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Tropical Island Discovery
tour: 3396
10 Days from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Marine Life, Sun, Sea and Sand, this 10-day Queensland tour is the tropical island holiday you’ve been dreaming of. Starting in Brisbane, you’ll travel north to Airlie Beach, with overnights in Fraser Island, Great Keppel Island, and Airlie Beach.
Outdoor-enthusiasts will be in paradise with visits to Fraser Island, where you’ll spend your days in the great outdoors, on whale and dolphin watching cruises, 4WD tours and guided bush tucker demonstrations; Great Keppel Island, where there are 16 snorkeling beaches to choose from amongst other leisurely activities; and, the Whitsunday Islands, where you’ll spend a night sailing the Great Barrier Reef.
Of course, all of this time spent outdoors will work up quite an appetite and thirst… which you need not worry about, as there are also plenty of food and drink experiences, including a visit to the iconic Bundaberg Rum Brewery, where you’ll enjoy a tour and tasting and Sarina Sugar Shed, where you’ll embark on a guided tour of the cane plantation.
This is just some of what you’ll experience on this Tropical Island Discovery tour - this Australian holiday really is a stunning adventure like no other.
Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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cities & locations
World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Fraser Island
Great Barrier Reef
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Tropical Island Discovery
10 Days from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
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Tropical Island Discovery with Reefsleep
10 Days from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
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$3,909
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