Day 1: Arrival in Sydney, Half Day City Tour
When your flight arrives at Sydney, you will meet our driver-guide at the arrival hall and then be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, the Australia East Coast packages will start with the city's landmarks - Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. You can take photos at the steps of Opera House, appreciate its magnificent appearance and splendid interior decorations, and watch the excellent shows at the symbolic white sails. Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Sydney (5 stars)
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Day 2: Fly from Sydney to Gold Coast, Airport Pick-up
This morning is free for you to stroll around in the city as you like. Then the driver will send you to the airport for the flight to Gold Coast. After arrival, you will be picked up by our local driver and transferred to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Novotel Surfers Paradise (4 stars)
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Day 3: Free Day to Explore Gold Coast
The whole day will be left for you to explore Gold Coast freely. You may explore the super beach, or stroll along the coast to appreciate the charming scenery. There are also some water sports for you to experience like parachuting and surfing. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Novotel Surfers Paradise (4 stars)
Gold Coast
Relax at the Coast
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Day 4: Drive to Sunshine Coast to Noosa
After breakfast, drive for 3 hours to Sunshine Coast. Here, the driver-guide will lead you to the world-famous Australia Zoo. It is invested and established by Steve Irwin who is renowned as the "Crocodile Hunter". There, you will see the crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, snakes, tigers, leopards and so on. Afterwards, continue driving to Noosa and check into the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort (5 stars)
Meet Cute Kangaroo
Australia Zoo
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Day 5: Visit Noosa National Park, Transfer to Fraser Island
Noosa National Park will be our first stop today where you can appreciate the splendid coastline scenery and search for the varieties of local wildlife. Next, take the car to Hervey Bay and transfer by ferry to Fraser Island, the world's largest sandy island. It boasts unique natural landscapes like moving dunes, colorful sand cliffs, rainforest plants, clear bay and white beach. Stay overnight in Fraser Island. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort (4 stars)
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Day 6: Fraser Island Sightseeing Tour
Today we will take the 4WD to go sightseeing the must-see scenic spots on Fraser Island. We will visit Lake Mckenzie which is surrounded by white sand beach, Central Station, and the characteristic rainforest in sand where you can breathe the fresh air. After crossing the island, we will reach 75 Mile Beach. Then drive along east coast to Pinnacles Colored Sands and step on the soft sand in Eli Creek to experience natural foot massage. Our last stop is Maheno Shipwreck, an unfenced historical site. This is a ferry of trans-Tasman route which was washed ashore by a hurricane in 1935. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort (4 stars)
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Day 7: Transfer from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay by Ferry, Drive to Rockhampton
Today, we will take the ferry back to Hervey Bay. Following, drive northwards and get to the beef capital of Australia - Rockhampton in the afternoon. The rest time of the day will be your free time. You can taste the authentic beef at a local steak house. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Quality Hotel Regent, Rockhampton (4 stars)
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Day 8: Visit Gardens in Rockhampton, Transfer to Hamilton Island
Rockhampton, the gateway to the coast and inland, boasts the beautiful gardens in Australia. After visiting those beautiful gardens, we will take the car to Airlie Beach and then take a cruise to the picturesque Hamilton Island. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Reef View Hotel (4 stars)
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The whole day will be spent as you like. You may enjoy diving to search various tropical fish, climb to the highest point of the island, relax yourself at one of the plenty of pools or experience some water sports and hydrotherapies. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Reef View Hotel (4 stars)
Rockhampton Garden
Amazing Sunset View
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Day 10: Transfer from Hamilton Island to Townsville to Mission Beach
In the morning, we will return to Airlie Beach by ferry and then proceed to Townsville by car. Upon arrival, tour this tropical city surrounded by rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Afterwards, proceed to the Mission Beach in the north and check in to the hotel. The hotel we choose for you is situated between the world heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef where you are able to overlook the Coral Sea. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Castaways Resort & Spa (4 stars)
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Day 11: Transfer to Cairns with stopover at Atherton Tablelands
The destination of today is Cairns. On the way there, we will pass through Atherton Tablelands where is famous for the dense rainforests, splendid waterfalls and tranquil lakes. Millaa Millaa Falls and the world heritage Curtain Fig Tree with a history of 500 years will be visited first. Then we will take the Kuranda Skyrail to appreciate the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. In the evening, we will arrive at Cairns and check in to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pacific Hotel Cairns (4 stars)
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Day 12: Discover Great Barrier Reef
We are going to spend the whole day touring Great Barrier Reef by high-speed catamaran. It is largest and longest coral reef system and the only living thing that can be seen from the moon. You will have the chance to dive or watch the spectacular corals and tropical fish on the underwater viewing platform. At noon, enjoy the tropical style buffet lunch onboard. After that, go back to Cairns. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pacific Hotel Cairns (4 stars)
Great Barrier Reef
Beautiful Corals
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Day 13: Departure from Cairns
According to the flight schedule, you will be escorted to the airport. Wish you a smooth trip! Meals: Breakfast
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