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Illuminating authentic experiences with a completely unique itinerary, Australia\u2019s East Coast Jewels includes visits to many places not featured in any other Distant Journeys tour. If this is a return visit to Australia, or you\u2019re looking to delve a little deeper into all this vast country has to offer, this is the holiday for you.<\/p>\n

Cruise the sparkling waters of the Whitsunday Islands to explore the powder soft sands of Whitehaven Beach, and explore the sand dunes, shipwrecks, tropical rainforests and freshwater lakes of the World Heritage listed Fraser Island, also known as \u2018K\u2019gari\u2019 \u2013 meaning \u2018paradise\u2019.<\/p>\n

Discover Australia\u2019s capital, Canberra, as well as the coastal city of Townsville and its neighbouring Magnetic Island, home to the largest colony of koalas in North Australia. Visit the beating heart of Queensland, Brisbane, and the city of Rockhampton, where we will learn about the sugar cane farmers of the Mackay region and discover the limestone formations of Capricorn Caves, dating back 400 million years.<\/p>\n

Paired with stays in the ever-popular Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Port Douglas, with options to explore the Great Barrier Reef, you can guarantee a holiday of a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of our Special Offers<\/b><\/a> and enjoy a homebound stopover from \u00a329 per person<\/strong>. That\u2019s a saving of up to \u00a3632 per couple<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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