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Best of Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef

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From Sydney to Cairns
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Start point
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Check in at ibis Styles Sydney Central, 14:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ibis Styles Sydney Central)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sydney Opera House
    • Explore Darling Harbour
    • Visit Circular Quay
    • Walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge
    • Explore Royal Botanic Garden
    • Visit Sydney Tower Skywalk for 360-degree city views
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Darling Harbour
    Circular Quay
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Royal Botanic Garden
    Sydney Tower Skywalk
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  3. Day 2

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    (ibis Styles Sydney Central)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour (half day) - pass by or visit Finger Wharf, Harry's Café de Wheels, Woolloomooloo, El Alamein Memorial Fountain, Potts Point, Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay Park, Double Bay, Vaucluse, Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, The Gap Lookout, Macquarie Lighthouse, Dover Heights, Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction, Centennial Park, Paddington, Taylor Square Pride Village, Hyde Park, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge
    • The Rocks Walking Tour - explore historic sites including Sydney Cove, Cadman's Cottage, Campbell's Cove, Argyle Cut, Church of Holy Trinity, and historic streets
    Landmarks
    Finger Wharf
    Harry's Café de Wheels
    El Alamein Memorial Fountain
    Kings Cross
    Rushcutters Bay Park
    Double Bay
    Watsons Bay
    The Gap Lookout
    Macquarie Lighthouse
    Bondi Beach
    Centennial Park
    Paddington
    Taylor Square Pride Village
    Hyde Park
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Cove
    Cadman's Cottage
    Campbell's Cove
    Argyle Cut
    Church of Holy Trinity
    George Street
  4. Day 3

    Blue Mountains

    Blue Mountains
    Meals
    Lunch (Included lunch with a variety of menu options and gorgeous mountain views)
    Accommodation
    (ibis Styles Sydney Central)

    Included Activities

    • Blue Mountains tour with guide
    • Scenic Cableway ride with panoramic views
    • Scenic Walkway through ancient rainforest
    • Scenic Railway ride - steepest passenger railway in the world
    • Included lunch with mountain views
    • Featherdale Wildlife Park visit - hand-feed kangaroos and view koalas, echidnas, and saltwater crocodiles
    Landmarks
    Three Sisters
    Scenic World
    Jamison Valley
    Featherdale Wildlife Park
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  5. Day 4

    Sydney Harbour

    Sydney Harbour
    Accommodation
    (ibis Styles Sydney Central)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Harbour rocket ferry ticket - hop on and off at five harbourside locations with commentary

    Optional Activities

    • Taronga Zoo visit (park entry fees apply)
    • Dine at Doyles on the Beach in Watsons Bay
    • Swimming at Watsons Bay beaches
    • Visit to Shark Island National Park
    • Explore Manly's beaches, restaurants, pubs, and shops
    Landmarks
    Circular Quay
    Taronga Zoo
    Watsons Bay
    Shark Island
    Manly Beach
  6. Day 5

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    (ibis Styles Sydney Central)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - insider stories, theatre and foyer access with knowledgeable guides

    Optional Activities

    • Sydney Harbour Cruise Lunch - à la carte menu on upper restaurant deck with sensational harbour vistas, early or late disembarkation options
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
  7. Day 6

    Sydney to Cairns

    Sydney to Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Southern Cross Atrium Apartments)

    Optional Activities

    • Additional Sydney sightseeing during free morning
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  8. Day 7

    Great Barrier Reef

    Great Barrier Reef
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Southern Cross Atrium Apartments)

    Included Activities

    • Quicksilver catamaran cruise to Agincourt Reef
    • Hotel pickup from Cairns
    • Access to moored activity platform
    • Snorkeling with tropical fish
    • Semi-submersible vessel tours
    • Underwater observatory access
    • Scenic coach transfer from Cairns with commentary

    Optional Activities

    • Diving (all equipment provided, first-time divers welcome)
    • Marine biologist-guided snorkel tour
    • Ocean Walker helmet-diving (suitable for all swimming levels)
    • Scenic helicopter flight over the reef
    Landmarks
    Agincourt Reef
    Port Douglas Marina
    Daintree Rainforest
  9. Day 8

    Daintree Rainforest

    Daintree Rainforest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning tea), Lunch (BBQ lunch with fresh fish and tropical fruit, followed by regional Daintree Tea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Southern Cross Atrium Apartments)

    Included Activities

    • Daintree Rainforest full-day tour with guide
    • Morning tea
    • Mossman Gorge Centre visit and shuttle bus
    • Guided walk through Daintree Rainforest
    • 1-hour Daintree River cruise (crocodile spotting)
    • Walk through Noah Valley rainforest
    • BBQ lunch with fresh fish and tropical fruit
    • Daintree Tea
    • Cape Tribulation beach walk
    • Kulki Lookout visit with coastal and coral reef views
    • Afternoon refreshment - fruit ice cream at Daintree Ice Cream Company
    • Alexandra Lookout with views of Snapper Island, Alexandra Range, and Coral Sea
    Landmarks
    Mossman Gorge
    Daintree River
    Noah Valley
    Cape Tribulation
    Kulki Lookout
    Alexandra Lookout
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  10. Day 9

    Fitzroy Island

    Fitzroy Island
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant in Fitzroy Island Resort)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Southern Cross Atrium Apartments)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
    • Snorkeling directly off the beach
    • Buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant in Fitzroy Island Resort

    Optional Activities

    • Glass bottom boat tour
    • Self-guided walks along National Park trails
    • Kayak tour
    • Turtle Rehabilitation Centre visit
    • Guided nature walks
    Landmarks
    Fitzroy Island
    Fitzroy Island Resort
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  11. Day 10

    Kuranda

    Kuranda
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Southern Cross Atrium Apartments)

    Included Activities

    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride through rainforest canopy
    • Stops at 2 stations with walks to lookouts
    • CSIRO Interpretive Centre visit
    • Kuranda village exploration
    • Heritage Markets visit (operates 7 days a week)
    • Kuranda Scenic Railway return journey with historic engineering features
    Landmarks
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    Kuranda
    CSIRO Interpretive Centre
    Heritage Markets
    Kuranda Scenic Railway
  12. Day 11

    Departure

    Departure
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Southern Cross Atrium Apartments)
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  13. Day 12

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    Cairns, Queensland, Australia (Check out of Southern Cross Atrium Apartments, 10:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Shuttle bus to airport
    • Taxi to airport

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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Bob
    Bob4.2•September 2026
    Suggest one more day in Sydney and one less day in Cairns eliminating Green Island
    Traveled in August 2026
  • Henriett5.0•November 2025
    We had an amazing trip - Sydney & Great Barrier Reef Tour - , very well organized - thank you again @Russ for your...
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    HI Henriett. Thanks for your review. So glad you had a great trip. It was our pleasure to help with your holiday plans. Thanks Russ
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  • Ashley5.0•May 2025
    We had an amazing time! The tours that were booked for us everyday were interesting, and adventurous!
    Traveled in April 2025

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