I am nineteen years old and would like to join a group trip on the east coast of Australia for two weeks. However, it is important to me that there are also other solo travelers my age. Can you tell me what the age range of the other participants is on Sydney to Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Tour and Sydney to Cairns Adventure?

No problem I can take a look at our demo's for Sydney to Cairns - 14 Days. It looks like at this time we have 4 travelers confirmed 2 are solo's and the other 2 are a couple. Average age range is 60's & 70's. Were you looking to be around solo travelers within your age group? We do offer trips that are for travelers within the 18-35 age bracket. So that could be an option we look into for you or if you are open to all ages we can see what trips fit your timeframe Australia and provide some brief demo's for you.

What is your local (Austrailan) phone number should I or my family need to contact you?

If you or your family need to contact our local team during this trip in the case of a genuine emergency only, you can reach them on: 1300 544 882 or +61 8 6219 5164

would lve to buy this trip for my dauugter she will love to go to for that trip but she will has to go back to sydney could you arrenge for her flits or how she can get back to sydney

We are only able to arrange transfers from the airport to our starting point hotel, or from the finishing point hotel to the airport. Unfortunately, we're not able to arrange transfers between cities. Your daughter will need to make her own way back to Sydney after the trip.

can i (18) take my friend whos 17 on the trip with me?

Unfortunately, as per our standard booking conditions all travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18. Since you are 18 your friend would not be able to travel with you as their guardian on this trip.

Would like to add Melbourne and Uluru to the Sidney - Cairns tour. Is it possible? Are flights included?

Our Sydney to Cairns Adventure does not include Melbourne and Uluru and we are unable to add that to the trip package as our tours are pre-scheduled tours with a fixed itinerary. Flights are not included in this trip.

Is the accomodation going to be single rooms or shared rooms and if the latter, is it mixed or separated by gender? Do you still have places available for the tour starting on May 31st?

Accommodation is provided in twin share rooms with a traveler of the same gender for our trips. however, a Single Supplement can be booked at an additional cost if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. The 31st May departure still has 6 spots available (Please note the trip will be closed for booking within 7 days to departure)

Could you please let me know if you do single supplements or do I have to share accomodation?

A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. Please let us know the departure date that you interested in, so that we can advise you the single supplement cost accordingly.

Is there a solo charge or will you pair me with someone? I prefer sharing with a stranger - it's how I've met the people I am going to see in Sydney and Brisbane.

We match up solo traveled with others of the same gender, you don't need to pay for a single room unless you want one!

When will the tour dates for late Dec, 2023 and early Jan,2024 be released? Very interested in booking this door!

Our 2024 dates are not quite ready yet. We are just releasing out 2023 dates in September. So they will be soon to follow! We will keep you informed as soon as they become available.

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A well organized tour with exceptional guides. I would definitely go on an Intrepid tour again.
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sydney to Cessnock
Included Activities
- The Rocks Dreaming Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide
- Hunter Valley Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner in Cessnock
Landmarks
The Rocks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Campbells Cove
Cumberland Walk
Day 2
Cessnock to Port Macquarie
Included Activities
- Crowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike
Landmarks
Crowdy Bay National Park
Diamond Head
Day 3
Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
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- Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
- Dorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bellingen
Landmarks
Koala Hospital
Dorrigo National Park
Waterfall Way
Day 4
Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay
Included Activities
- Coffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience
- Byron Bay - Lighthouse Walk
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Yamba
Landmarks
Red Rock
The Solitary Island Marine Park Waterways
Byron Bay Lighthouse
Day 5
Byron Bay
Optional Activities
- Beginner's surf lesson
- Guided sea kayaking tour of the Byron Bay Marine Park
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Byron Bay Marine Park
Day 6
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Included Activities
- Byron Bay - The Farm visit
- Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at The Farm
Landmarks
The Farm
Springbrook National Park
Natural Bridge
Surfers Paradise
Day 7
Brisbane to Hervey Bay
Optional Activities
- Noosa Coastal Walk (partial)
- Shopping in Noosa boutique shops
- Lunch in Noosa Heads
Landmarks
Noosa Heads
Noosa Coastal Walk
Day 8
K'gari (Fraser Island)
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- K'gari - Full day tour
Landmarks
K'gari (Fraser Island)
75 Mile Beach Road
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
Eli Creek
Maheno shipwreck
Day 9
Hervey Bay to Proserpine (overnight train)
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching excursion (Jul-Oct) - AUD122
- Bike rental along the foreshore
- Kayaking
Landmarks
Hervey Bay
Day 10
Airlie Beach
Optional Activities
- Optional breakfast and caffeine at a local cafe in Airlie Beach
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks
Airlie Beach
Day 11
Whitsunday Islands - Whitehaven Beach
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Airlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling
Optional Activities
- Sunset drinks at a local bar
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout
Whitsunday Islands
Great Barrier Reef
Day 12
Airlie Beach to Lucinda
Included Activities
- Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout
- Paluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Townsville
Landmarks
Castle Hill
Magnetic Island
Coral Sea
Paluma Range National Park
Big Crystal Creek
Day 13
Lucinda to Mission Beach
Included Activities
- Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Tully
Landmarks
Mungalla Station
Mungalla wetlands
Mission Beach
Cassowary Coast
Day 14
Mission Beach to Cairns
Included Activities
- Atherton Tablelands - Millaa Millaa Falls
- Atherton Tablelands - Curtain Tree boardwalk
- Atherton Tablelands - Lake Eacham walk
Optional Activities
- Swim in Millaa Millaa Falls cascades
- Lunch at a local cafe in Yungaburra
- Swim in Lake Eacham
Landmarks
Millaa Millaa Falls
Yungaburra
Curtain Fig Tree
Lake Eacham

