Eastern Australia Intensive: Fraser Island, Gladstone & Great Barrier Reef

Pricing is based on departure date: 14 November 2027

Itinerary Map

Sydney, Newcastle, At Sea, Brisbane, Fraser Island National Park, Gladstone, At Sea, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Willis Island, Cairns

Itinerary Highlights

Newcastle AU
The second oldest city in Australia is home to several beaches where you can get your surf on and explore the local foodie spots and cafes. You can also go on a wine tasting spree at the Hunter Valley, which is one of Australia's major wine regions.

Fraser Island
Cruise to Fraser Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest sand island. Here, crystal-clear lakes, ancient rainforests, and endless beaches create an unforgettable showcase of Australia’s natural beauty and tranquility.

Gladstone
A gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Gladstone is a serene stop on an Australia cruise. Explore nearby Heron Island’s coral reefs, wander through lush botanical gardens, or simply soak in the relaxed coastal atmosphere.

Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is the tourism mainland hub for the Whitsundays, where you can take on activities either on the beautiful water or the verdant greens of the rainforest. You'll instantly feel the holiday as you enjoy the tropical atmosphere when you stroll through cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and souvenir stores.

Townsville
It's summer all year round in the city of Townsville, with a thriving nightlife scene that you can't just miss. Australia's tropical island paradise feel is on full display here, with the beaches of Magnetic Island just one ferry trip away.

Willis Island
Willis Island is the only permanently inhabited island in the Coral Sea Islands Territory. Located beyond the Great Barrier Reef, this island stands 280 miles from Cairns. The only residents on the 7.7-hectare sandy island are a handful of Australian Bureau of Meteorology staff members working at the weather monitoring station.The main attractions are the sights youll see as you cruise through the Coral Sea. Spot tropical birds like black noodies, sooty terns and wedge-tailed shearwaters. Cruise to Willis Island to see the Great Barrier Reef stretch beneath the turquoise waters and the exotic fish that swim here, including angel fish, clown fish and hammerhead sharks.

Cairns
While it is usually a jump-off port for the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns can also become a destination for destination for trekking, discovering secret islands along the reef, exploring the Daintree Rainforest and even gliding through the rainforest canopy. Cairns also is home to the Esplanade, which is a swimming lagoon where you can freely bask under the sun as you enjoy the panoramic views of the Trinity Inlet.

Your ship: Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Pursuit is a mid-sized beauty with a deck plan well-suited to the needs of modern voyagers.

You’ll never feel crowded in the comfortable social spaces of our bars, restaurants, and lounges. Nor will you feel like a sardine jammed in around the pool, where our attentive staff is always ready to offer a complimentary bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel.

Staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. And one of the greatest features of this ship is the large number of staterooms with verandas.

Sydney, Newcastle, At Sea, Brisbane, Fraser Island National Park, Gladstone, At Sea, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Willis Island, Cairns

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