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Real Australia (18 destinations)

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From Sydney to Cairns
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  • City skyline along a long stretch of sandy beach at sunset.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    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
    Landmarks
    Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
    Botanical Gardens
    Hyde Park
    Sydney Tower Eye
    Darling Harbour
  2. Day 2

    Sydney to Port Macquarie

    Sydney to Port Macquarie
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Crowdy Bay National Park - Mermaid Lookout Track walk

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset viewing at the beach
    Landmarks
    Crowdy Bay National Park
    Mermaid Lookout Track
  3. Day 3

    Port Macquarie - Red Rock

    Port Macquarie - Red Rock
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Barbecue dinner with group at sunset with typical Aussie fare)

    Included Activities

    • Koala Hospital guided tour in Port Macquarie
    • Drive to Red Rock
    Landmarks
    Koala Hospital
    Red Rock
  4. Day 4

    Red Rock - Byron Bay

    Red Rock - Byron Bay
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Stand-up paddleboarding with Gumbaynggirr community
    • Byron Lighthouse visit
    Landmarks
    Byron Lighthouse
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  5. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Byron Bay - Sea Kayak Tour - AUD89
    • Byron Bay - Surf Lesson - AUD85
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay
    Byron Bay Marine Park
  6. Day 6

    Byron Bay - Gold Coast

    Byron Bay - Gold Coast

    Included Activities

    • The Farm visit
    • Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge Circuit Walk
    Landmarks
    The Farm
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
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  7. Day 7

    Gold Coast - Brisbane

    Gold Coast - Brisbane
  8. Day 8

    Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Optional Activities

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

    Brisbane to Noosa

    Brisbane to Noosa

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon surf lesson
    • Afternoon walk
    • Beach relaxation and sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Noosa National Park
    Coastal Walk
    Hell's Gate Lookout
    Sunshine Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Noosa

    Noosa

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa - K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - AUD240
    • Noosa - Everglades Explorer Tour (from) - AUD149
    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 Region

    Noosa to Whitsundays Region

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa - Everglades Explorer Tour (from) - AUD149
    • Town exploration
    • Beach time
  12. Day 12

    Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Airlie Beach
    • Cafe visits for brunch
    • Beach relaxation
    • Dinner at waterfront restaurant
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
  13. Day 13

    Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands

    Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands
    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch on the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Whitehaven Beach - Visit
    • Whitsunday Islands - Full-day Boat Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset drink in Airlie Beach
    • Dinner with the group
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
    Whitehaven Beach
    Great Barrier Reef
  14. Day 14

    Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island

    Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation in Airlie Beach
    • Breakfast or brunch
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Cleveland Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Magnetic Island

    Magnetic Island

    Included Activities

    • Magnetic Island - Forts Walking Track

    Optional Activities

    • Secluded beach exploration
    • Hiking
    • Beach relaxation with drinks
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Forts Walking Track
  16. Day 16

    Magnetic Island to Mission Beach

    Magnetic Island to Mission Beach

    Included Activities

    • Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Mungalla wetlands exploration for birdlife
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla Wetlands
    Mission Beach
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  17. Day 17

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfall swimming stops
    • Natural swimming hole visits
    Landmarks
    Cairns

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      We do have availability for the Real Australia Tour departing on 26 April 2026.

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    do you have tours for all ages? i would like to take a tour after the 09tth of november. at the east of austrela..covering queensland

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      Intrepid's Real Australia tour caters to travelers aged 18–35. Most tours are fully booked for the 9th November departure. If your travel dates are flexible, please check nearby dates for availability.

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