SeaLink have announced a second departure date for the popular 13 Days – “Follow the Winter Sun in Queensland” Escorted Tour after a sell-out July inaugural tour. Departing 22 September 2019, join tour escort Shirley Tamm and explore Queensland’s countryside by train, travelling along the picturesque coastline and enjoying island stopovers along the way.
Escorted by well-known South Australian tour escort, Shirley Tamm, who has over 36 years’ experience in the travel industry, this amazing 13-day tour is ideal for anyone who prefers travelling in the safety of a group and likes meeting new people and enjoying new experiences.
The escorted tour begins in Brisbane on a half day sightseeing tour and two nights’ accommodation at the Ibis Styles, before travelling north on the Spirit of Queensland to Cairns. Along the way spend three-nights at the gorgeous Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island, three nights in paradise at The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and three nights at the luxurious Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.
On Fraser Island join a 4WD tour visiting Lake McKenzie, the Maheno Shipwreck and Seventy- Five Mile Beach. Then set the taste buds alive on an unusual ‘Australian’ culinary experience at a Bush Tucker Talk and Taste tour before indulging in fine dining at Seabelle Restaurant.
Discover Townsville and its hidden secrets on a fun sightseeing tour from the Riverway precinct to Thornton’s Gap. Experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet at Townsville’s Reef HQ, the world’s largest living reef aquarium and be taken on a journey across the Orient with classic Chinese dishes mixed with a modern twist at Miss Songs Asian Kitchen.
On Magnetic Island enjoy a full day tour and see many of the island’s picturesque bays including Horseshoe Bay and have a delicious lunch at Picnic Bay Hotel. That evening be treated to a special dinner at The Pier Restaurant.
In Cairns board the historic Kuranda Railway for a breathtaking journey to Freshwater Station and explore the village and markets. Then ride the Skyrail Cableway above the beautiful Barron Gorge National Park. Finish the day with a visit to the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where the legends of Dreamtime are brought to life.
13 Days – “ Follow the Winter Sun in Queensland” Escorted Tour is priced from $3580 per person and departs Brisbane on 22 September 2019.
The tour includes two-nights’ accommodation in Brisbane and three nights’ accommodation on Fraser Island and in Townsville and Cairns; rail travel from Brisbane to Cairns, including Business Seats on the Tilt Train and Rail Beds and Economy Premium Seats on Spirit of Queensland; a City Sights and Surrounds tour in Brisbane and Townsville; full day 4WD Beauty Spots tour and guided ranger walks on Fraser Island; half day Reef HQ tour and full day Magnetic Island tour; full day Kuranda Scenic Railway (Gold Class), Skyrail and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tour; luxury air-conditioned coach transfers, all entry fees, ferry transfers and guided tours and breakfast daily, four lunches and eight dinners.
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