Pacific Coast Explorer Self Drive: 9 Days
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 1,169
Drive the Pacific Coast and get to know its many highlights travelling from Brisbane to Cairns with stops at Fraser Island and Rockhampton, the Whitsundays, Townsville and Mission Beach.
From Brisbane to tropical Cairns, the Queensland coast offers fabulous beaches and stunning hinterland, waiting to be explored. This 9 day drive takes you from the family-oriented South East to the tropical north, creating the perfect Queensland adventure.
Drive past the mysterious Glass House Mountains to the SunshineCoast, home to the charming arts and crafts town of Montville, and gateway to Fraser Island. The traditional Aboriginal owners of the island called it K’gari, meaning paradise. And that it is, particularly for those who love a destination rich with wildlife, natural beauty and history. Or just relax on the beach, doing just as little as possible. Take an evening spotlight tour with a ranger to meet some of the native animals.
At the tip of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands are a favourite destination for Queenslanders. A visit to Whitehaven Beach – voted the world’s best – is a must. Then head north through Townsville to Mission Beach, where you can pick up a water taxi and cruise across to DunkIsland.
Your final destination is Cairns, your ideal base for exploring the surrounding rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 1,169
Itinerary View Trip Map
Brisbane
Collect your car and overnight in Brisbane.
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Ibis Styles Brisbane |
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Ibis Styles Brisbane
Located at the heart of the Brisbane CBD, the 368 room ibis Styles Brisbane features uninterrupted views of Brisbane River and the South Bank cultural precinct. Vibrant colours and playful design extend through the lobby, to the restaurant and bar, while rooms blend comfort, connectivity …
Located at the heart of the Brisbane CBD, the 368 room ibis Styles Brisbane features uninterrupted views of Brisbane River and the South Bank cultural precinct. Vibrant colours and playful design extend through the lobby, to the restaurant and bar, while rooms blend comfort, connectivity and style. The best shopping and dining in Brisbane is at its doorstep with access to Queen Street Mall, Treasury Casino, Eagle Street Pier, Convention Centre and public transportation.
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Brisbane to Fraser Island 330km (205 miles) 4 hours
Drive past the Glass House Mountains to Montville with its delightful craft shops, then on to Hervey Bay where you park your car. Transfer by catamaran to Fraser Island.
| Duration | 2 Nights |
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| Accommodation |
Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island |
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Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island
Queensland's Fraser Island offers up an ever-changing dune scape as the worlds largest sand island. This World Heritage-listed national park, which sits within the Great Sandy Biosphere and adjoins the Great Sandy Marine Park, offers a unique blend of action and adventure versus relaxation and …
Queensland's Fraser Island offers up an ever-changing dune scape as the worlds largest sand island. This World Heritage-listed national park, which sits within the Great Sandy Biosphere and adjoins the Great Sandy Marine Park, offers a unique blend of action and adventure versus relaxation and total immersion in nature. The natural diversity of this island paradise - sub-tropical rainforest, stunning dune lakes, arid dunes, fresh-water creeks and the seaside - makes it a must-see on any Australian east coast itinerary.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Conference Facilities
- Daycare/Babysitting Service
- Fishing Facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Parking
- Pool (s)
- Reception (24 hrs)
- Restaurant(s)
- Spa(Hot-tub)/Jacuzzi
- Tennis
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
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Fraser Island
Today is at leisure. The resort offers 4WD tours around the san dunes and guided walks to choose from or just relax and enjoy this beautiful World Heritage listed island, an ecologist's paradise.
Fraser Island to Rockhampton 400 km (248 miles) 5 hours
Travel north to the sugar town of Childers and its interesting Pharmaceutical Museum. Cross the Tropic of Capricorn at Rockhampton and continue to your farmstay.
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Henderson Park Farm Retreat Barmoya |
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Henderson Park Farm Retreat Barmoya
Henderson Park is a family owned working cattle property. Set on the banks of beautiful Hedlow Creek, Henderson Park Farm Retreat is perfect for the individual, family, group or function looking for somewhere private with modern facilities and a relaxed ambience.
Henderson Park is a family owned working cattle property. Set on the banks of beautiful Hedlow Creek, Henderson Park Farm Retreat is perfect for the individual, family, group or function looking for somewhere private with modern facilities and a relaxed ambience.
Facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry facilities
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Rockhampton to the Whitsundays 488 km (305 miles) 6 hours
After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a taste of the farm life with your hosts before travelling north to MacKay and continuing to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands.
| Duration | 2 Nights |
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| Accommodation |
Airlie Beach Hotel |
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Airlie Beach Hotel
The Airlie Beach Hotel first opened in December 1968 as a beachside holiday pub for residents of nearby Proserpine and surrounding cane farming districts. The hotel is now owned and operated by a private family company which purchased the site in 1982. There are 80 …
The Airlie Beach Hotel first opened in December 1968 as a beachside holiday pub for residents of nearby Proserpine and surrounding cane farming districts. The hotel is now owned and operated by a private family company which purchased the site in 1982. There are 80 rooms, 56 hotel rooms, four self-contained suites and 20 refurbished motel rooms.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Conference Facilities
- Internet Access
- Laundry facilities
- Parking
- Pool (s)
- Restaurant(s)
- Tour Desk
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
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The Whitsundays
Today you may want to enjoy the facilities of the resort or take a day trip to one of the beautiful Whitsunday Passage Islands. Visit Whitehaven Beach and walk on 6 km of sweeping, pure white silica sands - voted the world's best beach.
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The Whitsundays to Townsville 286 km (147 miles) 3 hours
Fossick for gemstones at the Home Hill Gallery enroute to Townsville, gateway to Queensland's tropical north. The "Strand" is Townsville's fantastic beachfront promenade, with restaurants, cafes, a water park and picnic areas. Visit the aquarium or take a drive up the winding road to Castle Hill for spectacular views of the city. You can also visit Magnetic Island, which is only a 20 minute ferry ride away.
| Duration | 1 Night |
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville |
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Nicknamed 'the Sugar Shaker', Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is Townsville's tallest building, overlooking scenic Magnetic Island and Castle Hill. The local business and shopping district are within walking distance as well as award winning dining, nightlife, and entertainment. There is a choice of 200 guest …
Nicknamed 'the Sugar Shaker', Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is Townsville's tallest building, overlooking scenic Magnetic Island and Castle Hill. The local business and shopping district are within walking distance as well as award winning dining, nightlife, and entertainment. There is a choice of 200 guest rooms, suites and executive rooms.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Bellman/Porters
- Business Centre
- Concierge
- Daycare/Babysitting Service
- Gym/Fitness Centre
- Internet Access
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Parking (Valet)
- Pool (s)
- Reception (24 hrs)
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
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Townsville to Mission Beach 235 km (147 miles) 3 hours
This morning spend more time in the Townsville area or leave early for your journey to Mission Beach. From Mission Beach you can pick up a water taxi and cruise across to beautiful Dunk Island or explore the national park area fringing the 14 miles of unspoiled beaches.
| Duration | 1 Night |
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Castaways Resort and Spa Mission Beach |
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Castaways Resort and Spa Mission Beach
Castaways Mission Beach accommodation is an ultimate beachfront escape in the tropics. Idyllically bound by the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest, the resort is the perfect destination for couples, families or groups of friends. Positioned absolute beachfront with direct access to …
Castaways Mission Beach accommodation is an ultimate beachfront escape in the tropics. Idyllically bound by the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest, the resort is the perfect destination for couples, families or groups of friends. Positioned absolute beachfront with direct access to the 14 km long beautiful, white sandy beach, guests have found their own tropical little paradise right here!
Castaways Resort and Spa offers a wide range of accommodation, with 47 luxury Beachfront rooms and self-contained apartments, a private Beachside Villa, 18 lush Rainforest rooms and a Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartment spread over three centrally-located properties.Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Conference Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Internet Access
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Lounge(s)
- Parking
- Pool (s)
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Spa
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
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Mission Beach to Cairns 140 km (88 miles) 2 hours
Depart Mission Beach for Cairns. Visit Paranella Park and see a Spanish castle and gardens. Further along the highway stop at the Atherton Tablelands and visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtin Fig Tree, a spectacular rainforest wilderness.
Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 8 nights' accommodation
- Hertz Group C car rental for 9 days with unlimited kilometres, mandatory vehicle insurance
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities unless otherwise stated
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional excursions
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Visa fees if applicable
- Park fees unless stated
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from", per person, based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates will apply, Limited seats/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request – please inquire.
22 Mar 2022
