Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney and settle into your hotel. After getting cleaned up, at 6 pm you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group for a welcome briefing and group dinner to get things started.
- Start point
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Holiday Inn Hotel Foyer , 18:00 - 18:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Potts Point - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing with tour leader and group
- Group dinner
Landmarks/POIs Sydney - Day 2
Sydney to Newcastle
Head out to a wildlife park in the countryside where you can see kangaroos, koalas, emus and other native animals. Then you'll drive through the Hunter Valley wine region for wine, cheese and chocolate tasting. By evening you'll reach Newcastle for a quick orientation tour before checking into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lucky Hotel Newcastle - Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Wildlife park visit with native animals
- Wine, cheese and chocolate tasting
- Newcastle orientation tour
Landmarks/POIs Hunter Valley Newcastle 
- Day 3
Port Macquarie
Travel to Port Macquarie and spend time with volunteers at the Koala Hospital. You'll learn about their conservation work, treating injuries and rehabilitation efforts. Later in the day, take a walk along the foreshore where you might spot dolphins, then have a relaxed evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Paso Motor Inn - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Koala Hospital visit and conservation experience
- Foreshore stroll
Landmarks/POIs Port Macquarie - Day 4
Byron Bay
Start with a First Nations cultural experience with the Gumbaynggirr people learning about their history and connection to Country. Later you'll head to Byron Bay and visit Cape Byron Lighthouse, Australia's most easterly point on the mainland. Keep an eye out for whales or dolphins depending on the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Beachcomber Byron Bay - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- First Nations cultural experience with Gumbaynggirr people
- Cape Byron Lighthouse visit
Landmarks/POIs Cape Byron Lighthouse Byron Bay 
- Day 5
Byron Bay
This day is yours to do what you want. Relax on the beach, browse boutiques and cafes, or sign up for optional activities like surfing lessons, kayaking tours, whale watching (seasonal), hot air ballooning or brewery visits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Beachcomber Byron Bay - 4 Star)
Optional Activities
- Surfing lessons
- Kayaking tours
- Whale watching (seasonal)
- Hot air ballooning
- Brewery visits
- Day 6
Noosa to Rainbow Beach
Cross into Queensland and explore Noosa National Park where wild koalas might appear. Walk along Hastings Street and check out Noosa Main Beach, then continue to Rainbow Beach where you'll stay for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Rainbow Beach Getaway Holiday Apartments - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Noosa National Park visit
- Hastings Street walk
- Noosa Main Beach visit
Landmarks/POIs Noosa National Park Hastings Street Noosa Main Beach Rainbow Beach 
- Day 7
K'gari (Fraser Island)
Spend the day on a 4WD adventure across K'gari, the world's largest sand island. You'll swim in the clear waters of Lake McKenzie, walk through rainforests, see the historic S.S. Maheno shipwreck and look for dingoes on 75 Mile Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Rainbow Beach Getaway Holiday Apartments - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- 4WD adventure on K'gari
- Lake McKenzie swim
- Rainforest exploration
- S.S. Maheno shipwreck visit
- 75 Mile Beach exploration
Landmarks/POIs K'gari (Fraser Island) Lake McKenzie S.S. Maheno shipwreck 75 Mile Beach 
- Day 8
Brisbane
Travel to Brisbane, Queensland's river city and upcoming Olympic Games host. Join an orientation tour to get familiar with the area and experience the city's laid-back atmosphere, from river walks to trendy neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Point Hotel Brisbane - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Brisbane orientation tour
Landmarks/POIs Brisbane 
- Day 9
Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Fly to the Whitsunday Coast and check into your accommodation in Airlie Beach. You'll have the afternoon free to do whatever you'd like, so take time to get settled and explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mantra Club Croc Resort)
Landmarks/POIs Airlie Beach 
- Day 10
Whitsunday Islands
Take a full day speed-boat cruise through the Whitsundays on the award-winning Red Cat Adventures Thundercat. Relax on deck as you move through turquoise waters and stop at Whitehaven Beach, known for its white sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mantra Club Croc Resort)
Included Activities
- Full day Whitsunday Islands speed-boat cruise
- Whitehaven Beach visit and swimming
- Snorkeling on the Whitsunday Reef
Landmarks/POIs Whitsunday Islands Whitehaven Beach 
- Day 11
Mission Beach
Travel north through coastal landscapes and sugarcane fields to reach Mission Beach, a laid-back seaside town with palm-lined shores. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool, on the beach or simply reading.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mission Beach Resort - 4 Star)
Landmarks/POIs Mission Beach - Day 12
Atherton Tablelands to Cairns
Head inland to the Atherton Tablelands where you'll visit a rainforest waterfall and swim. Stop at Lake Eacham, a volcanic crater lake, and check out the Curtain Fig Tree, one of the region's largest. Later you'll reach Cairns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flynn Hotel Cairns - 5 Star)
Included Activities
- Rainforest waterfall visit and swim
- Lake Eacham visit
- Curtain Fig Tree visit
Landmarks/POIs Atherton Tablelands Lake Eacham Curtain Fig Tree Cairns - Day 13
Great Barrier Reef
Spend a full day at the Great Barrier Reef on a 20 metre luxury catamaran. You'll snorkel the corals, view the reef through a glass-bottom boat and learn about the ecosystem from the experts on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flynn Hotel Cairns - 5 Star)
Included Activities
- Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise
- Snorkeling with included snorkeling gear
- Glass-bottom boat reef viewing
- Expert ecosystem commentary
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef 
- Day 14
Kuranda to Port Douglas
Begin with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding over the canopy and past Barron Falls to Kuranda. Explore the village markets and then head north to Port Douglas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Paradise Links Resort - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride
- Barron Falls viewing
- Kuranda village markets exploration
Landmarks/POIs Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Barron Falls Kuranda Port Douglas 
- Day 15
Port Douglas
Have a relaxed morning in Port Douglas and potentially visit the Sunday markets for local crafts and produce. Later, head to Mossman Gorge for a guided walk through the rainforest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Paradise Links Resort - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Mossman Gorge guided rainforest walk
Optional Activities
- Sunday markets visit for local crafts and produce
Landmarks/POIs Port Douglas Mossman Gorge 
- Day 16
Daintree Rainforest
Venture deeper into the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Cross the Daintree River by ferry and take a guided walk where you'll look for cassowaries, birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daintree River ferry crossing
- Guided Daintree Rainforest walk
- Wildlife spotting - cassowaries, birds and other animals
Landmarks/POIs Daintree Rainforest Daintree River
