Queensland Holidays - Queensland's Luxury Journeys - Fraser & Central Discovery

Fraser & Central Discovery

Pay attention to the rhythm of your own breathing along with the sound of the wind and the cries of the wild birds. On tiny isolated and uninhabited coral cays, nature is all-powerful. No man-made structures impinge. Along quiet country roads talk to producers selling their fruit and vegetables and honeys and jams at roadside stalls, and stop for a chat with friendly locals in small town shops and cafes.



Day One - Fly into Hervey Bay

Morning

  • Spend day exploring the surrounds, visit the marina, swim at the beaches, walk or ride along extensive bike paths that follow the coastline

Side Trip Option:

  • Hire a 4wd and catch the barge across to Fraser Island

Evening




Day Two - Hervey Bay to Bundaberg

Morning

  • Drive north from Hervey Bay towards Bundaberg (very scenic drive), along the way explore:
    - Childers
    - Fresh Produce
    - Sugar Cane

Afternoon

  • Explore the thriving city of Bundaberg and it's surrounding beaches:
    - Bargara
    - Elliot Heads
    - Burnett heads

Evening

  • In turtle season head out to Mon Repos and see the amazing turtle display and watch real turtles nesting in the rookery

Accommodation


Dinner in Bargara



Day Three - Bundaberg to Agnes Water / 1770

Morning

  • Continuing north make you way up to Agnes Water and 1770:
    - Beaches
    - Fishing
    - Relaxing
    - diving

Evening

  • Mantra Pavilions
  • Dinner: Explore the Agnes and choose your own, or visit the butcher and find out what fresh catch of fish has been caught that day.


Day Four - 1770 / Agnes Water

Morning

  • Take a day trip out to the reef
    - Lady Musgrave Tour
    - Fitzroy reef
    - Larc Tours

Evening

  • Dinner at "The Tree"
  • Overnight: The mantra Pavilions


Day 5 - 1770 / Agnes Water to Gladstone

Morning

  • Drive to Gladstone airport for flight home

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