Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney for a 6 pm welcome meeting with your local leader and group. If time allows before then, take a walk around to see the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Botanical Gardens, Hyde Park, or Sydney Tower Eye on your own. After meeting up, your group might head to Darling Harbour for dinner together.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walk to Harbour Bridge
- Visit Opera House
- Wander through Botanical Gardens
- Explore Hyde Park
- Visit Sydney Tower Eye
- Dinner along Darling Harbour with group
Landmarks Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Opera House Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Hyde Park Sydney Tower Eye Darling Harbour 
- Day 2
Sydney to Port Macquarie
The drive north to Port Macquarie includes a lunch stop to stretch your legs along the way. You'll visit Crowdy Bay National Park and walk the Mermaid Lookout Track for ocean views, where you might spot whales, dolphins, or kangaroos. By evening you're in Port Macquarie with time to relax at your accommodation or catch the sunset from the beach.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Crowdy Bay National Park - Mermaid Lookout Track walk
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop along the way
- Sunset viewing on beach
- Relaxation at accommodation
Landmarks Crowdy Bay National Park Mermaid Lookout Track - Day 3
Port Macquarie to Red Rock
Start at the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie where you can meet volunteers and learn how they rehabilitate koalas. Then it's a drive to Red Rock in Coffs Harbour with lunch on the way. Your group will gather for a barbeque dinner at sunset with traditional Australian food.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Barbeque dinner with typical Australian fare)
Included Activities
- Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
- Barbeque dinner at Red Rock
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop along the way
Landmarks Port Macquarie Koala Hospital Red Rock - Day 4
Red Rock to Byron Bay
You'll head out on Coffs Harbour for stand-up paddleboarding with the Gumbaynggirr community, paddling along the river with local guides. After that, you're heading to Byron Bay, stopping at the Byron Lighthouse for photos and to look for dolphins, whales, and other marine life.
Included Activities
- Red Rock - Wajaana Yaam Stand Up Paddleboarding with Gumbaynggirr community
Optional Activities
- Byron Lighthouse visit and wildlife spotting
Landmarks Byron Bay Lighthouse 
- Day 5
Byron Bay
This day is yours to do what you want in Byron Bay. You could wake early for sunrise from Australia's most easterly point, search out cold-brew coffee at local cafes, try a beginner's surf lesson, or join a guided sea kayaking tour of the Byron Bay Marine Park. Alternatively, just relax on the beach and grab drinks with others at a pub or bar.
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Australia's most easterly point
- Local cafe exploration and cold-brew coffee
- Beginner's surf lesson
- Guided sea kayaking tour of Byron Bay Marine Park
- Beach relaxation
- Drinks at local pubs or bars
Landmarks Byron Bay 
- Day 6
Byron Bay to Lamington National Park
You'll start at The Farm, a working property with micro-businesses where breakfast and lunch items are available. Then it's on to Springbrook National Park to walk to the Natural Bridge rock arch. Later you'll head into Lamington National Park, a World Heritage rainforest, to check out walking tracks and waterfalls before settling into a lodge for the night.
Included Activities
- Byron Bay - The Farm visit
- Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge Circuit Walk
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at The Farm
- Lunch from The Farm items
- Lamington National Park walking tracks and waterfall exploration
- Photography in the rainforest
Landmarks The Farm Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge Lamington National Park 
- Day 7
Lamington National Park to Brisbane
If you're an early riser, catch the sunrise over the rainforest before heading to the Gold Coast. You'll have free time there to explore the town or spend it by the water along the famous beaches and surf spots. Later you travel to Brisbane for your final night, with your evening open to explore and try restaurants your leader recommends.
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the rainforest
- Gold Coast beach exploration
- Water relaxation at Gold Coast
- Brisbane dining and exploration with group
Landmarks Gold Coast 
- Day 8
Brisbane
Your coastal journey wraps up with no scheduled activities. Your booking agent can help arrange extra accommodation if you want to stay in Brisbane longer and explore the city properly before heading home.
