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Brisbane & Hamilton Island - For Real Life 4/5*
(9 days) Brisbane/Meeanjin to Hamilton Island
Map of Brisbane & Hamilton Island - For Real Life 4/5*
9 Day Australian Itinerary including a visit to Bluey's World
Day 1 Brisbane/Meeanjin

Arrive Brisbane/Meeanjin
The river city of Brisbane/Meeanjin is a modern and diverse sub-tropical metropolis. As Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane offers visitors a stimulating city experience in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment. It is well serviced by city infrastructure, including cultural precincts of theatres, museums and international cuisine. World class sporting venues, conference facilities, parklands and river walks create a vibrant metropolitan city. Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city, and home to nearly two million culturally diverse people. Visitors can enjoy the temperate year round climate at one of the city’s many outdoor areas including South Bank Parklands or Queen Street Mall shopping precincts.

Private Car/Driver Brisbane International Airport to Brisbane Hotel
Operated by Royale Limousines
Includes: 1 x People Mover (1-6 pax) per group, 2 x Baby Capsule/Booster per group

Accommodation at Emporium Hotel South Bank
River City Twin Suite for 4 Nights
Includes: 4 x Full Breakfast per person
Bluey’s Family Friendly Package: kid’s arrival amenity, kid’s breakfast in FIRMA Italian daily when dining with an adult, kid’s meal from ISD per stay.

This property is centrally located, within walking distance to the Brisbane city centre, the Performing Arts Centre, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Queensland Museum and the Queensland State Library. It is surrounded by Brisbane’s best bars, dining and lifestyle options. The property offers a one-of-a-kind urban sanctuary, featuring luxuriously appointed hotel suites with all the comforts you could ask for. Exquisitely finished with handcrafted touches, each suite boasts the latest in-room automation and entertainment technology. Large ensuites feature double vanities, marble walls separate toilet compartment, and Molton Brown bathing amenities.

Day 2 Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Full Day Private Australia Zoo Guided Tour
Operated by Eco Safaris Queensland
Includes:
Hotel pick up and drop off, lunch, morning or afternoon tea, admission to Australia Zoo, entry to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, personal guide, food for kangaroos.
This 8 hour tour takes you to Australia Zoo, made famous by Steve and Terri Irwin. The zoo is now a living legacy to Steve and his wildlife conservation efforts. You will enjoy a personally guided tour through Australia Zoo – with a very knowledgeable guide. Australia Zoo is home to over 1,200 native and exotic species of wildlife and it has a heavy emphasis on Australia’s unique fauna. If time allows, you have the option of visiting Brisbane City, lush rainforest, a cute Monteville village, amazing beaches or stunning lookouts. Travel back to Brisbane, where you will be transferred to your Brisbane accommodation.

 

Day 3 Brisbane/Meeanjin

Full Day Private Brisbane – For Real Life
Operated by Eco Safaris Queensland
Includes:
Hotel pick up and drop off, lunch, ice cream, snacks, chocolate, snacks.

Let’s go mate! Come and visit many beautiful scenes from Bluey’s home town – Brisbane! Your 6 hour From the beautiful riverside parklands, to the lookouts, to the leafy suburbs with homes of that unique ‘Queenslander’ architecture. one of the World’s Greatest Places, according to TIME Magazine 2023!

Your 6 hour tour includes a visit to Bluey’s World – a 40,000 square foot, unique, immersive 70 minute experience for anyone that loves Bluey. Wackadoo! Play games and wonder though rooms from You will drive the tree-lined hills of the suburbs around Bluey’s home. See many beautiful ‘Bluey style homes’ aka heritage ‘Queenslander’ homes. Visit Mt Coot-tha Lookout with stunning views over Brisbane and out to the islands – instrumental in the Heelers getting their house back in ‘The Sign’ episode. See for yourself where Bingo and Bluey create so many games in pretty parks and playgrounds such as New Farm Park and Kangaroo Point. From many episodes including ‘Shadowlands’, ‘Turtleboy’ and ‘Wagonride’! And we cannot miss ‘Statue World’ from the episode ‘Show & Tell’. Enjoy a delicious lunch and organic coffee or juice form in what appears to be a cute local café from Bluey episodes. See why South Bank is the scene from numerous episodes! See the famous ‘city beach’, river walk, parks, ‘Epicurious Garden’, lively café scene, and see the ‘Wheel of Brisbane’. A perfect spot for an ice cream, just like ‘Ice Cream’ and even bin-chicken spotting! And “The creek is……..BEAUTIFUL!!” Yes, it is! Walk along what appears to be ‘The Creek’! At the completion of your tour, you will be transferred to your Brisbane city accommodation.

General Admission – 9.30am Session – Bluey’s World Brisbane**
Operated by Bluey’s World Brisbane
Includes: 1 x Refundable Tickets (compulsory), & 1 x Service Fee (compulsory), Guided tour.
** The Supplier is Andrew Kay Events Pty Ltd. Supplier hereby grants to Southern World a limited, non-transferable, non- exclusive license to use all logos, names or marks pertaining to “Bluey’s World: Brisbane” (the “Event”) for the purpose of merchandising and promoting the Event.

This For Real Life interactive experience immerses you in the playful and hilarious world of Bluey, where things don’t always go to plan, but with a little teamwork and a lot of games, every day is fun.

