Day 1 Sydney – Coffs Harbour
Depart Sydney at 8:00am from Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. Our scenic drive takes us to Coffs Harbour.
Accommodation: Coffs Harbour, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort. (D)

Day 2 Byron Bay – Gold Coast
Visit the town of Byron Bay, famous for its relaxing lifestyle and idyllic climate. Nearby, Cape Byron marks the most easterly point on the Australian mainland. 12 day passengers join this evening.
Accommodation: Surfers Paradise, Holiday Inn. (B)

Day 3 Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Australia Zoo, Fraser Island
Travel north to Brisbane. Visit the Australia Zoo for a real wildlife experience. Made famous by its owner, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo houses over 500 animals and gives you the opportunity to see wild-caught crocodiles in action during the crocodile show. We continue via the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay where we join a cruise to Fraser Island.
Accommodation: Fraser Island, Kingfisher Bay Resort for two nights. (B,D)

Day 4 Freedom of Choice Touring
Choose to join the local Ranger for a 4WD adventure tour, traveling along 75 Mile Beach to the Colored Sands. Visit historic Maheno Shipwreck and Eli Creek, a natural freshwater source. Alternatively, explore the inlets and rainforests of the island, or join a cruise watching for humpback whales (August to October only). Tonight enjoy a bushtucker talk and taste bush foods. (B,D)

Day 5 Tropic of Capricorn – Rockhampton
Enjoy the island until we bid farewell to Fraser Island. Tonight, consider a farmstay at Henderson Park (additional $US60 per person).
Accommodation: Country Comfort Rockhampton. (B,D)

Day 6 Mackay – Hamilton Island
Visit Henderson Park, a working sheep and cattle station, for a tour of the property before traveling north to Mackay, Australia’s main sugar producing center. Travel to Hamilton Island, just one of seventy-four islands making up the Whitsunday Group. 8 Day passengers join. Overnight : Hamilton Island Resort, Reef View Hotel with views of the Whitsunday Passage for two nights. (B)

Day 7 Freedom of Choice Touring
Day at leisure on Hamilton Island. Cruise to beautiful Whitehaven Beach, explore Hamilton on an island bus tour or with a golf buggy, enjoy a Catseye Beach snorkeling adventure, go for the Hole in One golf water challenge, or relax on the Banjo Paterson Twilight cruise. Later, choose from four top restaurants and no matter which activity and restaurant you choose, we’ll include it. (B,D)

Day 8 Townsville – Dunk Island
Journey through the mango plantations of Bowen to Townsville. At Mission Beach, transfer to Dunk Island, one of the Barrier Reef’s most beautiful islands. Unwind at this idyllic resort. Accommodation: Dunk Island Resort for two nights, Banfield Units. (B,D)

Day 9 Dunk Island at Leisure
Today is at leisure. Relax and discover all that Dunk Island has to offer. (B,D)

Day 10 Skyrail Cableway, Port Douglas
Today we explore the lush Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy a short walk to beautiful Millaa Millaa falls, then marvel at the unusual Curtain Fig tree. Join the Skyrail Cableway for a magnificent journey above World Heritage Rainforest. Travel along spectacular coastline to Port Douglas. Relax over pre-dinner drinks and canapés followed by a superb Dine Around Dinner.
Accommodation: Port Douglas, Radisson Treetops Resort. (B,D)

Day 11 Quicksilver Barrier Reef Cruise, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today explore the Great Barrier Reef your way, with three exciting Quicksilver cruises to choose from. All cruises include a delicious lunch on board and offer full bar facilities. Cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef on the “Wavepiercer.” At Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef, go snorkeling with the tropical fish or view the coral from the semi-sub. Or, go sailing on the “Wavedancer” luxury catamaran. Soak up the sun as you cruise the Coral Sea before mooring in the Low Isles where first-time snorkelers can head in from the beach. Your third option is for the adventurous. Join the “Silversonic” and travel further out to sea for snorkeling in remote Outer Reef locations. Alternatively, indulge in an early morning balloon flight, including breakfast—it’s all included in your fare.
Accommodation: Cairns, Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel for two nights. (B,L)

Day 12 Cairns, Freedom of Choice Touring
Choose how you’d like to spend the day. Perhaps visit the unique Rainforestation to see the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers perform and view native wildlife. There’s time to ride the Army Duck for an exciting journey on land and through water. Later, ride the Kuranda Railway, passing waterfalls as we journey down the range. Or, discover the beauty of Cape Tribulation on an adventure safari. Enjoy a walk in the rainforest, a barbeque lunch and a swim in a secluded waterhole. Another adventurous option is to go white-water rafting on the Barron River, or relax at the Tradewinds Spa by the sea. This evening enjoy our Farewell Dinner, reminiscing over vacation highlights. (B,D)

Day 13 Depart Cairns
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Cairns Airport. (B)

Itinerary effective April 1, 2006.
Tours prior follow different itinerary, please inquire.

Tour No. CN13/CN12/CN08
Many dates are guaranteed - Inquire when booking
2006	Jan. 4*, 26; Feb. 8*; Mar. 2, 15*, 16, 29*; Apr. 6, 19*; May 11, 24*; Jun. 15, 28*; Jul. 19*, 27; Aug. 10, 23*; Sep. 6*, 14, 27*; Oct. 5, 18*, 19; Nov. 1*, 2, 15*, 16, 29*; Dec. 21
2007	Jan. 3*, 25; Feb. 7*; Mar. 1, 14*, 15, 28*; Apr. 5, 18*; May 10, 23*; Jun. 14, 27*; Jul. 18*, 26; Aug. 8*, 9, 22*; Sep. 5*, 13, 26*; Oct. 4, 17*, 18, 31*; Nov. 1*, 14*, 15, 28*; Dec. 20

• Tours marked * operate in reverse, Cairns to Sydney (CS13), to the Gold Coast (CS12) or to Hamilton Island (CS08).

Barrier Reef Island Wanderer
1 Jan 06–31 Mar 07		Twin	Single
13 Day tour CN13	From Sydney	$3995	$4895
12 Day tour CN12	From Brisbane	$3665	$4500
8 Day tour CN08	From Hamilton Is.	$2895	$3485