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Real Australia (including Townsville)

18 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
Low Intensity
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 Harbour Bridge
    • Visit Opera House
    • Explore Botanical Gardens
    • Walk through Hyde Park
    • Visit Sydney Tower Eye
    • Dinner at Darling Harbour
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    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

    • Lunch along the way
    • Photo stops during drive
    • Beach sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Crowdy Bay National Park
    Mermaid Lookout Track
  3. Day 3

    Port Macquarie to Red Rock

    Meals
    Dinner (Barbeque dinner with group)

    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
    • Lunch during drive
    Landmarks
    Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
    Corindi River
  4. Day 4

    Red Rock to Byron Bay

    Included Activities

    • Red Rock - Wajaana Yaam Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Byron Lighthouse
    • Marine life spotting
    • Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Lighthouse
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  5. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Australia's most easterly point
    • Local cafe exploration
    • Beginner's surf lesson
    • Guided sea kayaking tour of Byron Bay Marine Park
    • Beach relaxation
    • Pub or bar drinks with travelers
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Marine Park
  6. Day 6

    Byron Bay to Lamington National Park

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at The Farm
    • Lunch items from The Farm
    • Rainforest walking tracks
    • Waterfall exploration
    • Photography opportunities
    Landmarks
    The Farm
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
    Lamington National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Lamington National Park to Brisbane

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning rainforest sunrise viewing
    • Gold Coast beach exploration
    • Gold Coast town exploration
    • Dinner at local restaurant in Brisbane
    Landmarks
    Gold Coast
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  8. Day 8

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfall stops
    • Swimming hole visits
    Landmarks
    Cairns
  9. Day 9

    Brisbane to Noosa

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Noosa
    • Afternoon surf lesson
    • Additional walks
    • Sunset beach viewing
    Landmarks
    Noosa National Park
    Sunshine Beach
    Hell's Gate Lookout
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  10. Day 10

    Noosa

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to K'gari (Fraser Island) by guided 4WD tour
    • Lake McKenzie visit
    • 75 Mile Beach exploration
    • Eli Creek visit
    • Maheno Shipwreck visit
    • Noosa Everglades boat eco-safari tour
    • Canoe paddling to Harry's Hut
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Lake McKenzie
    Eli Creek
    Maheno Shipwreck
    Noosa Everglades
    Harry's Hut
  11. Day 11

    Noosa

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa Everglades eco-safari tour
    • Town exploration
    • Beach time
    • Dinner and snacks for overnight train
    Landmarks
    Noosa Everglades
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  12. Day 12

    Proserpine to Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Ocean swimming
    • Cafe brunch
    • Beach relaxation
    • Waterfront restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
  13. Day 13

    Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Whitehaven Beach - Visit
    • Whitsunday Islands - Sailing Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling at multiple sites
    • Marine life viewing
    • Sunset drinks at Airlie Beach
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
    Great Barrier Reef
  14. Day 14

    Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Breakfast or lunch
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
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  15. Day 15

    Magnetic Island

    Included Activities

    • Magnetic Island - Forts Walking Track

    Optional Activities

    • Secluded beach exploration
    • Independent hiking
    • Koala spotting
    • World War II relics viewing
    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 birdlife exploration
    • Mission Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla Wetlands
    Mission Beach
  17. Day 17

    Cairns

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at waterfalls and swimming holes along the route to Cairns
    • Extend your stay in Cairns (arrange with booking agent in advance)
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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