As soon as you arrive at Bluey’s beloved Queenslander home the excitement begins. With a bit of help from the mischievous Fairies, you’ll bring one of the Garden Gnomes to life and help them to have their bestest day ever by going inside the house to play with Bluey and Bingo!

But you’ll have to find Bluey and Bingo first… and Unicorse is determined to make that as hard as possible. With games, clues and surprises to discover around every corner, you must find Bluey and Bingo before it’s too late and the Gnome must return to their gnome-home in the backyard. This is your gnoment!

Venture through the Heeler’s living room, the girls’ bedroom, playroom, kitchen, backyard and more in this original guided Bluey experience, where you will live and play like Bluey and the Heeler Family.

Finish your day in Bluey’s Brisbane neighbourhood complete with the Golden Crown takeaway, Alfie’s Gift Shop, indoor playground and more.

Day 4 Brisbane/Meeanjin

Today is free to relax and explore on your own.

Day 5 Hamilton Island

Private Car/Driver Brisbane Hotel to Brisbane Domestic Airport

Operated by Royale Limousines
Includes: 1 x People Mover (1-6 pax) per group, 2 x Baby Capsule/Booster per group

Depart Brisbane/Meeanjin and Arrive Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is nestled amongst the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Set amidst pristine surroundings, guests at Hamilton are spoilt for choice with a multitude of activities and accommodation options to suit the most discerning traveller. Of course, there is also the option of doing nothing at all and simply just enjoying island life by laying around one of the pools or by relaxing on the beach. Hamilton Island is also a gateway to other gems in the Whitsundays including Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.

Accommodation at Hamilton Island – Reef View Hotel 4*
Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom Terrace Suite for 4 Nights
Includes:
Full breakfast daily, return Hamilton Island Airport/Marina to hotel transfers, newspaper daily, use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers and snorkelling equipment, unlimited use of the scheduled Island Shuttle service (7am–11pm daily), access to gym, spa, sauna, tennis court hire.

Special Offer for Bluey’s Package: AUD$50.00 Family Dining Credit per room per stay (can not be redeemed for cash)

This property is located on Hamilton Island, directly opposite Catseye Beach. The hotel features extremely spacious, well appointed rooms which overlook either tropical gardens or the breath-taking vista of the Coral Sea. Each room has a furnished balcony. Island facilities include the world-class Hamilton Island Golf Club, the architectural wonder that is the multipurpose Hamilton Island Yacht Club and a wide range of activities.

Hamilton Island is cashless. All hotels, restaurants, attractions and other services only accept Credit*/Debit cards. Guests can purchase pre-paid Debit cards from the Post Office during business hours. *Credit card fees apply.
Hamilton Island experiences high demand for their restaurants and availability can be limited. We recommend that you pre-book prior to arriving for lunch or dinner at certain restaurants. You can book restaurants up to 90 days in advance.
Hamilton Island Buggy Hire – To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you book a buggy as soon as their accommodation is confirmed.

Day 6 Hamilton Island

Morning Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach
Operated by Cruise Whitsundays
Includes:
Morning tea, protective stinger suits, Solway Circuit walk.

This fantastic 4 hour experience takes you past some of the Whitsundays remote areas, beautiful bays, peaceful islands and onto dazzling Whitehaven Beach. Sit back, breathe in the sea air and marvel at the 74 Island Wonders of the Whitsundays, starting with views of the imposing Pentecost Island, while enjoying the commentary on the history and natural wonders of the area. The waters of Solway Passage lead to the world famous Whitehaven Beach. The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine white silica sand stretch for over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It is Mother Nature at her best – the most photographed beach in Australia and named ‘Queensland’s Most Beautiful Beach’. Wander along the beach to your own secluded stretch, laze on the beach or cool off in the azure waters. This uninhabited island is one of Australia’s true gems.

Day 7 Hamilton Island

Full Day Great Barrier Reef Adventure

Operated by Cruise Whitsundays

Includes:

Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, snorkelling gear, light wetsuits, stinger suits, semi-submersible guided tour, underwater observatory and Environmental Management Charge (EMC).

This incredible 8 hour experience lets you enjoy an outstanding range of interactive Great Barrier Reef Adventures. The Cruise Whitsundays pontoons have a choice of areas to relax. There is undercover seating and tables, sun decks for topping up the tan, freshwater showers, change rooms and full access to the air conditioned comfort of the cruise vessel. There are numerous ways to explore the reef, from the underwater viewing chamber, to the semi-submersible submarine, or snorkelling like a fish beneath the sea. The pontoons are adjacent to coral walls, the length of which you can explore. Protected as it is, it has its own ecosystem with magnificent corals and a diversity of marine life found only in sheltered areas. Explore a unique world. The prolific fish life will surprise and delight you – especially the giant groper. The Great Barrier Reef is truly one of the great wonders of the natural world and a “must-see” for any visitor to the region.

Day 8 Hamilton Island

Today is free to relax and explore on your own.

Day 9 Hamilton Island

Depart Hamilton Island

Shared Transfer Hotel to Hamilton Island Airport Courtesy Transfer

Operated by Hamilton Island – Reef View Hotel

Accommodation
Brisbane/Meeanjin
Emporium Hotel South Bank
Hamilton Island
Reef View Hotel