East Coast Encompassed
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Cruise
- Snorkeling
- Active and outdoor
- Family
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 18 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 15-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-27798
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Sydney and NSW, Australia/ Cairns, Australia
- Soak up the beachside vibes of Byron Bay with a free day in this surfer’s haven. Go for a dip in the ocean, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a quirky cafe.
- Take an incredible 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari. Venture across undulating sand dunes in search of that iconic outback creature, the dingo!
- Cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays – surround yourself with dazzling white sands and azure waters as you discover this idyllic corner of Queensland.
- Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure. Brimming with colourful coral and tropical fish, enjoy an included cruise from Cairns to explore this underwater paradise.
- Learn how to spear fish and gather medicine on Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach) with Kuku Yalanji guides who are committed to maintaining their ancestral traditions and way of life.
Explore Australia’s stunning east coast from the iconic cityscapes of Sydney to the eco-paradise of the Daintree on an epic trip that hits all the highlights in under three weeks. Sample wine and cheese in the picturesque Hunter Valley, meet cute and cuddly koalas in an animal hospital near Port Macquarie and hang loose in the bustling beachside town of Byron. Next, follow the sun-kissed coastline to Queensland and take an off-road adventure across K'gari, sail through the picture-perfect islands of the Whitsundays and explore the colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Finally venture deep into the world’s oldest tropical rainforest to understand the power of native plants from a First Nations guide, encounter crocodiles on a cruise through mangrove thickets, and stroll along the rainforest-rimmed beach of Cape Tribulation.
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Day 1: Sydney
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Day 2: Hunter Valley / Newcastle
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Day 3: Forster / Port Macquarie
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Day 4: Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park
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Day 5: Orara State Forest / Byron Bay
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Day 6: Byron Bay
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Day 7: Brisbane / Noosa / Rainbow Beach
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Day 8: Fraser Island (K'gari) / Rainbow Beach
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Day 9: Airlie Beach
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Day 10: Whitsunday Islands / Airlie Beach
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Day 11: Mission Beach
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Day 12: Great Barrier Reef / Mission Beach
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Day 13: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns
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Day 14: Cairns / Kuranda / Port Douglas
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Day 15: Daintree National Park / Cape Tribulation / Port Douglas
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Day 16: Port Douglas
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Day 17: Mossman Gorge / Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach) / Port Douglas
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Day 18: Port Douglas / Cairns
- Hotel (7 nights), Motel (1 night), Pub hotel (1 night), Resort (8 nights)
- 16 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- Private vehicle , Plane
- An expert tour leader
- Sydney - Welcome Dinner
- Hunter Valley - Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting
- Hunter Valley - Wildlife Sanctuary Visit with Ranger
- Forster - Wallis Lake Lunch Cruise
- Port Macquaire - Meet Volunteers at the Koala Hospital
- Dorrigo National Park - Dangar Falls
- Byron Bay - Walking Tour with Cockatoo Paul
- Orara East State Forest (Niigi Niigi)- Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience
- Rainbow Beach - Carlo Sandblow walk
- Noosa - Noosa National Park visit
- K'gari - Highlights tour by 4WD, including Eli Creek, Lake McKenzie & 75-Mile Beach
- Great Barrier Reef - Day Cruise & Snorkelling Adventure
- Atherton Tablelands - Highlights Tour
- Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
- Port Douglas - Local Dinner
- Port Douglas - Leader-lead Orientation Walk
- Port Douglas - Trinity Bay lookout
- Kuranda - Kuranda Village Visit
- Daintree National Park - Cape Tribulation Lookout & Beach Walk
- Daintree Rainforest - Nature Walk with Local Guide
- Daintree National Park - Cooper Creek wildlife cruise
- Daintree National Park - Heritage Restaurant lunch
- Mossman Gorge - Guided rainforest walk
- Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach) - Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat tour
- Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach) - Aboriginal Painting Class
- Any international flights to Sydney and NSW and from Cairns are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this East Coast Encompassed tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Earn US$ 350+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this East Coast Encompassed tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 24 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceEast Coast Encompassed tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this East Coast Encompassed tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Is this trip right for you- This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
- This trip covers a lot of ground and there are some long travelling days. (An included flight between Brisbane and Proserpine speeds things up) but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.