Cairns to Melbourne Express Tour

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duration 19 days
tour type Group
age requirement 18-50 yrs
guiding method Live Guide/Instructor

Starts Cairns, Australia
Ends Melbourne, Australia

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a 4WD safari trip on Fraser Island
Explore the amazing Whitsunday Islands on a sailing adventure
Dive into the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef
Learn to surf in the iconic Byron Bay

This awesome, 19-day guided tour package is great for those who have a very limited timeframe but are hoping to see the main highlights along Australia's east coast. Starting from Cairns, this trip will take you through the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Byron Bay and Sydney before coming to an end in Melbourne.

Explore the amazing Blue Mountains and learn to surf in Byron Bay, one of the most stunning coastal destinations in the world. Go out on a 4WD safari trip on Fraser Island and visit some of its incredible lakes. Enjoy 2 nights of sailing in the Whitsundays.

Walk on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach and dive into the water in the Great Barrier Reef. With some of the most beautiful coastal destinations in the world on the itinerary and tons of included activities, this trip is sure to give you memories for a lifetime.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Cairns arrival
Day 2: Great Barrier Reef cruise
Day 3: Cairns - Airlie Beach
Day 4: Whitsundays sailing adventure
Day 5: Whitsundays sailing adventure
Day 6: Return to Airlie Beach
Day 7: Airlie Beach - Rainbow Beach (overnight bus)
Day 8: Rainbow Beach
Day 9: Fraser Island 4WD camping tour
Day 10: Fraser Island 4WD camping tour
Day 11: Return to Rainbow Beach
Day 12: Optional activity & bus to Brisbane
Day 13: Brisbane - Byron Bay
Day 14: Byron Bay - Nimbin - Byron Bay
Day 15: Byron Bay surf lesson & overnight bus to Sydney
Day 16: Sydney arrival
Day 17: Blue Mountains tour
Day 18: Sydney - Melbourne (overnight bus)
Day 19: Melbourne arrival & end of your trip

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Hop-on, hop-off bus from Cairns to Melbourne (we will provide you with tickets. You will have to travel by yourself)
Accommodation as per the itinerary
All activities except those mentioned in the 'What's Excluded' section
An experienced tour guide in every destination

OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out)

Skydive Fraser Island
Whitsundays Scenic Flight
Everglades
Koala Cuddle, Currumbin
Dolphin Kayak
Great Ocean Road
Phillip Island

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Excluded activities: Fraser Island 4WD driving insurance levy: AUD15. Dolphin experience: AUD5
Meals except those as per the itinerary
Expenses that are personal in nature
Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section

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CANCELLATION

20% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure, but the 20% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.

Payment

A deposit of 20% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

Travel Insurance

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Other Practical InformationThese packages are only suitable for those over age 18, and it is only possible to drive on Fraser Island if you are over 21 and have held a drivers license for 1 year. It is still possible to partake if you are not over 21, or if you have not held your license for 1 year, you are just not able to drive.

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