Rail Package - Discover Island Paradise

Explore Australia's spectacular islands and cruise the Great Barrier Reef on this island paradise discovery.

Experience Highlights

Overnight rail travel in Queenslander Class on the Sunlander
1 night accommodation on Hamilton Island Resort
3 night Whitsunday Sailing Cruise with all meals, snorkelling gear and lessons, guided island walks, glass bottom boat coral reef tours.

Experience 1

Day 1 (Thursday) - Depart Brisbane aboard the Sunlander, travelling in Queenslander Class. (L, D) Overnight: The Sunlander.
Day 2 (Friday) - Arrive in the morning in Proserpine and be met by your coach transfer to Airlie Beach. Transfer to Hamilton Island. Overnight: Hamilton Island Resort
Day 3 (Saturday) - This morning is at leisure to explore Hamilton Island or simply relax by the pool. This afternoon join your 3 night Whitsunday Cruise onboard Windjammer. Your cruise takes you to Blue Pearl Bay at Hayman Island for snorkelling and overnight anchorage. Overnight: Windjammer. (D)
Day 4 (Sunday) - Explore the numerous bays and fringing reefs of Northern Hook Island. Overnight: Windjammer. (B, L, D)
Day 5 (Monday) - Sail to Nara Inlet for a hike through rainforests to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. After lunch, set sail for our overnight anchorage of South Molle Island. Overnight: Windjammer. (B, L, D)
Day 6 (Tuesday) - Hike to Mt Jeffries for a birdseye view of the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Depart for Shute Harbour. Disembark at 12.00p.m. (B)

Experience 2

Day 1 (Friday) - Depart Brisbane aboard the T ilt Train bound for the Whitsunday's. Over night: Tilt Train
Day 2 (Saturday) - Arrive this morning in Proserpine and be met by your coach transfer to Airlie Beach. Transfer to Hamilton Island. Overnight: Hamilton Island Resort
Day 3 (Sunday) - Experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef up close and personal on a full day trip to the Outer Barrier Reef with Fantasea Cruises. Snorkel, swim and learn about the reef, your day includes lunch. Overnight: Hamilton Island Resort
Day 4 (Monday) - Depart Hamilton Island this morning (own expense)

Experience 3

Day 1 (Sunday) - Depart Cairns aboard the Tilt Train to the Whitsundays. Overnight: Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach
Day 2 (Monday) - Join a 3-night Whitsunday Reef cruise aboard a nostalgic three-masted deluxeschooner with Southern Cross Sailing Adventures. Overnight: Whitsunday Magic (D)
Day 3 (Tuesday) - Cruise the warm waters of the Whitsunday's to the Outer Reef of the Great Barrier Reef. Overnight: Whitsunday Magic (B, L, D)
Day 4 (Wednesday) - Continue your cruise of the Whitsunday's with plenty of time to explore the islands and reef. Overnight: Whitsunday Magic (B, L, D)
Day 5 (Thursday) - Arrive back to Airlie Beach this afternoon.

B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

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All Itinerary subject to change.