Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Sunshine Coast Hinterland (D)
We collect you from home for the flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival, transfer to the Sunshine Coast’s Hinterland to immerse yourself in historic villages and a vibrant artistic community.
Overnight: Montville Inn, Montville

Day 2. Eumundi Market, the Ginger Factory and Noosa (BD)
Enjoy your morning sampling ginger treats and travel through subtropical gardens aboard a historic train at The Ginger Factory. Continue sampling with a visit to the Eumundi Market, then cruise the hidden waterways of the Noosa Sound Canals and spend time at leisure on Hastings Street. Overnight: Montville Inn, Montville

Day 3. Maleny Botanic Garden (BD)
Be immersed in the incredible sanctuary of the Maleny Botanic Gardens, discover the stunning subtropical rainforest and living museum of diverse plant and animal life on offer. Step back and let your senses take it all in, listen to over 600 native and exotic birds singing as you overlook the Glass House Mountains. With an incredible 11 peaks making up the Glass House Mountains, they really are one of nature's best natural playgrounds to experience, enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the hinterland of Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Overnight: Montville Inn, Montville

Day 4. Australia Zoo (BD)
Spend today wandering around the world-famous Australia Zoo, which is home to more than 1,200 animals. There are plenty of shows and wildlife action to keep you entertained for the day. Plan your own adventure ticking off all the animals and selecting the animal talks that interest you! In the late afternoon we stop at the Landsborough Museum where you can dive into photos, memorabilia and everyday items giving you insight into the lives of the early pioneers. Overnight: Montville Inn, Montville

Day 5. Caboolture Historical Village (BD)
Following breakfast, we visit Caboolture Historical Village to learn about the area’s local history. Travel back in time and reminisce on the era when milk was delivered to your door, wander through the village, discovering and remembering the quirky old post office, barber and butcher shop stacked on the street. There are over 70 buildings to explore and more than 110,000 museum pieces to view to really immerse yourself in the history and culture on offer. By afternoon, rest those legs as we arrive to the O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Overnight: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

Day 6. Rainforest Retreat – history tour, sunset experience and Glow Worms (BLD)
Today we will immerse ourselves in the beautiful surroundings of the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. After breakfast, join local legendary guides for a relaxing 4WD tour to a breathtaking lookout point where they will prepare billy tea and damper over the fire, sharing their enthusiasm and stories from the early years on the mountain. Continue the day with lunch and some free time to wander around the Retreat before we rejoin for a sunset experience, you don’t want to miss. Take prime position at a surprise venue for simply stunning sunset views. Enjoy dinner back at the resort and get ready to board the four-wheel-drive bus for a guided ancient rainforest tour to the mystical Glow Worm grotto. Perch yourself beside the secluded gully, home to millions of ancient Glow Worms, illuminating the cliff face in a blanket of twinkling stars. Overnight: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

Day 7. Rainforest Retreat – wildlife encounters and birds of prey show (BLD)
Begin your day with an early morning bird watching walk before indulging in a delicious buffet breakfast. Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s unique fauna with this wildlife experience. You may get to touch one of the friendly Carpet Pythons, offer the Squirrel Gliders some morning tea, say g’day to the cheeky Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and more. Next, change perspective with a self-guided tree top walk. The first of its kind in Australia, it provides a bird’s eye view of the rainforest canopy as you walk along a series of suspension bridges 16 metres above the ground. After lunch we will watch in awe as aerial predators perform and get up close to other species of wildlife in the rainforest as we learn about the area’s history. Next, buckle up for a four-wheel-driving tour to a scenic lookout, before sitting back for an audio-visual presentation on the area’s flora and fauna. Tonight join us for a delicious farewell dinner. Overnight: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

Day 8. Gold Coast to Perth (B)
Today we will transfer to Brisbane for the flight to Perth. Upon arrival we will see you safely home.

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