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

Below is an example calendar and written itinerary. However your itinerary will depend on 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.

Day 1 – Cairns

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

Day 2 – 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 3 – 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 intro dive!

Day 4 – 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 5 – Cairns to Magnetic island

Travel to Townsville and catch the ferry to majestic Magnetic Island. Your stay includes a ferry return ticket.

Day 6 – Magnetic Island

Second day in Magnetic Island. You can relax by the pool, hire a topless convertible car (yes, those awesome pink barbie cars!) and visit the Koala Sanctuary (optional $35).

Day 7 – Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach

Catch the Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville and travel to Airlie Beach!

Day 8 – The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Early check in for your Whitsunday tour. Begin your 2 days & 2 nights Whitsunday sailing adventure around the magnificent 74 tropical islands!

Day 9 – The Whitsundays (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Continue exploring the Whitsundays! You’ll love Whitehaven Beach for sure – one of the most beautiful beaches on this planet.

Day 10 – Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

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

Day 11 – Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

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

Day 12 –  Rainbow Beach

Arrive early in Rainbow Beach, there is a safety briefing at 4pm for your Fraser island Tour the next day.

Day 13 – 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 14 – 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 15 – 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, 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 at Rainbow Beach at approximately 4pm (depending on tides).

Day 16 – Rainbow Beach 

Wake up early to have the fantastic experience of a 2 hour kayak experience with dolphins.  You will have the rest of the day free in Rainbow Beach to explore the town and the beautiful beach with an early start.

Day 17 – Rainbow Beach to Noosa

Travel from Rainbow Beach to Noosa and explore the beautiful town at your leisure. Go for a walk through Noosa’s National Park and be in awe of the stunning vistas.

Day 18 – Noosa- Everglades 

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

Day 19 – Noosa to Brisbane

Travel the short distance to Brisbane and enjoy time to explore. There are some awesome bars for every type of traveller!

Day 20 – Brisbane

Today is yours to explore Brisbane at your own leisure. Check out Brisbane Southbank and hop on the ferry along the Brisbane River.

Day 21 – Brisbane

Today is the end of your journey, checkout at your hostel and you are free to travel onward at any time.