14 Day Cairns to Sydney

Tour Details

Operator

Adventure Tours Australia

Departs From

Cairns

Tour Description

Day 1 - Cairns to Cape Tribulation
Start your East Coast journey today as we travel north over the crocodile infested Daintree River towards the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest area and our hideaway retreat. There are lots of laid back options to select from including a rainforest spotlighting walk, a stroll down to the beach or a swim in the pool to cool off.

Day 2 & 3 - Cape Tribulation to Mission Beach
You may wish to start your day with an optional 3 hour sea kayaking cruise (own expense) before we wind our way back down along the coastline through Cairns to Babinda Boulders, where there’s time for a refreshing swim. Our destination today and for the next two nights is tropical Mission Beach. Known as the adrenaline capital of the north, Mission Beach offers many optional activities. Why not take a full day white-water rafting trip down the mighty Tully River. Those with a strong sense of adventure can try tandem skydiving, landing on the beach or catch the water taxi out to Dunk Island for some stunning rainforest hiking. You could go on a fishing charter (activities at own expense), relax on the 14 km of pristine beach or go for a rainforest hike in search of the elusive Cassowary. (Day 2: BD, Day 3: B)

Day 4 - Mission Beach to Whitsunday Sailing
It’s an early start as we travel south through Townsville and miles of sugarcane plantations. At Airlie Beach we board our private chartered yacht for two magical days and nights sailing the finest waters in the world – the Whitsunday Islands. Note that you will sleep on the boat, moored in quiet coves. Cabins are multi-share only; no twins or doubles for these two nights. (BD)

Day 5 - Whitsunday Sailing
You have the opportunity to sun bathe, snorkel and swim whilst exploring the idyllic Whitsunday Islands on board a million dollar yacht. Visit the many beaches, coves and islands on this two night sailing trip. You can even help hoist the sails and take the wheel. (BLD)

Day 6 - Whitsunday Sailing to Kroombit Cattle Station
Back on land at Airlie Beach, we head bush through cattle country to Kroombit Cattle Station. Here we experience genuine outback living with the chance to ride a mechanical bull and take a walk around the property. Tonight you will taste a traditional camp oven dinner, cooked in the open fire and learn the art of cracking a whip! (BD)

Day 7 : Kroombit Cattle Station
Today is jam-packed with wonderful activities included in the price of your tour. Learn first-hand about Queensland farming life as you participate in a ‘goat muster’ on horseback, try your skill at trapshooting and be part of a mini-rodeo as animals are herded into the ring. This evening enjoy another hearty camp-oven dinner and re-live your day’s experiences around the campfire with a beer from the bush bar. (BLD)

Day 8 - Kroombit to Rainbow Beach
We start early today with a hearty breakfast before our big drive from Kroombit to Rainbow Beach. This is the first time we’ve hit the coast in a few days and we now follow the coast down to arrive at this vibrant young coastal town with glistening coloured sands and a laid back atmosphere. This evening relax over a BBQ in our accommodation, located just 100 metres from the beach. (BD)

Day 9 & 10 : Fraser Island 4WD Tag-A-Long Tour
We spend the next two days exploring Fraser Island on a locally guided 4WD Tag-A-Long safari, staying overnight at Eurong Resort. During this time you will drive along Seventy-Five Mile Beach, explore Lake Wabby, Lake Mackenzie, Eli Creek and Indian Head, be sure to take a photograph of the Maheno Wreck. We return to Rainbow Beach in the late afternoon (Day 10) where we stay overnight. (Day 9: BLD, Day 10: BL)

Days 11 & 12 - Rainbow Beach to Byron Bay
Start the day with a wild dolphin cruise before heading further down the coast. There is an option to visit Australia Zoo or to take one of the many hikes in the area. The next two nights find us kicking back in Bryon Bay, Australia’s most easterly point and home to a relaxed alternative lifestyle. Visit the Byron Bay lighthouse for amazing views of the East Coast and inland national parks. Maybe try tandem hang gliding, scuba dive or just hang out at the beach or in the coffee shops. (B)

Day 13 - Byron Bay to Surf Camp
It’s time to leave Byron and after breakfast we continue our journey south through the coastal towns of Grafton and Woolgoolga to our surfing adventure. The Mojo Professional Surf Instructors are on a mission to have you standing on a board by the end of your lesson (included)! Firstly, there’s a theory lesson and then it’s straight out to the beach to get you on a board. Afterwards, we relax on the beach and in the evening hang out and with the Mojo surf crew. (BD)

Day 14 - Surf Camp to Sydney
After a delicious breakfast and maybe an early swim we are back on the road for our final drive down to the ‘Big Smoke’ - Sydney. (B)