Trip Overview
First up: prepare for all the fun and games Cairns has to offer. Next, sail the unbelievably picturesque Whitsundays before zipping up your boots for a true taste of the Aussie Outback at our farm stay. Then: onwards to the amazing Fraser Island - only the largest sand island in the world (no biggie)! Looking for a sunny snapshot of Australia? This is the trip for you!
Worth noting…
A Sector trip is part of a larger journey, meaning your new friends might continue on or
after you leave, or you might be joining a trip already in progress. This trip is a sector of the East Coast Beachin .
This is a sector of the 14 Day East Coast Beachin' trip.
Pre-book your Great Barrier Reef day trip at the time of booking to secure your spot.
YOUR #TOPDECKER TRAVEL MOMENTS
Trip itinerary
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Cairns
2You've got another day to play with in Cairns (and plenty of optional activities to choose from). Anyone for a spot of skydiving, Minjin swinging, jungle trekking, jungle surfing or a day trip on the Tully River? Sign us up! If natural wonders are your thing, don't miss the opportunity to hop on an optional Great Barrier Reef day trip. This awesome excursion includes snorkelling and scuba diving - and you might see turtles, reef sharks and Nemo!
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Optional extras
- Skydiving in Cairns: from $309.00
- Tully River day trip: from $199.00
- Minjin swinging in Cairns: from $129.00
- Go Wild Tour in Cairns: from $175.00
- Jungle surfing in Cairns: from $274.00
- Great Barrier Reef day trip: from $165.00
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Cairns to Magnetic Island
3Down that coffee - we're off on another island getaway! After making tracks to Townsville, we'll hop on a short ferry ride to Magnetic Island (with plenty of pretty views en route). Relax and recharge, seek out hidden beaches and hikes, or snorkel the fringing reef. This place is a little slice of secluded paradise! Tonight, we'll rest our heads in bungalows surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Bliss.
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Included Today
- Visit Magnetic Island
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Meals
- Breakfast
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Magnetic Island to Whitsundays Overnight Sailing
4Before leaving, we've got a visit to a wildlife park lined up for you. Get ready for lizards, native birds and koalas! Once you've snapped your koala selfie we'll move on to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. Stayed overnight on a yacht before? There's a first time for everything! Crack open a cold one, kick back and enjoy the tropical sunset. You could totally get used to this... Please note: As space on the yacht is limited, we ask that you pack a small overnight bag to take with you. Pack items like swimmers, a beach towel, chargers, a hat, sunscreen, a camera, a jacket, toiletries, sandals/flip flops and casual clothes for two days. Twin/double/single upgrades are not available for overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands.
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Included Today
- Visit a wildlife park
- Sail the Whitsunday Islands
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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The Whitsundays (Sailing) to Airlie Beach
5Sun. Sand. Sea. Does it get better than this? Shorten your bucket list with a visit to Whitehaven Beach and get ready to swim, sunbathe and snorkel the day away. Then: grab a last pic of paradise before we head back to Airlie Beach. The nightlife here is a traveller's dream. Best get involved...
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Included Today
- Sail the Whitsunday Islands
- Visit Whitehaven Beach
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Airlie Beach to Myella Farm
6Wash the salt from your hair and wave goodbye to the coast this morning as we roll onto Myella Farm. Think: stunning landscapes, tonnes of wildlife and plenty of country hospitality. Pinch yourself – staying on a working cattle farm is as unique as it gets!
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Meals
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Myella Farm
7Embrace your inner jackaroo (or jillaroo) and prepare to get stuck into farm life! First up: we’ll learn how to crack a whip and milk a cow like a real station hand. Later, you can opt in to explore the farm on horseback, or simply kick back by the pool. This evening, we’ll dust off the red dirt and enjoy another delicious meal made with home-grown ingredients. Yum!
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Optional extras
- Horse riding at Myella Farm: from $80.00
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Myella Farm to Fraser Island
8Time to get a wriggle on to our next amazing stop! Fraser Island (and its resident dingoes) await. Quick facts: this place is the world's largest sand island, AND it has the longest beach in Queensland. No wonder it's UNESCO World Heritage-listed! Tonight, we'll get together for an included dinner and soak up the magical vibes. Please note: As space is limited, we ask that you pack a small overnight bag to take with you to Fraser Island. Pack items like swimmers, a beach towel, chargers, a hat, sunscreen, a camera, a jacket, toiletries, sandals/flip flops and casual clothes for two days.
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Meals
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Fraser Island (Guided Full Day Tour)
9You've got a full day to explore this wild and rugged island. Trust us, it'll be love at first sight as you discover the serene Eli Creek, the Maheno Shipwreck, the crystal-clear Lake McKenzie and all the local wildlife on a guided adventure. Hot tip: the best views are from the air. Lucky for you, there's an optional scenic flight on offer today.
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Included Today
- Fraser Island day tour (including Lake McKenzie)
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Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Optional extras
- Scenic flight over Fraser Island: from $80.00
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Fraser Island to Brisbane
10After breakfast, we’ll make tracks to our final stop: Brisbane. After an orientation tour of the city, we’ll say our goodbyes. Top tip: take some time to check out the ‘beach’ at South Bank before you head. See you on the flipside!
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Included Today
- Orientation tour of Brisbane
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Meals
- Breakfast
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What's included
Included experiences
- - Visit Magnetic Island
- - Visit a wildlife park
- - Sail the Whitsunday Islands
- - Overnight sailing experience in the Whitsundays
- - Visit Whitehaven Beach
- - Outback Queensland farmstay experience
- - Fraser Island day tour (including Lake McKenzie)
Accommodation
-3 nights in hotels, 4 nights in lodges, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night sailing on a yacht
Transport
Modern air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
Optional activities
-Bungy jumping in Cairns: from $179.00
-Skydiving in Cairns: from $309.00
-Tully River day trip: from $199.00
-Minjin swinging in Cairns: from $129.00
-Go Wild Tour in Cairns: from $175.00
-Jungle surfing in Cairns: from $274.00
-Horse riding at Myella Farm: from $80.00
-Scenic flight over Fraser Island: from $80.00