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Sydney to Cairns Explorer - 14 days

14 days

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From Sydney to Cairns

4.6

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Operator: On The Go Tours
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sydney
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation walking tour in Sydney
- Welcome meeting with tour guide and travelers
Landmarks
Holiday Inn Potts Point
Day 2
Sydney to Hunter Valley to Newcastle
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wildlife park guided tour
- Hunter Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tasting tour
- Newcastle orientation tour
Landmarks
Hunter Valley
Day 3
Newcastle to Port Macquarie
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Port Macquarie Koala Hospital visit
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll along Port Macquarie shoreline
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Day 4
Port Macquarie to Byron Bay
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- First Nations experience with Gumbaynggirr people
- Cape Byron visit
Landmarks
Cape Byron
Day 5
Byron Bay
Optional Activities
- Beach time in Byron Bay
- Shopping in Byron Bay
- Seaside walk to Cape Byron lighthouse
- Surfing classes
- Skydiving
- Balloon rides
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
Landmarks
Cape Byron lighthouse
Day 6
Byron Bay to Noosa to Rainbow Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Eumundi Markets visit
- Noosa National Park visit
Landmarks
Eumundi Markets
Noosa National Park
Day 7
Fraser Island (K'Gari)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fraser Island 4WD adventure on 75 Mile Beach Road
- Lake McKenzie swimming
Landmarks
Fraser Island (K'Gari)
75 Mile Beach Road
Lake McKenzie
Day 8
Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brisbane River walk
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Brisbane
Landmarks
Brisbane River
Day 9
Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Optional Activities
- Explore Airlie Beach town
- Local bars and dining
- Local swimming hole
Day 10
Whitsundays Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Whitsundays Islands day cruise
- Whitehaven Beach visit
- Snorkelling with glass-bottomed boat option
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling excursion
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsundays Islands
Day 11
Airlie Beach to Mission Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relaxation at Mission Beach resort
- Pool activities
Landmarks
Mission Beach
Day 12
Mission Beach to Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Atherton Tablelands tour
- Rainforest plunge waterfall visit and swimming
- Lake Eacham visit
- Curtain Fig Tree viewing
Landmarks
Atherton Tablelands
Lake Eacham
Curtain Fig Tree
Day 13
Great Barrier Reef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner in Cairns)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef day cruise on glass-bottomed boat
- Snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef
- Group dinner in Cairns
Optional Activities
- Introductory scuba diving (approximately 5-6 metres)
- Certified scuba diving (up to 15 metres)
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 14
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Holiday Inn Potts Point

Landmarks
Hunter Valley

Landmarks
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital

Landmarks
Cape Byron

Landmarks
Cape Byron lighthouse

Landmarks
Eumundi Markets
Noosa National Park

Landmarks
Fraser Island (K'Gari)
75 Mile Beach Road
Lake McKenzie

Landmarks
Brisbane River

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsundays Islands

Landmarks
Mission Beach

Landmarks
Atherton Tablelands
Lake Eacham
Curtain Fig Tree

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

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Number of tours

2,244

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Allan
March 2nd, 2026
5.0
Totally enjoyed this tour of the country.The guides were fantastic and they were very knowledgeable about the history...
Totally enjoyed this tour of the country.The guides were fantastic and they were very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the region. The accommodations were first class and the transportation safe and comfortable. The tours were excellent and very well chosen for our group. We cannot express our thanks and gratitude towards our hosts for their patience and professionalism during our journey. Thank you for the great experience.Show more

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Sydney to Cairns Explorer - 14 days

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