Take a dip in the cool water before we head to Lake Eacham, a crater lake with crystal-clear water, and visit the massive ‘Curtain Fig Tree’. We'll finish the day in Cairns, one of Australia's most vibrant, tropical and energetic cities. **Included Activities:** - Scenic Atherton tablelands tour including a volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus **Meals:** Breakfast. **Driving Distance:** 220 kms. **Walking Distance:** Short easy walks / look out points. **Accommodation** – Flynn Hotel Cairns or similar.

**Day 6: Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef ** It’s one of the highlights of any trip to Australia: the Great Barrier Reef. Today, we will take a cruise to the famed reef, where we’ll go snorkelling to see incredible marine life. Learn about this special reef with conservation commentary, onboard a 20 metre luxury motor catamaran. This is the big one, so get the camera ready! After a great day at one of the seven natural wonders of the world (and the only one seen from space), join us for an optional dinner to share stories of our adventures together! **Included Activities: ** - Great Barrier Reef day cruise with Ocean Freedom - including snorkelling, glass bottom boat and buffet lunch - Optional Activity – Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef **Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch. **Driving Distance:** Full day fast boat trip. Approx 6.5 hours. 30 kms. **Walking Distance:** Short easy walks / look out points. **Accommodation **– Flynn Hotel Cairns or similar.

**Day 7: Cairns ** Your tour ends after breakfast. Time to say farewell to your travel buddies after a memorable trip together. **Meals:** Breakfast **Accommodation** – N/A _*Autopia Tours (Via Travel) reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary stops during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures._