14 DAY Island Suntanner OXISCS-8

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1 14 DAY Island Suntanner OXISCS-8 This tour visits: Australia Surf, sail and island hop your way along the East Coast. Leave all things urban behind to visit beautiful beaches, a proper Aussie farm, a national park and the odd World Heritage site. Fill up your camera roll and make new friends as you tick off this side of Oz. The Bucket List More Inclusions Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands Experience Queensland Farmlife Visit Whitehaven Beach Full-day Fraser Island 4WD experience including Lake McKenzie Surf lesson at Topdeck s surf camp Magnetic Island 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners 12 nights in hotels, lodges & cabins, 1 night sailing on a yacht Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Awesome Topdeck Crew

2 Trip Itinerary Day 1 - Cairns Just like a double-shot macchiato in the morning, two days in Cairns will get your heart started. Meet and greet the crew this morning, and get acquainted with some of Cairns hotspots. This afternoon is free for your to check out some of the region s best adventure activities: bungy jumping, skydiving and whitewater rafting. -Whitewater rafting -Horse riding -Quad biking -Skydiving -Bungy jumping -Ziplining -Hot air ballooning Day 2 - Cairns Like the thought of spending a whole day exploring the only place in the world nestled between two World Heritage areas? Go on then. Take an optional day trip up to the Daintree Rainforest or join us on our most popular day trip to the Great Barrier Reef (and take home that elusive selfie with a photobombing fish). Please note: Pre-book your Great Barrier Reef day-trip at the time of booking to secure your spot. -Great Barrier Reef day trip -Daintree National Park day trip Day 3 - Cairns to Magnetic Island Hard as it will be to leave, our time in Cairns has come to an end. Today we head south to explore the natural and wildlife wonders of Magnetic Island. Keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered cassowary bird on our morning drive, and then it s a quick ferry trip before you have the afternoon to explore this amazing piece of paradise. Discover secluded beaches and national park walking trails or just laze by the pool with a cocktail. We won t judge. -Magnetic Island Hopper Pass

3 Day 4 - Magnetic Island to Whitsunday Sailing Get stuck into a private tour of the local wildlife park, where you can kiss a baby crocodile, smooch a blue tongue lizard and even opt in for a photo op with a cuddly koala. Feeling like you need more air in your hair? Leave the bus and board your own private yacht for our overnight sailing trip in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. Normally a toy for the rich and famous, today the yacht is all yours to learn the ropes while sailing in paradise. More of a land-lover? Take the diva option and let the crew do the work whilst you feast, swim and snorkel. Please note: We ask that you pack a small overnight bag to take onboard with you as space on the overnight sailing is limited. Pack items like swimmers, beach towel, chargers, hat, sunscreen, camera, jacket, toiletries, sandals/flip flops and casual clothes for two days. -Private tour of the local wildlife park -Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands -Visit the Big Mango -Cuddle a koala Day 5 - Whitsunday Sailing to Airlie Beach Wake up to pure paradise in one of the many sheltered coves that make up the Whitsundays. Today we ll set sail for golden sandy beaches, snorkel over coral reefs and soak up the sun. A visit to the famous blinding white sands of Whitehaven Beach and snorkel to see reef fish will also be an option if the weather behaves (fingers crossed!). If you re a budding captain, you can even help set the sails and take the helm whilst further exploring the islands. Later this afternoon, set course for our return to land where we ll spend the night in Airlie Beach. Read: pool, shower, dinner, dancing all in that order! -Overnight sailing in the Whitsunday Islands -Visit Whitehaven Beach -Snorkelling Day 6 - Airlie Beach to Myella Farm Get out of the hammock and follow in the footsteps of Captain Cook as we head south to our farm stay: Myella Farm. Heading onto the farm you ll be welcomed by the local Eather family and into the tranquil bush lifestyle on their cattle station. A highlight of any farm stay is always dinner, and here is no different, enjoy Myella's renowned home cooked cuisine, followed by steaming billy tea and an evening around the campfire. Before heading to your comfy cabin rooms for a well-deserved rest, we dare you to don your Akubra hat and test your skills at cracking a whip or flinging the lasso! -Breakfast -Dinner

4 Day 7 - Myella Farm Embrace your inner jackaroo and prepare yourself for an adventure-packed afternoon of horse riding and motor biking (optional) and cow milking. Or go walkabout to find that right spot for the perfect outback sunset. Enjoy a hearty home cooked farm style dinner. -Farm sunset - Lunch -Horse riding -Motorbike lesson Day 8 - Myella Farm to Fraser Island Wake up and smell the coffee. Kick off your day with a farm breakfast before catching a ferry bound for the UNESCO World Heritage listed Fraser Island. This place is the world's largest sand island, with the longest beach in Queensland all 75 miles (120km) of it. But before we get that far, we stop at one of Australia s truly iconic distilleries Bundaberg Rum. In the heart of Sugar Cane country they are making more than just sugar from these crops. With a guided informative tour and of course some tastings at the end, you will find your perfect blend and fall in love with this Aussie Classic drink. -Bundaberg rum distillery & tastings Day 9 - Fraser Island Fraser is literally one huge pile of sand as if someone dropped the Sahara Desert into the Pacific Ocean and scattered it with dingoes and rainforests. Four-wheel-drive along the beach highway to mingle with the Pinnacles Coloured Sands (considered a place of good luck for the Indigenous Butchulla women), Eli Creek and the Maheno Shipwreck before testing out your stand up paddling skills on the crystal clear waters of Lake McKenzie. -Full-day Fraser Island 4WD experience -Lake McKenzie -Central Station -Coloured Sands -Maheno Shipwreck -Eli Creek

