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Real Australia (21 destinations)

17 days
From Sydney to Cairns
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided walk to the Harbour Bridge
    • Visit the Opera House
    • Explore the Botanical Gardens
    • Explore Hyde Park
    • Visit Sydney Tower Eye
    • Dinner along Darling Harbour with group
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
    Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
    Hyde Park
    Sydney Tower Eye
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  2. Day 2

    Sydney to Port Macquarie

    Included Activities

    • Crowdy Bay National Park - Mermaid Lookout Track walk

    Optional Activities

    • Watch sunset on the beach
    Landmarks
    Crowdy Bay National Park
    Mermaid Lookout Track
  3. Day 3

    Port Macquarie to Red Rock

    Meals
    Dinner (Barbeque dinner with typical Aussie fare)

    Included Activities

    • Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
    • Red Rock - Wajaana Yaam Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking at Red Rock
    • Boating at Red Rock
    Landmarks
    Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
    Red Rock
    Corindi River
  4. Day 4

    Red Rock to Byron Bay

    Included Activities

    • Stand-up paddleboarding with Gumbaynggirr community

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Byron Lighthouse
    • Scuba diving
    • Surfing
    Landmarks
    Byron Lighthouse
    Byron Bay
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  5. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing from Australia's most easterly point
    • Beginner's surf lesson
    • Guided sea kayaking tour of Byron Bay Marine Park
    • Beach relaxation
    • Visit local cafes
    • Evening drinks at pubs or bars
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Marine Park
  6. Day 6

    Byron Bay to Lamington National Park

    Included Activities

    • The Farm visit
    • Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge Circuit Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tracks in Lamington National Park
    • Waterfall viewing
    Landmarks
    The Farm
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
    Lamington National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Lamington National Park to Brisbane

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over rainforest
    • Gold Coast beach exploration
    • Dinner with group in Brisbane
    Landmarks
    Gold Coast
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  8. Day 8

    Brisbane

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Botanic Gardens
    • Visit Roma Street Parklands
    • Visit Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
    • Dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Brisbane Botanic Gardens
    Roma Street Parklands
    Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
  9. Day 9

    Brisbane to Noosa

    Included Activities

    • Noosa - Coastal Walk
    • Noosa - Hell's Gates Lookout

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon surf lesson
    • Additional walks
    • Beach relaxation and sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Noosa National Park
    Hell's Gate Lookout
    Sunshine Beach
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  10. Day 10

    Noosa

    Optional Activities

    • Guided 4WD tour of K'gari (Fraser Island)
    • Boat tour through Noosa Everglades eco-safari
    • Canoe paddling to Harry's Hut
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Lake McKenzie
    75 Mile Beach
    Eli Creek
    Maheno Shipwreck
    Noosa Everglades
    Harry's Hut
  11. Day 11

    Noosa to Whitsundays

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa Everglades eco-safari
    • Town exploration
    • Beach time
  12. Day 12

    Proserpine to Airlie Beach / Whitsundays

    Included Activities

    • Whitsunday Islands - Sailing Excursion (2 Nights)

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Airlie Beach
    • Breakfast at Airlie Beach
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
    Airlie Beach
  13. Day 13

    Whitsunday Islands Sailing

    Included Activities

    • Whitehaven Beach - Visit
    • Snorkelling in Whitsunday Islands
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Great Barrier Reef
  14. Day 14

    Whitsunday Islands to Magnetic Island

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation in Airlie
    • Lunch in Airlie
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Cleveland Bay
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  15. Day 15

    Magnetic Island

    Included Activities

    • Magnetic Island - Forts Walking Track

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration
    • Hiking trails
    • Relaxation with a drink
    Landmarks
    Forts Walking Track
  16. Day 16

    Magnetic Island to Mission Beach

    Included Activities

    • Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Mungalla wetlands exploration
    • Birdlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla Wetlands
    Mission Beach
  17. Day 17

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfall visits
    • Swimming holes
    • Further Cairns exploration (requires pre-booking)
    Landmarks
    Cairns
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