Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney and check into your hotel. At 6 pm, meet your tour leader and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting. Then you'll head out for a group dinner to start your East Coast trip together.
- Start point
- Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia (Holiday Inn Hotel Foyer (4 Star Hotel), 18:00 - 18:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Potts Point - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with tour leader and fellow travellers
- Group dinner
Landmarks Sydney Harbour - Day 2
Sydney to Newcastle
This morning you're heading to a wildlife park where you'll see koalas, kangaroos, emus and other animals. From there, you'll drive to the Hunter Valley for wine tasting, local cheeses and handcrafted chocolates. Later you'll arrive in Newcastle for a short tour and settle into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lucky Hotel Newcastle - Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Wildlife park visit
- Wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting in Hunter Valley
- Newcastle orientation tour
Landmarks Hunter Valley - Day 3
Port Macquarie
After breakfast, you'll head north to Port Macquarie to visit the Koala Hospital. You'll learn about their rescue and rehabilitation work and see how visitors help their conservation efforts. Tonight is free, so you can choose where to eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Paso Motor Inn - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Koala Hospital visit and tour
Landmarks Koala Hospital - Day 4
Port Macquarie to Byron Bay
Your morning includes a Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience where you'll hear stories, learn language and traditions from local people. Then you're off to Byron Bay to visit Cape Byron Lighthouse at the easternmost point of mainland Australia. You might spot whales (seasonal) or dolphins from the viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Beachcomber Byron Bay - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Gumbaynggirr First Nations cultural experience
- Cape Byron Lighthouse visit
Landmarks Cape Byron Lighthouse 
- Day 5
Byron Bay
This is your free day in Byron Bay. Relax on the beach, wander through boutique shops, or join optional activities if something interests you. You can move at your own pace and explore whatever appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Beachcomber Byron Bay - 4 Star)
Optional Activities
- Surfing lessons
- Kayaking
- Whale watching (in season)
- Hot air ballooning
- Local brewery tours
- Day 6
Byron Bay to Rainbow Beach
You're crossing into Queensland today and heading to Noosa. You'll walk through Noosa National Park looking for wild koalas, then stroll Hastings Street and Main Beach. Later you'll drive to Rainbow Beach where you'll stay for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Rainbow Beach Getaway Holiday Apartments - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Noosa National Park visit
Landmarks Noosa National Park Hastings Street Main Beach 
- Day 7
K'gari (Fraser Island)
Today is a full day 4WD adventure on K'gari (Fraser Island). You'll do rainforest walks, swim in Lake McKenzie, see the S.S. Maheno shipwreck, drive along 75 Mile Beach and watch for wild dingoes. It's one of the highlights of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Rainbow Beach Getaway Holiday Apartments - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD small-group adventure tour
- Rainforest walks
- Lake McKenzie swimming
- S.S. Maheno shipwreck viewing
- 75 Mile Beach exploration
Landmarks K'gari (Fraser Island) Lake McKenzie S.S. Maheno shipwreck 75 Mile Beach 
- Day 8
Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
You're heading south to Brisbane for a short orientation tour of Queensland's capital. After that you'll have free time to explore on your own. Consider a walk or ferry ride along the Brisbane River to see the city's layout and scenic areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Point Hotel Brisbane - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Brisbane orientation tour
Landmarks Brisbane River 
- Day 9
Brisbane to Airlie Beach
You'll fly from Brisbane to Proserpine, then head to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays. After checking into your accommodation, the rest of the day is free. You can walk around Airlie Beach, relax by the lagoon or find a café or bar to grab lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mantra Club Croc Resort)
Landmarks Airlie Beach 
- Day 10
Whitsunday Islands
After breakfast you'll board the Red Cat Adventures Thundercat for a full-day speedboat tour. You'll visit Whitehaven Beach with a guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, then snorkel the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Back in Airlie Beach by evening, you can explore restaurants and bars or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mantra Club Croc Resort)
Included Activities
- Full-day speedboat tour on Red Cat Adventures Thundercat
- Whitehaven Beach visit
- Guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout
- Great Barrier Reef snorkelling
Landmarks Whitehaven Beach Hill Inlet Lookout Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 
- Day 11
Airlie Beach to Mission Beach
You're traveling north on the Bruce Highway through sugarcane fields toward Mission Beach in tropical North Queensland. You'll spend the afternoon by the pool or walking the beach to settle in and get a feel for this quiet coastal spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mission Beach Resort - 4 Star)
Landmarks Mission Beach - Day 12
Mission Beach to Cairns
After breakfast you're heading into the Wet Tropics rainforest to find a waterfall for a refreshing swim. Next you'll visit Lake Eacham, a volcanic crater lake with clear water, and see the ancient Curtain Fig Tree. Later you'll arrive in Cairns for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flynn Hotel Cairns - 5 Star)
Included Activities
- Rainforest waterfall visit and swimming
- Lake Eacham visit
- Curtain Fig Tree exploration
Landmarks Lake Eacham Curtain Fig Tree 
- Day 13
Great Barrier Reef
Today you'll experience the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day cruise aboard a 20-metre motor catamaran. You'll snorkel coral gardens, view marine life from a glass-bottom boat and hear expert information about reef conservation during the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flynn Hotel Cairns - 5 Star)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef full-day cruise on luxury motor catamaran
- Snorkelling in coral gardens
- Glass-bottom boat marine life viewing
- Reef conservation commentary
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef 
- Day 14
Cairns
After breakfast, your tour ends in Cairns. You'll say goodbye to your guide and fellow travelers and continue with your own plans from here.
- End point
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia (Crystalbrook Collection - The Flynn Hotel, 68/72 Abbott St, Cairns, 10:00 - 10:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
