Weave your way from Sydney to Cairns along Australia’s breathtaking east coast on this 14-day adventure. Start by sampling some of Australia’s best wines in the Hunter Valley, get up close and cuddly with koalas in Dorrigo National Park and soak up the vibes of Byron Bay. The good times keep rolling over state lines, as Queensland offers the beautiful Whitsundays, the wilderness of the Atherton Tablelands and the sublime scenery and vast golden beaches of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island). By the time you wrap up in Cairns, you’ll have had a truly all-Australian experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
START & END POINT TIME & LOCATION
The trip starts in Sydney with a Welcome Meeting at 9am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 14 at our finish point hotel around 5pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request subject to availability.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
OVERNIGHT TRAIN
The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
• Sydney to Cairns Adventure, departing Sydney on 14th March 2025 (trip code PZSPC250314)
• Sydney to Cairns Adventure, departing Sydney on 21st March 2025 (trip code PZSPC250321)
• Sydney to Cairns Adventure, departing Sydney on 3rd August 2025 (trip code PZSPC250803)
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Brisbane as some group members leave and new ones join you. It’s also part of a longer itinerary.
The trip starts in Sydney with a Welcome Meeting at 9am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 14 at our finish point hotel around 5pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request subject to availability.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
OVERNIGHT TRAIN
The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
• Sydney to Cairns Adventure, departing Sydney on 14th March 2025 (trip code PZSPC250314)
• Sydney to Cairns Adventure, departing Sydney on 21st March 2025 (trip code PZSPC250321)
• Sydney to Cairns Adventure, departing Sydney on 3rd August 2025 (trip code PZSPC250803)
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Brisbane as some group members leave and new ones join you. It’s also part of a longer itinerary.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
- Transport: Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat, 4WD.
- Accommodation: Hotel (5 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights).
- Hunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting.
- Sydney - The Rocks Dreaming Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide.
- Crowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike.
- Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour.
- Dorrigo National Park - Short Hike.
- Dorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk.
- Coffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience.
- Byron Bay - Lighthouse Walk.
- Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge.
- Byron Bay - The Farm visit.
- K'gari - Full day tour.
- Airlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling.
- Paluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek.
- Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout.
- Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour.
- Atherton Tablelands - Curtain Tree boardwalk.
- Atherton Tablelands - Lake Eacham walk.
- Atherton Tablelands - Millaa Millaa Falls.
Dates & Pricing
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Sydney to Hunter Valley
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Day 2: Hunter Valley to Port Macquarie
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Day 3: Port Macquarie to Red Rock
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Day 4: Red Rock to Byron Bay
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Day 5: Byron Bay
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Day 6: Gold Coast to Brisbane
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Day 7: Hervey Bay
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Day 8: Hervey Bay
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Day 9: Hervey Bay
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Day 10: Airlie Beach
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Day 11: Airlie Beach
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Day 12: Lucinda
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Day 13: Mission Beach
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Day 14: Cairns
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
Tripcode: 109909
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