Intrepid Travel
Sydney to Cairns Adventure
Sydney to Cairns Adventure
Explore Australia’s stunning east coast from the iconic cityscapes of Sydney to the tropical hub of Cairns on an epic trip that hits all the highlights in just two weeks. Sample wine and cheese as you venture through the picturesque Hunter Valley, meet cute and cuddly koalas in an animal hospital near Port Macquarie, hike down for a dip in the cascading waters at Dangar Falls then hang loose in the bustling beachside town of Byron. Next, follow the sun-kissed coastline to Queensland and take an off-road adventure across K’gari (Fraser Island), sail through the picture-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, flop and drop on the palm-fringed sands of Mission Beach and explore the colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Activities
- Sydney – Welcome Dinner
- Hunter Valley – Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting
- Hunter Valley – Wildlife Sanctuary Visit with Ranger
- Forster – Wallis Lake Lunch Cruise
- Port Macquaire – Meet Volunteers at the Koala Hospital
- Dorrigo National Park – Dangar Falls
- Byron Bay – Walking Tour with Cockatoo Paul
- Orara East State Forest (Niigi Niigi)- Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience
- Rainbow Beach – Carlo Sandblow walk
- Noosa – Noosa National Park visit
- K’gari – Highlights tour by 4WD, including Eli Creek, Lake McKenzie & 75-Mile Beach
- Great Barrier Reef – Day Cruise & Snorkelling Adventure
- Atherton Tablelands – Highlights Tour
Highlights
- Witness the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef on a bucket-list ticking snorkelling adventure. Brimming with colourful coral and tropical fish, enjoy an included cruise from Cairns to explore this underwater paradise.
- Take an incredible 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K’gari. Venture across undulating sand dunes and vast golden beach in search of that iconic outback creature, the dingo!
- Keep your eye out for koalas and kangaroos on your way to a cheese, chocolate and wine-filled lunch in the chilled-out Hunter Valley – a picturesque region in the rural hills of New South Wales.
- Cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at the world-famous Whitehaven beach. Surround yourself with dazzling white sands and azure waters as you discover this idyllic corner of Queensland.
- Soak up the beachside vibes of Byron Bay with a free day in this surfer’s haven. Go for a dip in the ocean, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a quirky cafe – it’s a hard life!
Day 1 |
Sydney |
Day 2 |
Hunter Valley / Newcastle |
Day 3 |
Forster / Port Macquarie |
Day 4 |
Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park |
Day 5 |
Orara State Forest / Byron Bay |
Day 6 |
Byron Bay |
Day 7 |
Brisbane / Noosa / Rainbow Beach |
Day 8 |
Fraser Island (K'gari) / Rainbow Beach |
Day 9 |
Airlie Beach |
Day 10 |
Whitsunday Islands / Airlie Beach |
Day 11 |
Mission Beach |
Day 12 |
Great Barrier Reef / Mission Beach |
Day 13 |
Atherton Tablelands / Cairns |
Day 14 |
Cairns |
Travel Dates | Price | ||
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07/08/23 - 07/21/23 |
Starting At $7,115 |
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10/28/23 - 11/10/23 |
Starting At $7,610 |
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11/04/23 - 11/17/23 |
Starting At $7,330 |
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11/18/23 - 12/02/23 |
Starting At $7,260 |
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12/16/23 - 12/29/23 |
Starting At $8,170 |
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01/20/24 - 02/03/24 |
Starting At $7,545 |
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02/17/24 - 03/16/24 |
Starting At $7,265 |
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04/06/24 - 10/05/24 |
Starting At $6,985 |
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10/19/24 - 11/01/24 |
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11/02/24 - 11/16/24 |
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11/30/24 - 12/14/24 |
Starting At $7,545 |
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