Can you provide more details on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for Australia's east coast tour? I will be traveling solo and am a healthy woman in my 70s.

Accommodation - Motel (3 nights), Cabins (7 nights), Hotel (6 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights) Transport - Private vehicle, Overnight train Meals - 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

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Melbourne to Cairns Adventure

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From Melbourne to Cairns

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Melbourne to Foster
Melbourne to Foster
Included Activities
- Lily Pilly Gully Boardwalk walk through temperate rainforest
- Squeaky Beach visit
Landmarks
Wilsons Promontory
Squeaky Beach
Lily Pilly Gully
Day 2
Foster to Paynesville
Foster to Paynesville
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Corrigan Suspension Bridge Loop walk
- Raymond Island ferry crossing
- Raymond Island Koala Trail walk
Landmarks
Tarra Bulga National Park
Corrigan Suspension Bridge
Raymond Island
Day 3
Paynesville to Eden
Paynesville to Eden
Included Activities
- Buchan Caves guided tour of Royal Cave
Landmarks
Buchan Caves
Royal Cave
Day 4
Eden
Eden
Included Activities
- Bilbaan Cultural Experience trail walk guided by Country Custodians
Landmarks
Keeping Place
Jigamy
The Pinnacles
Day 5
Eden to Jervis Bay
Eden to Jervis Bay
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Merimbula Wharf Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Captain Sponge Oyster Tour on Pambula Lake with oyster tasting
- Bermagui Blue Hole walk and swim
Landmarks
Pambula Lake
Merimbula
Bermagui Blue Hole
Day 6
Jervis Bay to Sydney
Jervis Bay to Sydney
Included Activities
- Murrays Beach visit
- Governors Head walk
Landmarks
Murrays Beach
Governors Head
Bowen Island
Sea Cliff Bridge
Day 7
Sydney to Cessnock
Sydney to Cessnock
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The Rocks Aboriginal guided walkabout
- Hunter Valley winery visit and wine tasting with sommelier
Landmarks
The Rocks
Hicksons Reserve
Campbells Cove
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Hunter Valley
Day 8
Cessnock to Port Macquarie
Cessnock to Port Macquarie
Included Activities
- Crowdy Bay National Park Diamond Head hike
Landmarks
Crowdy Bay National Park
Diamond Head
Day 9
Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Koala Hospital guided tour
- Dorrigo National Park Rainforest Centre visit and skywalk
Landmarks
Koala Hospital
Waterfall Way
Dorrigo National Park
Rainforest Centre
Day 10
Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay
Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Red Rock First Nations guided walking tour
- Byron Bay Lighthouse walk
Landmarks
Red Rock
Solitary Island Marine Park
Byron Bay Lighthouse
Day 11
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Optional Activities
- Beginner's surf lesson
- Guided sea kayaking tour of Byron Bay Marine Park
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Byron Bay Marine Park
Day 12
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Included Activities
- The Farm visit
- Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge walk
Landmarks
The Farm
Springbrook National Park
Natural Bridge
Surfers Paradise
Day 13
Brisbane to Hervey Bay
Brisbane to Hervey Bay
Meals
Lunch
Optional Activities
- Noosa Coastal Walk (partial or full)
Landmarks
Noosa Heads
Noosa Coastal Walk
Day 14
Hervey Bay to K'gari and back
Hervey Bay to K'gari and back
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- K'gari full-day tour with 75 Mile Beach drive, Lake McKenzie swim, Eli Creek visit, and Maheno shipwreck visit
Landmarks
K'gari
75 Mile Beach
Boorangoora
Lake McKenzie
Eli Creek
Maheno shipwreck
Day 15
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour (Jul-Oct) - AUD130
- Bike rental and cycling along foreshore
- Kayaking
- Beach walks
Landmarks
Hervey Bay
Day 16
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Optional Activities
- Optional breakfast at local cafe
- Strolling and exploring Airlie Beach
- Local swimming spots
- Bar and sunset viewing
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks
Airlie Beach
Day 17
Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on Whitehaven Beach)
Included Activities
- Whitehaven Beach full-day tour with Hill Inlet Lookout walk
- Snorkeling at secret reef spots
- Whitehaven Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout
Great Barrier Reef
Day 18
Airlie Beach to Lucinda
Airlie Beach to Lucinda
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Castle Hill Townsville lookout visit
- Big Crystal Creek walk, swim, or relaxation
Landmarks
Townsville
Castle Hill
Paluma Range National Park
Big Crystal Creek
Day 19
Lucinda to Mission Beach
Lucinda to Mission Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mungalla Station Nywaigi First Nations guided tour
- Mungalla wetlands exploration
Landmarks
Mungalla Station
Mungalla wetlands
Mission Beach
Day 20
Mission Beach to Cairns
Mission Beach to Cairns
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Millaa Millaa Falls nature walk and swim
- Curtain Fig boardwalk walk
- Lake Eacham walk and swim
Landmarks
Millaa Millaa Falls
Yungaburra
Curtain Fig
Lake Eacham
Atherton Tablelands

