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Stray Australia: Cairns to Brisbane - Freestyle Tour
12 days
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
G’day mate and welcome to your Stray adventure! Check into your centrally located hostel and get ready for your epic East Coast adventure which begins tomorrow!
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland
Meet your Stray local legend first thing, who will make sure you have everything you need (especially your train tickets) before you jump aboard the train and head south to Townsville. You will arrive mid-afternoon and meet your Stray Guide at the station. We’ll travel together from there, taking the ferry out to our first overnight stop, the tropical Magnetic Island. Welcome to paradise! Nearly 50% of ‘Maggie Island’ is national park land, and it's chockfull of amazing beaches and abundant wildlife, so make sure you get out to a little exploring before catching the sunset. Includes dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland
Join your guide today for a scenic walk. You might head off the beaten track to beautiful Radical Bay beach for an ocean dip and amazing photo opportunities. Alternatively, your guide will take you up to the historic Forts Complex, where you’ll see incredible views over the island and ocean beyond. Whichever way you go, don’t forget to look up, as Maggie Island is one of the best places to see koalas in the wild!
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach, Queensland
The morning is yours to explore more of the island, or just relax by the pool. In the afternoon, we’ll travel back to the mainland by ferry, and jump on the train to Proserpine, transferring to Airlie Beach in the evening.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Whitsunday Islands, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland
Wake up early and head to the marina for the start of your 2-day, 1-night adventure through the breath-taking Whitsunday Islands. These picturesque islands are set in the Great Barrier Reef and are home to some of the world’s most pristine beaches. You’ll go on an epic sailing adventure, spending the night aboard your ship in a secluded bay. You’ll visit Whitehaven beach and sail around the reef with various stops to get out and swim/snorkel, seeing plenty of marine life along the way. Includes lunch and dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Emu Park, Emu Park, Queensland
Wake up in paradise on the second day of your Whitsunday Sailing trip. Enjoy breakfast and coffee with the crew before embarking on another full day of sightseeing. After you’ve had your fill of pristine beaches and beautiful sea creatures, we’ll head back to shore mid-afternoon. You’ll jump on the train to Rockhampton in the early evening. Your destination tonight is the Strademark stop of Emu Park. Emu Park is a cool little coastal town and the gateway to the Keppel Islands on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Includes breakfast, lunch.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Great Keppel Island, Great Keppel Island, Queensland
Today we are heading to a Stray highlight, Great Keppel Island. This tropical paradise is situated at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef with untouched coral, turtles, reef fish and manta rays all straight off the beach. Relax or have a go at snorkeling or kayaking (both at extra cost) before exploring the island in search of the perfect white sand beach. Tonight, we’ll return to the mainland and gather together for dinner at Emu’s Beach Resort. Includes lunch, dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Gympie Region, Fraser Coast, Queensland
We begin our day with an early morning bus to the train station. You’ll take a scenic train journey from here to Cooroy, where you’ll meet your Stray driver-guide and bus and head to Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Beach is a gateway to the world-famous Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island. Tomorrow you’ll embark on an awesome 2-day, 1-night trip of the island, so we recommend getting an early night tonight. Don’t miss the chance to walk to Carlo Sand Blow to catch a gorgeous sunset.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Fraser Island, Fraser Island, Fraser Coast, Queensland
We’re up early for a safety briefing before your Fraser Island adventure. You will head out on 4WD for a 2 day, 1 night tagalong experience. Drive along long stretches of sandy beaches, walk through stunning rainforest and swim in the fresh water Lake Mackenzie. You’ll witness famous shipwrecks, get some amazing photos and perhaps see a dingo or two! Camp on the island and enjoy dinner and drinks with your adventure buddies. Includes lunch, dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Gympie Region, Fraser Coast, Queensland
Wake up on the largest sand island in the world, and enjoy breakfast with your crew. You’ll be out on another full day of sightseeing today, ensuring you don’t miss any Fraser highlights. We’ll head back to the mainland in the afternoon, with time to relax in the afternoon sun and organise dinner. Includes breakfast, lunch.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Gympie Region, Fraser Coast, Queensland
You have a full free day at Rainbow Beach to relax and explore at your own pace. There’s plenty of activities on offer – ask your guide for recommendations. If you’re heading to the beach, keep your eyes out for humpback whales between July and November, and playful dolphins year round. If you’re keen for a day off, you can simply relax by the pool at our hostel and watch the world go by.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
We hop back on the Stray bus this morning, heading to the relaxed resort town of Noosa. You can hop off here or join us as we continue down the coast. Our final destination today is Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. We hope you had a blast on your Stray adventure!
Duration: 12 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
G’day mate and welcome to your Stray adventure! Check into your centrally located hostel and get ready for your epic East Coast adventure which begins tomorrow!
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland
Meet your Stray local legend first thing, who will make sure you have everything you need (especially your train tickets) before you jump aboard the train and head south to Townsville. You will arrive mid-afternoon and meet your Stray Guide at the station. We’ll travel together from there, taking the ferry out to our first overnight stop, the tropical Magnetic Island. Welcome to paradise! Nearly 50% of ‘Maggie Island’ is national park land, and it's chockfull of amazing beaches and abundant wildlife, so make sure you get out to a little exploring before catching the sunset. Includes dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland
Join your guide today for a scenic walk. You might head off the beaten track to beautiful Radical Bay beach for an ocean dip and amazing photo opportunities. Alternatively, your guide will take you up to the historic Forts Complex, where you’ll see incredible views over the island and ocean beyond. Whichever way you go, don’t forget to look up, as Maggie Island is one of the best places to see koalas in the wild!
