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5 Day Gold Coast Adventure
Highlights: Gold Coast
Trip start: Gold Coast
Trip end: Gold Coast
Price Range from $1,660 to $1,880 *
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Fly right into Gold Coast airport and spend 4 days exploring the beautiful beaches and spectacular coastline in this area. The Gold Coast is a region of opposites – there are 70km of famous beaches and an amazing array of natural landscapes which is in stark contrast to high rise buildings, casinos and theme parks. Travel past the stunning Glasshouse Mountains, hear the fascinating Aboriginal legends and see the many attractions on the Sunshine Coast. Continue to Underwater World, the largest tropical oceanarium in Australia. Enjoy a stroll along Mooloolaba Wharf and see the seal show. Travel to Noosa Head and view beautiful Noosa Beach and famous Hastings Street, which has an unrivalled view of the ocean. Take the ferry to Fraser Island and continue with a 4-wheel drive journey along the famous beach on the world’s largest sand island. Moreton Island is the world's third largest sand island of which 98% is a protected National Park, with no sealed roads -4WD is the only mode of transport! Enjoy sand duning on Moreton Island for some awesome fun, high speed, and high adrenaline! As your time in Australia comes to an end you have the option of continuing to travel through the South Pacific, or returning home.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Gold Coast
  • Gold Coast: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Optional Activities
  • Dinner (not included)
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*)
(Alt: Vibe Hotel Gold Coast 4*)) (B)
Day 2
Gold Coast
  • Shared - Sunshine Coast & Noosa - Coach
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*)
(Alt: Vibe Hotel Gold Coast 4*)) (B)
Day 3
Gold Coast
  • Shared - Fraser Island by 4WD - Coach
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*)
(Alt: Vibe Hotel Gold Coast 4*)) (B)
Day 4
Gold Coast
  • Shared - Moreton Island Sand Duning (with picnic lunch) - 4WD
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*)
(Alt: Vibe Hotel Gold Coast 4*)) (B)
Day 5
Gold Coast
  • Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Kensington Cares - 2
Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is a city and local government area in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia. It is the second most populous city in the state and the sixth most populous city in the country. Gold Coast City is renowned for its sunny subtropical climate, popular surfing beaches, and expansive waterway and canal systems, a skyline dominated by high-rise apartment buildings, active nightlife and wide variety of tourist attractions.

Enjoy a private airport transfer with your own vehicle and driver between the Gold Coast airport and your hotel.

Natural wonders are complimented by the largest selection of family theme parks, golfing greens, shopping centres and restaurants on the Gold coast. Take advantage of the immense number of options to choose from; Family favourites such as Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild and WhiteWater World are sure to please. Warner Bros. Movie World and the Australian Outback Spectacular provide their own unique feel, while Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary creates a never ending interactive experience with nature’s many creatures. Whale watching and jet boating are just two other options to consider.

The Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Australia's most popular resort destination surrounded by boutiques, al fresco dining, lively entertainment and just 100 metres from magnificent Surfers Paradise beach. The hotel is convenient to all Gold Coast attractions including numerous international golf courses, shopping malls and theme parks.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*).


Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise
Day 2 Gold Coast

You will be picked up today by coach along with fellow travellers on a spectacular tour of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Travel past the stunning Glasshouse Mountains, hear the fascinating Aboriginal legends and see the many attractions on the Sunshine Coast. Continue to Underwater World, the largest tropical oceanarium in Australia. Enjoy a stroll along Mooloolaba Wharf and see the seal show. Travel to Noosa Head and view beautiful Noosa Beach and famous Hastings Street, which has an unrivalled view of the ocean.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*).


Noosa Beach
Noosa Beach
Day 3 Gold Coast

Travel through the Sunshine Coast hinterland to Rainbow Beach by coach along with other travellers. Join the ferry to Fraser Island and continue with a 4-wheel drive journey along the famous beach on the world’s largest sand island. This World Heritage region has remarkable freshwater lakes perched high in the sand dunes and ancient rainforests. Your guide will interpret for you the wonders of this fragile environment.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*).


Fraser Island
Fraser Island
Day 4 Gold Coast

Experience Moreton Island by shared coach with fellow travellers. Your day starts with a luxury cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay to Moreton Island. On arrival, board a 4WD and drive off the ferry directly on to the beach. Moreton Island is the world's third largest sand island of which 98% is a protected National Park, and with no sealed roads, 4WD is the only mode of transport! The first activity is to get straight into sand boarding and tobogganing. This has to be done as early as possible in the day as summer temperatures get up to 36degrees. This is awesome fun, high speed, high adrenalin! Lie down toboggans as well as stand up boards are provided. Enjoy a picnic lunch and the rest of the afternoon in this idyllic spot before being brought back to Gold coast.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (4*).


Shipwreck off Moreton Island
Shipwreck off Moreton Island
Day 5 Gold Coast

Enjoy a private airport transfer with your own vehicle and driver between the Gold Coast airport and your hotel.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).


Kensington Cares
Kensington Cares

Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
International and Internal Flights - Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.