A woman in an orange dress and hat stands before the powerful drop of Millaa Millaa Falls.
Wildlife & Nature

Intrepid Travel: North Queensland Adventure

Brisbane

Cairns

13 days, 12 nights

Guided Small Group Tours

From: $8,168 pp

Tour overview

Explore Australia’s beautiful northeastern corner – home to rainforests, coral reefs and white sand beaches. This epic adventure starts strong with a dose of serenity in Noosa, before whisking you to the stunning surroundings of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and the ancient wilderness of the Daintree Rainforest. Explore the expanse of the iconic Great Barrier Reef and the bliss of the Whitsundays and enjoy free time in Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay, Mission Beach and more – on this whirlwind through north Queensland, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to kick back on the warm sands with a good book or get right in on the action.

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
  • This trip includes an overnight train, which is super comfortable and features RailBeds, charging stations and USB ports. The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, it will be replaced with alternative transport and an additional overnight stay.
  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity. This trip requires a good level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
  • This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together.
  • Minimum age: 15 years old.

*This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Please consult your Travel Specialist for details on itinerary variations outside these dates.*

Tour highlights & inclusion

13 days / 12 nights
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Brisbane

Cairns

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Price pp from

NZD $8,168

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Brisbane! Or Meanjin in the language of the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Brisbane is now located. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 10 am. After, you’ll drive straight to Noosa Heads, where you can grab some lunch, relax on the beach or go shopping in the boutique shops. If you’d like, maybe use your free time here to explore part of the Noosa Coastal Walk and look out for local flora and fauna. This afternoon, you’ll hit the road again for the coastal city of Hervey Bay, where you’ll spend the night.

Today's welcome meeting will take place at 10 am this morning at the starting point hotel. Please see details in the joining point section in the Essential Trip Information document. It’s very important that you’re on time, as the group will hit the road towards Noosa straight after. It’s highly recommended that you spend a night in Brisbane before your trip starts.  Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours. In Noosa, you have time to complete a short walk along the coast if you wish. Choose from the Palm Grove Walk (Grade 3, 1.1 km return taking about 30 minutes), Noosa Hill Walk (Grade 4, 2.8 km return, taking about 1.5 hours), or the 300 m path to Boiling Point or Dolphin Point (1.2 km one way) - both sealed and barrier free.

Staying in:

  • Cabins (1 night)
Framed by tropical green leaves, a surfer rides a small turquoise wave in the clear water of Tea Tree Bay at Noosa.

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Inclusions

Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout

Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge

Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkelling - half day

K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD tour

Kuranda Markets

Mandingalbay First Nations tour

Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience

Mason’s Swimming Hole at Cape Tribulation

Paluma Range National Park

Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout

Visit Din Din - Barron Falls Lookout

Whitehaven Beach

Whitsunday Islands tour with Snorkelling - full day from Airlie Beach

Nywaigi First Nations tour at Mungalla Station

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