8D Southern Queensland World Heritage Self Drive

PLUS $200 OFF 2nd Pax

Sale period: By 31 March 2023
Travel period: Till 30 September 2023

fr. SGD 2588

Highlights

Admission to Australia Zoo
Full-day Fraser Island Tour
Full-day Great Barrier Reef Tour
- Choice of 1 Unique Experience:
  - a) Noosa River cruise with DIY BBQ Lunch, or
  - b) Full Day The Great Beach Drive 4WD Tour

Package Inclusion:

Return economy airfare
2 nights accommodation in Sunshine Coast
2 nights accommodation in Hervey Bay
2 nights accommodation inBrisbane
7 days Hertz car rental (1.8-litre)

Day 1 Singapore - Brisbane +

Depart Singapore Changi Airport for your fl ight to Brisbane, Queensland’s capital city

Day 2 Brisbane - Sunshine Coast +

(Drive Time: 1.5 hrs)

Upon arrival, collect your car at the airport. Drive towards the naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast and experience a laidback lifestyle centered on pristine beaches, freshwater lakes, subtropical forests and warm sunshine. En route, stop at Maleny Dairies to savour fresh milk. Shop till you drop at the stylish Noosa, the trendy Mooloolaba or the twice-weekly Eumundi Markets. Visit Underwater World, acclaimed as the largest tropical oceanarium in the southern hemisphere to discover thousands of sea creatures or swim with the sharks. Nature lovers may watch the awesome hand-feeding of crocodiles at Australia Zoo. Accommodation: Noosa Entrance Waterfront Resort or similar

Day 3 Sunshine Coast +

This afternoon, cruise along Noosa River and enjoy a DIY BBQ lunch onboard. Thereafter, begin your exploration of the quaint villages along Blackall Range, Glass House Mountains and the scenic Mary Valley. Continue to explore charming townships such as Mapleton, Montville and Maleny which offer stunning views. This evening, take leisurely rainforest walks, savour fresh produce, local wine and cheese or shop for fine art and crafts. Accommodation: Noosa Entrance Waterfront Resort or similar

Day 4 Sunshine Coast - Hervey Bay +

(Drive Time: 2.5 hrs)

This morning, head towards Hervey Bay, an area brimful of history, beauty and attractions centered around sheltered waters. Hervey Bay boasts a 14-kilometre stretch of family-friendly beaches and is known as Australia’s whale watching capital where migrating whales can be seen from July to November. For family fun, you may head to WetSide Water Education Park, an environmentally friendly theme park that focuses on sustainability of water. Thereafter, immerse in the convivial atmosphere of the local craft and produce market held every Friday evening at Urangan Marina. Accommodation: Best Western Bundaberg City Motor Inn or similar

Hervey Bay

Day 5 Hervey Bay +

Today, embark on a full-day tour of Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. The heritage-listed island is also home to bountiful natural attractions such as stunning wetlands, heath decorated with wildflowers and 1,000-year old rainforest trees. The tour will take you to Lake McKenzie, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, 75 Mile Beach, The Pinnacles, Maheno Shipwreck and Eli Creek. Accommodation: Best Western Bundaberg City Motor Inn or similar

Lake McKenzie

Day 6 Hervey Bay - Bundaberg +

(Drive Time: 1.5 hrs)

This morning, drive to Bundaberg. En route, you may drop by Mammino to savour award-winning homemade gourmet ice cream. Thereafter, proceed to Bundaberg Distilling Company Bondstore to taste Australia’s favourite rum and learn about its production process. Accommodation: The Point Resort or similar

Day 7 Bundaberg +

The Bundaberg North Burnett region is the southern gateway to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s premier location for the observation of turtles. Today, you may join a tour to Lady Elliot Island or Lady Musgrave Island. Thereafter, you may wish to proceed to Mon Repos Conservation Park for a Turtle Encounters tour for a chance to watch nesting turtles or hatchlings on the beach. Accommodation: The Point Resort or similar Note Mon Repos Conservation Park Turtle Encounters tour is only available from November to March. Nesting turtles and hatchlings can be viewed from November to January and January to March respectively.

Day 8 Bundaberg - Brisbane +

(Drive Time: 4 hrs)

Depart Bundaberg for Brisbane. If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping at Queen Street Mall before you return your car at the airport and catch your flight home.

Queen Street Mall

The above itinerary is a suggested self-drive programme only. Refer to inclusion list on top for actual inclusions.

NOTE: Prices exclude airport taxes & surcharges. All hotel & seats reservations are subject to availability. Any increase in room rates arising from the events and conventions shall be borne by customers.

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MON REPOS TURTLE ENCOUNTER

Mon Repos, on the coast of Bundaberg, supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and has the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region.

From November through to January, it is an amazing sight to see these huge creatures heaving their way up the beach to find a safe spot to dig a nest and lay their eggs. And then, some 6-8 weeks later (generally between January to March), you can witness the tiny hatchlings emerging from their sandy nests to scurry down the beach towards the sea.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service offer ranger guided turtle encounters throughout the Bundaberg turtle season, from November to March. Don’t miss their first moments, book now.

WHALE WATCH CAPITAL - HERVEY BAY

The whale watch season in Hervey Bay is from mid July - mid October.

Hervey Bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch whales in Australia as pods of magnificent Humpback whales make this their home for weeks on end. This is what makes Hervey Bay Whale Watching unique. The whales aren't just "passing through", they stop to relax and nurse their new calves in the warm sheltered waters of Platypus Bay, between Fraser Island and Hervey Bay.

This makes Hervey Bay as second-to-none Whale Watching destination in Australia. A whale watch cruise in Hervey bay really is an experience of a lifetime.

GREAT BEACH DRIVE - 4WD TOUR

A scenic 4WD experience along the best beaches Australia has to offer. Kilometers of golden sand taking in sightings of dolphins, turtles (and whales in season July-Nov). The experienced guides will demonstrate how the aboriginals used the world famous Coloured Sands for painting and decorating boomerangs. Exclusive drive access will take you to the Lighthouse at Double Island Point for breathtaking 360 degree views across the Pacific Ocean and scenic surrounds of the Great Sandy National Park. Journey through rainforest growing in the sand dunes and experience this natural playground. All in air conditioned forward facing vehicle comfort. This tour is suited for all ages with no fitness level required.