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Coastal Coral Sea Australia Fly Drive Holiday

  • Brisbane
  • Noosa
  • Hervey Bay
  • Rockhampton
  • Airlie Beach
  • Townsville
  • Cairns
  • 14 nights from
  • £4,065 per person

    • Trip Code: SD-1067

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Holiday Overview

Coastal Coral Sea - a fantastic Australia Fly Drive Holiday.

 

Queensland’s coast spills into the beautiful Coral Sea, home to the Great Barrier Reef, Whale Watching and long white sandy beaches. As you drive up the coast from Brisbane you will visit laid back towns like Noosa, Hervey Bay and Airline Beach to relax in. For the more adventurous you will have the thrills of whale watching, exploring the rainforests, and visiting the islands away from the coastline. Each city and town you visit has something unique and will showcase the best of what Queensland has to offer. Not the direction you want? Don’t worry, you can always travel the opposite way if you desire. 

Start Brisbane End Cairns (V.V)  States visited: Queensland.

14 nights / 15 days

Highlights:

Visit the Cosmopolitan City of Brisbane

Coastal boardwalks of Noosa National Park 

Queensland whale watching capital

Discover Queensland’s stunning beaches and ancient rainforests

 

 

Coastal Coral Sea Australia Fly Drive Holiday includes:

  • 13 Days Car Hire, Fully Inclusive, Unlimited Kilometres, Zero Excess & GPS
  • 2 nights accommodation in Brisbane
  • 2 nights accommodation in Noosa
  • 2 nights accommodation in Hervey Bay
  • 1 nights accommodation in Rockhampton
  • 3 nights accommodation in Airlie Beach
  • 1 night accommodation in Townsville
  • 3 nights accommodation in Cairns
  • Full Day Tour to Outer Barrier Reef
  • Full day tour to explore the rainforest of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park.
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Day 1 - Arrive Brisbane

Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

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Grand Chancellor Brisbane

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Day 2 - Brisbane

A full day to explore Brisbane at leisure, enjoy the cafes and galleries of South bank, or perhaps take an optional day tour to Moreton Island to view the dolphins.

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Grand Chancellor Brisbane

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Day 3 - Brisbane to Noosa

Pick up your car, depart Brisbane and begin your epic road trip along the Queensland Coast. First stop is Noosa, renowned for its beautiful beach and bohemian Hastings Street, the heart of the town, filled with cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques, day spa’s and galleries

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Peppers Noosa

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Day 4 - Noosa

Spend a full day enjoying the laid back vibes of Noosa. Take a swim in the inviting waters at Main Beach, explore Hastings Street, or stroll along the costal boardwalk leading to Noosa National Park.

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Peppers Noosa

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Day 5 - Noosa - Hervey Bay

Take the short drive onwards to Hervey Bay, Queensland’s whale watching capital (Jul-Nov) and gateway to Fraser Island.

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Mantra Hervey Bay

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Day 6 - Hervey Bay

A full day to explore Hervey Bay and its surrounding earlier, between July and November, take to the seas on a whale watch cruise or visit nearby Fraser Island, the worlds largest sand island.

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Mantra Hervey Bay

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Day 7 - Hervey Bay - Rockhampton

Rise early and continue northward to Rockhampton, giving yourself time to explore the Capricorn Caves, just north of the city. 

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Mercure Hotel Rockhampton

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Day 8 - Rockhampton - Airlie Beach

Embark upon the longest drive of the itinerary today with Airlie Beach in your sights. A small side trip to the Eungella National Park, can reward visitors with bush walking tracks and a chance to view the elusive platypus in its natural habitat.

Featured accommodation

Peppers Airlie Beach

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Day 9 - Airlie Beach

Spend a full day exploring the area at leisure, perhaps take a cruise to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. Take a cruise around this tropical paradise, or splash out on a scenic flight. There’s also a once in a lifetime option to spend the night in a swag on the great barrier reef.

Featured accommodation

Peppers Airlie Beach

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Day 10 - Airlie Beach

A full day at leisure to explore.

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Peppers Airlie Beach

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Day 11 - Airlie Beach - Townsville

Continue North to Townsville, gateway to Magnetic Island, catch one of the regular ferries out to the Island to enjoy one of its 23 beaches

Featured accommodation

Mercure

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Day 12 - Townsville - Cairns

Today the final stop of Cairns beckons, stop off en route at Mission Beach for lunch at one of the many eateries available. Return your car upon arrival in Cairns.

Featured accommodation

Mantra Esplanade

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Day 13 - Cairns

Take a full day tour to explore the rainforest of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree. 

Featured accommodation

Mantra Esplanade

Unmissable Experiences

Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman
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Day 14 - Cairns

Enjoy a full day tour with Quicksilver to visit the outer barrier reef.

Featured accommodation

Mantra Esplanade

Unmissable Experiences

Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Day 15 - Depart Cairns

Travel to Cairns Airport for your onward flight 

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