Landmarks
Wilsons Promontory
Squeaky Beach
Lily Pilly Gully

Landmarks
Tarra Bulga National Park
Corrigan Suspension Bridge
Raymond Island

Landmarks
Buchan Caves
Royal Cave

Landmarks
Keeping Place
Jigamy
The Pinnacles

Landmarks
Pambula Lake
Merimbula
Bermagui Blue Hole

Landmarks
Murrays Beach
Governors Head
Bowen Island
Sea Cliff Bridge

Landmarks
The Rocks
Hicksons Reserve
Campbells Cove
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Hunter Valley

Landmarks
Crowdy Bay National Park
Diamond Head

Landmarks
Koala Hospital
Waterfall Way
Dorrigo National Park
Rainforest Centre

Landmarks
Red Rock
Solitary Island Marine Park
Byron Bay Lighthouse

Landmarks
Byron Bay Marine Park

Landmarks
The Farm
Springbrook National Park
Natural Bridge
Surfers Paradise

Landmarks
Noosa Heads
Noosa Coastal Walk

Landmarks
K'gari
75 Mile Beach
Boorangoora
Lake McKenzie
Eli Creek
Maheno shipwreck

Landmarks
Hervey Bay

Landmarks
Airlie Beach

Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Townsville
Castle Hill
Paluma Range National Park
Big Crystal Creek

Landmarks
Mungalla Station
Mungalla wetlands
Mission Beach

Landmarks
Millaa Millaa Falls
Yungaburra
Curtain Fig
Lake Eacham
Atherton Tablelands

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David
May 3rd, 2026
Tess was our driver and guide, she was the best, very friendly, helpful and full of energy. It was a nice easy pass...
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Marjorie
April 16th, 2026
An excellent, well organised trip. Our driver/guide, Sarah Ellis, was an absolute treasure. The trip had to be...
An excellent, well organised trip. Our driver/guide, Sarah Ellis, was an absolute treasure. The trip had to be rejigged to allow for the road closures, but we didn’t miss anything. Underground accommodation in Coober Pedy, the opportunity to fly over both North and South Lake Eyre, the bone shaking Ridgetop 4 wheel drive from Arkaroola, and a helicopter ride over Wilpena Pound. Local artists, baby kangaroos, indigenous history, and time to wander along tracks through towering gum trees made for a wonderful experience. Our accommodation was very comfortable- and varied. To see the “red” desert covered in a carpet of green after the rain was special. Thoroughly recommend the trip.Show more
Dianne
March 23rd, 2026
Accommodation, transportation, itinerary & length of tour were great. Tour guide was very knowledgeable & helpful....
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Jasmine
Asked on April 18th, 2026
Can you provide more details on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for Australia's east coast tour? I will be traveling solo and am a healthy woman in my 70s.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  Accommodation - Motel (3 nights), Cabins (7 nights), Hotel (6 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)
  
  Transport - Private vehicle, Overnight train
  
  Meals - 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

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