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North Queensland offers a playground of natural attractions for you to explore over the next 7 days.  You’ll experience everything from sailing in a tropical paradise to ancient lush rainforests. With plenty of meals included, quality budget accommodation already sorted and heaps to keep you busy – this is the perfect travel option if you want to kick back and relax and enjoy the ride!

DAY 1:  CAIRNS
Welcome to the Tropical North!  We meet and greet at our hotel in the heart of Carins before we head off to explore the nearby tropical Rainforest and Kuranda before returning via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The Skyrail Experience, spanning 7.5kms travels over heritage listed, pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth.  Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment. 

Tonight you're in for a real treat! Meet the local Tjapukai people and see how they showcase their culture in an evening tailor-made especially for Topdeck. You will be joined by a member of the Tjapukai dance troupe as they engage you in a discussion of the evening’s highlight event– Tjapukai by Night where you will witness fire explosions, spectacular special effects, music, dance and spiritual ceremony.  The evening finishes with a sumptuous buffet dinner and performance by the world famous Tjapukai dancers.  This is a pretty special and unique way to spend your first night on tour.
Meals – Dinner

DAY 2:  CAIRNS – OPTIONAL GREAT BARRIER REEF
Today you have the option to discover the world’s largest coral reef aboard a maxi-catamaran*.  The day includes lunch, all snorkelling equipment, optional introductory* and certified Scuba Diving* plus the thrill of sailing on a thoroughbred machine. The Great Barrier Reef is a fascinating maze of coral reefs and cays extending over 2000 kilometres along the Queensland Coast. Once anchored at the reef, slip over the side and explore this underwater paradise at your own pace.   You’ll be amazed by the wonders of the reef that is brimming with life - the brilliant colours of the coral and varieties of fish makes this experience unforgettable! On the return journey, stop at a natural coral cay – a fragile and unique ecosystem of brilliant white sand and warm shallow water for some more snorkelling, swimming or diving*, or just chill out – where else would you rather be!!  This evening you're free to visit the night markets, or if you prefer, kick back, relax and enjoy tropical North Queensland in one of the many nearby restaurants, bars or cafes!
Meals - Breakfast

DAY 3:  CAIRNS
Another fabulous day to explore all that tropical North Queensland has to offer – the world is your oyster! Cairns is the perfect base to explore North Queensland, with a load of activities to suit everyone.  With both the reef and the rainforest at your doorstep, you choose from a range of optional activities from adventurous white water rafting* on the Tully River or Tandem Skydiving*, to a day trip* to the World Heritage listed Daintree Region. There’s Horse Riding*, Quad Biking*, Bungy Jumping*, Hot Air Ballooning* – the list goes on and on!!  If you want some time out, the centre of Cairns has some great cafes and shopping. The swimming lagoon is close by and is a great place to cool off.  At the day’s end, we can exchange our adventure stories over dinner (own expense).
Meals - Breakfast

DAY 4:  CAIRNS TO THE WHITSUNDAYS
Leaving Cairns behind, we make tracks south along the Bruce Highway to the Whitsundays.   We stop in the coastal village of Cardwell, overlooking Hinchinbrook Island National Park. We pass the highest mountains in Queensland, Mt Bartle Frere (1622m) and Mt Bellenden Ker (1580m) as the Great Dividing Range looms closer to the coast.  Situated on Cleveland Bay, Townsville is North Queensland’s largest city.  Here we break our journey for some lunch (own expense) before checking out The Strand which is made up of 2.5km of beaches, parks and cafes!  If time permits we will take a scenic drive up Castle Hill for breathtaking views overlooking the city and Magnetic Island.  It's then on to Airlie Beach, the heart of the thriving Whitsundays. The town overlooks the beautiful Whitsunday Passage and the 74 nearby tropical islands. If there's a heaven on earth, it's definitely in the Whitsundays so prepare to enjoy! And the best way to experience this gorgeous region is onboard a boat - your home for the next 2 nights! You'll be watching the sunset over the water tonight from the heart of paradise.
Meals – Breakfast & Dinner

NB: Landlubbers Option*
If you’re certain you can’t stay onboard for 2 nights, you do have the option to stay on the mainland and enjoy Airlie Beach, and Club Crocodile Resort.  You’ll have the chance to experience a day cruise to Whitehaven Beach onboard Camira – otherwise you can hang with locals at the gorgeous man-made lagoon and make the most of this idyllic location. (Inc. 2xB, 1xL, 1xD)

DAY 5:  THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS
Wake up in one of the many sheltered coves that make up the Whitsundays.  You’ll set sail for golden sandy beaches, snorkel over island coral reefs and soak up the sun in this tropical wonderland.  A visit to the famous Whitehaven Beach and Blue Pearl Bay will also hopefully be an option – depending on the weather.  For the budding sailors, help set the sails and have a turn on the helm as we explore the islands.  By night you’ll star gaze the Milky Way and forget about your life back home. 
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 6:  THE WHITSUNDAYS TO AIRLIE BEACH
This morning we set sail again for another idyllic location before returning to the mainland and the resort town of Airlie Beach.  Tonight we’ll get to experience a night out in “Airlie” with plenty of bars and clubs so you can dance the night away. 
Meals – Breakfast

DAY 7:  AIRLIE BEACH
Today you bid farewell to your travel companions as your journey ends here in this tropical paradise!  Not a bad way to end your 7 days with us – make sure you make the most of this gorgeous location before you need to move on to your next.
Meals – Breakfast                               

**Our experienced guides will tailor all of the activities based on seasonal & cultural conditions throughout the year, to maximise your experience and enjoyment.  Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration and your best interests and safety our priority.