TOUR INCLUDES: * Free passenger pickup & return (please refer to booking schedule) * Quality Accommodation *Luggage Labels * Name Badge * Fraser Island Package * a Devonshire Morning Tea * No Hidden Extras * ALL Breakfasts * Two Course Dinners * All Admission fees, sightseeing tours cruises & flights as per itinerary * Fraser Island Guide with extensive local knowledge * Morning & Afternoon Tea (weather/time permitting)
Day 1 – Tuesday 1st
November ’22 MELBOURNE
(D)
Today
we make our way down to the Melbourne where we stay at the Best Western
Airport Motel and get a good night’s sleep before our flight the following
morning.
Day 2 – Wednesday
2nd Nov MELBOURNE – SUNSHINE
COAST (B, D)
This
morning after breakfast we take a shuttle bus to the Tullamarine Airport for
our flight to the Sunshine Coast. On arrival you will be met by our Coach
Captain whole will take you into town for lunch at your own leisure. Following
lunch, and a look around, you will be taken
to your accommodation for the next three nights at Oaks Oasis Resort,
Caloundra where you will have time to rest and freshen up for dinner.
Day 3 – Thursday 3rd
Nov SEA LIFE – SEAFOOD CRUISE (B,
L, D)
After
breakfast this morning we depart and travel to Sea Life. Sea Life Sunshine Coast is Queensland’s best aquarium! You will discover
tropical fish, rays and other amazing creatures as you surround yourself in the
beauty of thousands of marine and freshwater creatures. No trip to the Sunshine
Coast is complete without visiting Sea Life Sunshine Coast! Walk underwater
through the glass viewing tunnel and see Australia’s marine life like never
before! Come within inches of huge sharks, rays and turtles and see some of the
remarkable marine and freshwater animals that Australia is famous for. Then it’s
time for a wonderful Seafood Cruise. All
meals are collected from direct from the waterfront seafood market at the
Mooloolaba Spit. Sit back, relax and enjoy the multimillion dollars views while
enjoying the freshest seafood the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Cruise
effortlessly through the Mooloolaba Harbour, river & canals viewing our
famous "Fishing Fleet”, Pilot Boats & Recreational Vessels. Head out to the
river mouth to enjoy picturesque views of the bay of Mooloolaba. Glide into the
main river and canals to enjoy the sights of the Minyama mansions along
Millionaires row. We then depart the cruise for the Queensland Air Museum. Queensland
Air Museum acquires, restores and maintains a collection of 75+ historically
significant aircraft and related aviation displays at a 2 hectare site opposite
the Caloundra Airport. The display has gown from just one aircraft in 1973, a
Canberra Bomber to now more than 75 aircraft including a F-111, Mirage Jet,
Australia's oldest DC-3. We then delight in afternoon tea in the Botanical
Gardens before heading back to our accommodation.
Day 4 - Friday
4th Nov AUSTRALIA ZOO (B,D)
This morning we enjoy a hearty breakfast before
setting off to our day at the Australia Zoo – Home of the Crocodile Hunter. Located on Queensland's
Sunshine Coast, Australia Zoo is a team of passionate conservationists working
around-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other. Steve and Terri
Irwin's vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best
wildlife conservation facility in the entire world, and there is no other zoo
like Australia Zoo!
Day 5 - Saturday
5th Nov HINTERLAND (B,D)
This morning we head to the Mary Cairncross
Scenic Reserve where we delight in a Devonshire Morning Tea. Mary Cairncross Scenic
Reserve comprises 55 hectares of subtropical rainforest overlooking the Glass
House Mountains landscape. A remnant of the rainforests that once covered the
Blackall Range, the reserve is a living museum of diverse plant and animal life
which will delight with its tranquility and
beauty. Continuing on the theme of the beauty of nature we visit the Maleny Botanic
Gardens and Birdworld - Lush property featuring walkways past exotic
plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. After lunch we head
to The Big Pineapple. The Big Pineapple is an iconic food-tourism
destination, with a history of showcasing and celebrating Queensland's
world-class produce. In the Big Pineapple's heyday, it was the nation's most
popular tourism attraction, and is now making a come-back,
with food again at the heart of our tourism. Then it’s on to Nutworks - a proud supplier of
macadamia nut in shell, kernel, flavoured nut products and confectionery. Have
you ever wondered how their delicious nuts are produced? Come and see! We leave the Macadamia
nuts behind and venture into the world of Ginger at the famous Ginger
Factory. Here,
you will discover the worlds largest operating ginger factory selling a vast
range of the finest ginger products as well as fun rides, tranquil gardens as
well as some fantastic shopping opportunities. Then it’s time
to return to our accommodation and put our feet up.