Landmarks
The Rocks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Campbells Cove
Cumberland Walk

Landmarks
Crowdy Bay National Park
Diamond Head

Landmarks
Koala Hospital
Dorrigo National Park
Waterfall Way

Landmarks
Red Rock
The Solitary Island Marine Park Waterways
Byron Bay Lighthouse

Landmarks
Byron Bay Marine Park

Landmarks
The Farm
Springbrook National Park
Natural Bridge
Surfers Paradise

Landmarks
Noosa Heads
Noosa Coastal Walk

Landmarks
K'gari (Fraser Island)
75 Mile Beach Road
Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
Eli Creek
Maheno shipwreck

Landmarks
Hervey Bay

Landmarks
Airlie Beach

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout
Whitsunday Islands
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Castle Hill
Magnetic Island
Coral Sea
Paluma Range National Park
Big Crystal Creek

Landmarks
Mungalla Station
Mungalla wetlands
Mission Beach
Cassowary Coast

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Millaa Millaa Falls
Yungaburra
Curtain Fig Tree
Lake Eacham

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Accommodation
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paul
September 14th, 2025
5
A well organized tour with exceptional guides. I would definitely go on an Intrepid tour again.
Traveled in August 2025
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Paul! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the east coast of Australia with us and we can't wait to have you travel with us again.
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Midge
September 18th, 2024
1
I wish I could recommend Intrepid, but we just returned from an Intrepid trip that was a hellacious travel...
I wish I could recommend Intrepid, but we just returned from an Intrepid trip that was a hellacious travel experience. Our tour was from Sydney to Cairns (mind you, Intrepid is an Australian company). They put us with a guide who clearly didn't know the route and got us lost multiple times per day, both when he was driving to locations (he couldn't read Google Maps, seriously) and when we were out looking for hiking trails. He had no facts about the area and went off on tangents about his failed restaurants instead of teaching us about the history and agriculture. He was totally uncomfortable driving the van, and would park far away from locations in random open lots and make us drag our stuff for blocks because he didn't know how to park closer. There was one night when we were staying in a suburb, so he he drove us into town for dinner because it was too far to walk from our accommodation; he then drank alcohol with his dinner before driving us back, which made many of us uncomfortable. I and a number of other travelers emailed and called Intrepid incessantly throughout the tour to see if they could switch the guide to no response. We booked with Intrepid because we wanted an experienced guide and the ease of having logistics handled; because of our horrific guide, we had an infinitely worse travel experience than we would have had if we had traveled alone. Save your money and your stress and book with anyone else.Show more
Traveled in August 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Midge, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to address your concerns. We are sorry to read of your disappointing experience, and I can see that our Customer Care team has reached out regarding what you have mentioned above. We do hope to provide a resolution to you, following an investigation around your tour. Thanks again for your review and our team looks forward to continuing communications with you.
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Michael
April 10th, 2024
5
Very well run and organized. Great tour guides.
Traveled in March 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It's great to know you felt the trip was well run and organised, and that you had great guides. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon,
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Michaela
March 21st, 2023
5
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip
Traveled in March 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Michaela - so pleased to hear you had a lovely holiday. Hope to welcome you back soon on another adventure 😀
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Sue
April 1st, 2020
4
Was a great tour the second week is definitely the better week though as you are round the coast, Fraser Island and...
Was a great tour the second week is definitely the better week though as you are round the coast, Fraser Island and the Whit Sundays are just beautiful. My group were amazing Andrew our tour guide was fabulous especially as we were the last tour for a while as the Coronavirus hit Australia during our tour. So he would be losing his job as soon as the tour finished. Despite that he kept us all motivated and we had a fantastic time. Amazing tourShow more
Traveled in March 2020
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you so much Sue - we look forward to the day Andrew is back doing what he loves.
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Shana
November 1st, 2019
5
This was my first tour and it was great. We covered a good chunk of Australia in a relatively short amount of time....
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Traveled in October 2019

