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Brisbane to Cairns Adventure
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Start
Brisbane, Australia
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Finish
Cairns, Australia
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Trip Code
PZSC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat
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Accommodation
Cabins (2 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Hotel (2 nights), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)
From £1,822(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Take an incredible adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Ride across sand dunes and vast golden beaches in search of the iconic outback creature, the dingo.
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Venture into the wilderness of the Atherton Tablelands – take a dip in a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical rainforest and admire the blue-green hues of Lake Eacham.
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Take a full-day tour of the Whitsundays, where you’ll head out on a bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, go snorkelling among giant tropical fish and corals and then relax on the 7 km stretch of Whitehaven Beach as the sun descends.
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Enjoy free time in Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay and Mission Beach, where you can hit the water and swim, kayak or take a boat ride or just kick back on the warm sands with a good book.
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Explore Mungalla Wetlands with a First Nations guide as you search for aquatic birdlife and learn about the history and culture of the Nywaigi people.
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip includes an overnight train, which is super comfortable and features RailBeds, charging stations and USB ports. The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, it will be replaced with alternative transport and an additional overnight stay. Please see the daily itinerary for more details.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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This trip is part of a combination tour, with other travellers joining from Sydney when you’re starting in Brisbane. It also forms part of a longer tour with extended exploration from Cairns. See trip codes PZSPC & PZSVC on our website for these options.
Itinerary
Swim, snorkel and stroll your way along Queensland’s East coast
Explore Australia’s sun-kissed east coast from Queensland's capital Brisbane to the tropical hub of Cairns on an epic oceanic trip that offers one coastal paradise after another. Take an off-road adventure across the undulating dunes of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), snorkel through the dazzling tropical waters of Whitehaven Beach, flop and drop on the palm-fringed sands of laidback Mission Beach, soak up the energy and nightlife of Airlie Beach after sunset and explore colourful underwater worlds in your free time. On this eight-day road trip, you’ll get wet and wild in waterfalls and rainforests and salty and sandy on islands and beaches – what could be better?
- DAY 1Day 1 • Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay
- DAY 2Day 2 • K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay
- DAY 3Day 3 • Hervey Bay / Overnight Train
- DAY 4Day 4 • Airlie Beach
- DAY 5Day 5 • Whitsunday Islands / Whitehaven Beach / Airlie Beach
- DAY 6Day 6 • Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda
- DAY 7Day 7 • Mungalla Station / Mission Beach
- DAY 8Day 8 • Atherton Tablelands / Cairns
Inclusions
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3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat
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Cabins (2 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Hotel (2 nights), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleK'gari - Full day tour
circleAirlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling
circlePaluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek
circleTownsville - Castle Hill Lookout
circleMungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour
circleAtherton Tablelands - Curtain Tree boardwalk
circleAtherton Tablelands - Lake Eacham walk
circleAtherton Tablelands - Millaa Millaa Falls
museum Optional activities
circleHervey Bay - Whale Watching (Jul-Oct) - AUD122
circleAirlie Beach - Coral Beach walk - Free
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£2,277£2,163
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£2,277£2,163
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£2,277£1,822
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£2,277£2,049
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£2,277£1,935
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£2,277£1,935
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£2,277£2,049
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£2,277£2,049
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£2,728£2,455
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Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£2,393£2,153
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£2,393£2,273
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Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£2,393£2,273
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Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
£2,393£2,273
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Important notes
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START & END POINT LOCATION & TIME
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The trip starts in Brisbane with a Welcome Meeting at 10am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel, and finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 8 at our finish point hotel around 5pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
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OVERNIGHT TRAIN
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The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
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• Brisbane to Cairns Adventure, departing Brisbane on 20th March 2025 (trip code PZSC250320)
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• Brisbane to Cairns Adventure, departing Brisbane on 27th March 2025 (trip code PZSC250327)
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• Brisbane to Cairns Adventure, departing Brisbane on 9th August 2025 (trip code PZSC250809)
Reviews (20)
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Susan
Apr 18, 2025
This trip is just amazing. A small group and brilliant tour guides who are genuinely interested in the culture of the area. I've learnt so much and highly recommend Intrepid
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Esmerelda & André
Apr 17, 2025
Excellent trip! Well organized and value for money! Make the most of your time when you have a knowledgable guide!!
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Dominique
Apr 07, 2025
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Marife
Apr 04, 2025
Very organised and amazing tour company can’t fault with it!
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Keith
Apr 04, 2025
An awesome trip and we had a great group of people on our tour. All credit to Brandon our tour guide who did an amazing job in ensuring we were all safe and he kept us regularly updated on the upcoming itinerary. This trip is amazing and you go to some amazing places. Millaa Millaa falls was out of this world.
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LOUISE
Mar 21, 2025
Just returned from a fabulous week traveling from Brisbane to Cairns. A lot of travelling but totally worth it. Our tour reps (Taimi and Brandon) were both brilliant and made the experience extra special. Highly recommend.
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Gary
Mar 19, 2025
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Cliodhna
Dec 26, 2024
Really worthwhile trip! Interesting, well informed and friendly tour guide, covers all the key sights/activities! Would definitely recommend.
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Nika
Nov 11, 2024
Very fun thank you
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Krystal
Oct 10, 2024
Rach and Brendan were great guides, very knowledgeable and helpful! Had a great tour! Would definitely come back!