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16 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
14 - 90 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Sydney and NSW, Australia
Ends
Cairns, Australia
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
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Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling & glass bottom boatWhitsunday Islands & Whitehaven beach day trip & snorkellingK'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Experience - the largest sand island in the worldHunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate tastingsConservation Wildlife Park visit - Get close to many native / unique australian animals like kangaroos, emus, wombats and moreGumbaynggirr First nations experienceKoala Hospital visit in Port MacquarieVisit Cape TribulationSkyrail gondola ride over lush rainforest to the town of KurandaDaintree rainforest walk - Off the beaten track interpretive, sustainable walk with a local passionate expertEco-friendly nature cruise - Spot crocodiles, birds, fish in the wildMossman Gorge entry and soft adventure walkKuku Yalanji First nations local walk experienceEnjoy the wonderful Byron Bay and it’s famous Cape Byron LighthouseAtherton tablelands tour – Volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypusSmall 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 guide14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
Optional Add-ons Available during check-out
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day 1 - Sydney
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
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Holiday Inn Potts Point
Meals:Dinner
day 2 - Hunter Valley and Newcastle
We leave behind Sydney's skyscrapers and sidewalks for a wildlife park boasting an all-star cast of koalas, kangaroos, and more. We're in the heart of the Hunter Valley, so there's nothing better than to take a wine, cheese & chocolate tasting. We'll also visit the sunny port city of Newcastle, rounding off an eclectic day.
Included Activities
- Conservation Wildlife Park visit - Get close to many native / unique australian animals like
kangaroos, emus and more
- Hunter Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tasting
Newcastle orientation tour
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Lucky Hotel Newcastle
Meals:Breakfast
day 3 - Port Macquarie and Koala Hospital
After breakfast, we’re off to Port Macquarie, where we’ll have a chance to meet the volunteers at a Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. If you're unable to tear yourself away from the cuddly critters, don’t worry – you’re not the first. Expect to come away with loads more knowledge about these often misunderstood creatures, & how by joining our tour, you are supporting this amazing centre's conservation efforts. Relax for the evening with a stroll along the foreshore & a free night for dinner. Enjoy the sounds of the local bird population and keep your eyes peeled for the local wild dolphins who frequent the area!
Included Activities
- Visit Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
- Foreshore walk and a chance to spot wild dolphins
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at El Paso Motor Inn
Meals:Breakfast
day 4 - Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) & Byron Bay
Take part in an immersive First Nations experience of the Gumbaynggirr nation, that will get you in touch with the traditional custodians of this land. Then we're headed to Byron Bay, a laid-back surf paradise with boundless coastline, sand and friendly locals. We'll pay a visit to Cape Byron, for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life.
Included Activities
- Immersive Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience
- Visit to Cape Byron to see the famous local lighthouse, the most easterly point of Australia for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales in season, and other marine life.
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Beachcomber Byron Bay
Meals:Breakfast
day 5 - Byron Bay
Today we're talking relaxation, relaxation, and relaxation. Spend the morning on the warm sand, shopping for bargains, or indulge in one of our optional activities: surfing or kayaking plus many activities like balloon rides, whale watching, brewery tours etc. The day is all yours – put your feet up, head to a cosy bar, or watch the world go by from one of the local cafes.
Included Activities
- Free day to relax, or enjoy optional activities: Surf lesson, kayak experience & more
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Beachcomber Byron Bay
day 6 - Noosa & Rainbow Beach
We're crossing into Queensland – the Sunshine State. Your first stop is laid-back Noosa, and Noosa National Park where you will have the chance to spot koalas and other Aussie critters. We continue further up the Sunshine Coast to our base for the next 2 nights, it's time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the vibrant Rainbow Beach.
Included Activities
- Noosa National Park & the chance to spot koalas in the wild
- Noosa orientation including Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street
Accommodation:Rainbow Getaway Apartments Other
Meals:Breakfast
day 7 - K’Gari (Fraser Island)
Ready, steady, go, for a once-in-a-lifetime 4WD K’Gari adventure today. Once known as Fraser Island, the destination has been returned to its original name K’gari. K’gari is the local Butchulla nation’s name for the island, meaning ‘paradise’ – you’ll find out why soon enough.
You'll never want to leave, as we explore the largest sand island in the world, kick back at some of Queensland's most renowned lookouts, take a walk on the wild side in a lush rainforest, dive into Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) a crystal-clear lake, see the famous S.S Maheno shipwreck and course go dingo-spotting along the golden 75 Mile Beach. The fun needn't stop there; after the tour feel free to enjoy Carlo Sand Blow and Rainbow Beach, or put your feet up in your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Once-in-a-lifetime 4WD bus adventure to K’Gari (Fraser Island).
