Explore Australia’s beautiful northeastern corner – home to rainforests, coral reefs and white sand beaches. This 13-day adventure starts strong with a dose of serenity in Noosa, before whisking you to the stunning surroundings of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and the ancient wilderness of the Daintree Rainforest. Explore the expanse of the iconic Great Barrier Reef and the bliss of the Whitsundays and enjoy free time in Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay, Mission Beach and more – on this whirlwind through north Queensland, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to kick back on the warm sands with a good book or get right in on the action.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Brisbane with a Welcome Meeting at 10am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 13 at our finish point hotel around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
OVERNIGHT TRAIN
The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
• North Queensland Adventure, departing Brisbane on 28th March 2026 (trip code PZSUC260328)
• North Queensland Adventure, departing Brisbane on 30th January 2027 (trip code PZSUC270130)
This list is not exhaustive and additional departures may be affected at short notice. Please check back here closer to your departure date.
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Cairns as some group members leave and new ones join you. It’s also part of a longer itinerary.
The trip starts in Brisbane with a Welcome Meeting at 10am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 13 at our finish point hotel around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
OVERNIGHT TRAIN
The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
• North Queensland Adventure, departing Brisbane on 28th March 2026 (trip code PZSUC260328)
• North Queensland Adventure, departing Brisbane on 30th January 2027 (trip code PZSUC270130)
This list is not exhaustive and additional departures may be affected at short notice. Please check back here closer to your departure date.
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Cairns as some group members leave and new ones join you. It’s also part of a longer itinerary.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
- Transport: Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat, 4WD.
- Accommodation: Cabins (2 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Hotel (7 nights), Holiday Apartments (2 nights).
- K'gari - Full day tour.
- Airlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling.
- Paluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek.
- Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout.
- Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour.
- Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour.
- Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital.
- Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience.
- Kuranda - Kuranda Markets.
- Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout.
- Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge.
- Daintree National Park - Nature Walk.
- Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience.
- Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout.
- Cape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole.
- Daintree National Park - Nature Walk.
Dates & Pricing
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Hervey Bay
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Day 2: Hervey Bay
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Day 3: Hervey Bay
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Day 4: Airlie Beach
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Day 5: Airlie Beach
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Day 6: Lucinda
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Day 7: Mission Beach
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Day 8: Cairns
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Day 9: Cairns
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Day 10: Kuranda to Mareeba
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Day 11: Mossman Gorge (Manjal Dimbi) to Cape Tribulation
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Day 12: Cape Tribulation
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Day 13: Cairns
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
Tripcode: 109910
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