Meals

Accommodation

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

Guide

Friendly & experienced local guide

Transport

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

Flights

Flight Brisbane to Airlie Beach included International flights are not included

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 ● Visit Cape Tribulation ● Visit Kuranda & Gondola Ride over the oldest rainforest in the world (The Daintree) ● Daintree rainforest walk - Off the beaten track interpretive, sustainable walk with a local passionate expert ● Nature cruise - Spot crocodiles, birds, fish in the wild ● Mossman Gorge entry and soft walk ● 2-hour local wetland & native title experience with local first nations family ● Byron Bay sights ● Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests) ● All transport (Private buses, domestic flight & boat trips) ● All accommodation (Boutique locally owned hotels/resorts) ● Friendly & experienced local guide ● No hidden cost on our tours - Look closely at our amazing inclusions & value for money

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not inlcuded

Optional

Other activities and services are 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 And Koala Hospital
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Port Macquarie And 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 & Rainbow Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Noosa & 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

IIt’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 Whitsunday Islands And Airlie Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whitsunday Islands And Airlie Beach

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 The Atherton Tablelands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

● 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 dinner.

Included Activities

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

Included Meals

● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns or similar

Optional: Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef
Day 14 Kuranda And Port Douglas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kuranda And Port Douglas

It’s go, go gondola, as we take an incredible gondola ride over the world’s oldest living tropical rainforest from picturesque Kuranda with its colourful markets. Then, it’s a trip north to the chilled out village of Port Douglas, why not join the group for dinner, drinks and the stunning sunset.

Included Activities

● Scenic Gondola ride over the rainforest canopy

● Kuranda markets

● Port Douglas orientation walk

Included Meals

● Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort or similar
Day 15 Mossman Gorge & Immersive First Nations Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mossman Gorge & Immersive 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 markets, drinking in the ocean views, and grab a coffee from local brewers. Well rested, in

the afternoon 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 Port Douglas orientation &

welcome dinner

● Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) culture, foods, and customs with an amazing, immersive experience

Included Meals

● Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort or similar
Day 16 Daintree Rainforest Walk, Cape Tribulation & Nature/Crocodile Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Daintree Rainforest Walk, Cape Tribulation & Nature/Crocodile Cruise

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 meet the local family who

hosted David Attenborough’s documentary crew, and keep our eyes peeled for ancient cassowary

birds, crocs, and other wildlife.

Included Activities

● Guided rainforest walk & chance to spot ancient cassowary birds and other wildlife

● Crocodile & nature cruise

● Port Douglas farewell dinner

Included Meals

● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort or similar
Day 17 Port Douglas To Cairns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Port Douglas To Cairns

Start your final day with a delicious breakfast, then it’s a wonderful coastal drive to tropical Cairns, where your tour ends. If you need help with post tour accommodation, we can help. Thanks for a wonderful adventure together!

Included Activities

● Scenic coastal drive back to Cairns

Included Meals

● Breakfast

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17 days tour

Sydney To Cairns Best Of The East Coast – 17 Day Boutique Co

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Itinerary of your trip Sydney To Cairns Best Of The East Coast – 17 Day Boutique Co

Sydney

Hunter Valley And Newcastle

Port Macquarie And Koala Hospital

Byron Bay

Byron Bay

Noosa & Rainbow Beach

K’Gari (Fraser Island)

Brisbane

Brisbane To Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Islands And Airlie Beach

Mission Beach

Cairns Via The Atherton Tablelands

Snorkeling On The Great Barrier Reef

Kuranda And Port Douglas

Mossman Gorge & Immersive First Nations Experience

Daintree Rainforest Walk, Cape Tribulation & Nature/Crocodile Cruise

Port Douglas To Cairns

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