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Australia: City to Surf (8 Days, Air Price City To Surf)

8 days
From Sydney to Brisbane
4.8
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    You'll meet your travel group and head out for a day trip to the Blue Mountains, one of Australia's most visited natural areas. During the day, you'll learn about the local legends connected to the Three Sisters rock formation and walk through the Jamison Ridge area. It's about a two-hour drive from Sydney, so expect to spend most of your day there before heading back to the city for the evening.

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    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Blue Mountains day trip
    • Three Sisters rock formation tour
    • Jamison Ridge exploration
    Landmarks
    Blue Mountains
    Three Sisters
    Jamison Ridge
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  2. Day 2

    Sydney

    Your Trip Manager takes you through Sydney's main attractions, starting with the Opera House. From there, you'll catch a ferry to Watsons Bay to see the harbour views up close. The afternoon splits two ways: either spend time at Bondi Beach or, if you're comfortable with heights, do the Harbour Bridge climb for a different perspective of the city.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sydney city highlights tour
    • Opera House visit
    • Ferry to Watsons Bay
    • Bondi Beach afternoon

    Optional Activities

    • Harbour Bridge Climb - Per adult AU$ 285.00
    • Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride - Per adult AU$ 85.00
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Watsons Bay
    Bondi Beach
    Harbour Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Sydney

    This day is entirely yours to structure however you like. If water activities interest you, there's a jetboat option that'll get you moving fast across the Harbour. Prefer staying on land? There's plenty to see and do around the city at your own speed.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Jetboat across Sydney Harbour
  4. Day 4

    Sydney to Byron Bay

    You'll fly to Byron Bay and get settled into your accommodation. After checking in, head straight to the beach for a surfing lesson included with your trip. The instructor will teach you the basics so you can start riding waves fairly quickly, though it takes practice to really get good at it.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included surfing lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Byron Bay Lighthouse at Sunrise - Per adult AU$ 10.00
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay
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  5. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    If you're interested, catch the sunrise at Australia's easternmost point early in the morning. The rest of the day opens up for you to explore like a local would. Options include kayaking on the water, relaxing at the beach, or taking an evening bike tour to see glow worms in their natural setting.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise at Byron Bay Lighthouse (Australia's most easterly point)
    • Kayaking
    • Beach relaxation
    • Evening glow worm bike tour
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Lighthouse
  6. Day 6

    Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades

    You'll travel up the coast toward Noosa Everglades. Before leaving, there's an optional yoga session if you want to start the morning that way. Once you arrive, check into your Special Stay Eco Lodge where you'll spend the next two nights. The group gathers for dinner surrounded by the sounds and sights of birds and kangaroos.

    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner in the bistro & bar area at Eco Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro & bar

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning yoga
    Landmarks
    Noosa Everglades
  7. Day 7

    K'Gari (Fraser Island)

    After breakfast with birds chirping around you at the Eco Camp, you'll head to K'Gari for a full day exploring. You'll drive along the world's longest sand highway, walk through sand dunes and rainforests, and visit scenic lakes. Lunch is included during the day, and you're back at the Eco Camp by evening with free time to use the bistro, check out the boutique brewery, or relax in the park.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Quick breakfast at Eco Camp), Lunch (Lunch on K'Gari)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Eco Camp
    • K'Gari full day tour
    • Sand dunes exploration
    • Scenic lakes visit
    • Rainforest exploration
    • World's longest sand highway cruise
    • Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and relaxation at bistro
    • CootharaBAR boutique brewery
    Landmarks
    K'Gari (Fraser Island)
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Noosa Everglades to Brisbane

    Your final morning offers an optional canoeing trip on one of just two Everglades in the world if you want to try it. Later, you'll head to Brisbane where the group exchanges contact information and makes plans for future trips together. It's a good chance to connect with people you've met over the past week.

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion on Noosa Everglades
    Landmarks
    Noosa Everglades
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Customer Reviews

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  • MH
    · January 26th, 2023
    Great way to see Sydney and tick off some...
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    Trip date: January 2023
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    · April 1st, 2016
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