Stay : The Great Barrier Reef and the islands
Following the east coast from Brisbane to Cairns, you will follow the Great Barrier Reef and, from island to island, you will discover the most beautiful places that the Pacific Ocean offers along the Australian coast.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
10 days
€€€ - Luxury
Where to stay - Darwin ?
The map of your stay - Australie
Detail of the stay : The Great Barrier Reef and the islands - 10 days
Day 1: Discovery of Brisbane
A day to visit Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, the Miami of the East Coast, and its beautiful colonial architecture. Take a cruise on the Brisbane River to discover the city and a visit to the Botanic Garden for tropical flora.
GEORGE BROWN DARWIN BOTANIC GARDENS
Day 2: Heading for K'Gari (Fraser Island)
Steps: Hervey Bay, Fraser Island - K'Gari
Head north to Hervey Bay, the starting point for K'Gari, the majestic and largest sand island in the world. Stroll along the immense beaches, kayak in the bay and, from July to mid-October, watch the whales.
Day 3: Stroll and swim in Fraser Island's natural pools
4x4 day trip to K'Gari, with its 200 freshwater lakes and tropical forests. It's a sandy island 120 km long, where nature has remained untouched.
Day 4: Cruise to Paradise
Steps: Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Island
Back on the coast and head for Airlie Beach, starting point for a cruise in the archipelago of the Whitsundays, with its 74 islands to discover.
Day 5: Discovering the seabed
Drop anchor during the day for snorkeling and in the evening for a beach BBQ.
Day 6: Lazing by the water
Steps: Whitsunday Island
Discover Whitsunday Island and its magnificent Whitehaven Beach.
Day 7: After the sea, the forest
For your last day in the Whitsundays archipelago, head inland for a short hike through the rainforest.
Day 8: Arrival in Cairns
Steps: Cairns
Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Re ef and the rainforest. You'll find every way to discover this beautiful part of Australia from this dynamic city, the tourist capital of Queensland.
Day 9: Expedition to the Great Barrier Reef
Go on a two-day cruise to discover the Great Barrier Reef. Dive to discover the underwater fauna and flora.
Day 10: Observation of underwater life
For this second day on the Great Barrier Reef, go snorkeling in various spots, or board a clear-bottom boat to explore the seabed.
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