Tropical Queensland

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Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. And you get to see their convergence on this east coast Australia trip, which tours from the Gold Coast to Cairns. From a Great Barrier Reef tour to the Wet Tropics rainforest, from Yunbenun (Magnetic Island) tour, to Kuranda 'village in the rainforest' tour, get set for a parade o...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. And you get to see their convergence on this east coast Australia trip, which tours from the Gold Coast to Cairns. From a Great Barrier Reef tour to the Wet Tropics rainforest, from Yunbenun (Magnetic Island) tour, to Kuranda 'village in the rainforest' tour, get set for a parade of postcard-worthy attractions.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityGold Coast
End CityCairns

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Great Barrier Reef & Wet Tropics of Queensland (Barron Gorge National Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway) Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast boasts a sparkling reputation – for good reason. It enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, which you can bask in when you touch down in the Queensland city and start to take its pulse at your leisure. But before you do, we have lofty treat for you. Join a ...

Day 2: Gold Coast Free Time

The Gold Coast may have a laid-back vibe, but this is Australia’s sixth-largest city. There’s a lot to pack in, so bring your stamina. The hardest thing you have to do is decide today which direction to set your compass. Begin the day on the sand, perhaps, whether at ...

Day 3: Gold Coast - Airlie Beach

Say farewell to the Gold Coast and fly north to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the dazzling 74 tropical islands of the Whitsundays. Life moves at a slow pace in Airlie, in keeping with the balmy climes. Follow the lead of locals and soak it all in – slowly – while getti...

Day 4: Airlie Beach Free Time

The Whitsundays is home to some big-name islands, Hayman, Hamilton and Daydream among them. But there are endless others to discover, whether from the air or the water. Today we’re letting you choose. Perhaps rise early for a scenic helicopter ride over Heart Reef. Or...

Day 5: Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island

Just off the coast of Townsville, to which you've travelled by coach, Magnetic Island is a very special pocket of national parkland. In fact, more than two thirds of the land here is protected, woven with 25km of hiking trails. Alight your ferry and get your bearings ...

Day 6: Magnetic Island

Those gleaming coral reefs you glimpsed yesterday? Today on our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’re getting a close-up look on a cruise around Magnetic’s 23 bays and endless beaches. Jump aboard your floating chariot to glide across the Great Barrier Reef Marine Pa...

Day 7: Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns

From the reef to the rainforest – today you’re heading even deeper into Tropical North Queensland. Return by ferry to dry land and travel by coach from Townsville to Cairns, a place where two World Heritage Sites converge: the Great Barrier Reef meets the Wet Tropics ...

Day 8: Cairns & Surrounds

Things cool down when you journey to Kuranda, set high on the eastern edge of the Atherton Tablelands. This village in the rainforest comes with personality to spare. It’s also an important floral and faunal corridor, as you’ll discover when you arrive and explore at ...

Day 9: Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest of its kind in the world. Today you’ll get to dive into part of it on a high-speed catamaran cruise over the Coral Sea. Pull on your mask and snorkel (equipment provided) to swim with turtles, moray eels, giant clams and a menager...

Day 10: Farewell from Cairns

We bid you farewell after breakfast. We wouldn’t blame you for lingering to catch a final few rays before you fly home, though.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,488
Price per day$449
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
Departure Date
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05 Sep 2025
14 Sep 2025
$4,488
$5,513
07 Sep 2025
16 Sep 2025
$4,514
$5,580
14 Nov 2025
23 Nov 2025
$4,488
$5,513
16 Nov 2025
25 Nov 2025
$4,514
$5,580
13 Feb 2026
22 Feb 2026
$4,603
$5,661
15 Feb 2026
24 Feb 2026
$4,628
$5,729
13 Mar 2026
22 Mar 2026
$4,603
$5,661
15 Mar 2026
24 Mar 2026
$4,628
$5,729
04 Sep 2026
13 Sep 2026
$5,086
$6,356
06 Sep 2026
15 Sep 2026
$5,191
$6,511

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Jet boat ride, enjoyed the heratige steam boat ride. And Milford sound.

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Novotel Surfers Paradise
  • Mantra Club Croc
  • Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cancellation policy

Cancellation by the Traveller
Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.

If notice of cancellation is received by the Provider before final payment is due (see The Table), the deposit will be retained. If cancellation is made after final payment is due cancellation fees will apply (see The Table). These cancellation fees represent the costs incurred less any expected recoveries. Please also refer to Air cancellation Section where applicable.Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to the Provider or through your Travel Agent. Please also refer to the Provider's Gold Seal Additional Protection.

If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as a twin share to Single, or Triple to twin share), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party. The charges detailed in the Summary Terms table (which includes GST), representing costs incurred by the Provider in cancelling your travel arrangements, will apply when notice of cancellation for your trip is given after the booking is confirmed. Please also refer to the Provider's Gold Seal Additional Protection.

If a guest fails to join the trip on the day of departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the trip later at their own expense).

Cancellation fees as per The Table apply to additional accommodation and/or chargeable transfers prior to and after the trip, itinerary extensions or cruise reserved through the Provider.

Cancellation fees and charges will include any amounts that we have paid or have contractually committed to pay to third parties to deliver your travel arrangements which we cannot reasonably recover (for example payments made or due to airlines and hotels). Any payments we have made to third parties will only be refunded to you once we have deducted the above cancellation fees and charges and once we have actually recovered the amounts from the third parties.

All cancellation fees as per The Table are additional to any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent.

Gold Seal Protection premiums are non-refundable.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer. You are responsible for making the claim to your insurer. We will provide you with documentation to support your claim.

Cancellation by the Provider
The Provider reserves the right, to modify or cancel any trip, accommodation, in-destination activity or arrangement, definite or not, at any time.

Cancellation due to Failure to Pay

If full payment is not received by the due date (see The Table), The Provider has the right to cancel your reservation and no refund will be made. The Provider will not be responsible for lost reservations.

Cancellation due to Force Majeure Events

If The Provider cancels a trip as a result of a Force Majeure Event, a future travel credit (FTC) to the value of funds paid to date, less any unrecoverable third-party costs incurred, will be provided. All FTCs will be valid for 24 months from date of issue.

Where a trip is terminated mid-trip due to a Force Majeure event, if we provide you with any alternative services or assistance (such as hotels or travel) then you agree to pay for these costs.

Cancellation due to Events other than Force Majeure Events

If the cancellation by the Provider is not as a result of a Force Majeure Event, the Provider will provide an alternative comparable trip (if available). If an alternative is not available, then a refund will be made. The Provider is not liable for any cancellation or change cost or penalties incurred on other travel arrangements, including air travel, that may be affected thereby.

The Provider is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you or your party have made outside the Provider and which are affected by our cancellations.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.aatkings.com/about-us/booking-conditions-published-5-august-2024/

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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Full Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
Additional Information
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Trip ID
aatkin-QGCC25

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