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AUSTRALIA – 9 Days Highlights Cairns Barrier Reef Sydney

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AUSTRALIA – 9 Days Highlights Cairns Barrier Reef Sydney - Bucket List Group Travel LLC
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairns

    Start point
    Cairns, Queensland, Australia (Cairns Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shangri La Marina Cairns or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Free day to explore Cairns city

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
    • Explore Cairns Esplanade
    • Visit Daintree National Park
    Landmarks
    Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
    Cairns Esplanade
    Daintree National Park
  2. Day 2

    Mossman Gorge - Cape Tribulation - Daintree River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on Cape Tribulation Beach), Snack (Morning tea and afternoon tropical ice cream)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shangri La Marina Cairns or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mossman Gorge with swim
    • Cable ferry crossing over Daintree River
    • Walk through Gondwana Rainforest
    • Visit Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalk
    • Picnic lunch on Cape Tribulation Beach
    • Daintree River cruise with crocodile spotting
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Guided sightseeing
    • All park entrance fees
    Landmarks
    Mossman Gorge
    Daintree River
    Cape Tribulation
    Gondwana Rainforest
    Alexandra Range Lookout
    Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalk
    Rex Range Lookout
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Great Barrier Reef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack (Morning tea), Lunch (Delicious tropical buffet), Snack (A glass of wine and a cheese platter with tropical fruits), Beverage (Tea and coffee all day while the vessel is stationary)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shangri La Marina Cairns or similar)

    Included Activities

    • 4.5 hours out on The Great Barrier Reef
    • 15 minute guided snorkelling tour
    • Snorkelling equipment hire and tuition
    • Scuba diving
    • Swimming and snorkelling
    • Boom netting (weather permitting)
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Flotation devices
    • All reef fees and taxes
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Marlin Jetty
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  4. Day 4

    Cairns to Sydney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Sydney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney city sightseeing
    • Sydney Opera House viewing
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge viewing
    • Royal Botanic Gardens visit
    • Macquarie Street historic area
    • Bondi Beach visit
    • Coogee Beach visit
    • Watsons Bay visit
    • South Head visit
    • Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    Macquarie Street
    Bondi Beach
    Coogee Beach
    Watsons Bay
    South Head
    Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
  6. Day 6

    Blue Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chef-prepared lunch with dietary requirements accommodated)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Blue Mountains sightseeing
    • Views of Three Sisters and Jamison Valley
    • Scenic Railway ride
    • Scenic Walkway entry
    • Scenic Skyway entry
    • Scenic Cableway entry
    • Featherdale Wildlife Park entry
    • Wildlife viewing
    • River cruise on Parramatta River
    • Park entry fees
    Landmarks
    Blue Mountains
    Three Sisters
    Jamison Valley
    Scenic World
    Featherdale Wildlife Park
    Parramatta River
  7. Day 7

    Kiama South Coast - Southern Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Stanwell Tops Lookout visit
    • Kiama Blowhole viewing
    • Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk canopy walk
    • Fitzroy Falls viewing
    • Sightseeing
    • National Park fees

    Optional Activities

    • Zipline at Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk (own expense)
    • Wine-tasting
    Landmarks
    Stanwell Tops Lookout
    Sea Cliff Bridge
    Kiama Blowhole
    Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
    Fitzroy Falls
  8. Day 8

    Sydney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner on sunset cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Sydney Darling Harbour or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Free day to explore Sydney
    • Sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour with three-course dinner
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
    Fort Denison
    Luna Park
    Sydney Harbour
  9. Day 9

    Sydney

    End point
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Sydney airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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    Brandon

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    Which hotel are we staying in in Cairns and sydney

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    Javiera

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    What accommodations are available during the tour?

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    • Bucket List Group Travel LLCOperatorWritten January 2025

      You will be staying at Shangri-La or similar properties in Cairns and Ibis or a similar hotel in Sydney.

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      The tour is open to travelers aged 18 and older, and there are no strict age restrictions.

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    Klaus

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    What transportation will be used during the tour?

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      Transportation includes arranged transfers and possibly regional flights as part of the itinerary.

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    Carolin

    Asked on September 25th, 2024

    Should I book my own flight from Cairns to Sydney?

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      No, your domestic flight from Cairns to Sydney is included in the tour package.

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      Visa requirements depend on your nationality; please check the regulations for your country.

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    Robyn

    Asked on July 14th, 2024

    Are the latter an option for both days when in Cairnes? Or are there small boats for viewing through the glassed bottom?

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    • Bucket List Group Travel LLCOperatorWritten July 2024

      If any guests to replace scuba dive activity then we have an option to replace with snorkelling. Now we can also replace the whole activity with a Sunlover Reef Cruises - Great Barrier Reef Experience. Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as glass bottom boat tours, we have updated the plan in the itinerary for you.

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