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Real Australia

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

18 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $5,236.00 /Person
If you love the ocean, the rainforest and Australian wildlife, this 17-day journey from Sydney to Cairns might be the one for you. Go …
Real Australia

If you love the ocean, the rainforest and Australian wildlife, this 17-day journey from Sydney to Cairns might be the one for you. Go stand-up paddleboarding with the Gumbaynggirr community, meet koalas in Port Macquarie, feast on a classic barbecue in Red Rock and tour Mungalla Station with a First Nations guide. Chill out in Byron Bay, hit the beach in Noosa and hike in lush Lamington National Park and Crowdy Bay National Park. Sail the Whitsundays with your new travel friends, go snorkelling and visit scenic Magnetic Island, then end your epic adventure in Cairns.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney

Day 2: Port Macquarie

Day 3: Red Rock / Darlington Beach

Day 4: Byron Bay

Day 5: Byron Bay

Day 6: Lamington National Park

Day 7: Gold Coast / Brisbane

Day 8: Brisbane

Day 9: Noosa

Day 10: Noosa

Day 11: Noosa / Overnight Train

Day 12: Airlie Beach

Day 13: Whitsunday Sailing / Airlie Beach

Day 14: Magnetic Island

Day 15: Magnetic Island

Day 16: Mission Beach

Day 17: Cairns

Trip Inclusions

Meals

1 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private Vehicle, Overnight Train, Ferry, Bus

Accomodation

Hostel (Multi-share) (12 nights), Holiday Park (Multi-share) (1 night), Lodge (Multi-share) (1 night), Overnight Train (1 night), Rainforest Retreat (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Crowdy Bay National Park - Mermaid Lookout Track
  • Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
  • Red Rock - Wajaana Yaam Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge Circuit Walk
  • Byron Bay - The Farm visit
  • Noosa - Hell's Gates Lookout
  • Noosa - Coastal Walk
  • Whitehaven Beach - Visit
  • Whitsunday Islands - Sailing Excursion
  • Magnetic Island - Forts Walking Track
  • Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour
Trip Highlights
  • Hop aboard for an epic day of sailing through the stunning Whitsundays. Go snorkelling and soak up the scenery as you cruise through these picturesque islands.
  • Support the local Gumbaynggirr community with stand-up paddleboarding in Coffs Harbour. Gliding along the river, you’ll take in the natural surroundings with an indigenous-owned social enterprise focusing on preserving culture and language.
  • Breathe in the fresh air and take in gorgeous scenery at Lamington National Park – home to lush rainforest, waterfalls, creeks and mountains. Go on a hike, then spend the night in a lodge in the middle of the rainforest.
  • Make the most of free time in iconic east coast spots like Byron Bay, Mission Beach, Magnetic Island and Noosa – why not surf, swim, hike, chill out on the beach, watch the sunset or explore these natural landscapes at your own pace.
  • Visit the Koala Conservation Hospital in Port Macquarie to meet the volunteers and learn how they provide care and treatment for koalas in need of rehabilitation.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: PZYSC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Sydney, Australia
Trip Ends: Cairns, Australia
Countries Visited: Australia

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Destination Details

Australia
| 18 Days
| 1 - 16 People