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Melbourne to Cairns Adventure (40 destinations)

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From Melbourne to Cairns
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  • Man and woman snorkelling above colourful coral reef and tropical fish in clear blue ocean water.
  • Seaside rock pool and ocean baths carved into rocky coastline with deep blue sea beyond.
  • Misty eucalyptus forest with dense green ferns and tall trunks fading into fog.
  • Comfortable rail carriage with reclining leather seats where mature passengers relax and read as countryside passes outside.
  • Wide white-sand beach with turquoise shallows where visitors stroll and sunbathe under a clear blue sky.
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  • Koala clinging to the side of a gum tree in natural bushland.
  • Aerial sunset view of a coastal headland with iconic lighthouse, boardwalk and long surf beach below.
  • Interior of limestone cave with stalactites, stalagmites and a reflective pool in dim light.
  • Group of travellers standing arm-in-arm along a grassy avenue lined with tall coconut palms.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Melbourne to Foster

    Melbourne to Foster

    Included Activities

    • Lily Pilly Gully Boardwalk walk
    • Squeaky Beach visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ngarrgu Djerring Cafe or Wayi Restaurant in Melbourne (First Nations-focused dining)
    Landmarks
    Wilsons Promontory
    Squeaky Beach
    Lily Pilly Gully Boardwalk
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  2. Day 2

    Tarra Bulga - Raymond Island - Paynesville

    Tarra Bulga - Raymond Island - Paynesville
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

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

    Eden

    Eden

    Included Activities

    • Buchan Caves guided tour through Royal Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Eden area
    Landmarks
    Buchan Caves
  4. Day 4

    Eden

    Eden

    Included Activities

    • Bilbaan Cultural Experience trail walk with Country Custodians

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Eden area
    Landmarks
    Keeping Place
    Pinnacles
  5. Day 5

    Eden to Jervis Bay

    Eden to Jervis Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Merimbula Wharf Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Captain Sponge Oyster Tour on Pambula Lake with tasting
    • Bermagui Blue Hole visit and cliff walk

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming or diving in Bermagui Blue Hole
    • Viewing platform at Bermagui Blue Hole
    Landmarks
    Pambula Lake
    Bermagui Blue Hole
  6. Day 6

    Jervis Bay to Sydney

    Jervis Bay to Sydney

    Included Activities

    • Murrays Beach visit
    • Governors Head walk and lookout

    Optional Activities

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

    Sydney to Cessnock

    Sydney to Cessnock
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • The Rocks walking tour with Aboriginal guide
    • Hunter Valley winery visit and wine tasting with sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner in Cessnock
    Landmarks
    Hicksons Reserve
    Campbells Cove
    Cumberland Walk
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Hunter Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cessnock to Port Macquarie

    Cessnock to Port Macquarie

    Included Activities

    • Crowdy Bay National Park Diamond Head scenic hike
    Landmarks
    Crowdy Bay National Park
    Diamond Head
  9. Day 9

    Port Macquarie - Dorrigo National Park - Coffs Harbour

    Port Macquarie - Dorrigo National Park - Coffs Harbour
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dorrigo National Park skywalk
    • Rainforest exploration with group
    Landmarks
    Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
    Dorrigo National Park
  10. Day 10

    Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay

    Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations guided experience
    • Byron Bay Lighthouse visit
    Landmarks
    Red Rock
    The Solitary Island Marine Park Waterways
    Byron Bay Lighthouse
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  11. Day 11

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Beginner surf lesson
    • Guided sea kayaking tour of Byron Bay Marine Park
    • Beach exploration and relaxation
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay
    Byron Bay Marine Park
  12. Day 12

    Byron Bay to Brisbane

    Byron Bay to Brisbane

    Included Activities

    • The Farm visit
    • Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge walk

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at The Farm
    • Beach time at Surfers Paradise
    Landmarks
    The Farm
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
    Surfers Paradise
  13. Day 13

    Brisbane to Hervey Bay

    Brisbane to Hervey Bay
    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa Coastal Walk
    • Beach relaxation at Noosa Heads
    • Shopping at boutique shops in Noosa Heads
    Landmarks
    Noosa Heads
    Noosa Coastal Walk
  14. Day 14

    K'gari (Fraser Island)

    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • K'gari full day tour including 75 Mile Beach Road drive
    • Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) swim
    • Eli Creek visit
    • Maheno shipwreck visit
    • Ferry to K'gari
    Landmarks
    K'gari
    75 Mile Beach Road
    Boorangoora
    Eli Creek
    Maheno shipwreck
  15. Day 15

    Hervey Bay

    Hervey Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching tour
    • Cycling along Hervey Bay foreshore
    • Kayaking
    • Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    Hervey Bay
  16. Day 16

    Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Optional breakfast and coffee in Airlie Beach
    • Local exploration and strolling
    • Swimming spot visits
    • Bar and waterfront relaxation
    • Optional group dinner
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
  17. Day 17

    Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands - Whitehaven Beach

    Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands - Whitehaven Beach
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hill Inlet Lookout walk
    • Snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef
    • Whitehaven Beach visit and relaxation

    Optional Activities

    • Local bar and sunset visit in Airlie Beach
    Landmarks
    Hill Inlet Lookout
    Whitehaven Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
    Great Barrier Reef
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  18. Day 18

    Airlie Beach to Lucinda

    Airlie Beach to Lucinda
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Townsville Castle Hill lookout visit

    Optional Activities

    • Big Crystal Creek stroll, swim or birdwatching in Paluma Range National Park
    Landmarks
    Castle Hill
    Big Crystal Creek
    Paluma Range National Park
  19. Day 19

    Mungalla Station - Mission Beach

    Mungalla Station - Mission Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mungalla Station Nywaigi First Nations guided tour
    • Mungalla wetlands exploration
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla wetlands
    Mission Beach
  20. Day 20

    Atherton Tablelands - Cairns

    Atherton Tablelands - Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Millaa Millaa Falls nature walk
    • Curtain Fig boardwalk walk
    • Lake Eacham walk and swim

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Millaa Millaa Falls cascades
    • Swim in Lake Eacham
    Landmarks
    Millaa Millaa Falls
    Yungaburra
    Curtain Fig
    Lake Eacham
    Cairns
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