Iconic Queensland – Rainforest to the Reef 2025

The majestic Bunya Mountains, less than three hours west of Brisbane, is a spectacular wilderness in an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range. We begin with two nights here amongst the cool eucalypt forests and woodlands, home to the world’s largest forest of bunya pines. Walks feature panoramic mountain scenery with views over the South Burnett region and southern plains. Wallabies, pademelons, and hundreds of colourful King parrots, rosellas and bowerbirds call this area home.

Travelling via the home of the infamous Woodford Festival, we spend the next two days in one of Queensland’s most iconic beach destinations, Noosa. Where we explore Noosa National Park and enjoy some of the best cuisine Queensland has to offer.

Our next two nights are spent at the charming coastal town of Bargara, near Bundaberg. We stroll along the Burnett River, wander through the lush botanical gardens (home to the Hinkler Hall of Aviation) and visit the Bundaberg Rum Distillery.

A day cruise to Lady Musgrave, the jewel of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, gives you a chance to snorkel over coral reefs, teeming with marine life. The island is an important nesting site to diverse birdlife and is part of the Capricornia Cays Important Bird Area.

On our return to Brisbane, we stop two nights in the Sunshine Hinterland town of Montville and stay at a tranquil eco-retreat. Gentle walks include Kondalilla National Park in the scenic Blackall Range, along with Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

• View majestic trees on quiet walks in Bunya Mountains National Park
• Take in the stunning coastal scenery and spot the diverse wildlife on the renowned walking trails of Noosa National Park
• Visit Bundaberg’s Hinkler Hall of Aviation & the Bundaberg Rum Distillery
• Cruise to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave Island
• Walk amongst the eucalypts & subtropical rainforest of Kondalilla National Park
• Explore Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, a living museum of diverse plant life
• Stay 2 nights in each location in country cabins, seaside apartments and rainforest treehouses

Dates:   06 – 14 August 2025
Price per person Twin share/person (starts / ends Brisbane) A$ 5,490
Single Supplement: A$ 1,190
Note: For guests who request a single room the single supplement will be charged. For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable roommate, but if this is not possible the single supplement surcharge will apply.
Minimum Group Size: 8 guests
Special Interest: Wildlife, Botanical, History, Geology, Birding
Walk Rating: Easy to Moderate, 3-12km per walking day, on mostly well graded tracks. There are some moderate to challenging walks with some steeper sections on non-graded tracks.

Inclusions  

• 8 nights twin share accommodation – cabins, apartments, and treehouse accommodation with mostly private facilities (some shared)
• Meals – 7 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D) – three at iconic SEQ restaurants
• All transfers as listed in the itinerary
• National Park, botanical gardens, tours and entry fees, where noted
• Full day cruise with lunch to Lady Musgrave on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
• Ranger-guided walk and talk at Mon Repos Turtle Centre, home to the largest concentration of nesting Loggerhead turtles in the South Pacific
• Professional tour leader assisted when required by local tour guides
• Pre-departure material

Exclusions

• Travel arrangements to start / from end of tour
• Airport transfers
• Dive equipment hire
• Heavy or excess baggage
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses e.g., alcoholic drinks, speciality teas and coffees, laundry, or optional tours
• General tips outside of basic group tips