Queensland Island Gems
SELF-DRIVE TOUR
CAIRNS | LIZARD ISLAND | HAMILTON ISLAND | LONG ISLAND | BRISBANE | SINGAPORE
Explore Queensland's stunning natural wonders. Discover Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, followed by a stay on Lizard Island with world-class diving and private beach picnics. Continue to Hamilton Island for indulgence at qualia, and then retreat to Elysian Eco Island on Long Island for personalised wellness. End your journey in Brisbane, where culture meets scenic river cruises and city views, before flying home via Singapore.
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Your Itinerary
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Day 2&3
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Day 4-6
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Day 7
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Day 8-10
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Day 11-13
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Day 14-15
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Day 16-17
Day 1 : UK - Singapore
Fly with one of the world’s leading airlines, Singapore Airlines, flights also available from Manchester. For those wishing to stopover in Singapore, we would be happy to recommend hotels we know personally.
Day 2&3 : Singapore - Cairns
Welcome to Queensland’s most northern city of Cairns for 2 nights stay, the perfect gateway into two world heritage listed sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Stop by the locals favourite swimming spot at Trinity beach and take a stroll along the esplanade.
Day 4-6 : Lizard Island
Depart the mainland and be transferred on a one-hour scenic flight from Cairns to Lizard Island where you will feel truly secluded from the rest of the world. With 24 powdery white beaches and 40 luxurious suites, it is the most northern resort in tropical Queensland and is located directly on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy easy access to a spectacular underwater world where you can explore a garden of giant clams or swim with the unique potato cod at the famous dive site, Cod Hole. Enjoy secluded picnics, sunset dining on private beaches. Relax in pure luxury and immerse in the pure wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 7 : Cairns
Time to leave your first little gem and fly back to Cairns for an overnight stay before your journey continues south to the Whitsunday Islands.
Day 8-10 : Hamilton Island
Idyllically located in the Whitsunday Islands at the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is a popular holiday getaway. Find yourself being pampered in luxury at qualia quietly tucked away at the northernmost part of the island. Experiences from the resort are endless, if you can tear yourself away from the stunning accommodation on offer. Scenic flights and luxury motor yachts will take guests to explore the turquoise waters, Whitehaven Beach or helicopter out to the private helipad at Heart Reef.
Day 11-13 : Long Island
Just a short flight away and you will arrive at Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat, tucked away in a private cove is where you will find the most secluded island getaway in the Whitsundays. With a maximum of 20 guests your stay will be personalised to suit you. Emphasis is on wellbeing after a day exploring, indulge in a spa treatment and ease into island living. Oceanfront villas offer both ocean, mountain and rainforest forest views with private balcony, outdoor hammock and a day bed, perfect for a sundowner or be enveloped into the last bestselling novel.
Day 14-15 : Brisbane
Brush the sand from you flip flops, your next stop is to the state capital of Queensland, Brisbane, renowned for its culture, balmy climate and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city is set along the banks of the Brisbane River with entertainments in abundance, a cruise along this winding urban channel is a must for all visitors. Cool off in Australia’s only city based man-made beach at Streets Beach in Brisbane’s inner-city suburb of South Bank. Looming over the city is Mt Coot-tha, home to the Botanic Gardens and the ideal vantage point to admire the breath-taking views or perhaps catch the perfect sunset over this amiable city.
Day 16-17 : Brisbane - UK
Join your return flight back to the UK via Singapore.
