The 800-miles from Cairns to Brisbane, the famous 'Gold Coast, is dotted with islands and bays and is considered the playground of Australia. There are numerous resorts, marinas and beaches and picturesque scenery.

Our ship retraced the voyage of Captain James Cook in the Endeavor when he discovered the area for Great Britain at the end of the 18th century, naming most of the islands and bays in the process.