5 - Lunch -Scenic flights from the beach Day 10 - Fraser Island to Brisbane This morning, have some chill time in sensational Noosa. Walk the National Park to spot koalas, check out the beach and lunch options on Hastings Street. Next up, the Glasshouse Mountains. It s a fruit producer s paradise with rich red volcanic soils and spectacular dormant volcanic mountain formations. Next stop: BrisVegas (aka Brisbane). Don't let its namesake fool you - there are no late-night wedding chapels in the sunshine state capital. -Brisbane city walking tour -Iconic Noosa -Glasshouse Mountains Day 11 - Brisbane to Byron Bay Leave Brisbane behind you as we head to Byron - before that we tackle Surfers Paradise. Here, we ve got a couple of awesome optionals for you to get involved in. What s it going to be? Theme park or skywalk? Byron Bay next, where you can burn incense, sip chai, become a yoga teacher and win cash for being a Cheeky Monkey all in one day. - Surfers Paradise Gold Coast -Gold Coast theme parks -Skywalk Day 12 - Byron Bay Anti-McDonald's and anti-anything mass produced (but pro juice bars, beer gardens and beards), Byron has a small-town vibe waiting to be discovered. Hit the shops, or opt in to paddle a sea kayak with the dolphins, or take a surfing lesson or watch whales breach from the Lighthouse in winter. This is the town where peace and tranquillity go to relax. You should too. Or jump out of a plane (optional). Byron doesn't care as long as you're happy. -Byron Bay highlights

6 -Dolphin kayaking -Skydiving -Surf lessons Day 13 - Byron Bay to Crescent Head Let the wave chasing begin as we cruise down the coast to the surfing mecca of Crescent Head. Here's your chance to become a bona fide surf master. Kelly Slater, who? -Visit the Big Banana - Lunch Day 14 - Crescent Head to Sydney Wrap up your surfari adventure with a final surf lesson, then it s onwards to the beachside hustle and bustle of Sydney, where we say our goodbyes. It might be the end of this trip, but there is plenty more Oz out there and plenty more Topdeck trips to pick from. -Surf lesson Accommodation You will use a variety of multi-share accommodation, which may include hotels, hostels, motels, cabins, an overnight boat and even a traditional Maori marae! The number of people in a room varies depending on the type of accommodation. To keep costs down accommodation is based on a four-share, same sex basis. The 'More Inclusions' section of this document details what type of accommodation is used for our overnight stops. If you are travelling with a friend and require twin or double accommodation, this is available at a small extra charge and can be requested at the time of booking. Optional Activities On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be

7 taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money. None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip. Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the local supplier and their conditions will apply. Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here. Australia - Cairns Tandem Skydive $309 AUD Go Wild Day Tour $150 AUD Go Jungle Surfing $252 AUD Tully River Rafting (Full Day) $209 AUD Tully River Xtreme (Full Day) $250 AUD Baron River Rafting (Half Day) $138 AUD Full Day Reef Trip $154 AUD Bungy Jump $179 AUD Minjin Swing $129 AUD Hot Air Ballooning $260 AUD Wildlife Dome Entry & Photo $40 AUD Australia - Myella Farm Motorbike Lesson $65 AUD Horse Riding $75 AUD Australia - Fraser Island Scenic Flight $80 AUD Australia - Gold Coast Tandem Skydive $375 AUD Australia - Byron Bay Tandem Skydive $299 AUD Dolphin Kayaking $69 AUD Surf Lesson $60 AUD Hang Gliding $165 AUD

8 Meals Your included meals are detailed in the 'More Inclusions' sectio n of this document. Breakfasts are included each day (except on the first morning). A typical breakfast consists of cereals with milk or yoghurt, bread, a range of spreads, and fruit juice, tea or coffee. It is rare to get a hot breakfast, though on some occasions it may be available. Included evening meals will be combination of those prepared by the Topdeck Road Crew, local restaurants and places in which we stay. If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book. But please be aware that although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all dietary needs. We also cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu. No Tip Necessary Your Topdeck crew never expect tips themselves and will not ask for any; that s not what friends do! We also know how much tipping can cost you. So go ahead, spoil yourself with the money you will save by travelling with Topdeck (just don t forget Mum s souvenir). Topdeck Travel App Our travel app has landed! With a range of awesome features including a Currency Converter, Budget Tracker, Check-In tool and Social Timeline you can plan your trip like a pro. Think of it like your very own Topdeck Trip Leader, always on call with the latest info, weather, maps and city guides to give you the trip of a lifetime, all in the palm of your hand. Please note: The Topdeck Travel App should only be downloaded once you have booked onto your trip. You will not be able to log in unless you have a Topdeck Booking Reference Number. Get it for iphone Get it for Android Passenger safety One of the best parts of travelling is experiencing the nightlife and entertainment each city has to offer. However, amidst the fun and excitement, it s important to be aware of your surroundings and personal safety as well. Before you hit the road with us, it s important to be aware of the following: When you re on a night out, remember to avoid walking alone, particularly through deserted areas like beaches and back streets. Always stick together, take a taxi where possible, and keep a note of your accommodation details so you can find your way back to your fellow Topdeckers if you become separated. In some countries, alcoholic measures can be considerably larger than what you may be used to. Try to keep track of what you re drinking, and if you see one of your trip mates looking a little worse for wear, take them back to your accommodation. Be cautious when accepting

9 drinks from strangers and never leave your drink unattended. It s also important to be aware that what you might consider harmless flirting may be interpreted differently in some countries. Be yourself and have fun, but don t be naïve, and be mindful of the signals you are sending out so that you don t find yourself in an uncomfortable situation.