Tour Overview
Explore Moreton Island & Great Keppel Island, sail through the Whitsunday Islands, party in Surfers Paradise, try white water rafting or tandem skydiving plus swim and snorkel among the vibrant corals in the warm tropical waters of the Outer Barrier Reef before finishing your 3 weeks with a sunrise sea kayak adventure. A real holiday experience.
Flexible Itineraries
The itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating a typical itinerary & series of activities. While our intention is to adhere to the published day by day route, the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation and available activities may vary due to group input, weather, road conditions & local restrictions. Early or late season treks can be affected by extreme weather.
Departs our Sydney hotel at 0730 hrs.
1. Barrington Tops (L)
2. Coffs Harbour (L)
3. Byron Bay (L)
4. Redcliffe (L)
5. Moreton Island (L)
6. Moreton Island (L)
7. Gin Gin (L)
8. Cattle Station (L)
9. Cattle Station (L)
10. Great Keppel Island (L)
11. Great Keppel Island (L)
12. Airlie Beach (L)
13. Sailing Whitsundays (L)
14. Sailing Whitsundays (L)
15. Airlie Beach (L)
16. Mission Beach (L)
17. Mission Beach (L)
18. Mission Beach (L)
19. Cape Tribulation (L)
20. Cairns (L)
21. Cairns
L = Budget lodging
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1-3: - Sydney, Barrington Tops, Coffs Harbour & Byron BayLeaving Sydney behind we head up the coast to Barrington Tops. Our unique stay offers optional night rafting, mountain biking or great horse trails. Maybe try surfing or hang gliding in the alternative lifestyle capital of Byron Bay, on your way up to Queensland.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
Day 4-6: - Redcliffe & Moreton Island
Continuing north along the coast to Scarborough we'll pick up our 4WD vehicle for our 2 day tour of Moreton Island where the world's highest sand dunes await you. With miles of deserted white beaches and inland forests dotted with crystal clear lakes, this is the highlight of the trip for many. We'll hike some of the trails, visit the Tangalooma Wrecks and maybe view dolphins, fish or pods of whales in season. You can also explore the shipwrecks and swim in the Blue Lagoon - a naturally formed "perched lake." As good as Fraser Island without the crowds.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
Day 7-9: - Gin Gin & Cattle Station
Briefly leave the coast for a 2-night stay on our secluded cattle station. Jump on a horse or motorbike and help with the daily fun on this 2,600 acre working cattle property. Home cooked meals and real family hospitality are just some of the attractions of this outback station.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
Day 10-11: - Great Keppel Island
Sun, sails, sand and fun await you as we leave the bush and cruise out to Great Keppel Island, the largest of the 18 Keppel islands. The island is ringed by white sandy beaches and clear blue sea, making it ideal for sunbathing and water sports. Inland you can do a number of hikes in the woodlands of the interior. You can also snorkel at Monkey Beach or explore the nearby sand dunes.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
Day 12-14: - Airlie Beach & Whitsundays Sailing Adventure
We keep heading north to Airlie Beach where we join our 20 metre yacht for our two day & two night sailing cruise through the Whitsunday Islands. One of the highlights of any East Coast adventure, you'll live aboard the yacht and cruise between these paradise islands, mooring to explore or snorkel the reef. One of the highlights of this cruise is Whitsunday Island, which is home to Whitehaven Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You'll also have plenty of time to gaze into the turquoise waters, sunbathe on the deck and spot turtles or dolphins following the yacht. Everything is supplied on this unique Australian adventure.
Accommodation: Budget lodging & sailboat cabins included
Day 15-18: - Airlie Beach & Mission Beach
Next spend two magical days at a resort in Mission Beach. The days are free for you to try some of the amazing range of activities on offer on Australia's East Coast. Here we'll give you the chance to try white water rafting on the Tully River, tandem sky diving over the beach, sea kayaking, rainforest hiking or cassowary and crocodile spotting! After all these adrenaline rushes you'll appreciate the chance to relax on the pretty beaches to work on your tan or take a boat over to Dunk Island for some great hikes.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
Day 19-21: - Cape Tribulation, Great Barrier Reef & Cairns
Yes there is still more to do! Head north again through Cairns and the Daintree Forest to Cape Tribulation. We overnight in the rainforest at a unique hostel and start your next day with an exhilarating three hour sunrise sea kayaking trip complete with breakfast. Then explore the many rainforest hikes around the Mossman Gorge before heading back to Cairns.
Our last day see us all aboard the Passions of Paradise catamaran for a full day tour to the Outer Barrier Reef. Go scuba diving (no experience needed) or snorkel among the colourful coral. There's plenty of time to see the vast array of marine life including fish, stingrays, blue starfish, and multi- coloured coral and heaps more. This is the longest day trip available to the reef and a great way to finish this fantactic journey.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
Tour ends at approx 17:00 - 18:00 hrs in Cairns on day 21.
Flexible Itinerary
The itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating a typical itinerary & series of activities. While our intention is to adhere to the published day by day route, the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation and available activities may vary due to group input, weather, road conditions & local restrictions. Early or late season treks can be affected by extreme weather.
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