Discover the East Coast Southbound Adventure from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef to Whitsunday Islands, K’gari & Byron Bay to Sydney…all while travelling in airconditioned comfort over 19 days.
East Coast Southbound Adventure in Comfort
Original price was: $6,795.00.$6,600.00Current price is: $6,600.00.
Description
Day 1: Arrive Cairns
Welcome to your epic East Coast Southbound Adventure. If you’ve just landed, we recommend hopping on a shuttle bus from the airport to our central accommodation. Check in between 2 and 4.30pm, then gather at 5pm in the lobby to meet your guide and fellow travellers. Join us for a special welcome dinner – a Taste of Australia Experience featuring native foods used by indigenous Australians for thousands of years.
Accommodation – Mercure Cairns or similar
Meals – Breakfast & Welcome Dinner
Included activities – Native Australian Bushfood tutorial
Options activities – Explore Cairns Esplanade and lagoon, have a cocktail at Salt House on the water, visit Cairns Night Markets.
Day 2: Free day in Cairns
Today is yours to explore Cairns. Walk the Esplanade, visit the tropical Botanical Gardens, or even embark on a Cape Tribulation or Great Barrier Reef adventure (additional cost). Make sure to book early for these popular activities with Travel Forever.
Accommodation – Mercure Cairns or similar
Meals – Breakfast
Free activities – Relax around the resort pool | walk the Esplanade | visit the Botanical Gardens.
Optional activities – Cape Tribulation day trip | bungy jump | skydive White Water Rafting | visit Cairns Aquarium | Skyrail Rainforest Cableway | Great Barrier Reef snorkel or scuba trip.
Day 3: Cairns to Magnetic Island via Townsville
Now your East Coast Southbound Adventure really begins as we head south to Magnetic Island. Stop at Josephine Falls for a dip and photos before reaching Townsville. Catch a ferry to ‘Maggie,’ a paradise of beaches and wildlife. Spend two dreamy nights at Selina Magnetic Island.
Accommodation – Selina Magnetic Island in cabins or similar
Meals – Breakfast & welcome drink
Meal options – Self-cater, onsite restaurant, local restaurants or cafes
Included activities – Magnetic Island ferry, swim, walk, waterfall spotting
Day 4: Free Day Magnetic Island
Take a day to explore Magnetic Island. Join a scenic walk to the Historic Forts Complex, known for its panoramic views. Keep an eye out for koalas in the wild as you explore this beautiful island.
Accommodation – Selina Magnetic Island in cabins or similar.
Meals – Breakfast
Meal options – Self-cater, onsite restaurant, local restaurants or cafes.
Included activities – Scenic walk with your guide
Day 5: Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach
Leave behind Maggie and ferry back to the mainland. Journey to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Relax, swim, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
Accommodation – Colonial Palms Motor Inn in hotel rooms or similar.
Meals – Breakfast
Meal options – Local cafes, restaurants & bars
Included activities – Magnetic Island ferry
Day 6: Airlie Beach & The Whitsunday Islands
Take on a Whitsunday Islands adventure. Enjoy an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, explore Hill Inlet Lookout, and snorkel over vibrant reefs. Take in the breathtaking views before returning to Airlie Beach.
Accommodation – Colonial Palms Motor Inn in hotel rooms or similar.
Meals – Breakfast & Lunch
Included activity – Ocean Rafting Whitsunday Islands day tour including Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling.
Optional activities – Scenic flight over Whitehaven Beach & outer Great Barrier Reef.
Day 7: Airlie Beach to Bundaberg
Enjoy a scenic drive to Bargara, near Bundaberg. Admire the views and arrive in the evening. Share a bush BBQ dinner at Kelly’s Eco Resort.
Accommodation – Kelly’s Eco Resort in villas or similar.
Meals – Breakfast & BBQ dinner
Day 8: Bargara & Lady Musgrave Island
Experience a memorable day with a journey to Lady Musgrave Island. Learn about the area’s indigenous history and marine conservation efforts. Snorkel in the stunning Lady Musgrave Lagoon.
Accommodation – Kelly’s Eco Resort in villas or similar
Meals – Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea
Included activity – Lady Musgrave Island Day Tour
Optional activity – Scuba dive (must be booked in advance)
Day 9: Bundaberg to Noosa
Sit back and relax as we drive you further down the East Coast heading Southbound towards the Sunshine Coast. Arrive at Habitat Noosa, set in the Great Sandy National Park. Explore walking trails, enjoy local produce, and maybe even try some beer tasting.
Meals – Breakfast & Dinner
Optional paid activity – Stand up paddle boards, canoes, wave skis, kayaks and tinnie hire. Beer tasting.
Day 10: Free Day Noosa
Enjoy a day to yourself in Noosa. Explore the Everglades, visit Noosa town and beach, or simply relax at Habitat. The choice is yours.
Accommodation – Habitat Noosa in glamping safari tents or similar.
