Experience a relaxed winter holiday on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and the stunning K'gari, Fraser Island—the world's largest sand island. Stay at award winning Kingfisher Bay Resort and Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort in Caloundra. Highlights include a camel farm experience, exploring the Eumundi Markets, and enjoying a 4WD adventure.
Activity Level 1
WED 13 MAY - AUCKLAND/BRISBANE/CALOUNDRA D
Depart Auckland at 9.20 am. Arrive Brisbane 11.10am. On arrival, travel North to Redcliffe Peninsula for sightseeing and a casual lunch (own expense). Later head to Caloundra and settle into Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort for the next 4 nights.
THURS 14 MAY - CAMEL FARM/BLACKALL RANGES B,D
QCamel Dairy farm gate experience. Learn how the world’s only Certified Organic Camel Milk is produced. Travel up the Blackall ranges and enjoy spectacular views of the Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay. Spend some time in the quaint village of Montville, nestled in the heart of Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Later a visit to Mooloolaba’s newly refurbished Wharf precinct for dinner.
FRI 15 MAY - MARINE PARK CRUISE/PELICAN WATERS B,L,D
Cruise with Caloundra Cruises to Pumice Stone Passage Marine Park. Admire views from Caloundra Heads to Moreton Island and Bribie Island National Park. Lunch in Pelican Waters before returning to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Dinner at Caloundra RSL.
SAT 16 MAY - EUMUNDI MARKETS & NOOSA B,D
Visit the unique and vibrant atmosphere of the Eumundi markets, then iconic Noosa Heads, for a casual lunch (own expense) and free time. On return to Caloundra a must stop at the Noosa Chocolate Factory.
SUN 17 MAY - CALOUNDRA/K’GARI-FRASER ISLAND B,D
Head North to the idyllic white beaches and endless sunshine of the World Heritage wilderness area of K’gari-Fraser Island. Dinner at the resort then walk to the ‘Return to Sky’ light show, using the surrounding native environment as a stage. Stay at King Fisher Bay Resort. Stay K’gari-Fraser Island for 2 nights.
MON 18 MAY - K’GARI-FRASER ISLAND B,L,D
Today explore this incredible island by 4WD coach, seeing all of the iconic K'gari sights, including gorgeous Lake McKenzie, Wanggoolba Creek, 75 Mile Beach, the Maheno shipwreck and the coloured sands of The Pinnacles.
TUES 19 MAY - K’GARI-FRASER ISLAND/BRISBANE B,L,D
Visit the country town of Gympie plus the Ginger Factory for a tour & tasting. Optional visit to DFO Outlet Mall. Stay at Novotel Brisbane for 1 night.
WED 20 MAY - BRISBANE/AUCKLAND B
Transfer to Brisbane Airport for your flight to Auckland departing at 12.15pm. Arrive in Auckland at 5.20 pm
Deposit: $500pp