Day 1 Brisbane

Arrive at any time. Welcome to the “Land Down Under”! Tonight, gear up and get ready for a night out in Brisbane with the group. Enjoy an evening filled with friendly vibes, epic times, and dope views of the city as you sip some local bevvies with your new travel pals by your side.

Exclusive Inclusions:  Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends

Day 2 Brisbane/ K'gari (Fraser Island)

An early rise today starts your journey to K'gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area. Upon arrival to the largest sand island in the world, you will go through a traditional welcome by the Butchulla people, setting the tone for what's to come. After the welcome ceremony, get straight into the 4WD adventure. Swim in Boorangoora (Lake Mckenzie), hike beneath the amazing rainforest and walk along the beach during sunset. At night, sit around the campfire with your new found friends.

Day 3 K'gari (Fraser Island)/ Noosa

Today you'll climb sand dunes, see the Maheno shipwreck and swim in the crystal clear Eli Creek that pumps millions of litres of spring-fed fresh water into the ocean every hour. In the afternoon, say goodbye to K'gari and head to your next beachy destination, Noosa.

Day 4 Noosa

Picture rocky coast against perfect turquoise water. Now head out with your CEO and see it first hand. Catch the ferry and start your easy hike in Noosa National Park along the waterways to end up at the secluded beach, Hell's Gate. While it sounds intimidating, it is well worth it, and really quite spectacular. Keep your eye out for koalas along the hike too. Enjoy the afternoon free in Noosa. Opt to get lunch on Hastings Street and enjoy some relaxing beach time or rent a surfboard. Then take the ferry back before dinner.

Day 5 Noosa/ Airlie Beach

Enjoy a free day in cute beachfront town of Noosa! Do some shopping along Hasting Street in search of souvenirs, have a coffee on the beach, or go for a surf. Many consider Noosa to be the best place for surfing in all of Australia. You can also choose to spend time back at the hostel or participate in some of the optional activities offered in the area. In the afternoon, we'll pack our bags and head to the train station. Tonight we sleep on an overnight train as we head north to some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Fall asleep in Noosa and wake up by the Whitsundays!

Day 6 Airlie Beach

Hop off the train and board a bus for a short ride to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier reef. After dropping your bags, do your thing in Airlie Beach. Relax on a gorgeous beach, take a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef or get some shopping in on the town. Airlie Beach is your oyster.

Day 7 Whitsunday Islands/ Airlie Beach

Get ready for an amazing day at sea! Today, we'll climb aboard an ocean raft and zoom around the wispy turquoise waters. With time to snorkel, go on bushwalks, and chill on the beach, today will be as close to perfect as one can get.

Day 8 Airlie Beach/ Cairns

With an early morning departure, admire the scenery on the bus ride north to Cairns. We'll make a few pit stops along the way to stretch your legs, see some sights and check out some of Australia big things!

Day 9 Cairns

Cairns is quite the place to visit if you love warm weather (it would be headline news for the city’s temperature to drop much below 20°C (68°F)) and want to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Take advantage of a free day to book one of the many optional activities that will get you out in nature’s playground. Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, get that adrenaline pumping by whitewater rafting or skydiving and cap it all off on a Big Night Out in Cairns with your fellow travellers. Drinks all around are well deserved after spending the day escaping your comfort zones.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Big Night Out Moment | Your Discover Moment

Day 10 Cairns

Depart at any time.

Add these to your tour when you book

Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling - From €165.00

You haven't truly visited Australia until you've experienced the Great Barrier Reef. Climb aboard a 25m (82 ft) catamaran and take the journey out to the largest coral reef system in the world, spending time snorkelling in search of colourful fish, majestic coral, and Nemo (of course).

Price per person is based on 2 sharing and includes:

• 10 day Australia: Brisbane to Cairns Experience small group tour
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Accommodations: Hostels & basic lodgings (8 nts, multi-share with 4-8 people), overnight train (1 nt), remote beach accommodation (1 nt)
• Meals :2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. Allow USD265-345 for meals not included.
• Transportation: Private vehicle, bus, overnight train, boat, 4x4 vehicle, ferry, walking
• Staff & experts: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
• Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
• Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
• Your Discover Moment: Cairns
• Your Big Night Out Moment: Cairns
• K'gari Welcome Ceremony
• 4x4 Adventure on K'gari
• K'gari overnight experience (incl Twilight Beach Walk & Stories around the campfire)
• Noosa Coastal Walk
• Whitsunday full day excursion, including snorkelling
• Whitehaven Beach visit

Please ask us about:

• International flights- we'll find the best fares for your chosen departure dates
• Travel insurance

Good to know:

• All nights are multi-share on this trip. If you're looking for something else, please speak with our experts

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

For more information please call us on 021 4279188, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.