Meals – Breakfast
Optional paid activity – Stand up paddle board, canoe, wave ski, kayaks or tinnie hire, Beer tasting, Everglades tour.
Day 11: K’gari (formerly Fraser Island)
We’ve made the halfway mark of the East Coast Southbound Adventure so get ready for a one-day 4WD adventure on K’gari, the world’s largest sand island. Discover iconic sights like Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach, and the Maheno Shipwreck. Relax at Habitat Noosa under the stars.
Accommodation – Habitat Noosa in glamping safari tents or similar
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included activity – K’gari Island Day Tour
Day 12: Noosa to Byron Bay
Travel south, stopping in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Arrive in the iconic Byron Bay, known for its laid-back atmosphere and stunning beaches.
Accommodation – Eco Beach Resort Byron in studio rooms or similar
Meals – Breakfast
Day 13: Free Day Byron Bay
Spend a day taking in Byron Bay’s charm. Explore, relax on the beach, take a surf lesson, or enjoy local boutiques and cafes.
Accommodation – Eco Beach Resort Byron in studio rooms or similar.
Meal – Nil
Optional paid activities – Surf lesson, Dolphin Kayak tour, Skydive, Rail Trail.
Day 14: Byron Bay to Darlington Beach
Enjoy more of Byron Bay before heading to Coffs Coast. Stop in picturesque Yamba for lunch and take a dip in the Angourie Blue Pool. Stay at Darlington Beach Resort, surrounded by beachside rainforest.
Accommodation – Darlington Beach Resort in Villas or similar
Meal – Nil
Day 15: Free Day Darlington Beach & Coffs Harbour
Today we’ll have a relaxed morning followed by a stop in Coffs Harbour for lunch and then enjoy a special Aboriginal experience learning about the First Nations people of Australia
Accommodation – Darlington Beach Resort in Villas or similar.
Meals – Breakfast
Included activities – Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Day 16: Darlington Beach to Port Stephens
We’ll depart Darlington Beach this morning and make a stop at the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital to see the amazing work being done to protect koalas from loss of habitat and injury. On the way into Port Stephens we’ll stop at Murray’s Brewery, one of Australia’s leading craft beer brewers, where we’ll enjoy a tour and beer tasting.
Accommodation – Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort in a hotel room or similar.
Meals – Breakfast
Included activities – Koala hospital visit, Brewery tour & tasting.
Day 17: Free Day Port Stephens
This morning, you have the option of sleeping in, going sandboarding down the Stockton Sand Dunes (at an additional cost), or joining your guide for an energetic walk to the peak of Tomaree Head, which sits 161 metres above the Port Stephens entrance. This 2.2km return road provides stunning views of the coastline as well as panoramic views of Yacaaba Head, Cabbage Tree, and Boondelbah islands.
Accommodation – Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort in a hotel room or similar
Meals – Nil
Optional paid activities – Sandboarding or Dolphin discovery cruise
Day 18: Port Stephens to Sydney
We’re off to Sydney today. We’ll stop along the trip in the famed Hunter Valley wine region for a tour of an organic vineyard. Discover how they grew to become one of Australia’s leading makers of award-winning organic, vegan-friendly wines. When we arrive in Sydney’s magnificent harbour city, we’ll check in and then travel to a local restaurant for dinner and drinks to celebrate our final night on tour.
Accommodation – Vibe Sydney in a hotel room or similar
Meals – Farewell Dinner
Included activities – Hunter Valley organic winery tour with wine & cheese tasting
Day 19: Sydney
Your East Coast Southbound Adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around 10am. If you’re extending your stay, have a great time exploring more of Sydney.
Meals – Breakfast
Additional information
| Duration | 19 days / 18 night |
|---|---|
| Departs: | Currently there are no departure dates scheduled |
| Arrives: | Currently there are no departure dates scheduled |
| Vehicle: | Our modern fleet of Private Coaches have ample leg room, tinted windows, CD and/or tape decks, individual heating and air-conditioning controls, and suitable head space so passengers have unrestricted viewing. |
| Group Size: | Minimum of 8 / Maximum of 20 Guests |
| Luggage: | Please bring only a suitcase or backpack and/or small carry bag – Maximum weight of 20kg – Maximum case size "25 x 50 x 75cm" Please keep luggage to a minimum as space is limited. |
| Meals Included: | 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners |
| Accommodation: | 18 nights twin or double accommodation |
| What to bring: | Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You’ll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, and jacket etc. when you’re exploring during the day. ESSENTIALS: RECOMMENDED: |
| General Information: | Based on our flexible nature and variable road and weather conditions our tours may be subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to cancel tours at any time should it not be safe to proceed. Some activities on this tour are run by third party operators who may not be available on a specific date. If this is the case, we will provide a similar activity to the same value and importance. |
| Insurance: | Travel insurance is recommended for all tours reserved through Travel Forever. |
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