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach, Queensland
The morning is yours to explore more of the island, or just relax by the pool. In the afternoon, we’ll travel back to the mainland by ferry, and jump on the train to Proserpine, transferring to Airlie Beach in the evening.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Whitsunday Islands, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland
Wake up early and head to the marina for the start of your 2-day, 1-night adventure through the breath-taking Whitsunday Islands. These picturesque islands are set in the Great Barrier Reef and are home to some of the world’s most pristine beaches. You’ll go on an epic sailing adventure, spending the night aboard your ship in a secluded bay. You’ll visit Whitehaven beach and sail around the reef with various stops to get out and swim/snorkel, seeing plenty of marine life along the way. Includes lunch and dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Emu Park, Emu Park, Queensland
Wake up in paradise on the second day of your Whitsunday Sailing trip. Enjoy breakfast and coffee with the crew before embarking on another full day of sightseeing. After you’ve had your fill of pristine beaches and beautiful sea creatures, we’ll head back to shore mid-afternoon. You’ll jump on the train to Rockhampton in the early evening. Your destination tonight is the Strademark stop of Emu Park. Emu Park is a cool little coastal town and the gateway to the Keppel Islands on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Includes breakfast, lunch.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Great Keppel Island, Great Keppel Island, Queensland
Today we are heading to a Stray highlight, Great Keppel Island. This tropical paradise is situated at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef with untouched coral, turtles, reef fish and manta rays all straight off the beach. Relax or have a go at snorkeling or kayaking (both at extra cost) before exploring the island in search of the perfect white sand beach. Tonight, we’ll return to the mainland and gather together for dinner at Emu’s Beach Resort. Includes lunch, dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Gympie Region, Fraser Coast, Queensland
We begin our day with an early morning bus to the train station. You’ll take a scenic train journey from here to Cooroy, where you’ll meet your Stray driver-guide and bus and head to Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Beach is a gateway to the world-famous Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island. Tomorrow you’ll embark on an awesome 2-day, 1-night trip of the island, so we recommend getting an early night tonight. Don’t miss the chance to walk to Carlo Sand Blow to catch a gorgeous sunset.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Fraser Island, Fraser Island, Fraser Coast, Queensland
We’re up early for a safety briefing before your Fraser Island adventure. You will head out on 4WD for a 2 day, 1 night tagalong experience. Drive along long stretches of sandy beaches, walk through stunning rainforest and swim in the fresh water Lake Mackenzie. You’ll witness famous shipwrecks, get some amazing photos and perhaps see a dingo or two! Camp on the island and enjoy dinner and drinks with your adventure buddies. Includes lunch, dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Gympie Region, Fraser Coast, Queensland
Wake up on the largest sand island in the world, and enjoy breakfast with your crew. You’ll be out on another full day of sightseeing today, ensuring you don’t miss any Fraser highlights. We’ll head back to the mainland in the afternoon, with time to relax in the afternoon sun and organise dinner. Includes breakfast, lunch.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Rainbow Beach, Rainbow Beach, Gympie Region, Fraser Coast, Queensland
You have a full free day at Rainbow Beach to relax and explore at your own pace. There’s plenty of activities on offer – ask your guide for recommendations. If you’re heading to the beach, keep your eyes out for humpback whales between July and November, and playful dolphins year round. If you’re keen for a day off, you can simply relax by the pool at our hostel and watch the world go by.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
We hop back on the Stray bus this morning, heading to the relaxed resort town of Noosa. You can hop off here or join us as we continue down the coast. Our final destination today is Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. We hope you had a blast on your Stray adventure!
Duration: 12 hours
Included
- All transport, including bus, train and ferry
- 2 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- Guidance from Stray Guide
- Guided Walks at Magnetic Island
- 2 Day, 1 Night Whitsunday Sailing Tour
- Airlie Orientation Walk & Guided Hike
- Great Keppel Island Adventure
- 2 Day/1 Night Fraser Island tour
- Carlo Sand Blow Walk, Rainbow Beach
- 12 night's dorm share accommodation, including overnight boat and camping
Not included
- Some meals
- Additional accommodation if you choose to hop off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You need at least 12 days to complete this Tour, but may travel for up to 1 year from the start of your trip.
- All the activities/accommodation listed are open-dated, please contact Stray’s reservations team (hey@straytravel.com) at least 48 hours prior to arrival to confirm your bookings. For Fraser Island and Whitsunday Sailing trip bookings, we recommend booking at least 7 days in advance to guarantee your spot.
- In peak periods (e.g. Christmas/New Years Eve, Easter, School Holidays/Events) some accommodation may be subject to an additional surcharge or minimum number of nights
- For bus sectors you will be guided by a Stray Driver Guide. On train sectors, you will be self-guided, meeting your in-location guide at each destination.
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
Sport
35%
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