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Natasha
Asked on January 30th, 2026
I am nineteen years old and would like to join a group trip on the east coast of Australia for two weeks. However, it is important to me that there are also other solo travelers my age. Can you tell me what the age range of the other participants is on Sydney to Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Tour and Sydney to Cairns Adventure?
Age Range
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Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  No problem I can take a look at our demo's for Sydney to Cairns - 14 Days. It looks like at this time we have 4 travelers confirmed 2 are solo's and the other 2 are a couple. Average age range is 60's & 70's. Were you looking to be around solo travelers within your age group? We do offer trips that are for travelers within the 18-35 age bracket. So that could be an option we look into for you or if you are open to all ages we can see what trips fit your timeframe Australia and provide some brief demo's for you.
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Jade
Asked on August 18th, 2025
What is your local (Austrailan) phone number should I or my family need to contact you?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  If you or your family need to contact our local team during this trip in the case of a genuine emergency only, you can reach them on: 1300 544 882 or +61 8 6219 5164
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  Jade
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  I remembered we meet tomorrow in front of Vibe Hotel at 9:00 a.m. but I cannot find that confirmation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  The meeting point is in front of the starting point hotel at 9:00 a.m. today. You'll also find this listed in the Joining Point section of your Essential Trip Information. It's really important to be on time, as the group will be heading straight out on the walking tour afterwards. Joining point: In front of Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour, 319-325 Sussex St, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Samuel
Asked on July 6th, 2025
would lve to buy this trip for my dauugter she will love to go to for that trip but she will has to go back to sydney could you arrenge for her flits or how she can get back to sydney
Flights / Transfers
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  We are only able to arrange transfers from the airport to our starting point hotel, or from the finishing point hotel to the airport. Unfortunately, we're not able to arrange transfers between cities. Your daughter will need to make her own way back to Sydney after the trip.
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  Samuel
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  might pay if i could one more nights in hotel and buy tickits to sydney on my own, is it possible to arrange stay until 31.8 and i will buy tickets to sydney
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  We can assist with booking additional accommodation at the end-point hotel, Bay Village Tropical Retreat, for an additional cost.
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Kylie
Asked on April 23rd, 2025
can i (18) take my friend whos 17 on the trip with me?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  Unfortunately, as per our standard booking conditions all travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18. Since you are 18 your friend would not be able to travel with you as their guardian on this trip.
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Shelley
Asked on May 19th, 2024
Would like to add Melbourne and Uluru to the Sidney - Cairns tour. Is it possible? Are flights included?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  Our Sydney to Cairns Adventure does not include Melbourne and Uluru and we are unable to add that to the trip package as our tours are pre-scheduled tours with a fixed itinerary. Flights are not included in this trip.
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Jill
Asked on May 13th, 2024
Is the accomodation going to be single rooms or shared rooms and if the latter, is it mixed or separated by gender? Do you still have places available for the tour starting on May 31st?
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Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  Accommodation is provided in twin share rooms with a traveler of the same gender for our trips. however, a Single Supplement can be booked at an additional cost if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. The 31st May departure still has 6 spots available (Please note the trip will be closed for booking within 7 days to departure)
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Lynn
Asked on June 22nd, 2023
Could you please let me know if you do single supplements or do I have to share accomodation?
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Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
  A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. Please let us know the departure date that you interested in, so that we can advise you the single supplement cost accordingly.
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Mary
Asked on January 14th, 2023
Is there a solo charge or will you pair me with someone? I prefer sharing with a stranger - it's how I've met the people I am going to see in Sydney and Brisbane.
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Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2023
  We match up solo traveled with others of the same gender, you don't need to pay for a single room unless you want one!
- M
  Mary
  Traveler•Written January 2023
  Not until April 2024. I'm first doing New Zealand and then want to see some of Australia without being on a plane every day.
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Lesley
Asked on June 19th, 2022
When will the tour dates for late Dec, 2023 and early Jan,2024 be released? Very interested in booking this door!
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2022
  Our 2024 dates are not quite ready yet. We are just releasing out 2023 dates in September. So they will be soon to follow! We will keep you informed as soon as they become available.

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