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Sydney to Cairns Adventure
14 Days | Wilderness, wildlife, waterfalls and wine? Enjoy them all – along with pristine beaches and delicious food – on this epic east coast adventure.
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Start
Sydney, Australia
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Finish
Cairns, Australia
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Trip Code
PVOSC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Motel (1 night), Pub Hotel (1 night), Resort (4 nights)
From £2,628(14 days)
Trip Informations
Explore Australia’s stunning east coast from the iconic cityscapes of Sydney to the tropical hub of Cairns on an epic trip that hits all the highlights in just two weeks. Sample wine and cheese as you venture through the picturesque Hunter Valley, meet cute and cuddly koalas in an animal hospital near Port Macquarie, hike down for a dip in the cascading waters at Dangar Falls then hang loose in the bustling beachside town of Byron. Next, follow the sun-kissed coastline to Queensland and take an off-road adventure across K'gari (Fraser Island), sail through the picture-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, flop and drop on the palm-fringed sands of Mission Beach and explore the colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Witness the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef on a bucket-list ticking snorkelling adventure. Brimming with colourful coral and tropical fish, enjoy an included cruise from Cairns to explore this underwater paradise.
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Take an incredible 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari. Venture across undulating sand dunes and vast golden beach in search of that iconic outback creature, the dingo!
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Keep your eye out for koalas and kangaroos on your way to a cheese, chocolate and wine-filled lunch in the chilled-out Hunter Valley – a picturesque region in the rural hills of New South Wales.
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Cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at the world-famous Whitehaven beach. Surround yourself with dazzling white sands and azure waters as you discover this idyllic corner of Queensland.
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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, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a quirky cafe – it’s a hard life!
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip covers around 2600km / 1615miles over 14 days. There are some long travelling days. (An included flight between Brisbane and Proserpine speeds things up) but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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The weather can change considerably between Sydney and Cairns. Please check out the weather info in this document and pack accordingly.
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If you have a bit more time on Australia's East Coast, why not consider extending your trip to include the Daintree Rainforest. Search trip code PVSCD for more information on our trip East Coast Encompassed.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Sydney
- DAY 2Hunter Valley / Newcastle
- DAY 3Forster / Port Macquarie
- DAY 4Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park
- DAY 5Orara State Forest / Byron Bay
- DAY 6Byron Bay
- DAY 7Brisbane / Noosa / Rainbow Beach
- DAY 8Fraser Island (K'gari) / Rainbow Beach
- DAY 9Airlie Beach
- DAY 10Whitsunday Islands / Airlie Beach
- DAY 11Mission Beach
- DAY 12Great Barrier Reef / Mission Beach
- DAY 13Atherton Tablelands / Cairns
- DAY 14Cairns
Inclusions
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12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private vehicle, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Motel (1 night), Pub Hotel (1 night), Resort (4 nights)
festival Activities
circleSydney - Welcome Dinner
circleHunter Valley - Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting
circleHunter Valley - Wildlife Sanctuary Visit with Ranger
circleForster - Wallis Lake Lunch Cruise
circlePort Macquaire - Meet Volunteers at the Koala Hospital
circleDorrigo National Park - Dangar Falls
circleByron Bay - Walking Tour with Cockatoo Paul
circleOrara East State Forest (Niigi Niigi)- Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience
circleRainbow Beach - Carlo Sandblow walk
circleNoosa - Noosa National Park visit
circleK'gari - Highlights tour by 4WD, including Eli Creek, Lake McKenzie & 75-Mile Beach
circleGreat Barrier Reef - Day Cruise & Snorkelling Adventure
circleAtherton Tablelands - Highlights Tour
museum Add on activities
circleSydney - Burrawa Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb with Indigenous Storyteller - from - AUD328
circleByron Bay - Yoga Lessons - AUD70
circleByron Bay - Learn to Surf - AUD70
circleByron Bay - Sea Kayaking Tour - AUD64
circleAirlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands Full Day Cruise - AUD195
circleAirlie Beach - Cedar Creek Falls Waterfall Tour - AUD149
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Important notes
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START TIME
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The trip starts with a welcome meeting at 2pm (for departures up until and including May 2023) or 6pm (for departures from June 2023). Please make sure you plan your arrival into Sydney accordingly.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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LUGGAGE LIMIT
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Checked luggage limit for the internal flight on this trip is 20kg.
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COMBINATION TRIP
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As this is a combination trip, the composition of your group may change on Day 7 in Brisbane.
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