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Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays

10 days
From Brisbane to Cairns
4.5
26 traveler reviews
Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays - G Adventures
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Age range:
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Operated in:
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Highlights

  • Explore Brisbane's nightlife and city sights
  • Drive to Noosa, relax on sunny beaches
  • 4x4 adventure and swim on Fraser Island
  • Hike the scenic Noosa Coastal Track
  • Sail and snorkel the Whitsunday Islands

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Brisbane
  2. Day 2 Brisbane/K'gari (Fraser Island) (1B, 1L, 1D)
  3. Day 3 K'gari (Fraser Island)/Noosa (1B, 1L, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Noosa
  5. Day 5 Noosa/Airlie Beach
  6. Day 6 Airlie Beach
  7. Day 7 Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach (1L)
  8. Day 8 Airlie Beach/Cairns
  9. Day 9 Cairns
  10. Day 10 Cairns
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
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    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • DZ
    · September 28th, 2024
    For the price and the time we had, this tour was hands down the best choice! The group was fun and very welcoming, but I want to shout-out Lauren, our guide. She wasn’t just incredibly knowledgeable and organized; she felt more like a close friend who made every moment special. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better tour!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Darina Thank you so much for the amazing review. We are glad you had such a great time in Australia. We will pass your kind words on to our CEO Lauren. We hope to see you on another G Adventure soon
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays reviewer 2
    · May 2nd, 2024
    I really liked the itinerary, it was varied with some active days like the hike to Hells gate and back. Other days we could do our own thing which was great. Most of the hostels were to be expected, however the one in Airlie Beach was awfully dirty and lacking basic things such as lockers and safes. Apart from that, I enjoyed the trip!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Charlotte, Thanks for the review. We're glad you had a great time, but we'll pass on the issue with the hostel in Arlie Beach to the operations team. They will want to look into that.
    Trip date: April 2024
  • CF
    · April 29th, 2024
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    Eine gut durchorganisierte Reise mit kompetenter und freundlicher Reiseleitung. Auf Lebensmittelunverträglichkeiten wird geachtet.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Claudia Thanks for the five star review. We are glad that you enjoyed your trip.
    Trip date: April 2024
  • A
    · October 22nd, 2022
    A great way to see Queensland with a group of like-minded people - so much to see and so much to do!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi! Thanks for taking the time to send through your feedback! Much appreciated.
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • T
    · January 7th, 2020
    The trip was great. However, I didn’t like the hostel in Airlie Beach. It was the worst one in this trip. Overall was great
    Trip date: December 2019
  • NN
    · November 10th, 2019
    The tour was absolutely amazing! The overnight train was not my favourite, but everything else was basically perfect! Congrats to you guys for coming up with such a trip
    Trip date: October 2019
  • AF
    · July 13th, 2019
    I enjoyed having a smaller, intimate group for a greater opportunity to bond. The tour guide was very kind, intuitive and he took care of us. I liked the variety of accommodation, each place was a different experience. Seen a lot in a short period of time.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for the review Alyssa!
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • SB
    · June 10th, 2019
    Noddy was a wonderful guide and the tour was amazing. Only thing that could be improved is the transportation from airlie beach to cairns as it was during the day and we missed out on a full day of the tour.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for the review Sarah, and we are sorry about the transport!
    Trip date: May 2019
  • C
    · April 5th, 2019
    Fantastic trip. Very well organised and better than I had expected. Shout out to Noddy our fantastic tour guide. So full of energy and love to Australia. I can’t want to come back on another trip
    G Adventures commented on this review
    And we cannot wait to see you again. Our world deserves more Clare.
    Trip date: March 2019
  • LW
    · April 5th, 2019
    Loved it!! Weather wasn’t fantastic to begin with but trip was so much fun and well organised. Sailing whitsundays was the highlight!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Amazing, thank you Lydia.
    Trip date: March 2019

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Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays
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    • Is the accommodation on the tour shared?

      Yes, accommodation involves multi-share arrangements, potentially including dormitory-style rooms for the group.

    • Can my regular-sized suitcase be brought on the trip?

      A medium-sized suitcase can be brought but should be manageable on the move. Heavy luggage is not recommended.

    • Are pets allowed on the tour?

      No, pets are not permitted on the tour.

    • Can baggage be dropped off early at the hotel?

      Baggage can be left at the hotel if you arrive before the check-in time.

    • Is it mandatory to have travel insurance for the tour?

      Yes, it's mandatory to have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance covering the tour dates, including emergency evacuation and repatriation.

    • Can I join the tour in the middle if I start from Sydney?

      Yes, the tour from Brisbane joins with the group that started from Sydney, aligning with the part of the 'Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns' tour.

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      A day-pack for daily essentials and a medium-sized suitcase or backpack is recommended. Space is limited, so heavy luggage is discouraged.

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