Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney and get settled at your hotel. At 6pm, you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group for an orientation walk around the area. After that, there's a welcome dinner so everyone can get to know each other before the trip really gets going.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with tour group
Landmarks Holiday Inn Potts Point - Day 2
Sydney to Newcastle
This morning you're heading out to Hunter Valley wildlife park where a personal wildlife ranger will introduce you to koalas, kangaroos, and other native animals. You'll have a wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting tour, then drive to Newcastle for a quick look around. The evening is free to do your own thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hunter Valley Conservation Wildlife Park visit with personal wildlife ranger
- Wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting tour
- Newcastle orientation tour
Landmarks Hunter Valley Conservation Wildlife Park Hunter Valley 
- Day 3
Newcastle to Port Macquarie
After breakfast, you'll travel to Port Macquarie and visit a local koala hospital. You'll see rescued and rehabilitated koalas while learning about conservation work happening there. Later, the foreshore is open for you to explore on your own, and if you're lucky you might spot wild dolphins from shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Port Macquarie Koala Hospital visit
Landmarks Port Macquarie Koala Hospital - Days 4 - 5
Port Macquarie to Byron Bay
You'll start with a First Nations cultural experience with the Gumbaynggirr nation to learn about their heritage. Then it's on to Byron Bay where you'll visit Cape Byron, which has great photo spots and chances to see dolphins and whales. Days 4 and 5 are completely free, so you can hit the beaches, try a surf lesson, go kayaking, or just hang out at beachfront cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gumbaynggirr First Nations cultural experience
- Cape Byron visit
Optional Activities
- Surf lesson
- Kayaking
Landmarks Cape Byron 
- Day 6
Byron Bay to Rainbow Beach
Crossing into Queensland, you'll head to Noosa National Park where there are good chances to spot koalas and other native animals in beautiful surroundings. From there, continue to Rainbow Beach where you'll have a free evening to explore the coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Noosa National Park visit
Landmarks Noosa National Park - Day 7
Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island to Rainbow Beach
Today's a 4WD adventure on K'Gari, the world's largest sand island. You'll walk through rainforests, swim in clear lakes, check out lookouts, and look for dingoes along the golden beaches. You'll head back to Rainbow Beach for another free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fraser Island 4WD adventure
Landmarks Fraser Island (K'Gari) - Day 8
Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
You'll head to Brisbane, Queensland's capital, often called 'Bris-Vegas'. There's a short walk along the Brisbane River, then the day is yours to explore the city independently. The place will host the 2032 Summer Olympics when they roll around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brisbane orientation tour - short walk along Brisbane River
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Brisbane
Landmarks Brisbane River 
- Day 9
Brisbane to Airlie Beach
An included flight takes you to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is free to check out the town, find a trendy bar, or visit the local swimming hole.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Town exploration
- Bar visit
- Local swimming hole visit
- Day 10
Airlie Beach
You'll take a relaxed morning cruise around the Whitsundays islands with a stop at Whitehaven Beach, known for its white sand and clear water. Snorkeling is available if you want to see the coral reefs and fish up close. After that, the day is free to do whatever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Whitsundays Islands cruise
- Whitehaven Beach visit
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Whitehaven Beach
Landmarks Whitehaven Beach Whitsundays Islands - Day 11
Airlie Beach to Mission Beach
You're traveling through sugarcane fields to Mission Beach, a charming coastal resort. The afternoon gives you plenty of time to relax by the water, catch up on a book, or kick back by the pool with a drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Mission Beach to Cairns
After breakfast, you'll head through the lush wet tropics of Far North Queensland. You'll visit a waterfall tucked in the rainforest where you can take a cool dip and keep watch for platypus. Later, you'll see Lake Eacham and the Curtain Fig Tree before arriving in Cairns for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Atherton Tablelands tour
- Plunge waterfall visit and swimming
- Lake Eacham visit
- Curtain Fig Tree viewing
Landmarks Atherton Tablelands Lake Eacham Curtain Fig Tree - Day 13
Cairns
You're heading out on a cruise to the UNESCO-protected Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. You'll snorkel to see colorful fish, rays, turtles, and maybe sharks. A smaller glass-bottom boat lets you see reef life without getting wet. Guides share information about reef conservation. There's a group dinner in Cairns tonight to talk about everything you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner in Cairns)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef cruise
- Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef
- Glass-bottomed boat tour
- Group dinner in Cairns
Optional Activities
- Introductory scuba diving to approximately 5-6 metres
- Certified diver scuba diving to depths of up to 15 metres
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef 
- Day 14
Cairns to Kuranda to Port Douglas
Kuranda is first, where you'll take an included Skyrail gondola ride over the world's oldest living tropical rainforest with great views. Then you'll head north to Port Douglas, a quiet town known for its beautiful sunsets. The evening is free to head out for dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kuranda Skyrail gondola ride over rainforest
Landmarks Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Day 15
Port Douglas
The morning is yours to sleep in, take a jog, or grab coffee from a local cafe. In the afternoon, you'll visit Mossman Gorge and walk through the ancient Daintree Rainforest. You'll learn about the culture, food, and traditions of the Kuku Yalanji First Nations people.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mossman Gorge visit with Daintree Rainforest walk
- Kuku Yalanji First Nations cultural experience
Landmarks Mossman Gorge Daintree Rainforest 
- Day 16
Port Douglas to Daintree Rainforest to Cairns
You're exploring the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. After a short ferry crossing, you'll hike through ancient rainforest learning about the ecosystem, and meet the local family who hosted David Attenborough's documentary crew. Look for cassowaries and rare birds. In the afternoon, an eco-friendly solar-powered cruise goes up the Daintree River where you'll spot crocodiles, birds, snakes, and frogs using CROC CAM technology. You'll drive back to Cairns along the coast, arriving around 6pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daintree Rainforest walk and guided tour
- Daintree River solar-powered cruise with wildlife viewing
Landmarks Daintree Rainforest Cape Tribulation Daintree River (Julaymba)
