Guide

Friendly & experienced local guide

Meals

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Potts Point Lucky Hotel New Castle Beach Comber Byron Bay Rainbow Getaway Apartments The Point Hotel Brisbane Mantra Club Croc Misson Beach Resort Flynn Hotel Cairns or similar

Others

● 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 tour ● Conservation Wildlife Park visit- Get close to Koalas, Emus and more ● Gumbaynggirr First nations experience ● Koala Hospital visit with volunteers in Port Macquarie ● Byron Bay ● Atherton tablelands tour – Volcanic crater lakes, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus ● Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests) ● All transport (Private buses, domestic flight & boat trips) ● All accommodation (boutique locally owned hotels/resorts) ● No hidden cost on our tours - Look closely at our amazing inclusions & value for money!

Transport

All transport (Private buses, domestic flight & boat trips)

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef Optional: Surf lesson, or kayak experience Byron bay

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Sydney
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 and orientation walk at 6pm. Then we are off for a great welcome dinner and the chance to get to know your fellow travelers.

Included Activities

● Orientation walk

Included Meals

● Welcome Dinner

Accommodation – Holiday Inn Potts point or similar
Day 2 Hunter Valley And Newcastle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 guided by our own personal wildlife ranger. We’re in the heart of the Hunter Valley, so there’s nothing better than to take a wine, cheese & chocolate tasting tour. We’ll also visit the sunny port city of Newcastle, rounding off an eclectic day.

Included Activities

● Conservation Wildlife Park visit- Get close to Koalas, Kangaroos, Emus and more

● Hunter Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tasting tour

● Newcastle orientation tour

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – Lucky Hotel Newcastle or similar
Day 3 Port Macquarie & Koala Hospital
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Port Macquarie & Koala Hospital

After breakfast, we’re off to Port Macquarie, where we’ll meet the volunteers at a local 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

● Port Macquarie foreshore walk and a chance to spot wild Dolphins

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – El Paso Motor Inn or similar
Day 4 Byron Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Byron Bay

Take part in an immersive First Nations experience with 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 First Nations experience

● Visit to the local lighthouse for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales in season, and other marine life.

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay or similar
Day 5 Byron Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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. 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

Included Meals

● NULL

Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay or similar
Day 6 Noosa And Rainbow Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Noosa And Rainbow Beach

Today sees a visit to sun-kissed Noosa (via one of Australia’s top surf spots and home to some of our champion surfers). 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. After checking into our accommodation for the next 2 nights, it’s time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of vibrant Rainbow Beach.

Included Activities

● Noosa National Park & the chance to spot koalas in the wild

● Noosa drive

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments or similar
Day 7 K’Gari (Fraser Island)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 renamed K’gari, the original Butchulla 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 a crystal-clear lake, and go dingo-discovering across golden beaches. The fun needn’t stop there; after the tour feel free to enjoy the Noosa nightlife, or put your feet up in your accommodation.

Included Activities

● Once-in-a-lifetime 4WD bus adventure to K’Gari (Fraser Island) - the largest sand island in the world.

Included Meals

● Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments or similar
Day 8 Brisbane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 with a walk along the Brisbane river to orient yourself in the city.

Included Activities

● Brisbane river orientation walk

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – The Point Hotel Brisbane or similar
Day 9 Brisbane To Airlie Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc or similar
Day 10 Airlie Beach And Whitsunday Islands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airlie Beach And Whitsunday Islands

After breakfast, we’re taking a leisurely day cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at 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 snorkeling with colorful coral, and an array of playful fish and turtles. Afterwards, it’s your chance to relax or seek out the town’s best food and drink options.

Included Activities

● Whitsundays Island day cruise including snorkeling, Whitehaven beach visit and lunch

Included Meals

● Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc or similar
Day 11 Mission Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mission Beach

A change of scenery today as we head through undulating cane fields to picturesque Mission Beach. Time? We have plenty of it this afternoon, so 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.

Included Activities

● Scenic drive

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – Mission Beach Resort or similar
Day 12 Cairns Via Atherton Tablelands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cairns Via 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

● Atherton tablelands tour – Volcanic crater lakes, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus

Included Meals

● Breakfast

Accommodation – Mission Beach Resort or similar
Day 13 Snorkeling On The Great Barrier Reef
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 boat. This is the big one, so get the camera ready! After a great day on the reef, join us for an included farewell dinner

Included Activities

● Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling, glass bottom boat, and lunch

Optional: Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef

Included Meals

● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns or similar
Day 14 Cairns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cairns

Your tour ends after breakfast. Time to say farewell to your travel buddies after a great adventure together

Included Meals

● Breakfast

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14 days tour

Sydney To Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Comfort Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Sydney To Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Comfort Tour

Sydney

Hunter Valley And Newcastle

Port Macquarie & Koala Hospital

Byron Bay

Byron Bay

Noosa And Rainbow Beach

K’Gari (Fraser Island)

Brisbane

Brisbane To Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach And Whitsunday Islands

Mission Beach

Cairns Via Atherton Tablelands

Snorkeling On The Great Barrier Reef

Cairns

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