5-Day Fraser Island and Great Barrier Reef Tour

5 Days

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Immerse yourself in Australia's natural wonders on a 5-day combination tour of Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. On Fraser Island, go four-wheeling on Seventy-Five Mile beach, hike in the rainforest, and splash at Eli Creek and Lake Birrabeen. Then, cruise to Lady Musgrave Island for snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. Visit the world's largest turtle research center (April to October), watch the Mon Repos turtle conservation talk (November to March), or spot humpback whales (June to November). You can even add scuba diving and deep-sea fishing (additional expense). Round-trip transport from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, most meals, and accommodations included as you explore Queensland's wilderness by day and relax at beach resorts by night.

5-Day 4WD tour of Fraser Island and Lady Musgrave Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Visit Cooloola Recreation Area, Rainbow Beach, and Teewah Beach
Ride down Seventy-Five Mile Beach in a 4WD vehicle, walk along Indian Head, and swim at Lake Birrabeen
Stay for two nights in a small beach town, home base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef
Discover the colorful underwater world at Lady Musgrave Island using provided snorkel gear
See wildlife such as dingos, kangaroos, dolphins, rays, and turtles
Choose your beachside accommodation from several options suitable to a variety of budgets and tastes

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Visit two of Australia's UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonders - Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef - with a guide and the flexibility to add activities of interest to your itinerary. Your tour begins with transport from the Gold Coast, Brisbane or Sunshine Coast to Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island. Fraser Island is loaded with freshwater lakes and creeks, giant sand dunes, a lush rainforest, multicolored sandstone cliffs, and long stretches of beach, so it's easy to understand why the local Aboriginal people named the island K'Gari - paradise. From there, travel further north to Kelly's Beach Resort. The resort serves as your launching point to explore the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day boat tour to Lady Musgrave Island. Choose to snorkel, swim in an area known for turtles, and upgrade for additional activities such as scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. When booking, choose a private room or shared room for your accommodation at beachside resorts in three locations (see Pricing for a range of lodging options). Three breakfasts, two lunches, and three dinners are included.Please note: Tour pricing does not include National Park and ferry fees and Great Barrier Reef tax (AU$270 per person, cash), which must be paid to the driver on departure.ItineraryDay 1: Gold Coast, Brisbane or Sunshine Coast - Fraser Island (L, D)After pickup from a Gold Coast, Brisbane, or Sunshine Coast designated location, your 4WD coach drives to the Cooloola Recreation Area in Great Sandy National Park. There, spot kangaroos at Noosa North Shore and Teewah Beach. Depending on the tide, you may even get to explore Rainbow Beach by vehicle, and stop at Red Canyon.After touring beautiful Cooloola, continue to the Fraser Island ferry. Once you arrive on Fraser Island, board a 4WD vehicle for a breezy ride down the sandy highway of Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Along the way, get out at Eli Creek for a dip. You can opt to walk upstream along a boardwalk, then hop in the creek's gentle waters and float back to the beach.Next, hike along the rocky coast at Indian Head, where you get great ocean views. You may catch sight of sharks, turtles, dolphins, rays, and even migrating humpback whales (July to November). Then, continue by coach to the Maheno Shipwreck. Your guide provides a tasty picnic lunch at midday. As you drive, keep your eyes peeled for the island's wild dingos.Check in at Eurong Beach Resort for the evening, then have dinner at the resort's restaurant. Afterward, have the option to take a guided night walk on the beach. Overnight: Eurong Beach ResortDay 2: Fraser Island - Rainbow Beach (B)After breakfast, drive to Pile Valley for a guided walk through the rain forest. Check out the satinay trees, famously resistant to termites and fire and thus popular for timber. Learn about Fraser Island's importance to the timber industry at Central Station, a former logging station. Stroll through towering ghost gums, pine trees and king ferns and enjoy the clear waters of Wanggoolba Creek. Head to Lake Birrabeen for a swim and catch some sun on its sandy beach. Then, take a scenic lake drive and end up at Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Have a late lunch (own expense) at Eurong Resort before catching the ferry back to the mainland in mid-afternoon. After a short drive to Rainbow Beach, your guide will take you to your resort for the night. You'll have the rest of the day at your leisure. Enjoy swimming or surfing at Rainbow Beach, and marvel at the colorful sand. Your resort provides additional activities (own expense) and you can ask the desk for dining recommendations (own expense). Overnight: Dingos BackpackersDay 3: Rainbow Beach - (L,D)After an early breakfast (own expense), your coach picks you up from Rainbow Beach. After two hours, you will transfer to a second coach at Puma Roadhouse, Kybong.Enjoy great views of the coast as you go, with a stop to visit Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo, where you'll find a range of Australian reptiles and native animals. Arrive by mid-afternoon at Mammino's, where you can taste house-made ice-cream and farm-fresh sugar cane (when in season).After checking into Kelly's Beach Resort, enjoy a free guided snorkel training at the rock pool in Bargara, or choose from a variety of optional activities optional activities (own expense) including surfing lessons, swimming in an area known for turtles, or visiting Mon Repos, where the turtle conservation center is located. If you're looking for something less active, feel free to simply relax at the pool or beach. In the evening, have dinner at the resort and the night at your leisure. Overnight: Kelly's Beach ResortDay 4: Lady Musgrave Island (B, L, D) In the morning, enjoy breakfast and take an hour-long boat cruise to Lady Musgrave Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Anchor at Coral Lagoon, a pristine paradise with several options for your day's activities. Put on provided snorkel gear and dive in for a look at the vibrant fish and coral. You might even catch a glimpse of some turtles; a large population nest on Lady Musgrave Island. For more thrills, take a deep-sea fishing or scuba diving excursion (own expense), equipment included.Prefer to stay dry? Watch the underwater world from a glass-bottom boat or join a guided walk with commentary.Enjoy lunch, morning and afternoon tea on board the boat. If conditions permit, end the day with a sunset tour. Then, head back to the resort for dinner and an evening at your leisure. Overnight: Kelly's Beach ResortDay 5: Gold Coast, Brisbane or Sunshine Coast (B,L)Check out after breakfast and hit the beach to swim, snorkel, or take an optional Segway tour, Bundaberg rum factory tour, or surfing lesson (own expense). Afterward, depart for your return trip, and you will be returned to your starting point in the evening to end your tour.

5-Day Fraser Island and Great Barrier Reef Tour

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