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Cairns to Sydney Adventure

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From Cairns to Sydney
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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

    Cairns to Mission Beach

    Cairns to Mission Beach

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Lake Eacham
    • Swim at Millaa Millaa Falls
    Landmarks
    Lake Eacham
    Curtain Fig Tree
    Millaa Millaa Falls
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  3. Day 2

    Mission Beach to Lucinda

    Mission Beach to Lucinda
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour
    • Mungalla Wetlands exploration
    Landmarks
    Mungalla Station
    Mungalla Wetlands
  4. Day 3

    Lucinda to Airlie Beach

    Lucinda to Airlie Beach
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Big Crystal Creek walk
    • Castle Hill Lookout

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Big Crystal Creek
    Landmarks
    Paluma Range National Park
    Castle Hill Lookout
  5. Day 4

    Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach

    Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Hill Inlet Lookout
    Whitsunday Islands
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Beer gardens visit
    • Cafe visit
    • Swimming lagoon visit
    • Coastal hike
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
  7. Day 6

    Hervey Bay

    Hervey Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching tour
    • Bike rental and foreshore cycling
    • Waterfront stroll
    • Kayaking
    Landmarks
    Hervey Bay
  8. Day 7

    K'gari (Fraser Island)

    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day K'gari tour
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    75 Mile Beach
    Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)
    Eli Creek
    Maheno Shipwreck
  9. Day 8

    Hervey Bay to Brisbane

    Hervey Bay to Brisbane
    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Noosa Coastal Walk
    • Beach relaxation
    • Boutique shopping
    • Local flora and fauna spotting
    Landmarks
    Noosa Heads
    Noosa Coastal Walk
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Gold Coast - Byron Bay

    Gold Coast - Byron Bay

    Included Activities

    • Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge
    • Byron Bay Lighthouse Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time at Surfers Paradise
    Landmarks
    Surfers Paradise
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
    Byron Bay Lighthouse
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  11. Day 10

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing
    • Beginner's surf lesson
    • Guided sea kayaking tour of Byron Bay Marine Park
    • Beach relaxation
    • Cafe and bar visits
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay
    Byron Bay Marine Park
  12. Day 11

    Byron Bay to Moonee Beach

    Byron Bay to Moonee Beach
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • The Farm visit
    • Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at The Farm
    Landmarks
    The Farm
    Yamba
    Red Rock
    The Solitary Island Marine Park
  13. Day 12

    Dorrigo National Park to Port Macquarie

    Dorrigo National Park to Port Macquarie
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Dorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk
    • Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
    Landmarks
    Dorrigo National Park
    Rainforest Centre
    Koala Hospital
  14. Day 13

    Port Macquarie to Hunter Valley

    Port Macquarie to Hunter Valley
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Crowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike
    • Hunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
    Landmarks
    Crowdy Bay National Park
    Diamond Head
    Hunter Valley
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  15. Day 14

    Cessnock to Sydney

    Cessnock to Sydney

    Included Activities

    • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - West Head Lookout
    • Sydney - The Rocks Walking Tour with your Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Akuna Bay
    Landmarks
    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
    West Head Lookout
    Akuna Bay
    The Rocks

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