Best of Australia
14 days
from Cairns to Sydney
From
$ 3979
Duration14 days
In case you hadn’t noticed, Australia is an awfully big place. So big, in fact, that you’d need to come back a few times to see it all. Don’t have that kind of time? Hop aboard this 14-day trip down Australia’s east coast and make the most of the time you do have. Offering a solid mix of must-do experiences and uncommon adventures, you’ll learn to surf at Byron Bay, sail the Whitsundays, and trek through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest. The best part: there’s still plenty more to come back for.
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Duration: 14 daysService level: Standard
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Starts in: CairnsPhysical Grading: Average
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Ends in: SydneyAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns
Start place: Cairns
There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
End place: Cairns
Day 2: Cairns/Cape Tribulation
Start place: Cairns
Head north to Cape Tribulation. Stop en route to explore Mossman Gorge and take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest.
End place: Cape Tribulation
Meals: B, L
Day 3: Cape Tribulation
Start place: Cape Tribulation
Up for a ziplining adventure? Opt to pre-book the "Jungle Surfing Through The Daintree Rainforest" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
With a free day, opt for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to explore Daintree National Park.
End place: Cape Tribulation
Meals: B
Day 4: Cape Tribulation/Cairns
Start place: Cape Tribulation
Return to Cairns in the afternoon with free time to explore this laid-back city.
End place: Cairns
Meals: B
Day 5: Cairns/Airlie Beach
Start place: Cairns
Depart early for a full day of travel to reach Airlie Beach with time to explore the town.
End place: Airlie Beach
Meals: B, L
Day 6: Airlie Beach
Start place: Airlie Beach
Set sail for a day in the Whitsunday Islands, visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Opt to swim or snorkel, and hike to an island lookout over Whitehaven Beach, known for its stunning white sand. Return to Airlie Beach for the night.
End place: Airlie Beach
Meals: L
Day 7: Airlie Beach/Byron Bay
Start place: Airlie Beach
Fly to Brisbane and transfer to Byron Bay for two nights in this "hippie" paradise.
Please note that due to operational reasons the following departures will be staying in Kingscliff instead of Byron Bay:
Best of Australia - Nov 21, 2019 & Dec 26, 2019
Best of the Red Centre & Eastern Australia - Nov 10, 2019 & Dec 15, 2019
Australia & New Zealand Encompassed - Dec 15, 2019
Australia & New Zealand Discovery - Dec 26, 2019
Best of Australia - Nov 21, 2019 & Dec 26, 2019
Best of the Red Centre & Eastern Australia - Nov 10, 2019 & Dec 15, 2019
Australia & New Zealand Encompassed - Dec 15, 2019
Australia & New Zealand Discovery - Dec 26, 2019
End place: Byron Bay
Day 8: Byron Bay
Start place: Byron Bay
Spend the day wandering the town or taking part in a multitude of optional activities like skydiving, visiting Cape Byron Lighthouse, or relaxing on the beach.
If staying active is more your speed, why not try sea kayaking? Pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.
If staying active is more your speed, why not try sea kayaking? Pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.
End place: Byron Bay
Day 9: Byron Bay/Port Macquarie
Start place: Byron Bay
Hit the waves with an included surf lesson. Head to the coastal township of Port Macquarie, featuring all the beauty of the beach set alongside gorgeous national parks. Enjoy an evening in Port Macquarie.
End place: Port Macquarie
Day 10: Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains
Start place: Port Macquarie
En route to the Blue Mountains, opt to stop at the Koala Hospital to learn about vital wildlife conservation work in the area.
End place: Blue Mountains
Day 11: Blue Mountains
Start place: Blue Mountains
Explore the area around Leura and Katoomba including the Three Sisters. Visit the Jenolan Caves, take a walk in Jamison Valley, and ride on the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world.
End place: Blue Mountains
Day 12: Blue Mountains/Sydney
Start place: Blue Mountains
Travel to Sydney and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city. Opt to rent a bike, stroll the botanical gardens, or visit the iconic Opera House.
End place: Sydney
Day 13: Sydney
Start place: Sydney
Get a feel for the city. Relax seaside at Bondi Beach. Enjoy an optional final night out with the group.
For a rush of adrenaline, opt to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or zip through the harbour on a jet boat. Pre-book the "Sydney Bridge Climb" or "Sydney Adrenaline Bundle" activity on the checkout page to add these optionals to your tour.
For a rush of adrenaline, opt to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or zip through the harbour on a jet boat. Pre-book the "Sydney Bridge Climb" or "Sydney Adrenaline Bundle" activity on the checkout page to add these optionals to your tour.
End place: Sydney
Day 14: Sydney
Start place: Sydney
Depart at any time.
End place: Sydney
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Byron Bay Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Byron Bay
- Guided rainforest walk
- Whitsunday Islands sailing excursion
- Blue Mountains stay with hikes
- Jenolan Caves visit
- Scenic Railway
- Jamison Valley walk
- Orientation walk in Sydney
- Free time in Cairns, Byron Bay, and Sydney
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Sailboat, Plane, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels (11 nts), Rainforest cabin (2 nts)