View allA well organized tour with exceptional guides. I would definitely go on an Intrepid tour again.
paul, traveled in September
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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Ages 15+
Highlights
- Explore Sydney with an Indigenous guide
- Sip wine in Hunter Valley's vineyards
- Cruise on Wallis Lake's pristine waters
- Learn Gumbaynggirr culture in Niigi Niigi
- Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef's corals
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock
- Day 2 Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie
- Day 3 Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour
- Day 4 Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay
- Day 5 Byron Bay
- Day 6 Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane
- Day 7 Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay
- Day 8 K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay
- Day 9 Hervey Bay / Overnight Train
- Day 10 Airlie Beach
- Day 11 Whitsunday Islands / Whitehaven Beach / Airlie Beach
- Day 12 Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda
- Day 13 Mungalla Station / Mission Beach
- Day 14 Atherton Tablelands / Cairns
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,094
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- paul· September 14th, 2025A well organized tour with exceptional guides. I would definitely go on an Intrepid tour again.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave a review, Paul! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the east coast of Australia with us and we can't wait to have you travel with us again.Trip date: August 2025 - Midge· September 19th, 2024I wish I could recommend Intrepid, but we just returned from an Intrepid trip that was a hellacious travel experience. Our tour was from Sydney to Cairns (mind you, Intrepid is an Australian company). They put us with a guide who clearly didn't know the route and got us lost multiple times per day, both when he was driving to locations (he couldn't read Google Maps, seriously) and when we were out looking for hiking trails. He had no facts about the area and went off on tangents about his failed restaurants instead of teaching us about the history and agriculture. He was totally uncomfortable driving the van, and would park far away from locations in random open lots and make us drag our stuff for blocks because he didn't know how to park closer. There was one night when we were staying in a suburb, so he he drove us into town for dinner because it was too far to walk from our accommodation; he then drank alcohol with his dinner before driving us back, which made many of us uncomfortable. I and a number of other travelers emailed and called Intrepid incessantly throughout the tour to see if they could switch the guide to no response. We booked with Intrepid because we wanted an experienced guide and the ease of having logistics handled; because of our horrific guide, we had an infinitely worse travel experience than we would have had if we had traveled alone. Save your money and your stress and book with anyone else.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Midge, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to address your concerns. We are sorry to read of your disappointing experience, and I can see that our Customer Care team has reached out regarding what you have mentioned above. We do hope to provide... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- MSMichael· April 10th, 2024Very well run and organized. Great tour guides.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It's great to know you felt the trip was well run and organised, and that you had great guides. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon,Trip date: March 2024
- Michaela· March 21st, 2023Thoroughly enjoyed the tripShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Michaela - so pleased to hear you had a lovely holiday. Hope to welcome you back soon on another adventure 😀Trip date: March 2023
- SFSue· April 1st, 2020Was a great tour the second week is definitely...Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you so much Sue - we look forward to the day Andrew is back doing what he loves.Trip date: March 2020
- SLShana· November 1st, 2019This was my first tour and it was great. We...Show moreTrip date: October 2019
Dates & Availability
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- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- From Sunday30 Nov, 2025To Saturday13 Dec, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $8,045 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday7 Dec, 2025To Saturday20 Dec, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $8,835 per personMultiple Room Types
- 3 Other Unavailable Departures
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday8 Feb, 2026To Saturday21 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $7,960 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday15 Feb, 2026To Saturday28 Feb, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,760 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday1 Mar, 2026To Saturday14 Mar, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $7,860 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jade
Asked on August 18th, 2025What is your local (Austrailan) phone number should I or my family need to contact you?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025If you or your family need to contact our local team during this trip in the case of a genuine emergency only, you can reach them on: 1300 544 882 or +61 8 6219 5164
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Jade
Traveler•Written August 2025I remembered we meet tomorrow in front of Vibe Hotel at 9:00 a.m. but I cannot find that confirmation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
The meeting point is in front of the starting point hotel at 9:00 a.m. today. You'll also find this listed in the Joining Point section of your Essential Trip Information. It's really important to be on time, as the group will be heading straight out on the walking tour afterwards. Joining point: In front of Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour, 319-325 Sussex St, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Samuel
Asked on July 6th, 2025would lve to buy this trip for my dauugter she will love to go to for that trip but she will has to go back to sydney could you arrenge for her flits or how she can get back to sydney
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025
We are only able to arrange transfers from the airport to our starting point hotel, or from the finishing point hotel to the airport. Unfortunately, we're not able to arrange transfers between cities. Your daughter will need to make her own way back to Sydney after the trip.
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Samuel
Traveler•Written July 2025might pay if i could one more nights in hotel and buy tickits to sydney on my own, is it possible to arrange stay until 31.8 and i will buy tickets to sydney
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025
We can assist with booking additional accommodation at the end-point hotel, Bay Village Tropical Retreat, for an additional cost.
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Kylie
Asked on April 23rd, 2025can i (18) take my friend whos 17 on the trip with me?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Unfortunately, as per our standard booking conditions all travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18. Since you are 18 your friend would not be able to travel with you as their guardian on this trip.
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Shelley
Asked on May 19th, 2024Would like to add Melbourne and Uluru to the Sidney - Cairns tour. Is it possible? Are flights included?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Our Sydney to Cairns Adventure does not include Melbourne and Uluru and we are unable to add that to the trip package as our tours are pre-scheduled tours with a fixed itinerary. Flights are not included in this trip.
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Jill
Asked on May 13th, 2024Is the accomodation going to be single rooms or shared rooms and if the latter, is it mixed or separated by gender? Do you still have places available for the tour starting on May 31st?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Accommodation is provided in twin share rooms with a traveler of the same gender for our trips. however, a Single Supplement can be booked at an additional cost if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. The 31st May departure still has 6 spots available (Please note the trip will be closed for booking within 7 days to departure)
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Lynn
Asked on June 22nd, 2023Could you please let me know if you do single supplements or do I have to share accomodation?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. Please let us know the departure date that you interested in, so that we can advise you the single supplement cost accordingly.
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Mary
Asked on January 14th, 2023Is there a solo charge or will you pair me with someone? I prefer sharing with a stranger - it's how I've met the people I am going to see in Sydney and Brisbane.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2023
We match up solo traveled with others of the same gender, you don't need to pay for a single room unless you want one!
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Mary
Traveler•Written January 2023Not until April 2024. I'm first doing New Zealand and then want to see some of Australia without being on a plane every day.
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Lesley
Asked on June 19th, 2022When will the tour dates for late Dec, 2023 and early Jan,2024 be released? Very interested in booking this door!
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2022
Our 2024 dates are not quite ready yet. We are just releasing out 2023 dates in September. So they will be soon to follow! We will keep you informed as soon as they become available.
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