Overview
Destination:
Australia,
Start:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Cairns, Australia
Finish:Cairns, Australia
Duration:19 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
PZSVC
Travel Period
July 2025 - March 2027
Start in Sydney, finish in Cairns and leave no stone unturned on this 19-day adventure along Australia’s diverse east coast. You’ll tour all the postcard-perfect spots – snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef and the corals of the Whitsundays, go on a 4WD drive adventure in K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and immerse yourself in the ancient wonder of Daintree Rainforest. With stops at wineries in the Hunter Valley, the beachside vibes of Byron Bay, Mission Beach, Hervey Bay and more – this is a true-blue intro to everything Australia.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Sydney with a Welcome Meeting at 9 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 19 at our finish point hotel around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
OVERNIGHT TRAIN
The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
• East Coast Australia Adventure, departing Sydney on 14th March 2025 (trip code PZSVC250314)
• East Coast Australia Adventure, departing Sydney on 21st March 2025 (trip code PZSVC250321)
• East Coast Australia Adventure, departing Sydney on 3rd August 2025 (trip code PZSVC250803)
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of three shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Brisbane and Cairns as some group members leave and new ones join you in these locations.
The trip starts in Sydney with a Welcome Meeting at 9 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 19 at our finish point hotel around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
OVERNIGHT TRAIN
The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
• East Coast Australia Adventure, departing Sydney on 14th March 2025 (trip code PZSVC250314)
• East Coast Australia Adventure, departing Sydney on 21st March 2025 (trip code PZSVC250321)
• East Coast Australia Adventure, departing Sydney on 3rd August 2025 (trip code PZSVC250803)
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of three shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Brisbane and Cairns as some group members leave and new ones join you in these locations.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners.
- Transport: Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat, 4WD.
- Accommodation: Hotel (10 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights).
- Hunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting.
- Sydney - The Rocks Dreaming Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide.
- Crowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike.
- Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour.
- Dorrigo National Park - Short Hike.
- Dorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk.
- Coffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience.
- Byron Bay - Lighthouse Walk.
- Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge.
- Byron Bay - The Farm visit.
- K'gari - Full day tour.
- Airlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling.
- Paluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek.
- Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout.
- Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour.
- Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour.
- Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital.
- Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience.
- Kuranda - Kuranda Markets.
- Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout.
- Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge.
- Daintree National Park - Nature Walk.
- Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience.
- Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout.
- Cape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole.
- Daintree National Park - Nature Walk.
Dates and prices
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock
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Day 2: Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie
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Day 3: Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour
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Day 4: Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay
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Day 5: Byron Bay
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Day 6: Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane
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Day 7: Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay
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Day 8: K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay
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Day 9: Hervey Bay / Overnight Train
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Day 10: Airlie Beach
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Day 11: Whitsunday Islands / Whitehaven Beach / Airlie Beach
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Day 12: Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda
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Day 13: Mungalla Station / Mission Beach
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Day 14: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns
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Day 15: Cairns
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Day 16: Kuranda to Mareeba
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Day 17: Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation
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Day 18: Great Barrier Reef / Cape Tribulation
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Day 19: Daintree Rainforest / Palm Cove / Cairns
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Operator
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
Tripcode: PZSVC
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