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East Coast Australia Adventure

Trip Type: Explorer

19 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $8,661.50 /Person
Start in Sydney, finish in Cairns and leave no stone unturned on this 19-day adventure along Australia’s diverse east coast. You’ll adventure through all …
East Coast Australia Adventure

Start in Sydney, finish in Cairns and leave no stone unturned on this 19-day adventure along Australia’s diverse east coast. You’ll adventure through all the postcard-perfect spots – snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef, swim in the waters of the Whitsundays, go on a 4WD drive adventure in K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and explore the ancient wonders of the Daintree Rainforest. With tasty stops at wineries in the Hunter Valley, city walkabouts in Sydney, coastal hikes and chilled-out beachside vibes in Byron Bay, Mission Beach, Hervey Bay and more – this is a true-blue intro to everything Australia.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock

Day 2: Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie

Day 3: Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour

Day 4: Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay

Day 5: Byron Bay

Day 6: Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane

Day 7: Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay

Day 8: K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay

Day 9: Hervey Bay / Overnight Train

Day 10: Airlie Beach

Day 11: Whitsunday Islands / Whitehaven Beach / Airlie Beach

Day 12: Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda

Day 13: Mungalla Station / Mission Beach

Day 14: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns

Day 15: Cairns

Day 16: Kuranda / Mareeba

Day 17: Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation

Day 18: Great Barrier Reef / Cape Tribulation

Day 19: Daintree Rainforest / Palm Cove / Cairns

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat, 4WD

Accomodation

Hotel (10 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Hunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
  • Sydney - The Rocks Dreaming Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide
  • Crowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike
  • Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
  • Dorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk
  • Coffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience
  • Byron Bay - Lighthouse Walk
  • Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge
  • Byron Bay - The Farm visit
  • K'gari - Full day tour
  • Airlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling
  • Paluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek
  • Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout
  • Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour
  • Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour
  • Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital
  • Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience
  • Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
  • Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
  • Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge
  • Daintree National Park - Nature Walk
  • Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
  • Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout
  • Cape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole
  • Daintree National Park - Nature Walk
Trip Highlights
  • Discover the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure to see colourful corals, tropical fish and maybe even turtles off the Daintree coast.
  • Take a 4WD adventure through the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Ride across sand dunes and golden beaches while you explore the world’s largest sand island.
  • Visit the Daintree Rainforest – the world’s oldest rainforest – and Cape Tribulation on a daytrip that ticks off two of Australia’s UNESCO World Heritage areas.
  • Soak up the beachside vibes of Byron Bay with a free day in this surfer’s haven. Go for a dip in the ocean, take a kayaking tour, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a café.
  • Embark on a full-day tour of the Whitsundays, where you’ll bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, snorkel with tropical fish and coral, then relax on Whitehaven Beach as the sun descends.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: PZSVC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Sydney, Australia
Trip Ends: Cairns, Australia
Countries Visited: Australia

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Destination Details

Australia
| 19 Days
| 1 - 16 People