Destination:
Australia,
Duration:
14 days
Style:
Adventure,
Explorer,
Travel Period:
April 2027 - March 2028
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Overview
Create memories of sunsets over sandy beaches on this 14-day adventure down Australia’s east coast, starting in Cairns (Gimuy) and taking you all the way to Sydney (Warrane). Soak up the wilderness of the Atherton Tablelands, the white sands of the Whitsundays and the golden beaches of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island). Sample some of Australia’s best wines in the Hunter Valley, explore Dorrigo National Park, visit a koala hospital and kick back in Byron Bay. Plus, learn about First Nations culture on a walking tour of Red Rock with a Gumbaynggirr guide.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
START & END POINT LOCATION & TIME
This trip starts in Cairns with a welcome meeting at 9am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes in Sydney on Day 14 upon arrival in the late afternoon at our finish point hotel. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request subject to availability.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement can be booked if you’d 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 trip 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. Throughout the year, scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside 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:
• No current track works
This list is not exhaustive and additional departures may be affected at short notice. Please check back here closer to your departure date.
This trip starts in Cairns with a welcome meeting at 9am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes in Sydney on Day 14 upon arrival in the late afternoon at our finish point hotel. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request subject to availability.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement can be booked if you’d 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 trip 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. Throughout the year, scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside 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:
• No current track works
This list is not exhaustive and additional departures may be affected at short notice. Please check back here closer to your departure date.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
- Transport: Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat, 4WD.
- Accommodation: Hotel (5 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights).
- Atherton Tablelands - Curtain Tree boardwalk.
- Atherton Tablelands - Lake Eacham walk.
- Atherton Tablelands - Millaa Millaa Falls.
- Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour.
- Paluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek.
- Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout.
- Airlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling.
- K'gari - Full day tour.
- Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge.
- Byron Bay - Lighthouse Walk.
- Coffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience.
- Byron Bay - The Farm visit.
- Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour.
- Dorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk.
- Crowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike.
- Hunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting.
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - West Head Lookout.
- Sydney - The Rocks Walking Tour with your Leader.
Start:Cairns, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
PESPC
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns to Mission Beach
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Day 2: Mission Beach to Lucinda
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Day 3: Lucinda to Airlie Beach
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Day 4: Airlie Beach
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Day 5: Airlie Beach
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Day 6: Hervey Bay
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Day 7: Hervey Bay to K'gari
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Day 8: Brisbane
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Day 9: Gold Coast to Byron Bay
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Day 10: Byron Bay
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Day 11: Byron Bay to Red Rock to Coffs Harbour
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Day 12: Dorrigo National Park to Port Macquarie
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Day 13: Port Macquarie to Hunter Valley
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Day 14: Hunter Valley to Sydney
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Price from
$7,460*
per person*
Tripcode: PESPC
Start:Cairns, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
147688
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