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Sydney to Brisbane Adventure
7 days • 5
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Start
Sydney, Australia
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Finish
Brisbane, Australia
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Trip Code
PZSB
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Meals
1 breakfast, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Cabins (3 nights)
From £1,333(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Start your trip in Sydney – Australia's unofficial capital, home to the Harbour Bridge, a bustling CBD, heaps of cool restaurants and bars and of course, the Opera House!
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Take a guided walkabout tour around The Rocks with a local Aboriginal guide who will teach you about local First Nations history, Dreaming and the spiritual connection to Country, while you soak in gorgeous harbour views.
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Keep your eye out for kangaroos on your way to a wine tasting in the chilled-out Hunter Valley – a picturesque region in the rural hills of New South Wales – then take an easy hike through Crowdy Bay National Park.
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Get in touch with Australia’s wilderness and wildlife. Meet cute and cuddly koalas at an animal hospital, look out for whales if the season is right and explore the rainforest and waterfalls in Dorrigo National Park.
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Soak up the beachside vibes of Byron Bay with a free day in this surfer’s haven. Go for a dip in the ocean, take a kayaking tour, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a quirky café.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip covers around 1000 km (620 miles) over seven days. There are some long travelling days but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This itinerary is part of longer combination trips – the 14-day Sydney to Cairns Adventure (trip code PZSPC) and the 18-day East Coast Adventure (trip code PZSVC).
Itinerary
Explore wineries and wilderness on Australia’s beautifully diverse East Coast
Explore the wilderness, discover wildlife and taste wines on a seven-day adventure from the iconic cityscape of Sydney to Queensland’s capital of Brisbane. Venture through the picturesque Hunter Valley – one of Australia’s most popular winery regions and visit some cute and cuddly koalas in an animal hospital near Port Macquarie. Hang loose in the bustling beachside town of Byron, and learn about First Nations history from local Aboriginal guides. From ancient forests to popular surf hubs, take a laidback road trip that hits all the highlights in just one week.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock
- DAY 2Day 2 • Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie
- DAY 3Day 3 • Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour
- DAY 4Day 4 • Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay
- DAY 5Day 5 • Byron Bay
- DAY 6Day 6 • Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane
- DAY 7Day 7 • Brisbane
Inclusions
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1 breakfast, 1 dinner
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Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Cabins (3 nights)
festival Included activities
circleHunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
circleSydney - The Rocks Dreaming Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide
circleCrowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike
circlePort Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
circleDorrigo National Park - Short Hike
circleDorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk
circleCoffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience
circleByron Bay - Lighthouse Walk
circleSpringbrook National Park - Natural Bridge
circleByron Bay - The Farm visit
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£1,667£1,583
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£1,667£1,333
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£1,667£1,500
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£1,667£1,500
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,667£1,417
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£1,667£1,417
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£1,667£1,417
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Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£1,667£1,500
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Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£2,085£1,876
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,749£1,574
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Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£1,749£1,574
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Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£1,749£1,662
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Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£1,749£1,662
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Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£1,749£1,662
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Important notes
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START & END POINT TIME & LOCATION
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The trip starts at our joining point hotel in Sydney with a Welcome Meeting at 9am. The trip finishes in Brisbane on Day 7 at our finish point hotel. You are free to depart at any time on this day. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request subject to availability.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
Reviews (25)
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4 stars
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Ikra
May 06, 2025
Love Intrepid! This east coast Australia trip is my 5th one with them, I’m starting a 6th one to Egypt and Jordan in June and definitely looking forward to many more trips with intrepid. The guides really do go above and beyond to make sure we have an amazing time whilst staying safe and travelling in an eco-friendly and sustainable way. 100% recommend, so many wonderful friends made! 🧡
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Leslie
May 06, 2025
This trip was exactly what I was looking for as a solo traveler new to Australia. Small group, we had 8, off the beaten path itinerary and a rockstar tour guide Jeff who was given about a day to step in and lead the tour for his first time due to scheduled guide having a last minute injury. Jeff was super knowledgeable and very professional while making it a fun experience. Highlights included Koala Hospital, the rain Forrest, Red Rock First Nations guest and K’gtari island.
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Dominique
Mar 30, 2025
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Marife
Mar 26, 2025
This is our 3rd time using intrepid and never fails us and definitely use them again for our next travel it’s hassle free!
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Keitj
Mar 26, 2025
This was an excellent trip and Rach was brilliant. We were all part of a great team too which also helps. Lots of sightings of various wildlife during our tour which Rach was happy to call out to us.
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Bethany
Mar 25, 2025
This trip is a great way to get off the beaten path, and see some of the most stunning parts of the east coast in a short space of time. The First Nations tours and national parks we visited were inspiring, and we had the most awesome kayaking experience with Dolphins in Byron Bay. Our guide Carl was great, and nothing was to much trouble. Overall highly recommended!
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Chantal
Mar 04, 2025
A fun and wonderful tour for a first-time visitor to the Land of Oz. :)
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Melis
Feb 18, 2025
The Sydney to Brisbane trip was a wonderful way to see the east coast highlights. There’s a lot of driving daily, but there’s no other way to do such a trip covering so much distance. All our stops were beautiful and the pace was managed well. Our guide Rach was amazing. She was so enthusiastic, gave us a lot of info, and importantly was also a great driver.
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Jodie
Feb 03, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Our guide Rach was honestly the best tour guide I have had with intrepid she was so organised, caring and enthusiastic, wanting to show us all her beautiful country has to offer. Thank you so much.
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Roger
Jan 10, 2025
This road trip was well organised and expertly lead. The itinerary was well thought out and the tour guide was professional, highly personable and did a fantastic job in making this a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience.