Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
- Day 2
In Transit
- Day 3
Brisbane
Optional Activities
- Stroll across Story Bridge (1000 meters long, 74 meters high)
- View illuminated Story Bridge in the evening
- Spend evening on Eagle Street Pier with river views
Landmarks Story Bridge Eagle Street Pier Brisbane River 
- Day 4
Noosa
Optional Activities
- Coastal Walk in Noosa National Park from Noosa to Sunshine Beach
- Visit Dolphin Point Lookout
- Return journey by bus (line 627, payable locally)
Landmarks Noosa National Park Dolphin Point Lookout Sunshine Beach - Day 5
Noosa
- Day 6
Hervey Bay
Optional Activities
- Visit Barnacles Dolphin Center in Tin Can Bay (admission payable locally)
- Watch wild humpback dolphins feed - Patch, Ella, Squirt, Harmony, Aussie, Valentine, Chompy, White Fin, and Mystique
- Wade into knee-deep water to get close to dolphins
- Relax at Barnacles Café with fresh coffee
- Stop at Rainbow Beach to view colorful sand dunes
Landmarks Barnacles Dolphin Center Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach 
- Day 7
K'gari Island
Optional Activities
- Ferry crossing to K'gari Island from River Heads (50 minutes, payable locally)
- Guided tour of K'gari Island (payable locally)
- Visit Lake McKenzie
- Visit Basin Lake
- Visit Champagne Pools
- Explore tropical rainforests
- Spot dingos and giant echidnas
Landmarks K'gari Island Lake McKenzie Basin Lake Champagne Pools River Heads - Day 8
Bundaberg to Rockhampton
Optional Activities
- Watch sea turtles at Southern Great Barrier Reef in Bundaberg
- Witness turtle egg-laying (November-March)
- Watch baby turtle hatchlings enter the sea (November-March)
- Snorkeling tour at Lady Elliot Island (payable on site)
- Snorkel with manta rays
- Visit Agnes Water Beach
Landmarks Bundaberg Southern Great Barrier Reef Lady Elliot Island Agnes Water Beach 
- Day 9
Rockhampton to Mackay
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Capricorn Caves in Rockhampton (tours payable locally)
Landmarks Capricorn Caves - Day 10
Eungella National Park
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Casuarina Beach with wallabies and kangaroos
- Hiking to Araluen Falls in Eungella National Park
- Hiking to Wheel of Fire Falls in Eungella National Park (more difficult trail)
- Picnic at Broken River
- Watch for platypuses at dusk
Landmarks Casuarina Beach Eungella National Park Finch Hatton Gorge Trailhead Araluen Falls Wheel of Fire Falls Broken River - Day 11
Airlie Beach
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant markets in Airlie Beach
- Visit palm-fringed beaches
- Sailing courses (payable locally)
- Segway tours (payable locally)
- Panoramic flights (payable locally)
- Ferry to Whitsunday Islands (payable locally)
- Visit Whitehaven Beach
Landmarks Airlie Beach Whitsunday Islands Whitehaven Beach 
- Day 12
Townsville
Optional Activities
- Climb Castle Hill for panoramic views
- Picnic in Riverway on Rock River
- Browse Cotters Market for artwork and souvenirs
Landmarks Castle Hill Magnetic Island Riverway Rock River Cotters Market - Day 13
Magnetic Island
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Magnetic Island from Townsville (payable locally)
- Hiking through Magnetic Island National Park
- Rent local Magnetic Island rental car on site
Landmarks Magnetic Island 
- Day 14
Great Barrier Reef or Wooroonooran National Park
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling on Great Barrier Reef (book with local provider on site)
- Hike to Windin Falls in Wooroonooran National Park
- Visit natural infinity pool at Windin Falls
- Visit Josephine Falls with natural water slide
- Visit Babinda Boulders
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef Wooroonooran National Park Windin Falls Windin Falls Trail Josephine Falls Babinda Boulders 
- Day 15
Port Douglas
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Port Douglas streets with bars and cafés
- Guided tour at The Mossman Gorge Cultural Center with Aboriginal guide (payable locally)
- Hike through Daintree National Park rainforest
- Visit Tribulation Beach
Landmarks Port Douglas Daintree National Park Mossman Gorge The Mossman Gorge Cultural Center Tribulation Beach 
- Day 16
Port Douglas
Optional Activities
- Visit 4 Mile Beach
- Swim in jellyfish nets
- Stroll through Marina Mirage
- Visit Saint Mary's by the Sea church
- View from Port Douglas Flagstaff Hill on Island Point Road
Landmarks 4 Mile Beach Marina Mirage Saint Mary's by the Sea Port Douglas Flagstaff Hill - Day 17
Kuranda
Optional Activities
- Dip in crystal-clear waters at Babinda Boulders
- Kuranda Scenic Railway in historic wooden carriages (payable locally, book in advance)
- Explore Kuranda village
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above rainforest canopy (payable on site, book in advance)
Landmarks Babinda Boulders Kuranda Kuranda Scenic Railway Barron Gorge Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Day 18
Sydney
Optional Activities
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Visit Opera Bar
- View from Milsons Point
- Walk across Harbour Bridge at sunset
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Harbour Bridge Circular Quay Opera Bar Milsons Point 
- Day 19
Sydney Harbour & The Rocks
Optional Activities
- Harbor cruise from Circular Quay (optional, payable on site)
- Ferry to North Beach in Manly
- Visit Cadman's Cottage in The Rocks
- Visit Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks
- Stroll through Darling Harbour
- Break in Chinese Garden of Friendship
- Cocktail with harbor views
Landmarks The Rocks Cadman's Cottage Australian Heritage Hotel Darling Harbour Chinese Garden of Friendship Manly North Beach - Day 20
Bondi Beach
Optional Activities
- Swim at Bondi Beach
- Surf lessons at Bondi Beach (payable on site)
- Rent surfboards at Bondi Beach (payable on site)
- Visit Bondi Icebergs pool
- Visit Art Gallery of New South Wales (free admission)
- Visit Australian Museum (free admission)
- Visit Powerhouse Museum (free admission)
- Visit Australian National Maritime Museum (free admission)
Landmarks Bondi Beach Bondi Icebergs Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Powerhouse Museum Australian National Maritime Museum - Day 21
Shopping & Departure Prep
Optional Activities
- Shop at Queen Victoria Building
- Browse colorful windows and Victorian facades
- Enjoy authentic Aussie breakfast
Landmarks Queen Victoria Building - Day 22
Arrival Home
