We start in Australia’s Harbour City, the glittering jewel in the east coast’s crown. Check into your room, freshen up, then meet your tour leader and new travel mates for a welcome meeting and orientation walk at 6pm. Then we are off for a great welcome dinner, and the chance to get to know your fellow travelers.

Included Activities
● Orientation walk
Included Meals
● Welcome Dinner
Accommodation – Holiday Inn Potts point

We leave behind Sydney’s skyscrapers and sidewalks for a wildlife park boasting an all-star cast of koalas, kangaroos, and more guided by our own personal wildlife ranger. We’re in the heart of the Hunter Valley, so there’s nothing better than to take a wine, cheese, & chocolate tasting tour.. We’ll also visit the sunny port city of Newcastle, rounding off an eclectic day.

Included Activities
● Conservation Wildlife Park visit- Get close to Koalas, Kangaroos, Emus and more
● Hunter Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tasting tour
● Newcastle orientation tour
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Lucky Hotel Newcastle

After breakfast, we’re off to Port Macquarie, where we’ll meet the volunteers at a local koala hospital. If you’re unable to tear yourself away from the cuddly critters, don’t worry – you’re not the first. Expect to come away with loads more knowledge about these often misunderstood creatures, & how by joining our tour, you are supporting this amazing centre’s conservation efforts. Relax for the evening with a stroll along the foreshore & a free night for dinner. Enjoy the sounds of the local bird population and keep your eyes peeled for the local wild dolphins who frequent the area!

Included Activities
● Visit Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
● Port Macquarie foreshore walk and a chance to spot wild Dolphins
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – El Paso Motor Inn

Take part in an immersive First Nations experience with the Gumbaynggirr nation, that will get you in touch with the traditional custodians of this land. Then we’re headed to Byron Bay, a laid-back surf paradise with boundless coastline, sand, and friendly locals. We’ll pay a visit to Cape Byron, for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life.

Included Activities
● Immersive First Nations experience
● Visit to the local lighthouse for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed
to spot dolphins, whales in season, and other marine life.
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay

Today we’re talking relaxation, relaxation, and relaxation. Spend the morning on the warm sand, shopping for bargains, or indulge in one of our optional activities: surfing or kayaking. The day is all yours – put your feet up, head to a cosy bar, or watch the world go by from one of the local cafes.

Included Activities
● Free day to relax, or enjoy optional activities: Surf lesson, kayak experience & more
Included Meals
● None
Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay

Today sees a visit to sun-kissed Noosa (via one of Australia’s top surf spots and home to some of our champion surfers). We’re crossing into Queensland – the Sunshine State. Your first stop is laid-back Noosa, and Noosa National Park where you will have the chance to spot koalas and other Aussie critters. After checking into our accommodation for the next 2 nights, it’s time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of vibrant Rainbow Beach.

Included Activities
● Noosa National Park & the chance to spot koalas in the wild
● Noosa drive
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments

Ready, steady, go, for a once-in-a-lifetime 4WD K’Gari adventure today. Once known as Fraser Island, the destination has been renamed K’gari, the original Butchulla name for the island, meaning ‘paradise’ – you’ll find out why soon enough. You’ll never want to leave, as we explore the largest sand island in the world, kick back at some of Queensland’s most renowned lookouts, take a walk on the wild side in a lush rainforest, dive into a crystal-clear lake, and go dingo-discovering across golden beaches. The fun needn’t stop there; after the tour feel free to enjoy the Noosa nightlife, or put your feet up in your accommodation.

Included Activities
● Once-in-a-lifetime 4WD bus adventure to K’Gari (Fraser Island) – the largest sand island
in the world.
Included Meals
● Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments

It’s Bris-vegas baby! We’re off to Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, and buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. See for yourself with a walk along the Brisbane river to orient yourself in the city.

Included Activities
● Brisbane river orientation walk
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – The Point Hotel Brisbane

Airport time! It’s up, up, and away, as we take the plane to Airlie beach, the jewel in the magnificent Whitsundays crown. It’s another choose-your-own-adventure day: take a stroll through the town, find a cool little bar, or explore the local swimming hole, the choice is yours.

Included Activities
● Free afternoon & evening to explore Airlie Beach
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc

After breakfast, we’re taking a leisurely day cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at famed Whitehaven beach. Words can’t do justice to the dazzling white sands, azure waters, and densely verdant vegetation of this incredible corner of the world (so we won’t try!). Get a closer look by snorkeling with colorful coral, and an array of playful fish and turtles. Afterwards, it’s your chance to relax or seek out the town’s best food and drink options.

Included Activities
● Whitsundays Island day cruise including snorkeling, Whitehaven beach visit and lunch
Included Meals
● Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc

A change of scenery today as we head through undulating cane fields to picturesque Mission Beach. Time? We have plenty of it this afternoon, so kick back and enjoy. This is your chance to catch up on some reading, or just sit by the pool with a cold drink and enjoy this tropical paradise.

Included Activities
● Scenic drive
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Mission Beach Resort

Enjoy breakfast before we travel into the wet tropics of Far North Queensland. We’ll discover a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical rainforest en-route to the Atherton Tablelands. Take a dip in the cool water before we head to Lake Eacham, a crater lake with crystal-clear water, and visit the massive ‘Curtain Fig Tree’. We’ll finish the day in Cairns, one of Australia’s most vibrant, tropical and energetic cities.

Included Activities
● Atherton tablelands tour – Volcanic crater lakes, stunning waterfalls, and a chance to spot wild
platypus
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns

It’s one of the highlights of any trip to Australia: the Great Barrier Reef. Today, we will take a cruise to the famed reef, where we’ll go snorkelling to see incredible marine life. Learn about this special reef with conservation commentary, onboard a fantastic boat. This is the big one, so get the camera ready! After a great day on the reef, join us for an included dinner.

Included Activities
● Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling, glass bottom boat and lunch
Included Meals
● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns
Optional: Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef

It’s go, go gondola, as we take an incredible gondola ride over the world’s oldest living tropical rainforest from picturesque Kuranda with its colourful markets. Then, it’s a trip north to the chilled out village of Port Douglas, why not join the group for dinner, drinks and the stunning sunset.

Included Activities
● Scenic Gondola ride over the rainforest canopy
● Kuranda markets
● Port Douglas orientation walk
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort

It’s a slow kinda morning, which is just how it should be in Port Douglas. Our suggestion: take a stroll around the markets, drinking in the ocean views, and grab a coffee from local brewers. Well rested, in the afternoon we’ll visit the Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest. Later, we’ll learn about Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) culture, foods, and customs with an amazing, immersive experience.

Included Activities
● Visit to vibrant local markets
● Visit Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest Port Douglas orientation &
welcome dinner
● Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) culture, foods, and customs with an amazing, immersive
experience
Included Meals
● Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort

It’s another big day – we’re going deeper into the tropical World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation (don’t worry, it’s just a name!) on a short ferry. We’ll meet the local family who hosted David Attenborough’s documentary crew, and keep our eyes peeled for ancient cassowary birds, crocs, and other wildlife.

Included Activities
● Guided rainforest walk & chance to spot ancient cassowary birds and other wildlife
● Crocodile & nature cruise
● Port Douglas farewell dinner
Included Meals
● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort

Start your final day with a delicious breakfast, then it’s a wonderful coastal drive to tropical Cairns, where your tour ends. If you need help with post tour accommodation, we can help. Thanks for a wonderful adventure together!

Included Activities
● Scenic coastal drive back to Cairns
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – None