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Best of East Coast Australia – 16 Day Boutique Tour

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16 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
14 - 90 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Explore the mesmerizing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef

Meet Australia's unique wildlife in their natural habitats

Go on a once-in-a-lifetime 4WD adventure in K’Gari

Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven beach day trip & snorkelling

Itinerary

16 days. Countless memories. This ultra-indulgent Sydney to Cairns trip is designed to give you a leisurely, expansive view of one of the world’s great coastlines, all with a small group. You’ll explore all the iconic hot spots, of course – Sydney’s famous harbour, snorkelling with sea-life at the Great Barrier Reef, the glittering sand at Whitehaven beach, and meeting koalas, platypus, crocs and more – but you’ll also get the hidden gems that only locals know about. And of course, out-of-this-world food and wine. Ready to discover the east coast?

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day 1Sydney

We start in Australia's Harbour City, the glittering jewel in the east coast's crown. Check into your room, freshen up, then meet your tour leader and new travel mates for a welcome meeting at 6pm. Then we are off for a great welcome dinner, and the chance to get to know your fellow travellers.
Included Activities
- Get to know your fellow travellers with a welcome meeting and dinner

Meals
Dinner

day 2Hunter Valley and Newcastle

day 3Port Macquarie and Koala Hospital

day 4Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) & Byron Bay

day 5Byron Bay

day 6Noosa & Rainbow Beach

day 7K’Gari (Fraser Island)

day 8Brisbane

day 9Brisbane to Airlie Beach

day 10Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands

day 11Mission Beach

day 12Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands

day 13Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef

day 14Kuranda and Port Douglas

day 15Mossman Gorge & First Nations experience

day 16Daintree Rainforest walk, Cape Tribulation & Crocodiles

What's Included

Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling & glass bottom boat
Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven beach day trip & snorkelling
K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Experience - the largest sand island in the world
Hunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate tastings
Conservation Wildlife Park visit - Get close to many native / unique australian animals like kangaroos, emus, wombats and more
Gumbaynggirr First nations experience
Koala Hospital visit in Port Macquarie
Visit Cape Tribulation
Skyrail gondola ride over lush rainforest to the town of Kuranda
Daintree rainforest walk - Off the beaten track interpretive, sustainable walk with a local passionate expert
Eco-friendly nature cruise - Spot crocodiles, birds, fish in the wild
Mossman Gorge entry and soft adventure walk
Kuku Yalanji First nations local walk experience
Enjoy the wonderful Byron Bay and it’s famous Cape Byron Lighthouse
Atherton tablelands tour – Volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus
Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests)
All transport (Private buses, transfers, domestic flight, ferry & boat trips)
All accommodation (Boutique locally owned hotels/resorts)
Friendly & experienced local guide
14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner

Optional Add-ons Available during check-out

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