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30 ! NEW JOURNEY Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens The Uncharted Coast   8 DAYS  BRISBANE GOLD COAST   IJSQLD Brisbane Rainbow Beach Noosa Grandchester Hidden Vale Byron Bay Gold Coast Indulge yourself in the relaxed lifestyle of the southern Queensland coast. From the understated luxury of Spicers Hidden Vale resort to the rugged beauty of the world’s largest sand island, you’ll discover the beach culture for which tropical Byron Bay and Noosa are internationally renowned. HIGHLIGHTS Discover • Queensland Hinterland, off the beaten track locations • Walk to Carlos Sandblow from Ocean Palms Rainbow beach, a famous sunset or sunrise vantage point Explore • With a walking tour of Brisbane with a local Indigenous guide and expert • Swim in the fresh waters of Lake McKenzie at Fraser Island Immerse • Enjoy a private Indigenous storytelling under the stars at Spicers Hidden Vale • Learn of Australia Zoo’s wildlife endeavours • Meet camels at Summer Land Camel Farm and learn about the health benefits of camel’s milk from an expert Relax • On a private boat tour of Gold Coast waterways while enjoying a pre-dinner drink Cape Byron Lighthouse Day 1   Welcome to Brisbane On arrival in Brisbane, you’ll be transferred by private car to your hotel in Brisbane’s South Bank. Meet your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and canapés before a stroll along the river to the waterfront restaurant Stokehouse Q. Take in the unsurpassed river and city views as you dine with your traveling companions. Hotel: Emporium Hotel South Bank, Brisbane. DW Day 2   Brisbane – Rainbow Beach After breakfast, you’ll join a local guide on a unique walking tour of Brisbane that will offer you a rare opportunity to learn about Brisbane’s Aboriginal history and its culturally rich street art. Try some Indigenous flavors at morning tea before departing Brisbane on your road trip through the Queensland countryside with time along the way to stop in charming hinterland villages including Montville. You’ll arrive late afternoon in the tiny, Gold Coast idyllic town of Rainbow Beach at the base of the Inskip Peninsula, known for its colorful sandcliffs. Hotel: Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort, Rainbow Beach. B DW Day 3   Rainbow Beach – Noosa Take the ferry to famous Fraser Island and join a 4WD tour of the world’s largest sand island. Walk through towering rainforest at Central Station and swim in the exceptionally pure, vivid blue waters of Lake McKenzie, or stroll on the pristine white silica sand that surrounds the perched lake. Continue your journey to the iconic beachside destination of Noosa. This evening will be free for you to dine at leisure, and perhaps take a stroll along Noosa Main Beach with its array of beachside boutique stores. Hotel: Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas. B L Day 4   Noosa – Grandchester A wildlife extravaganza awaits you today at Australia Zoo, made famous by the late Steve Irwin, the ‘Crocodile Hunter’. Witness