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Explore Tropical North Queensland - 9 day Self Drive Holiday

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Duration8 nights
OperatorTravel at 60
StyleStay
HighlightCar Hire + Accom + Reef Cruise
Head north to the warmth of Tropical North Queensland. There's so much to see in the region and this self-drive holiday means you can go where you want, when you want!

There's so much to see in Tropical North Queensland. This self drive holidays allows you the freedom to discover Cairns, the Atherton Tableland and spend time wandering through the Kuranda Markets and village. Discover Barron Falls and be amazed at the size of the giant Curtain Fig tree. From Cairns, why not head south for the day to explore Mission Beach and the Cassowary Coast.

After spending a few days in Cairns, your next destination is Port Douglas. Enjoy the spectacular scenery on the coastal drive from Cairns to Port Douglas, stopping along the way to take in the stunning views or watch the hang-gliders take off from the clifftops and soar like eagles on the air currents.

From Port Douglas, you can travel north to explore the Daintree. From Port Douglas, before crossing the Daintree River on the iconic vehicle ferry. Spend some time in the Daintree Village, then make your way north to Cooktown.

Mossman Gorge is a must-do when visiting North Queensland and is a short drive from Port Douglas. Spend time exploring the gorge as there are a number of walking tracks in the area, before before heading into the township.

While in Port Douglas, a full day Great Barrier Reef cruise is also included in your package.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrive Cairns

    On arrival in Cairns, collect your hire car before heading to your one bedroom apartment with balcony offering glimpses of Trinity Inlet.

  2. 2

    Cairns and surrounds

    Days 2–5

    Spend your days exploring Cairns and it surrounding regions - the Atherton Tablelands, Cassowary Coast and Cairn's northern beaches.

  3. 6

    Cairns to Port Douglas

    Enjoy the spectacular scenery on the coastal drive from Cairns to Port Douglas, stopping along the way to take in the stunning views or watch the hang-gliders take off from the clifftops and soar like eagles on the air currents.

  4. 7

    Port Douglas and surrounds

    Days 7–8

    Port Douglas is a good starting point for your journey to the Daintree National Park and Mossman Gorge. While in Port Douglas, a full day Great Barrier Reef cruise is also included in your package.

  5. 9

    Farewell Port Douglas and Cairns

    Say farewell to Tropical North Queensland as you make your way back to Cairns for your homeward journey.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Your holiday package includes:

  • 9 days car hire (Toyota Corolla sedan or similar)
  • 5 nights in a central 4-star apartment in Cairns (room only)
  • 3 nights in a one bedroom apartment in Port Douglas (room only)
  • An unforgettable Great Barrier Reef full-day cruise including hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch. morning and afternoon tea/coffee, reef presentation, snorkelling equipment, stinger/lycra suits and boyancy aids, underwater observatory fish and coral viewing, coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels

**Ask us for a quote on return airfares from your nearest capital city**

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Cairns:

Enjoy your stay in a stylish one bedroom apartment with balcony offering glimpses of Trinity Inlet. Your apartment features a modern ensuite with shower, kitchenette, laundry facilities, separate dining and living areas with TV and Foxtel channels and a furnished balcony. Property facilities include a fitness centre and outdoor pool.

Your accommodation is conveniently located within walking distance to the city centre and shopping precinct, the Reef Fleet Terminal and The Esplanade. An eclectic mix of restaurants on the Pier are also within walking distance.

Port Douglas:

Your 4-star apartment is located a 15-20 minute walk from the centre of Port Douglas, where you will find a huge array of shopping stores, including specialty shops, fashion stores, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and newsagent. It's also an easy walk to the Sunday Markets in Anzac Park and a regular local bus service for those days when you don't feel like walking.

Your spacious one bedroom apartment is styled like a classic North Queensland house, with cedar timber shutters, verandahs with views of the resort, overhanging roofs, all whilst being surrounded by the lush tropical gardens. Each apartment has a roofed balcony or patio, lounge and dining area and a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. Decorated with an elegant tropical feel, these apartments are a perfect getaway.

Your apartment in Cairns
Your apartment in Cairns
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Travel at 60 Social Getaways

Travel further when you're not travelling alone

Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.

Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.

  • A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
  • Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
  • Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.

Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.

— The team at Travel at 60

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