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Best of Australia

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 Trip Length
14 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairns
 Trip Finishes
Sydney
14 Day Best of Australia Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
Classic
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
OACS

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 14 Day Best of Australia. In case you hadn’t noticed, Australia is an awfully big place. So big, in fact, that you’d need to come back a few times to see it all. Don’t have that kind of time? Hop aboard this 14-day trip down Australia’s east coast and make the most of the time you do have. Offering a solid mix of must-do experiences and uncommon adventures, you’ll learn to surf at Byron Bay, sail the Whitsundays, and trek through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest. The best part: there’s still plenty more to come back for....read more

Itinerary

There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting. Stay: The Hotel Cairns

Head north to Cape Tribulation. Stop en route to explore Mossman Gorge and take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Stay: Cape Tribulation Beach House (B/L)

With a free day, opt for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to explore Daintree National Park.Stay: Cape Tribulation Beach House (B)

Return to Cairns in the afternoon with free time to explore this laid-back city. Stay: The Hotel Cairns (B)

Depart early for a full day of travel to reach Airlie Beach with time to explore the town. Stay: Blue Horizon Resort (B)

Set sail for a day in the Whitsunday Islands, visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Opt to swim or snorkel, and hike to an island lookout over Whitehaven Beach, known for its stunning white sand. Return to Airlie Beach for the night. Stay: Blue Horizon Resort (L)

Fly to Brisbane and transfer to Byron Bay for two nights in this "hippie" paradise. Stay: Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

Opt to pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity, ask your tour consultant ahead of time to include this optional on your tour. Stay: Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments

Hit the waves with an included surf lesson. Head to the coastal township of Port Macquarie, featuring all the beauty of the beach set alongside gorgeous national parks. Enjoy an evening in Port Macquarie. Stay: El Paso Motor Inn

En route to the Blue Mountains, opt to stop at the Koala Hospital to learn about vital wildlife conservation work in the area. Stay: Leisure Inn Spires

Explore the area around Leura and Katoomba including the Three Sisters. Visit the Jenolan Caves, take a walk in Jamison Valley, and ride on the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world. Stay: Leisure Inn Spires

Travel to Sydney and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city. Opt to rent a bike, stroll the botanical gardens, or visit the iconic Opera House. Stay: Travelodge Hotel Sydney

Opt to pre-book the "Sydney Bridge Climb" or "Sydney Adrenaline Bundle" activity ahead of time, to include one of these optionals on your tour. Stay: Travelodge Hotel Sydney

Depart at any time.

Trip Inclusions

  • Follow an Indigenous guide through the Daintree Rainforest.
  • Opt to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Sail around the scenic Whitsundays.
  • Enjoy an included surf lesson in Byron Bay.
  • Hike the Blue Mountains.

  • Your Discover Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Byron Bay
  • Guided rainforest walk
  • Whitsunday Islands sailing excursion
  • Blue Mountains stay with hikes
  • Jenolan Caves visit
  • Scenic Railway
  • Jamison Valley walk
  • Orientation walk in Sydney
  • Free time in Cairns, Byron Bay, and Sydney
  • Internal flight
  • Surf lesson in Byron Bay
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels (11 nights), rainforest cabin (2 nights)

  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides

  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches

  • Private vehicle, sailboat, plane, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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