13 Day | Whitsundays & Townsville
Luxuriate in a tropical escape to the beautiful Whitsundays and north Queensland, a slice of heaven with crystal-clear waters, swaying palms, world-famous beaches and the Great Barrier Reef.
13 Day | Whitsundays & Townsville
DEPARTS WEDNESDAY 23RD JUNE 2027
HIGHLIGHTS
* Sarina Sugar Shed
* Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
* Daydream, Hamilton and Magnetic islands
* Whitehaven Beach
* The Big Mango in Bowen
* Ayr Nature Display
* Castle Hill lookout
* Queensland Museum Tropics
* Texas Longhorn Safari
* Venus Gold Battery
DAY 1 HOME – ROCKHAMPTON
Wednesday 23rd June: Leave the winter chill and travel north past Bundaberg and Gladstone to arrive in Rockhampton, the Beef Capital of Australia, sitting just north of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Accom: Quality Resort Parkhurst (D)
DAY 2 ROCKHAMPTON – AIRLIE BEACH
Thursday 24th June: Travel to Sarina for a guided tour and lunch at the Sarina Sugar Shed, discovering the region's rich sugar-growing heritage and the journey from cane to sugar. Continue to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays, where you'll have free time to absorb the laid-back coastal vibes before dinner.
Accom: Coral Sea Resort (BLD)
DAY 3 WHITSUNDAY CROCODILE SAFARI
Friday 25th June: Spot saltwater crocodiles on the Proserpine River with the Whitsunday Crocodile Safari. Enjoy a BBQ lunch before exploring the nationally listed Googanga Plains wetlands by open-air wagon train, where abundant birdlife and unique scenery await. We’ll travel through flood plains, pastures, saltpans and melaleuca forests.
Accom: Coral Sea Resort (BLD)
DAY 4 AIRLIE BEACH – DAYDREAM ISLAND
Saturday 26th June: Take in the sights of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour before visiting Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation to learn how coffee is grown and roasted. Following lunch overlooking the Coral Sea at Cape Gloucester Resort, board Cruise Whitsundays for Daydream Island on the Great Barrier Reef. This tropical paradise has a large coral lagoon, underwater observatory and relaxed island atmosphere.
Accom: Daydream Island Resort (BLD)
DAY 5 HAMILTON ISLAND & WHITEHAVEN BEACH
Sunday 27th June: Cruise to vibrant Hamilton Island with free time to explore Marina Village, browse shops and galleries, and enjoy lunch. Continue to breathtaking Whitehaven Beach, renowned for its dazzling white silica sand and crystal-clear waters. Relax, saunter along the beach or take a refreshing swim.
Accom: Daydream Island Resort (BLD)
DAY 6 DAYDREAM ISLAND AT LEISURE
Monday 28th June: Enjoy a free day to experience Daydream Island at your own pace. Choose from an array of activities including beachfront and rainforest walks, snorkelling and guided meditation.
Accom: Daydream Island Resort (BD)
DAY 7 DAYDREAM ISLAND – TOWNSVILLE
Tuesday 29th June: Cruise back to Airlie Beach before travelling north via Bowen, home of the famous Big Mango, to Ayr for lunch. We visit the fascinating Nature Display which has a preserved collection of butterflies, moths, beetles, crustaceans, sea shells, reptiles, rocks and fossils, then head to Townsville.
Accom: The Ville Resort Casino (BD)
DAY 8 TOWNSVILLE
Wednesday 30th June: Delight in the panoramic views from Castle Hill Lookout then travel to Jezzine Barracks, home to Australian military units for more than 120 years, now redeveloped and featuring the Army Museum North Queensland. Lunch at Queensland Museum Tropics then explore the fascinating displays which showcase the region's natural and maritime history, including the tragic tale of HMS Pandora.
Accom: The Ville Resort Casino (BLD)
DAY 9 MAGNETIC ISLAND
Thursday 1st July: Take the ferry to magnificent Magnetic Island, where three-quarters of the land is protected by national or conservation parks. A bus tour reveals secluded bays, granite headlands and abundant wildlife. Enjoy lunch before boarding the ferry back to the mainland.
Accom: The Ville Resort Casino (BLD)
DAY 10 TOWNSVILLE – CHARTERS TOWERS
Friday 2nd July: Travel to Charters Towers for a memorable Texas Longhorn Safari, learning about these remarkable cattle while enjoying morning smoko and a barbecue lunch. Later, explore the historic Venus Gold Battery and discover the area's rich gold mining heritage.
Accom: Cattleman's Rest Motor Inn (BLD)
DAY 11 CHARTERS TOWERS – EMERALD
Saturday 3rd July: Travel through Blackwood National Park with a picnic lunch before stopping in historic Clermont for afternoon tea. Finish the day in Emerald, named for the colour of a lush green hill.
Accom: The Mayfair Emerald (BPLD)
DAY 12 EMERALD – GLADSTONE
Sunday 4th July: Visit Springsure where a local joins us to share the town's fascinating history before we pop in to see the exhibits at the Federation Woolshed and Tourism Information Centre. We then make our way through Rolleston, Moura and Banana to Gladstone for our final night on tour.
Accom: Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel (BD)
DAY 13 GLADSTONE – HOME
Monday 5th July: Journey home via Gin Gin, stopping for a farewell lunch at Vintners Secret Vineyard in Childers before arriving home with wonderful memories of Tropical North Queensland's islands, coastlines and country hospitality. (BL)
Adult: $7,975
Pensioner: $7,955
Past Passenger: $7,945
Single Supplement: $2,553
Payment Due: 27th April 2027
