Captain your own adventure-filled itinerary sailing The Whitsundays.

Day One:

• As the vibrant hub of The Whitsundays, acquaint yourself with Airlie Beach by taking your pick from exploring the Airlie Beach Markets, held on the Esplanade every Saturday morning and then stretch your legs on the Bicentennial Boardwalk.
• Head to the Anchor Bar, a relaxed venue on the esplanade overlooking Airlie Beach, and enjoy sunset drinks followed by a casual dinner showcasing fresh local produce.

Day Two:

• Rise early and head to the Coral Sea Marina to set sail on the Whitsundays. Experience a leisurely day sailing marveling at this world-famous beach before spending the rest of the afternoon swimming, paddleboarding or snorkeling in the protected lagoons of Southern Whitehaven.
• Dine at one of Airlie Beach's favorite spots for locals in the know, Fish D'vine & The Rum Bar.

Day Three:

• Take advantage of being in one of the only places in the world where you can captain your own yacht without a boat license! Engage in a half-day briefing session and then set sail at your own pace.
• Cap your day off with social happy hour while soaking up the final rays of sunshine and enjoy one of the many fantastic dining options.

Enter the capital of Queensland adventure with Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Region. Home to a world-famous reef and rainforest, with adventure experiences dotted in between.

Day One:

• Hop aboard one of the many great catamaran cruises porting out of Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a day of glass bottom boat rides, snorkeling, scuba diving and more.
• Dine along the water at the Cairns marina where there are plenty of great dining options including local Australian cuisine.

Day Two:

• Experience the reef from a different view with a helicopter tour. Soar over the crystal blue waters spotting wildlife from above.
• Rather than return to Cairns this evening, base your night in Port Douglas. Enjoy dinner at your choice of one of the many award-winning Port Douglas restaurants - book in advance to ensure you don't miss out on a table.

Day Three:

• Explore the best of both worlds by heading to Cape Tribulation, the only spot in the world where two World Heritage-listed sites collide, and one of the very spot the rainforest meets the reef here in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef.
• Wrap up the day with a stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for an exotic scoop of homemade ice cream - think black sapote, jack fruit, mangosteen and durian to name a few.

As one of Australia's most famous holiday destinations, Gold Coast days begin with golden sand and rolling surf and end with great food, and good times.

Day One:

• What better way to start your Gold Coast getaway than a surfing lesson? The gentle waves of the shallows along the 57km of beaches are the ideal place to find your feet.
• Embrace an afternoon of culture and creativity and head to Home of the Arts for an immersion into art, entertainment, and lifestyle.

Day Two:

• Take to the skies with a helitour, flying alongside skyscrapers, over waterways, and to the hills of the hinterland.
• For a evening of exciting entertainment, amazing animals, and fine food and wine. Head to outback spectacular.

Day Three:

• Enjoy a guided walk in Part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests, the Lamington and Tamborine National Parks are home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, and the cascading creeks and waterfalls.
• Almost every beach has its own Surf Lifesaving Club with outdoor dining areas, friendly service and tasty meals - a great option for families.

This lively city is always bursting with things to do - both outdoors in the sunshine and indoors in the cool. Allow the capital of the sunshine state to offer a warm welcome.

Day One:

• Spend time exploring the South Bank Cultural Precinct; it's an easy walk across the quirky Kurilpa Bridge to the Queensland Museum and Science Centre, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and then head to South Bank Parklands to enjoy beach time with a city view.
• Organize a gourmet picnic basket and savor the sunset from Kangaroo Point cliffs or discover Howard Smith Wharves - a sparkling new riverfront dining precinct beneath the Story Bridge.

Day Two:

• Experience the island with a Tangalooma Day Tour, spending a day snorkeling, sand-tobogganing, 4WD touring, shipwreck exploring and even dolphin feeding.
• Treat your palate to a night out at Brisbane City Winery, which uses grapes from Australia's key growing regions to create wines of character and complexity just minutes from the city centre.

Day Three:

• The Gold Coast hinterland is just a 45 minute drive from the city center and a magnet for walkers and nature-lovers. You can even experience it by helicopter or hot air balloon.
• End the day with a sunset river cruise seeing this iconic city from a different perspective.

Soak in breath-taking views of the Glass House Mountains, swim in the surf, and sample the fresh local produce all in one wonderful weekend away in the Sunshine Coast.

Day One:

• Head to Mooloolaba for a refreshing dip at the beach or hit the waves with a surf lesson from XL Surfing Academy.
• Sail along the canals of the Mooloolah River with Saltwater Eco Cruises aboard their century-old historic timber sailing vessel, Spray of the Coral Coast.

Day Two:

• Soak in the coastal views along the Caloundra Coastal Walk. The entire walk is 25kms (16 miles) from start to finish but can be enjoyed as a stroll along smaller sections.
• Beat the heat with a cold one at Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny, a craft brewery serving up a rotating seasonal menu. If you're eager to taste your way through their brews, The Core Four or All Ten Taps tasting flights are the way to go.

Day Three:

• Enjoy a morning indulging in retail therapy making your way into the many shops along the main street of Montville.
• Spend your afternoon at QCamel, a primary producer of camel milk products on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy 'Camel Cuddles' and a special behind-the-scenes farm gate experience.