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18 to 35s Real Australia (18 destinations)

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sydney

    Sydney

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided walk to Harbour Bridge
    • Visit Sydney Opera House
    • Explore Botanical Gardens
    • Walk through Hyde Park
    • Visit Sydney Tower Eye
    • Group dinner along Darling Harbour
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
    Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
    Hyde Park
    Sydney Tower Eye
  3. Day 2

    Sydney to Port Macquarie

    Sydney to Port Macquarie
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Crowdy Bay National Park - Mermaid Lookout Track walk

    Optional Activities

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

    Port Macquarie to Red Rock

    Port Macquarie to Red Rock
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Barbecue dinner with typical Australian fare)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Water activities like kayaking and boating in Red Rock
    Landmarks
    Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
    Red Rock
    Corindi River
  5. Day 4

    Red Rock to Byron Bay

    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 (dolphins, whales)
    Landmarks
    Byron Lighthouse
  6. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Australia's most easterly point
    • Byron Bay - Surf Lesson - AUD85
    • Byron Bay - Sea Kayak Tour - AUD89
    • Visit local cafes
    • Relax on the beach
    • Explore pubs and bars
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Marine Park
  7. Day 6

    Byron Bay to Gold Coast

    Byron Bay to Gold Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast (At The Farm)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at The Farm
    • Pick up lunch items at The Farm
    • Explore Gold Coast town
    • Relax by the water
    • Explore local nightlife
    Landmarks
    The Farm
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
  8. Day 7

    Gold Coast to Brisbane

    Gold Coast to Brisbane

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing from the beach
    • Group dinner at local restaurant
  9. Day 8

    Brisbane

    Brisbane

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Botanic Gardens
    • Visit Roma Street Parklands
    • Visit Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Brisbane Botanic Gardens
    Roma Street Parklands
    Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
  10. Day 9

    Brisbane to Noosa

    Brisbane to Noosa
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon surf lesson
    • Take another walk
    • Relax at beach and watch sunset
    Landmarks
    Noosa National Park
    Hell's Gate Lookout
    Sunshine Beach
  11. 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
  12. Day 11

    Noosa to Whitsundays (via overnight train)

    Noosa to Whitsundays (via overnight train)

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa Everglades eco-safari
    • Explore Noosa town
    • Relax on the beach
  13. Day 12

    Proserpine to Airlie Beach

    Proserpine to Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Airlie Beach
    • Cafe brunch
    • Relax on the sand
    • Waterfront restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
  14. Day 13

    Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands

    Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the boat)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling at multiple spots
    • Sunset drink before dinner
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
    Whitehaven Beach
    Great Barrier Reef
  15. Day 14

    Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island

    Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island

    Optional Activities

    • Morning beach relaxation
    • Grab breakfast or lunch before departure
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
  16. Day 15

    Magnetic Island

    Magnetic Island

    Included Activities

    • Magnetic Island - Forts Walking Track

    Optional Activities

    • Search for secluded beaches
    • Hike on your own
    • Relax with a drink
    Landmarks
    Forts Walking Track
  17. Day 16

    Magnetic Island to Mission Beach

    Magnetic Island to Mission Beach

    Included Activities

    • Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour

    Optional Activities

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

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Mission Beach to Cairns

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at waterfalls
    • Swimming hole visits
    Landmarks
    Cairns

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