Brisbane to Cairns East Coast Nature Lover’s Package – 21 Days

Below is an example calendar and written itinerary – your itinerary will depend on the availability of tours and accommodation from your start date.

One Stop Adventures will always endeavour to make sure you have the best itinerary and time possible.

Brisbane to Cairns in 21 days

Day 1 – Brisbane

Arrive in Brisbane and check-in to your accommodation, the rest of the day is yours to relax and explore.

Day 2 – Brisbane

Explore the city at your leisure.

Day 3 – Brisbane to Noosa 

Travel the short distance to Noosa and enjoy time to explore.

Day 4 – Noosa- Everglades (Lunch)

Today you will discover the famous “river of mirrors” Everglades on a full day tour combining a cruise and canoe experience.

Day 5 – Noosa to Rainbow Beach 

Travel from Noosa to Rainbow Beach and explore the beautiful town at your leisure.

Day 6 – Rainbow Beach –  Kayak with Dolphins

Wake up early to the fantastic experience of kayaking with dolphins for 2 hours. You will have the rest of the day free on Rainbow Beach to explore the town and the beautiful beach. There is a safety briefing at 4:00pm for your Fraser Island Tour the next day.

Day 7 – Fraser Island (Lunch, Dinner)

Today you begin your Fraser Island tour! The morning of departure is a pretty exciting time, we will again split you up into your groups and ask you to work together in checking off all your food to make sure it is all there before you go. You will pack your food into the eskies, alcohol into cool boxes, do a full vehicle inspection including checking all camping and cooking equipment is provided and then do a full driver briefing outlining the most important aspects of driving on soft sand and how to use the gears. Then it’s off you go!!

Day 8 – Fraser Island (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, and on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

Day 9 – Return to Rainbow Beach

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, and on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

On the third and final day, you will arrive back in Rainbow Beach around 4:00pm (depending on the tides).

Day 10 – Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

Relax in Rainbow Beach for the day before hopping on the overnight bus to Airlie Beach.

Day 11 – Airlie Beach

Arrive in Airlie Beach, check-in at your accommodation and also check in with the operator for the Whitsundays (you will have all the instructions on your voucher). Spend the rest of the day exploring the town.

Day 12 – The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Early check-in for your Whitsunday tour. Begin sailing around the 74 magnificent tropical islands!

Day 13 – The Whitsundays (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Continue exploring the Whitsundays!

Day 14 – Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

Arrive back to Airlie Beach and celebrate being back on dry land.

Day 15 – Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island (Dinner)

Travel to Townsville and catch the ferry to Magnetic Island. Your stay includes the ferry return, 2 nights of accommodation, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner and 1 complimentary drink.

Day 16 – Magnetic Island (Breakfast)

Second day on Magnetic Island. You can relax by the pool, hire a topless convertible car and visit the Koala Sanctuary (optional $35).

Day 17 – Magnetic Island to Cairns

Catch the ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville and travel to Cairns.

Day 18 – Cape Tribulation (Lunch)

Discover Cape Tribulation, the oldest rainforest in the world in a day tour including Port Douglas, crocodile cruise, rainforest walk and swim, lookout for breathtaking scenery and more! You will have lunch in a local bistro.

Day 19 – The Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)

Enjoy a fantastic day cruise on the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling and lunch included. You will also have the opportunity to experience an introductory dive!

Day 20 – The Atherton Tablelands (Lunch)

1 day tour to the Atherton Tablelands. Bring your swimming gear as you will visit loads of waterfalls and waterslides through the magnificent rainforest. Return to Cairns hostel for the night.

Day 21 Cairns

Today is the end of your journey. Check out of your accommodation and get ready for a new adventure!