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1. Mackay

   Mackay, on the East Coast Australia, was founded as a port to export wool, but eventually found its density in sugar cane. Sugar was first planted here in 1865 and the city has now become the pre-eminent Australian sugar district producing one third of all the sugar in Australia. Due to a hue nearby mining operation the city is also one of the fastest growing in Queensland. Mackay is a one night stop on many C... more »

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2. Alice Springs

   Alice Springs is located in what is almost literally the heart of Australia, the centre of the continent and is the countries largest inland city as well as being the second largest city in the Northern Territory, next to Darwin. The whole area around ‘Alice’ is simply known as ‘The Centre’ to the locals and the town is the centre for excursions into Australia red desert cent... more »

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3. Cairns

   Cairns is renowned as the gateway to two of the world’s greatest natural attractions: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. As well as providing access to these simply indescribable and contrasting natural wonders, the city itself has a party reputation and is a haven for travelers heading in or out on explorations of Australia. Located on the East Coast in the far north of Queenslan... more »

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4. Brisbane

   Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and is home to around one and a half million people. It is the capital of Queensland and is on the south east of the state. Only a short drive north from the Gold Coast, it is built on the banks of the Brisbane River and is one of the fastest growing, dynamic (not to mention, sprawling) cities in the country. Sights Although there isn’t that much to... more »

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5. Byron Bay

   by – Tash, Tour Manager, Australia and Europe Byron Bay is the most easterly point in Australia. This is a real hot spot on the East Coast and is definitely a must see. It is renowned for its laid back, hippy atmosphere. It is very cool! Check out the amazing coastal views from the lighthouse first. If you are lucky, you’ll see dolphins playing in the waves or whales migrating north. W... more »

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6. Cape Tribulation

   Cape Tribulation is one of the least accessible towns along the Queensland East Coast and is just north of Cairns and Port Douglas in the wet tropics of North Queensland. Although the Great Barrier Reef runs almost the entire length of the Queensland coast, it is only here that the rainforest meets the reef as the lush, green, wet, tropical Daintree Rainforest literally makes its way do... more »

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7. Farmstay

   Please Note: Due to changes in East Coast Itineraries, Contiki Tours no longer stay at the Adora Downs Farmstay, but instead stay at the Country Homestead near the Capricorn Coast of Queensland. by – Tash, Tour Manager, Australia Adora Downs…it’s one of my favorite places on tour. It’s a home away from home and Gloria and Boyd show some real Australian hospitality. You will f... more »

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