Karen MooreTravel SpecialistTravel Y's

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Gold Coast to Cairns TourJun 6, 2020 - Jun 13, 2020

$2,975 solo traveller, or $2,600 twin share per person

Travel with like-minded people, enjoying an exciting experience each day.

Suitable to solo travellers, or those wanting to travel as a couple.

Trip Summary

Check in at Mantra Twin Towns - Mantra Twin Towns

Check out at Mantra Twin Towns - Mantra Twin Towns

Australia Zoo

Check in at Kondari - Kondari

Check out at Kondari - Kondari

Fraser Island Explorer Tour

7:29 PM Spirit of Queensland - Maryborough West

6:22 AM Spirit of Queensland - Proserpine

Ocean Rafting around the Whitsundays

Check in at Mantra Club Croc - Mantra Club Croc

Check out at Mantra Club Croc - Mantra Club Croc

Check in at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Tour.

Free Day to do as you please

The City

Do & See

Dining

Cafés

Bars & Nightlife

Shopping

June 6 - Saturday

June 7 - Sunday

June 8 - Monday

June 9 - Tuesday

June 10 - Wednesday

June 11 - Thursday

June 12 - Friday

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Check out at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

June 13 - Saturday

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June 6 - Saturday

Today all passengers will arrive at our first night's accommodation. We will enjoy a dinner (included)

together, whilst having the time to meet our fellow passengers, our guide and driver.

Check in at Mantra Twin TownsDinner and buffet breakfast included

June 7 - Sunday

Check out at Mantra Twin Towns

This is our first travel day by coach. We start our day with a full buffet breakfast to get us all started.

We then head north to our destination of Hervey Bay. We will travel over the Gateway Bridge with the

city of Brisbane to our left. On our way to Hervey Bay we will stop off and visit Australia Zoo, home of

the Crocodile Hunter, with more wildlife and entertainment than you can imagine! There over 1,200

animals and stacks of shows day daily. Lunch will be at the zoo at your own expense. From here we

continue onto our destination of Hervey Bay for overnight stay at Kondari Hotel & Resort.

Australia Zoo

Check in at Kondari

Mantra Twin Towns2-4 Stuart Street, Tweed Heads, NSW, AU, 2485

Mantra Twin Towns2-4 Stuart Street, Tweed Heads, NSW, AU, 2485

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Dinner and breakfast included

June 8 - Monday

Check out at Kondari

After our breakfast we will join our 4WD bus to visit Fraser Island. The 1 Day Fraser Island Explorer

Tour from Hervey Bay will have you relaxing in the clear warm waters of Lake McKenzie, and travel

along the gorgeous 75 Mile Beach (seeing the wreck of the cruise Maheno on the way). Swim along

the amazing natural Eli Creek with fish so tame they swim between your toes. Tour includes Morning

Tea and Lunch, which is an a la carte set menu at Eurong Beach Resort with complimentary barista

coffee, beer, wine, orange juice or soft drink. We depart Fraser Island and make our way to the

Maryborough Railway Station where we will board our overnight train to Proserpine. As we board the

Spirit of Queensland, we will relax into our Railbed, the revolutionary spacious and comfortable seat by

day that includes a state of art personal entertainment system, a 240v PowerPoint and USB point. In

the evening, the onboard team will convert your seat to a lie-flat bed with all linen provided. Dinner and

breakfast will be served to your seat. A towel and personal amenity pack with Queensland organic and

sustainable products will be made available to you.

Fraser Island Explorer Tour

7:29 PM - Australian Eastern Standard TimeSpirit of Queensland - Maryborough West

KondariElizabeth St., Urangan, QLD, AU, 4655

KondariElizabeth St., Urangan, QLD, AU, 4655

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June 9 - Tuesday

6:22 AM - Australian Eastern Standard TimeSpirit of Queensland - Proserpine

As we wake bright and early from our overnight train trip, we will reunite with our coach and driver at

the Proserpine Railway Station. Today we get to visit the amazing Whitsunday Island’s. This will be no

ordinary cruising adventure as we board our Ocean Rafting Vessel. Ocean Rafting’s fast, semi-rigid

inflatable vessels are the fastest day boats in the Whitsundays, ensuring guests see as much of the

area in one day! The Whitsundays is the heart of the Great Barrier Reef (including the famous heart

shaped reef) and home to 74 magnificent islands, consisting of resort islands including Daydream,

Hamilton, Hayman and Long Island, as well as iconic destinations such as Whitehaven Beach and Hill

Inlet, both of which Ocean Rafting will take us to on our tour. A tropical buffet lunch will be served on

Whitehaven Beach, followed by a guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, providing stunning views over the

Inlet and Beach. You will also have the opportunity to snorkel and may even spot some whales on their

journey to have their calves born in the warmer waters of the north. After a day on the water we will

settle into our overnight accommodation at Mantra Club Crocodile and enjoy an evening meal

together.

Ocean Rafting around the Whitsundays

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Check in at Mantra Club CrocDinner and Breakfast included

June 10 - Wednesday

Check out at Mantra Club Croc

After having an early breakfast, we will hit the road in our coach for our longest travel day by road. As

we continue our journey north, we will travel past the towns of Bowen, the town where the movie

‘Australia’ was filmed, Home Hill for a comfort stop, Townsville and Tully. Lunch today will be at your

own expense in the township of Cardwell. We will arrive at our accommodation, Rydges Esplanade

Cairns early evening. Once unpacked we will make our way to the Cairns Esplanade to have an

included dinner in one of the many restaurants Cairns has to offer.