Day 6 - Sunday
6th Nov FRASER ISLAND (B,D)
This
morning, following breakfast, we head to Hervey Bay, stopping enroute
for morning tea. On arrival in Hervey Bay we enjoy a spot of lunch before catching
the Ferry to Kingfisher Bay Resort. We settle into our accommodation for
the next three nights, before taking a wonderful Sunset Cruise with nibbles.
Tonight’s dinner is at the Sand & Wood Restaurant.
Day 7 - Monday
7th Nov FRASER ISLAND (B,L,D)
This
morning we head out to explore Fraser Island on the Beauty Sports Tour. Visit
stunning scenic sights such as Lake McKenzie, Central Station and Woongoolba
Creek, Pile Valley, The Maheno shipwreck, Seventy-five Mile Beach, Eli Creek,
Coloured Sands and Stonetool Sandblow and more. We enjoy lunch at Eurong
Beach Resort. Late afternoon we enjoy Sunset Drinks at the Sunset Bar.
Tonight’s dinner is a the Sand & Wood Restaurant.
Day 8 - Tuesday
8th Nov FRASER ISLAND (B,D)
Following an early breakfast we head out on a West
Coast Explorer Cruise. Cruise along the western coast of Fraser Island and explore the remarkable
sights of the UNESCO awarded Great Sandy Biosphere. Our expert ranger crew will
help you spot marine life along the way, including turtles, dugongs and
dolphins, plus a range of coastal and migratory birds. We enjoy lunch at the Sand
& Wood Restaurant with time to explore the K’Gari World Heritage
Centre, a visual space where
visitors can learn, appreciate and form a greater understanding for the natural
wonder that is Fraser Island! The Discovery Centre features a series of
informative panels and striking photographs that give an insight into the
unique and complex ecology of the world's largest sand island. It
is these natural values that led to the island's World Heritage listing back in
1992. Visitors can learn about the vegetation, such as
rainforests growing from sand and pristine freshwater lakes, paired
with the unique wildlife that inhabit this diverse landscape. This afternoon we
take part in a Ranger Guided Walk – Bush tucker talk & Bush Medicine. We
enjoy a bush tucker talk and taste experience. Explore the Tastes of Australia program and
experience the delights of our native bush tucker ingredients. Nibble on native
berries bursting with flavour, and relish in the refreshing citrus of lemon myrtle, as
our Chef and Resort Ranger explain how these ingredients can be utilised
in cooking. With an endless list of native ingredients on our doorstep, our
Chef will present a selection in their natural, and raw state, detailing their
origin, and pairing them with freshly cooked kangaroo, crocodile and emu. With
many of the ingredients grown on
Fraser Island, watch on as Chef demonstrates how to use them, presents
the cooked dishes for you to taste, and shares some recipe secrets. As Australia develops its own modern
cuisine, and bush tucker become increasingly popular, you'll be fascinated
to hear how these foods can enhance various dishes. The Bush tucker talk and taste
is a fantastic introduction to your Australian culinary journey, before
indulging in a fine dining experience at Seabelle Restaurant.
Day 9 - Wednesday
9th Nov FRASER ISLAND - HOME (B,D)
After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to Fraser Island as
we board the Ferry back to Hervey Bay. We travel to the Sunshine
Coast Airport where we board our flight back to Melbourne. On
arrival in Melbourne you will be met by a Cardwell’s Representative who will
transport you back to your home, after a memorable Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island
holiday.
PRICE $4336 per person, based on Twin Share
(Single Supplement $1990)
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