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Real Australia (including Springbrook)

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
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
    • Explore Hyde Park
    • Visit Sydney Tower Eye
    • Dinner along Darling Harbour
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
    Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
    Hyde Park
    Sydney Tower Eye
    Darling Harbour
  2. Day 2

    Sydney to Port Macquarie

    Included Activities

    • Crowdy Bay National Park - Mermaid Lookout Track walk

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch along the way
    • 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 group as the sun goes down, with typical Aussie fare)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch along the way
    • Water activities like kayaking and boating
    Landmarks
    Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
    Red Rock
    Corindi River
  4. Day 4

    Red Rock to Byron Bay

    Included Activities

    • Red Rock - Wajaana Yaam Stand Up Paddleboarding with Gumbaynggirr community

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Byron Lighthouse
    • Marine life spotting
    Landmarks
    Byron Lighthouse
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Australia's most easterly point
    • Byron Bay - Surf Lesson - AUD85
    • Byron Bay - Sea Kayak Tour - AUD89
    • Local cafes exploration
    • Beach time
    • Evening drinks at pubs or bars
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay
    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
    • Rainforest walks and exploring
    • Waterfall viewing
    • Photography
    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 the rainforest
    • Gold Coast exploration
    • Beach time and relaxation
    • Local restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    Gold Coast
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Brisbane

    Optional Activities

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

    Brisbane to Noosa

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Noosa

    Optional Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Proserpine to Airlie Beach / Whitsunday Sailing

    Included Activities

    • Whitsunday Islands - Sailing Excursion (2 Nights)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Airlie Beach
    • Swimming in Airlie Beach
    • Breakfast in Airlie Beach
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
  13. Day 13

    Whitsunday Sailing

    Included Activities

    • Whitehaven Beach - Visit
    • Whitsunday Islands snorkelling

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset drinks on the boat
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Great Barrier Reef
  14. Day 14

    Whitsunday Sailing to Magnetic Island

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time in Airlie
    • Lunch in Airlie
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Cleveland Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Magnetic Island

    Included Activities

    • Magnetic Island - Forts Walking Track

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration
    • Hiking
    • Relaxation with drinks
    • Koala spotting
    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 spotting
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla Wetlands
    Mission Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfall stops
    • Swimming holes
    Landmarks
    Cairns

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    Asked on February 8th, 2026

    Real australia is availble in April?

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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 TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      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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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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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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