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Australia: Beach & Island Escapes

  • Bushwalking to Passage Peak, Hamilton Island

When you really want to get away from it all, why not consider a beach or island escape? There are countless different options offering outstanding resort facilities, exceptional scenery, beautiful sand, warm climates, and friendly locals. Island and beach escapes cater to all travellers - singles, couples and families. Goway's team of experts can also plan more adventurous vacations that include diving, hiking, sailing and much more. If you're travelling as a family, many resorts certainly cater to children with special programmes and facilities. Let our expert consultants advise which beach and island resorts are appropriate to suit your needs.

For your Downunder island or beach escape, resort facilities and atmosphere are crucial to successful planning. Some resorts are quite remote, some hotels are quite boutique in style and cater to travellers who want to get away from everyday distractions. Then there are 'thers which offer a wide range of land and water-based activities and proximity to shops and restaurants.Finding the right destination and resort results in a successful vacation. This is where Goway's expertise comes in.

Beach & Island Escapes

  • Byron Bay Adventure

    Australia’s most easterly point, Byron Bay has been a much-loved haven for artists and free thinkers for decades.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 616
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic South Pacific with the Cook Islands

    This classic vacation showcases the Polynesian, Maori, and Aboriginal cultures of the South Pacific on a journey from the Cook Islands to New Zealand and Australia. Enjoy the beaches of Rarotonga, explore the rainforest around Auckland, tour the Sydney Opera House, and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,301
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Romance & Honeymoon
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  • Daydream Island Escape

    Escape from your daily life with a stay on Daydream Island. Relax in the world-class resort and take advantage of its premium amenities while you explore the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel through coral gardens, feed sharks and stingrays, and enjoy the year-round warm temperatures of the Whitsundays.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 552
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Romance & Honeymoon
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  • Fitzroy Island Resort

    Fitzroy Island is a tropical paradise of rainforest and beaches within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Just 45 minutes by boat from Cairns, Fitzroy Island Resort is an affordable 4.5 star resort that offers a range of exquisite accommodation including Suites, Studios, and Beach Cabins.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 169
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Fraser Island

    North of Brisbane is the ecologist’s paradise of Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island. Stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort found amidst ancient rainforests and an abundance of wildlife.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 528
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes
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  • Hamilton Island

    Perfectly situated in the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: great weather, brilliant beaches, coral reefs and wildlife as well as numerous activities.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 645
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Romance & Honeymoon, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Hamilton Island: Qualia: Stay of Distinction

    Hamilton Island has become the byword for luxury on the Great Barrier Reef. Qualia, on the island’s northern tip takes the concept one step further.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,465
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction
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  • Hayman Island Stay of Distinction

    Australia’s most iconic private island resort returns, re-imagined and better than ever. From 1 July 2019, Hayman Island welcomes you to its oasis of serenity and beauty. Surrounded by verdant slopes, crescent-shaped white beaches, and celestial-blue sea, Hayman® Island by InterContinental offers an all-sensory experience.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 960
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Romance & Honeymoon, Stays of Distinction
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Heron Island

    Discover beautiful Heron Island, on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 550
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Lizard Island: Stay of Distinction

    Secluded luxury takes on new meaning at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,878
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Monkey Mia Dolphins

    Goway's Monkey Mia Dolphins is a Beach and Lodge Stay that visits Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort in Shark Bay, a World Heritage Listed area.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 323
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Orpheus Island Resort: Stay of Distinction

    Escape to a luxury resort on a secluded island in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy stunning premium amenities and meals catered to your tastes and be at leisure to explore a marine world of coral reefs, bright fish, and breathtaking deep-blue waves.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,356
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef

    Find freedom and solitude on this adventure into the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Spend a week aboard the Coral Discoverer and snorkel alongside potato cod and reef sharks in the Ribbon Reefs, follow in the footsteps of Captain Cook in Cooktown, and search for saltwater crocodiles and cassowaries on the Daintree River.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,491
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Cruises & Sailing
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Paperbark Camp: Goway Nature Experience

    Escape from the city like a Sydneysider with this unique and comfortable stay in Australia’s wilderness. Paperbark Camp is about immersing yourself in nature, ideally located near Jervis Bay.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 509
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Reefsuites: Sleep Underwater on the Reef

    Spend a magical night in Australia’s first underwater accommodation and have a front row seat to the dazzling underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Be prepared for an intimate experience that will stay with you forever.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 587
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Beach & Island Escapes, Cruises & Sailing, Romance & Honeymoon, Stopovers/City Breaks
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Revitalise on the Reef: Cairns to Cairns

    Recharge your body and mind as you discover the stunning underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend a week aboard the Coral Discoverer and take part in daily wellness workshops as you explore the Queensland coastline and dive through the Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,108
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Cruises & Sailing
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Tangalooma Dolphins

    Hand feed wild dolphins at one of Brisbane’s favourite escapes.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 241
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes
    Australia See Trip Details

  • Whitsundays Escape

    Indulge in the Whitsundays mainland, a vibrant village with thriving community markets. Enjoy a helicopter ride to a deserted beach or explore the rainforest, the choice is yours.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 353
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Australia See Trip Details
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