australia: self drives FEATURE 19
CAIRNS EXMOUTH BRISBANE PERTH
THE PACIFIC COAST
BRISBANE TO CAIRNS �Duration: Six days Overview: This tourist route
actually starts in Sydney for those who want to go all the way, but the more manageable top section combines Brisbane, Fraser Island, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay,
Townsville and Cairns. �Must stops: The route has opportunities to explore the best of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, pristine islands and rainforest national parks. Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island, and from Rockhampton travellers can visit Great Keppel Island and the Capricorn
Caves. Recommend that clients sail, snorkel or dive the Whitsundays or take in Hinchinbrook, Australia’s largest island national park. The drive ends in Cairns, gateway to
Queensland’s tropical north. �Stopovers: Sleep in a ‘tree house’ – the raised wooden bedrooms of Hinchinbrook Resort are set among the canopy overlooking the sea on Hinchinbrook Island. Very romantic
and amazing views. Best suited to: Water babies who want to explore a stunning coast, feel the sand between their toes and enjoy watersports and the famous reef. SAMPLE PACKAGE: TRAILFINDERS Features a 14-day Barrier Reef Roaming itinerary by motor home priced from £818pp trailfi
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THE INDIAN OCEAN DRIVE
PERTH TO EXMOUTH �Duration: Ten days Overview: Head north from Perth
Above: Aboriginal artwork showing some Australian animals
and visitors can discover white sand beaches, rugged national parks and some exceptional marine life. The route takes in Geraldton, renowned for its seafood; Carnarvon – big on tropical fruits; Exmouth where they can swim with huge whale sharks
on Ningaloo Reef or divert for a four- wheel-drive trip through the canyons
of the Cape Range National Park. �Must stops: Stop in Cervantes to stand in awe at the amazing Pinnacles Desert in the Nambung National Park where thousands of limestone pillars eerily dot the landscape. Further north Ningaloo Reef is a worthy rival to the Great Barrier Reef and in Monkey Mia
it’s all about the dolphins. �Stopovers: The Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is a three-star property
very well located for those who want
to see the dolphins. Best suited to: Those who love the weird and wonderful and want to combine coastal treasures with some amazing inland landscapes SAMPLE PACKAGE: PREMIER HOLIDAYS Offers a Dolphins, Reef and Parks self-drive itinerary including the Pinnacles, Ningaloo Reef and Monkey Mia priced from £784pp including hire car and accommodation but not flights. 08444 937 531;
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