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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
Soak up island life with two nights on Hamilton Island Gain insight into farm life at Langmorn Cattle Station
Snorkel the world-famous Great Barrier Reef Relax and enjoy four two-night stays on this tour
As this vacation departs at 7.30am from
Rydges Sydney Central, accommodations will
need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
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Sydney – Coffs Harbor
Start discovering the landscapes of Australia’s
east coast as you travel northward to the
From your
coastal town of Coffs Harbor.
accommodations nestled amongst sprawling
tropical gardens, you’ll have the opportunity
to wander down to Little Diggers Beach and
Diggers Head. Enjoy the early evening sea
breeze just like the locals do. Tonight enjoy a
Welcome Reception and dinner with your
Travel Director. Hotel: BreakFree
Aanuka Beach Resort. D
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Coffs Harbor – Gold Coast
Journey to Cape Byron Lighthouse for superb
views from Australia’s eastern-most point
Afterwards spend
over the Pacific Ocean.
time discovering the relaxed bohemian vibe
of Byron Bay. For lunch we recommend fresh
fish and chips on the beach, there’s nothing
more Australian. Continue to the famous
vacation destination, the Gold Coast. Hotel:
Novotel Surfers Paradise, 2 nights. B
3
Gold Coast Free Time
Today you have the freedom to enjoy the
Gold Coast in your own style. Nature lovers
may head to Mt. Tamborine, foodies explore
the growing culinary culture or those needing
relaxation just stroll down to the sand and salt
of Surfers Paradise Beach. B
Ask our team about starting this vacation on the
Gold Coast the morning of Day 4 (Code: QGC).
family and take a guided tour of the property
including the original family homestead, built in
1873. Enjoy afternoon tea in the garden in the
company of the pet kangaroo! Cross the Tropic
of Capricorn as you arrive in Rockhampton, the
beef capital of Australia.
Your night is free
so why not try some local beef at one of the
town's steakhouses. Hotel: Quality Regent. B
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Travel north to Sarina today for a guided tour of
its unique miniature sugar mill and distillery.
At Airlie Beach you’ll catch the ferry to
Hamilton Island, one of 74 tropical islands that
make up the Whitsunday group in the heart of
the Great Barrier Reef. The spectacular island
boasts pristine beaches and a kaleidoscope of
coral and marine life. Hotel: Reef View,
2 nights. B L
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Gold Coast – K’gari (Fraser Island)
This morning visit Australia Zoo made famous
by the Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin
Enjoy a sneak peek into the
and his family.
Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and see how
AAT Kings works with the Wildlife Warriors
to support the koala rehabilitation project at
the hospital, the country’s largest and busiest
wildlife facility. This afternoon the ferry
will take you across to the World Heritage
listed K’gari, also known as Fraser Island.
Hotel: Kingfisher Bay Resort, 2 nights. B
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Great Barrier Reef
Board a high-speed catamaran today and
cruise out to the iconic Great Barrier Reef,
the only living organism that can be seen
from the moon. You’ll have the opportunity
to go snorkeling (equipment provided) or
view the spectacular coral and tropical
fish from the underwater observatory and
glass bottom boat. Enjoy a tropical buffet
lunch on board, before you return in the late
afternoon for a Farewell Dinner with your
Travel Director and new-found friends. B L FD
K’gari (Fraser Island) – Rockhampton Say farewell to your fellow travelers
when your vacation comes to an end
this morning after breakfast. B
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Visit Langmorn Station, a fully operational
family run cattle station. Meet the Creed
per person twin
share land only
DEPARTURES AND PRICES
QSC: Sydney to Cairns | 12 Days
2020
2021
Start End
Apr 06
Jul 27
Sep 21
Oct 19
Nov 16
Dec 14 Apr 17
Aug 07
Oct 02
Oct 30
Nov 27
Dec 25
Twin Share
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
Start End
Jan 11
Feb 08
Mar 08
Apr 05
Jun 07
Jul 12
Sep 13 Jan 22
Feb 19
Mar 19
Apr 16
Jun 18
Jul 23
Sep 24
Twin Share
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
4175
QGC: Gold Coast to Cairns | 9 Days
2021
2020
Start End
Apr 09
Jul 30
Sep 24
Oct 22
Nov 19
Dec 17 Apr 17
Aug 07
Oct 02
Oct 30
Nov 27
Dec 25
Twin Share
3395
3395
3395
3395
3395
3395
Start End
Jan 14
Feb 11
Mar 11
Apr 08
Jun 10
Jul 15
Sep 16 Jan 22
Feb 19
Mar 19
Apr 16
Jun 18
Jul 23
Sep 24
Twin Share
3395
3395
3395
3395
3395
3395
3395
Single Supplement QSC (add to price above): $1075pp
Please enquire for Single Supplement prices for QGC.
Visit aatkings.com/qcs for the reverse itinerary from Cairns
to Sydney (Code: QCS).
Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
Mission Beach – Cairns
Today’s journey takes you to the Atherton
Tablelands, with its lush rainforests, spectacular
Visit Millaa
waterfalls and peaceful lakes.
Millaa Falls and the heritage listed 500-year-
old Curtain Fig Tree, and keep an eye out for
the magnificent Ulysses butterfly.
Spend
some free time in Kuranda, the ‘village in the
rainforest’, before traveling on the Skyrail
Rainforest Cableway. Your six-person gondola
will provide spectacular views of the rainforest
and the Coral Sea. Hotel: Pacific, 2 nights. B
K’gari (Fraser Island)
A day of discovery lies ahead as your 4WD
tour takes you for a ride around the island’s
must-see sites. Visit Lake McKenzie, ringed with
magnificent white sandy beaches. Walk through
the ancient rainforest at Central Station and
Wanggoolba Creek with its huge satiny, scribbly
Across the island to
gum and kauri trees.
75 Mile Beach, the sand highway will take you
up the eastern coast to the Pinnacles Colored
Sands; cooling, calm waters of Eli Creek and
the famous sinking Maheno Shipwreck. B L
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Hamilton Island – Mission Beach
Take the ferry back to the mainland this
morning, from where you'll head north to
the seaside town of Mission Beach. Nestled
between World Heritage rainforest and the
Great Barrier Reef, your accommodations
offers superb views over the Coral Sea.
Hotel: Castaways Resort and Spa. B D
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5
Hamilton Island Free Time
Today is yours to indulge in your own
pleasures – consider an optional experience.
Perhaps cruise to famous Whitehaven
Beach, take a scenic flight over the iconic
Heart Reef or sit back with a good book
by one of the resort’s stunning pools. B
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Rockhampton – Hamilton Island
From $ 4175
SMART WAYS TO SAVE
See page 5 for great savings <
Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
DINING
11 Full buffet breakfasts B
3 Lunches L
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $415pp
Save up to $205pp
2 Dinners D
1 Farewell Dinner FD
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport
Day 3 – flights to arrive anytime into Gold Coast Airport (QGC)
Day 12 – flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport
Flights are not included in the vacation price
Farewell from Cairns
Barron Falls Lookout