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. Enjoy a vintage train ride through the Mary Valley with High Tea and discover local gems like Noosa, Maroochydore, the scenic Blackall Ranges, Montville, Gympie, Eumundi Markets, Mooloolaba Aquarium and more.
SUN 22 JUN - AUCKLAND/BRISBANE/CALOUNDRA D
Depart Auckland at 9.20 am. Arrive Brisbane 11.10am. On arrival travel North to the Redcliffe Peninsular for sightseeing and a casual lunch (own expense). Stroll down Bee Gees Way, and feel the pure nostalgia of their meteoric rise of one of the world’s biggest pop groups. We then head to Caloundra. Dinner at the hotel. Stay Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort (3 nights).
MON 23 JUN - CAMEL FARM, BLACKALL RANGES B,D
Our first stop is at QCamel Dairy for a truly unique farm gate experience. Learn how the world’s only Certified Organic Camel Milk is produced, then meet with the camel herd up close. Travel up the Blackall ranges and enjoy spectacular views of the Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay. Spend time in the quaint village of Montville which was first settled in 1887 and later visit Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World. The walk-through aviaries are home to over 600 native and exotic birds from around the world. Dinner at the Mooloolaba Bowls Club.
TUE 24 JUN - MARINE PARK CRUISE/AIR MUSEUM B,L,D
Cruise with Caloundra Cruises to Pumice Stone Passage Marine Park. Admire views from Caloundra Heads to Moreton Island, Bribie Island National Park and the fabulous award-winning homes of Pelican Waters. A delicious lunch in Pelican Waters and then tour the impressive Queensland Air Museum - a fantastic collection of historic military and civilian aircraft. Dinner at Kings Beach Surf Club.
WED 25 JUN - 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. Take the vehicle ferry and land right at the resort. Dinner at the resort then walk to the impressive “Return to Sky” light show, using the surrounding native environment as a stage. Stay King Fisher Bay Resort, K’gari Fraser Island (2 nights).
THU 26 JUN - 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's famous highway, the Maheno shipwreck and the coloured sands of The Pinnacles.
Dinner at the resort tonight.
FRI 27 JUN - K’GARI,FRASER ISLAND/CALOUNDRA B,L,D
Take the Bruce highway to the lovely country town of Gympie. Savour a gourmet High Tea and glass of bubbles aboard a fabulous restored Heritage train. Admire the scenery winding through the beautiful hills of the Mary Valley. Disembark the train and head to the Sunshine Coast in time for dinner at the hotel. Stay Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort (2 nights).
SAT 28 JUN - EUMUNDI MARKETS & NOOSA B,D
Visit the very popular Eumundi Markets then on to iconic holiday destination Noosa, for a casual lunch (own expense) and free time to browse the shops of Hastings St. Later travel to Mooloolaba to discover the weird and wonderful world of over 10,000 sea creatures, including sharks, rays, jellyfish, tropical fish and seahorses at the Mooloolaba Aquarium. Dinner at the RSL tonight.
SUN 29 JUN - MAROOCHYDORE/AUCKLAND B
Transfer to Maroochydore Airport for your Air NZ flight to Auckland departing at 12.40pm. Arrive in Auckland at 5.50 pm.
