Airlie Beach Odessey

Whitsundays at their best! Book now to explore this beautiful region

Trip Summary

Experience the best of the Whitsunday’s with a stay at The Mantra Club Croc Resort, Airlie Beach.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Daydream Island on this unforgettable tour. But that’s not all! Get up close and personal with crocs on a safari and explore the hidden gem of Hideaway Bay.

This tour is the perfect combination of fun and adventure. The Mantra Club Croc Resort Airlie Beach is the ideal base to make the most of your time in this stunning part of Queensland. Relax in comfortable accommodation and enjoy top-notch amenities after your day of exploring.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places on the QLD coast. Book your now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

Itinerary

Depart on the Spirit of Queensland train for your journey along the beautiful Queensland coast to Bowen. Travel in an Economy Seats or upgrade to a RailBeds with all meals included.

Accommodation: The Spirit of Queensland train
Included Meals: All meals for railbed passengers. Dining cart available for economy seat passengers at your own expense.

Upon arrival in Bowen, you will be met by your tour host and coach driver before making our way to The Big Mango which is also the Visitor Information Centre. It is here that we meet our Bowen local guide for a tour of the area. Bowen is known as the mural capital of Australia with 19 murals. One of the murals was even designed by Ken Done. We also take a drive to the Flagstaff Hill Lookout and then on to Airlie Beach and check into the Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach Resort. We enjoy our welcome dinner at the famous Garden Bar.

Accommodation: Mantra Club Croc, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast and Welcome Dinner

We enjoy the small seaside village of Cape Gloucester today and visit Hideaway Bay, perhaps one of the best kept secrets in the Whitsundays. It’s not hard to understand why locals have kept this place to themselves, with pristine beaches and crystal clear water. Our lunch venue today is at the Oar Restaurant inside the Cape Gloucester Resort. This beachfront location is the ideal setting for our lunch by the coral sea.

In the afternoon we make our way back to Airlie Beach to join the Sundowner Sunset Cruise for drinks and nibbles. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Accommodation: Mantra Club Croc, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Sunset drinks & Nibbles

Today set off to Daydream Island Resort, a tropical haven with an array of activities on offer across the island each day, ensuring there is something to keep everyone entertained. View the underwater observatory, watch the Living Reef show and join one of the team for a Stingray Splash tour and feed juvenile stingrays in the lagoon.  We enjoy a 2 course lunch at the Salti Restaurant and the rest of the day, laze by the pool and enjoy a cocktail or two!

Accommodation: Mantra Club Croc, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast & 2 course Lunch

This morning, we make our way to Whitsunday Crocodile Safaris. We take a remote and fascinating cruise along the calm waters to spot some of the local saltwater crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. After the cruise, we enjoy a BBQ lunch before a wetlands tour on an open-air wagon train and you’ll experience some unique scenery and wildlife. Tonight we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant in town.

Accommodation: Mantra Club Croc, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you will have time to relax and enjoy some free time in Airlie Beach. Stroll through the boutiques, cafes and shops of the main street; relax by the lagoon or head to the Sailing Club for a nice cool drink. This afternoon, we travel to Proserpine to visit the Historical Museum. The museum bridges the decades since Federation with historical, thought-provoking displays. We then meet the train for our journey home at 5pm.

Accommodation: The Spirit of Queensland train
Included Meals: Breakfast and all meals for Railbed passengers. Dining cart available for economy seat passengers at your own expense.

This morning you will arrive at your home station after enjoying a charming rail journey.

Included Meals: Breakfast for Railbed passengers

Inclusions

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Bowen Town Tour
  • The Big Mango Tourist Information Centre
  • Airlie Beach
  • Cape Gloucester & Hideaway Bay
  • Sundowner Sunset Cruise,
  • Daydream Island Resort with 2 course lunch
  • Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
  • Explore Proserpine
  • Coach touring and commentary
  • Fully hosted by our Friendly Staff

 

 

  • Overnight accommodation is 4 star motel style with own ensuite
  • Included meals are as per Itinerary
  • Spirit of Queensland Train (When combining rail + tour from Brisbane)

Dates and Pricing

Tour Dates

06/08/2025
Tour Pricing

Tour Cost EX Cairns $2499.00

(5 Day Tour Only)

Tour Cost EX Brisbane $2549.00

(7 Days Tour + Return Rail - QLD Pension Economy Seat)

Tour Cost EX Brisbane $2859.00

(7 Days Tour + Return Rail - QLD Pension Railbed)

Tour Cost EX Brisbane $3054.00

(7 Days Tour + Return Rail - Senior Railbed)

Tour Cost EX Brisbane $3139.00

(7 Days Tour + Return Rail - Adult)

Additional Details

Tour cost is per person in a Double or Twin Room. Add $600 for single room.

Health and Fitness

This is an Easy paced tour – Low Level if Fitness required

Travelers must be able to meet the below fitness level requirements or have a carer who is available to assist. GVH Staff are not able to assist with those who have reduced mobility or other health problems. It is Your responsibility to arrange for such a carer if so required:

  • Participate in guided walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walking is mostly on level ground
  • Get on and off multiple transport types unaided including train, coach and boat
  • Manage you own luggage or with the help of your own carer

GVH reserves the right at its discretion to exclude from a tour or to terminate the travel arrangements during the course of the tour without refund, of anyone who is unable to cope with the requirements of the tour, including using coach steps for embarking and disembarking or needing services or facilities that are not available. We will not be held liable for any termination of your travel arrangements or additional expenses incurred. Please be aware that some outback locations may experience high temperatures.

Airlie Beach Odessey

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