Australia: North Queensland Adventure (Base)

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Get ready to uncover Queensland's many wonders. From the pure sands of Whitehaven Beach, there's so much laid-back beauty in this part of Australia. And that's before you head to Magnetic Island, taking epic coastal walks and meeting the local koalas, then ending on a high with an expedition to the Great Barrier Reef itself.
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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    Get ready to uncover Queensland's many wonders. From the pure sands of Whitehaven Beach, there's so much laid-back beauty in this part of Australia. And that's before you head to Magnetic Island, taking epic coastal walks and meeting the local koalas, then ending on a high with an expedition to the Great Barrier Reef itself.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityAirlie Beach
End CityCairns

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Airlie Beach

Hello Airlie Beach! This tropical paradise is the perfect place to kick off our adventure. Our trip starts at Base Backpackers where we'll meet our fellow adventurers.

Base Backpackers (or similar)

Day 2: Airlie Beach

Is there anywhere in the world more beautiful than the Whitsundays? We think not. With 74 perfect islands at your fingertips, an open sea calling your name, today you'll get to explore one of the worlds most lusted-after holiday destinations with a day trip to the spo...

Day 3: Airlie Beach

We've got a free day in Airlie Beach today! This vibrant hub of the Whitsundays is ours to explore. We could get out onto the waters with an optional sea kayaking adventure, take to the sky with a Skydive over Australia's most beautiful drop zone or even a relaxing sc...

Day 4: Airlie Beach to Yunbenun (Magnetic Island) via Townsville

Is there anything better than the Whitsundays? We think our next destination definitely comes close! We'll board a coach this morning heading for Townsville. Here we'll board the ferry to our next destination. Magnetic Island is an apt name for this captivating isle, ...

Day 5: Yunbenun (Magnetic Island)

We have a whole day on this paradise island - lucky us! Check out some of the walking trails - such as the Forts Walk which offers up stunning views of the Palm Island Group as well as WWII fortifications, and the chance to see koalas in the wild - or enjoy some free ...

Day 6: Yunbenun (Magnetic Island) to Gimuy (Cairns) via Townsville

After breakfast this morning we'll say farewell to our koala friends and depart Magnetic Island on a ferry. But we'll never forget its singular beauty. Back in Townsville we won't hang around too long, as we're hopping on a train headed to Cairns, where we'll arrive...

Day 7: Gimuy (Cairns)

Rise and shine, our entire day today is an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, packed with history, heritage and natural beauty, as we enjoy a spectacular a day trip to the oldest tropical rainforest in the world: Daintree. With its ancient ferns and vibrant...

Day 8: Gimuy (Cairns)

Today you'll have the option to board a catamaran out to the reef to snorkel or dive in the crystal waters and gaze at the colourful coral and even more vibrant marine life. Back on board, the expert marine crew will tell us all there is to know about this stunning, but vulnerable, natural miracle.

Gilligans (or similar)

Breakfast

Day 9: Gimuy (Cairns)

Our adventure ends this afternoon, but not before we have a chance to escape our comfort zones and try some of the adventurous activities that Cairns is famous for. Anyone for bungy jumping?

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,675
Price per day$186
Last Updated: 3/14/2025

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Contiki Reviews & Ratings

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Bonang Mogatusi

Jan 2025

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North Queensland Adventure

The trip over exceeded my expectations and my expectations were high! The trip manager, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was absolutely fantastic which made t...

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Dec 2024

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was the most fun i’ve had traveling. loved meeting new pe...

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Aug 2024

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I loved meeting new people and the various activities including snorkelling diving etc. I just don't want to give 5 stars on account of me waiting excessively long f...

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Emma King

Jul 2024

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Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef and exploring the Daintree Rainforest ar...

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Base Backpackers (or similar)
  • Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar)
  • Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar)
  • Gilligans (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Lunch (L)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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