Accommodation:Rainbow Getaway Apartments Other
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 8 - Brisbane
It’s Bris-vegas baby! We’re off to Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. See for yourself how wonderful Brisbane is with a walk (or ferry ride) along the aptly named Brisbane river and its surrounds.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at The Point Hotel Brisbane
Meals:Breakfast
day 9 - Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Airport time! It’s up, up, and away, as we take the plane to Airlie beach, the jewel in the magnificent Whitsundays crown. It’s another choose-your-own-adventure day: take a stroll through the town, find a cool little bar, or explore the local swimming hole, the choice is yours.
Included Activities
- Free afternoon & evening to explore Airlie Beach
- Domestic Flight to the Whitsunday Coast
Accommodation:Mantra Club Croc Other
Meals:Breakfast
day 10 - Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands
After breakfast, we're taking a day cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at the famed Whitehaven beach. Words can't do justice to the dazzling white sands, azure waters, and densely verdant vegetation of this incredible corner of the world (so we won’t try!). Get a closer look by snorkelling with colourful coral, and an array of playful fish and maybe even some turtles. Afterwards, it's your chance to relax or seek out the town's best food and drink options.
Included Activities
- Whitsundays Islands day cruise including snorkelling, Whitehaven beach visit, Hill Inlet walk and lunch
Accommodation:Mantra Club Croc Other
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 11 - Mission Beach
A change of scenery today as we head through undulating cane fields to picturesque Mission Beach. This afternoon, kick back and enjoy. This is your chance to catch up on some reading, or just sit by the pool with a cold drink and enjoy this tropical paradise. We may be even lucky enough to spot some cassowary in the wild!
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Bruce Highway
Accommodation:Mission Beach Resort Other
Meals:Breakfast
day 12 - Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands
Enjoy breakfast before we travel into the wet tropics of Far North Queensland. We'll discover a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical rainforest en-route to the Atherton Tablelands. Take a dip in the cool water before we head to Lake Eacham, a crater lake with crystal-clear water, and visit the massive ‘Curtain Fig Tree’. We'll finish the day in Cairns, one of Australia's most vibrant, tropical and energetic cities.
Included Activities
- Scenic Atherton tablelands tour including a volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Flynn Hotel Cairns
Meals:Breakfast
day 13 - Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef
It’s one of the highlights of any trip to Australia: the Great Barrier Reef. Today, we will take a cruise to the famed reef, where we’ll go snorkelling to see incredible marine life. Learn about this special reef with conservation commentary, onboard a fantastic catamaran. This is the big one, so get the camera ready! After a great day at one of the seven natural wonders of the world (and the only one seen from space), join us for an optional dinner to share stories of our adventures together!
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling, glass bottom boat and buffet lunch
- Optional Activity – Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Flynn Hotel Cairns
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 14 - Kuranda and Port Douglas
It’s go, go gondola, as we take an incredible gondola ride over ancient rainforest, the Barron River, and the surrounding mountains on our way to picturesque Kuranda with its colourful markets. Then, it’s a trip north to the chilled out village of Port Douglas, where you can choose to join the group for dinner, drinks and the stunning sunset.
Included Activities
- Skyrail gondola ride over the rainforest canopy
- Kuranda markets
- Port Douglas orientation tour
Accommodation:Paradise Links Resort Other
Meals:Breakfast
day 15 - Mossman Gorge & First Nations experience
It’s a slow kinda morning, which is just how it should be in Port Douglas. Our suggestion: take a stroll around the Sunday markets, drinking in the ocean views, and grab a coffee from local brewers. Well rested we’ll visit the Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest. Later, we’ll learn about Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) culture, foods and customs with an amazing immersive experience.
Included Activities
- Visit to vibrant local markets
- Visit Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest
- Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) immersive cultural experience
Accommodation:Paradise Links Resort Other
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 16 - Daintree Rainforest walk, Cape Tribulation & Crocodiles
It’s another big day – we’re going deeper into the tropical World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation (don’t worry, it’s just a name!) on a short ferry. We’ll take a walk through the ancient rainforest and meet the local family who hosted David Attenborough’s documentary crew whilst keeping our eyes peeled for ancient cassowary, birds and other wildlife.
In the afternoon we cruise the Daintree River (Julaymba) on the eco-friendly Solar Whisper, a quiet solar-powered boat, for an immersive wildlife experience. Spot crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, and more with the help of your expert guide and the unique "CROC CAM”.
We take a wonderful coastal drive back to Cairns, where your tour ends on arrival around 6pm. If you need help with post tour accommodation, please let us know as we can help! Thanks for a wonderful adventure together!
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest walk & with a chance to spot ancient cassowary birds and other wildlife
- Eco-friendly crocodile and nature cruise on the Daintree River
- Scenic coastal drive back to Cairns
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest walk & with a chance to spot ancient cassowary birds and other wildlife
- Eco-friendly crocodile and nature cruise on the Daintree River