Check in at Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsDinner and breakfast included daily

June 11 - Thursday

Mantra Club Croc240 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale, Queensland, AU, 4802

Mantra Club Croc240 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale, Queensland, AU, 4802

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns209-217 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, AU, 4870

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After breakfast, we will make our way to the cruise terminal where we will board our Catamaran to visit

the Great Barrier Reef. A much slower pace than the Ocean Rafting day, we will get to snorkel dive (if

you have a dive ticket), or even do an introductory dive on this World Heritage Listed Wonder of the

World. A buffet lunch will be served on board, keeping you energized for another opportunity to

snorkel in the afternoon or just laze about on the deck whilst enjoying the North Queensland weather.

When we arrive back in Cairns, we will have time to freshen up, before hitting Cairns Esplanade again

to experience another night of included dining and good company.

Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Tour.Cruise from Cairns at 8am aboard the stylish Passions Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef

Relax with morning tea, get to know the crew and learn all about or marine eco system

Arrive at our first amazing outer reef location, where you can snorkel, dive, sunbathe, or chill out on

the boat

Time for a Tropical buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes including local fruit

Arrive at our second amazing outer reef location, where you can jump in for a swim, snorkel, dive or

relax

Wind down with a cold beverage on the sail back to Cairns for 5pm whilst enjoying afternoon tea.

June 12 - Friday

Free Day to do as you pleaseAs we have been busy from Day 1, you will have a day to explore on your own. With many things to do

in Far North Queensland, you might like to book on a day tour to the Cairns Hinterland and Waterfalls,

maybe a trip to the little town of Kuranda, test your nerves on a Bungy Jump or Skydive, a trip to the

Daintree, or you may just like to lie by the pool. It’s your free day to enjoy. Whatever you decide to do,

we can assist in making your bookings. At the end of the day we will all meet up for our farewell ‘Fire &

Ice’ Buffet at our hotel.

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The CityThe city’s landmark is the Esplanade, which fringes the shoreline for 2 km and provides a place for

locals and visitors to walk, cycle, lounge by the lagoon and generally enjoy the sun. As the focal point

of the city, the Esplanade is always alive with various musical and cultural events and is also home to

many fine restaurants and bars.

Just back from the Esplanade is City Place, a modern European-styled piazza where there are plenty

of shopping and eating opportunities and many of the city’s cultural and entertainment attractions.

Dotted around this area, particularly along Wharf Street, you will also find a number of Cairns’ older

and historical buildings with their signatory wide verandas and porches.

Outside of the Central District, the suburb of Edgehill is home to the Tanks Centre, a lively local arts

space, the Flecker Botanical Gardens and the Whitfield Range Environmental Park. While for those

looking to hit the beach, there is a bus service running to some spectacular stretches of sand about

15 minutes north of the city.

Do & SeeCairns offers endless possibilities to explore, learn and meet interesting people. The nature is

breathtakingly beautiful and the people friendly and helpful. There’s always something exciting going

on and if you’re all adventured out, there are plenty of options when it comes to taking it easy, and hey

- why not get a nice tan while you’re relaxing?

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DiningThe cuisine of Cairns is similar to the rest of Australia in that it has absorbed many influences from the

migrants who have arrived at its shores. Thus, there is a fusion of South East Asian and

Mediterranean influences with more traditionally Western style traditions. Cairns also draws on the

natural environment for its sources, and there is an abundance of fresh seafood, native meats and

locally produced fruit and vegetables.

CafésCairns café scene has seen a growth and whatever your preferences of coffee might be, the Cairns

CBD has it covered. There is a myriad of healthy cafés that serves nutritious, fresh and tasty meals so

you can eat and drink with good consciences and if you have a sweet tooth, don´t worry there are

plenty of yummy treats on offer too. Esplanade is a great area to head for when looking for place to

have a relaxing break, here you will find plenty of coffee shops scatter around the area and many with

amazing sea views.

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Bars & NightlifeAfter a hard day trekking through the rainforest or diving on the reef, hit the town and share a few

stories (and a few beers) with the crowds who converge on the city’s bars after dark. Everything to

cocktail bars to pubs, clubs and nightclubs can be found by the waterfront and the CBD, many which

are lined along Spence Street, forming a strip with some of the city’s best and wildest entertainment

venues. So hit one of Cairns vibrant nightclubs where the party continues until the early morn and be

prepared to have a fun night out!

ShoppingIf you are in the mood for shopping, Cairns has a great variety of shopping locations, everything from

charming markets offering local products to shopping centres with all the latest and hippest fashion

trends from well-known chain stores. There is also a bunch of boutiques providing international and

Australian clothes for any occasion, for the beach or just for a night out in the town, they have it all, for

every taste, style and budget, the retailers never seem to fail to deliver here in Cairns.

Looking for the perfect souvenir to bring back home? There are stacks of shops in Cairns that offers

all the typical Australian souvenirs from pearls and UGG boots to printed t-shirts, kangaroo leather

products, Aboriginal paintings, boomerangs and opals. Check also the galleries for something a little

more special like paintings, ceramics, glassware and sculpture to take home as a reminder of your trip

in Cairns.

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June 13 - Saturday

Check out at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to our time together. After many action-packed days, you will

be heading home with lots of fond memories. Thank you for travelling with Travel Y’s. For further

holidays and adventures, be sure to follow us on Facebook or visit our webpage at travelys.com.au.

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns209-217 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD, AU, 4870

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