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Melbourne to Cairns Adventure (41 destinations)

21 days
From Melbourne to Cairns
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Melbourne to Foster

    Melbourne to Foster

    Included Activities

    • Lily Pilly Gully Boardwalk walk through temperate rainforest
    • Squeaky Beach visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ngarrgu Djerring Cafe visit (pre-tour, early arrival activity)
    • Wayi Restaurant visit (pre-tour, early arrival activity)
    Landmarks
    Wilsons Promontory
    Squeaky Beach
    Lily Pilly Gully
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Tarra Bulga National Park - Raymond Island - Paynesville

    Tarra Bulga National Park - Raymond Island - Paynesville
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Corrigan Suspension Bridge Loop walk
    • Raymond Island Ferry
    • Raymond Island Koala Trail
    Landmarks
    Tarra Bulga National Park
    Corrigan Suspension Bridge
    Raymond Island
  4. Day 3

    Buchan Caves to Eden

    Buchan Caves to Eden

    Included Activities

    • Buchan Caves guided tour through Royal Cave
    Landmarks
    Buchan Caves
    Royal Cave
  5. Day 4

    Eden

    Eden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Bilbaan Cultural Experience walk

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Eden
    Landmarks
    Keeping Place
    The Pinnacles
  6. Day 5

    Merimbula - Bermagui - Jervis Bay

    Merimbula - Bermagui - Jervis Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Merimbula Wharf Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Captain Sponge Oyster Tour on Pambula Lake
    • Bermagui Blue Hole visit

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming or diving in Bermagui Blue Hole
    Landmarks
    Pambula Lake
    Bermagui Blue Hole
  7. Day 6

    Jervis Bay - Sydney

    Jervis Bay - Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Murrays Beach visit
    • Governors Head walk

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travellers in Sydney
    Landmarks
    Murrays Beach
    Governors Head
    Bowen Island
    Sea Cliff Bridge
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  8. Day 7

    Sydney

    Sydney

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Sydney Opera House
    • Show or photo opportunity at Sydney Opera House
    • Picnic at Royal Botanic Gardens
    • Welcome dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    Sydney Harbour
  9. Day 8

    Sydney to Hunter Valley

    Sydney to Hunter Valley
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • The Rocks walking tour
    • Hunter Valley winery visit and sommelier-led wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Campbells Cove
    Cumberland Walk
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Hunter Valley
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  10. Day 9

    Port Macquarie

    Port Macquarie

    Included Activities

    • Crowdy Bay National Park Diamond Head Loop Walk
    Landmarks
    Crowdy Bay National Park
    Diamond Head
  11. Day 10

    Port Macquarie to Dorrigo National Park to Moonee Beach

    Port Macquarie to Dorrigo National Park to Moonee Beach
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Koala Hospital guided tour at Port Macquarie
    • Dorrigo National Park Rainforest Centre visit
    • Dorrigo National Park skywalk

    Optional Activities

    • Rainforest walks at Dorrigo National Park
    Landmarks
    Koala Hospital
    Dorrigo National Park
    Rainforest Centre
    Waterfall Way
  12. Day 11

    Red Rock to Byron Bay

    Red Rock to Byron Bay
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Red Rock walking tour with First Nations guide
    • Byron Bay Lighthouse visit
    Landmarks
    Red Rock
    The Solitary Island Marine Park
    Byron Bay Lighthouse
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  13. Day 12

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Beginner's surf lesson
    • Guided sea kayaking tour of Byron Bay Marine Park
    • Beach relaxation
    • Group dinner overlooking the water
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Marine Park
  14. Day 13

    Byron Bay to Springbrook National Park to Gold Coast to Brisbane

    Byron Bay to Springbrook National Park to Gold Coast to Brisbane
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at The Farm)

    Included Activities

    • The Farm visit and breakfast
    • Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge walk

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time at Surfers Paradise
    Landmarks
    The Farm
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
    Surfers Paradise
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  15. Day 14

    Brisbane to Noosa Heads to Hervey Bay

    Brisbane to Noosa Heads to Hervey Bay
    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa Coastal Walk (partial or full)
    • Beach relaxation at Noosa Heads
    • Shopping in Noosa Heads boutiques
    Landmarks
    Noosa Heads
    Noosa Coastal Walk
  16. Day 15

    K'gari (Fraser Island)

    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • K'gari full-day tour with 75 Mile Beach Road drive
    • Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) swim
    • Eli Creek visit
    • Maheno shipwreck visit
    • Pinnacles and coloured sands visit
    Landmarks
    K'gari
    75 Mile Beach
    Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
    Eli Creek
    Maheno Shipwreck
    Pinnacles and Coloured Sands
  17. Day 16

    Hervey Bay to Proserpine via Overnight Train

    Hervey Bay to Proserpine via Overnight Train

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching tour (Jul-Oct) - AUD130
    • Bicycle rental for foreshore cycling
    • Kayaking
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Hervey Bay
  18. Day 17

    Proserpine to Airlie Beach

    Proserpine to Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Optional breakfast at local café
    • Beach relaxation at Airlie Beach lagoon
    • Coastal hike
    • Optional group dinner
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
  19. Day 18

    Whitsunday Islands to Whitehaven Beach

    Whitsunday Islands to Whitehaven Beach
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach tour
    • Hill Inlet Lookout walk
    • Snorkelling at secret reef spot
    • Boat ride to Whitehaven Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset drinks at local bar
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
    Whitehaven Beach
    Hill Inlet Lookout
    Great Barrier Reef
  20. Day 19

    Townsville to Paluma Range National Park to Lucinda

    Townsville to Paluma Range National Park to Lucinda
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Townsville Castle Hill lookout walk
    • Big Crystal Creek visit in Paluma Range National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Big Crystal Creek
    Landmarks
    Townsville
    Castle Hill
    Magnetic Island
    Paluma Range National Park
    Big Crystal Creek
  21. Day 20

    Mungalla Station to Mission Beach

    Mungalla Station to Mission Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mungalla Station Nywaigi First Nations guided tour
    • Mungalla wetlands birdlife exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Local restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla Wetlands
    Mission Beach
    Cassowary Coast
  22. Day 21

    Atherton Tablelands to Cairns

    Atherton Tablelands to Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Millaa Millaa Falls nature walk
    • Curtain Fig boardwalk walk
    • Lake Eacham visit

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Millaa Millaa Falls
    • Swimming at Lake Eacham
    • Rainforest track walk at Lake Eacham
    Landmarks
    Atherton Tablelands
    Millaa Millaa Falls
    Yungaburra
    Curtain Fig
    Lake Eacham

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