| The Sunlander rail journey, Townsville, Magnetic Island, Charters Towers, Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Great Barrier Reef, Cape Hillsborough, Eungella, Mackay |
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$2,399pp Twin Share | $2,999 Sole Use | includes one way Air Ex Mackay to Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne, + one way Rail Fare.
This package is subject to a fuel levy and although flights are correct at time of printing, they are subject to change without notice. |
Departure
dates 2010 |
1st August
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Tour overview
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· Magnetic Island; Townsville
· Reef HQ Aquarium; Museum of Tropical Queensland
· Castle Hill; Charters Towers
· Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour; Venus Battery
· Bowen; Airlie Beach
· Daydream Island 2 Nights; Reefworld
· Semi-Submersible Tour; Great Barrier Reef tour at Reefworld
· Melba House; Old Station Tea Rooms
· Cape Hillsborough; Eungella National Park
· Mackay
· One way flights from Mackay to Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne
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Day 1 - Sunday (L,D)
The Sunlander
Board The Sunlander at Roma St Station Brisbane, and check-in to 1st Class Sleepers bound for Townsville. Mingle throughout the day and join your fellow travelling companions at lunch and dinner in the Buffet Car.
Day 2 - Monday (B,L,D)Arrive into Townsville then join the ferry for a half day tour to Magnetic Island visiting Nelly Bay, Picnic Bay, and Arcadia to feed the rock wallabies and fish. The best Barramundi and salad lunch awaits us at Magnetic Island Resort before we return to the mainland and are transferred to Seagulls Resort Townsville for 3 nights.
Day 3 - Tuesday (B,L,D)
Texas Longhorn Charters Towers
This morning we visit the Reef Wonderland Headquarters where you can walk through a giant underwater aquarium surrounded by tropical fish, coral and many other fascinating sea creatures. Lunch at the Museum of Tropical Queensland followed by a guided tour of this world-class facility showcasing the history and heritage of the North Queensland region. We wind our day down with a visit to Castle Hill Look-out offering 360 degree views of the entire Townsville area.
Day 4 - Wednesday (B,L,D)
Townsville Reef HQ
This morning we are on our way to the historic town of Charters Towers which is the 'Old City' dating back to the 1870's gold rush period. Our first experience for the day is quite unique, taking a Texas Longhorn Tour in a covered wagon, learning the history of this iconic and gentle breed of cattle. Enjoy a bush BBQ before visiting the Venus Gold Battery, the last intact gold milling site in the north. This fully guided tour uncovers the workings of the oldest surviving gold mill in Australia. Return to Seagulls Resort, Townsville.
Day 5 - Thursday (B,MT,D)
Daydream Island
This morning we head south to Airlie Beach for lunch (own expense) and some retail therapy at the nic-nac shops and unique boutiques. We then board our vessel bound for Daydream Island for our island getaway for the next two nights.
Day 6 - Friday (B,MT,L,AT,D)
Reefworld
Today we travel from Daydream on the extreme Great Barrier Reef day trip to Reefworld, situated at Hardy Reef. Come face to face with schools of tropical reef fish and amazing coral formations. Your day out includes guided tours with a Marine Biologist on the semi-submersible underwater chamber which offers amazing underwater viewing. A delicious buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea is also included.
Day 7 - Saturday (B,L,D)
Platypus at Eungella
We farewell Daydream Island and take the highway south to Cape Hillsborough, to enjoy a lazy lunch at the Old Railway Station Tea Rooms. Now it is time for some light exercise, so we will take a stroll along the Mangrove Boardwalk. Next we travel to the beautiful beaches of Cape Hillsborough N.P. where kangaroos play on the sand. Late this afternoon we complete our journey to Mackay and check-in to the lovely Mackay Resort Motel.
Day 8 - Sunday (B,L,D)
Mackay Historic Buildings
Today we visit the tranquil Eungella National Park and the Pioneer Valley. The day starts with a visit to Dame Nellie 'Melba House'. 'Melba House' is where 'the diva with the golden voice' lived during her childhood. Lunch at Broken River Mountain Resort compliments our day out visiting Eungella's isolated mountain refuge.
Day 9 - Monday (B,MT)This morning we tour the city sights of Mackay finishing with morning tea at Eimeo. We then transfer to Mackay airport for your flight home.
Deposit required to secure this booking $400pp + one way rail fare.
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