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East Coast Australia in Style

10 days, Sydney to Cairns

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Itinerary

Day 1Sydney

Arrive at any time.

Please make your own way to the joining hotel.

If you arrive early, head into the city to visit the Botanical Gardens or the famous Opera House. There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
19:00

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Day 2Sydney

Explore Sydney with a walk along the harbour to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks area. Have an early lunch before boarding a sleek former Americas Cup racing yacht for a thrilling 2.5hr sail on one of the world’s finest harbours.

After spending the day exploring Sydney, we meet in the early evening for an optional drink or dinner. We may head beachside to Bondi where there are plenty of excellent dining options.

The sailing excursion today is a fast paced and authentic sailing experience on a racing yacht. If you are not interested in sailing, you can opt out and enjoy your afternoon on your own.

Orientation With CEO
30m-1h

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Sailing in Sydney Harbour

Set sail in Sydney Harbour on one the America's Cup racing yachts. Wave to other passing ferries, take photos of the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour bridge and let the sun and wind invigorate your senses.

Metro
Sydney

Get around underground via public transit.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Sydney/Byron Bay

Fly to the famous surf and arts town of Byron.

Meet mid-morning to catch a flight to the north coast of New South Wales. Arrive early evening into beautiful Byron Bay. On the way to the hotel, stop for a walk to the Cape Byron lighthouse located at the most easterly point of the Australian continent. The night is yours to discover.

Taxi
Sydney30m-1h

Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.

Plane
Sydney – Byron Bay1h30m

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
Cape Byron30m-2h

Cape Byron Lighthouse is 3km (1.9 mi) northeast of Byron Bay. The popular white structure emits the most powerful light of all working lighthouses in the country, and it's also located at the most easterly point of the Australian continent. Head up to the top of the tower to scan the ocean for whales (the Southern Cross University's Whale Research Centre is located here).

Free Time
Byron Bay Evening

Talk to your CEO today about some optional activity options for tomorrow so they can make arrangements for you.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Byron Bay

On Day 4, stretch out with an introductory yoga warm-up before meeting a local surf legend, learn about the culture of surfing in the area, and try it yourself. Enjoy free time for optional sea kayaking, whale-watching, or just relax at the beach.

Start the day early to enjoy a yoga class to calm the mind and limber the body before meeting a local surfer for a surf lesson. Eat lunch at a local vegetarian restaurant to ensure we fully immerse ourselves in the vibe of Byron Bay.

Your Hands-On Moment: Surf Lesson with Yoga Warm-Up

Hit the beach and get ready to hang ten with a surf lesson from trained surf instructors. Start with a bit of a yoga warm-up before spending some time in the water getting friendly with the waves. Practice paddling and then pop up to balance on the wider, softer beginner boards. Too easy.

Free Time
Byron Bay Afternoon

The rest of the day is yours to explore - you may like to walk along the long stunning beach, play in the surf, or simply hang out at the beach hotel and people watch. Optional activities in the area include whale watching (seasonal), kayaking, or a day tripping to the beaches.

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Whale Watching
Byron Bay2h30m-3h
89AUD per person

Enjoy a thrilling excursion on the water in search of the magnificent Humpback whales. Between June and November, they migrate north from their feeding grounds in Antarctica to breed and birth in the tropics. See the distinctive flukes (tails), and also look for dolphins, turtles and a variety of sea birds.

Kayaking

Grab your life jacket and tour local waters by kayak. Get up close to marine life and see many sights you may miss on shore.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Byron Bay/Airlie Beach

Travel to Brisbane and catch a flight, transferring to our beach resort for two nights. Enjoy free time to relax in a tropical paradise.

This morning we leave Byron early to head to the Brisbane airport to catch a morning flight to Proserpine. Transfer to Airlie Beach, our home for the next two nights.

Private Vehicle
Byron Bay – Brisbane Airport3h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Plane
Brisbane Airport – Proserpine Airport1h30m

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Local Bus
Proserpine Airport – Airlie Beach30m-1h

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Free Time
Airlie Beach Afternoon

Enjoy free time to relax in a tropical paradise.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Airlie Beach

Full-day yacht excursion, sailing around the Whitsunday's.

On Day 6, embark on a full-day yacht excursion, sailing around the Whitsunday's with included lunch, snacks, snorkel and visit to Whitehaven beach.

Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion
Whitsunday Island8h Full Day

Enjoy a day out on the water amidst some of the 74 tropical islands that make up the Whitsunday archipelago. Visit Whitehaven Beach, jump overboard for a quick refreshing dip, and make friends with the tropical fish that thrive within Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 7Airlie Beach/Cairns

An early start to the train station for a relaxing and scenic journey by rail to Cairns.

Embark on a scenic train journey through sugar cane country and rainforest as we head north to Cairns. Arrive early evening and check-in to a centrally-based hotel before exploring the town and opting for a group dinner and drinks.

Train
Airlie Beach – Cairns10h600km

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Taxi
Cairns30m

Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.

Day 8Cairns/Port Douglas

Travel up the stunning coastal road, stop to meet local Aboriginals and go on an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge.

Travel up the stunning coastal road, stop to meet local Aboriginals and go on an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge. Arrive mid-afternoon in the colourful resort town of Port Douglas.

Private Vehicle
Cairns – Port Douglas1h70km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk
Mossman Gorge2h

Take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Follow an Indigenous guide and learn about bush food, medicinal plants and the lasting relationship of the Kuku Yalanji people with their natural environment. Find out how to make bush soap, watch an ochre painting demonstration and sample some bush tea.

Free Time
Port Douglas Evening

Take time to stroll the main streets, window-shopping on your way.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9Port Douglas

Opt to take a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling trip.

Today is a free day, but we recommend going on an optional snorkelling trip of the Great Barrier Reef - the largest coral reef system in the world.

Free Time
Port Douglas

Enjoy the day at leisure or take an excursion to the reef.

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Port Douglas
Great Barrier Reef

You haven't truly visited Australia until you've experienced the Great Barrier Reef. Climb aboard a catamaran and take the journey out to the largest coral reef system in the world, spending time snorkelling in search of colourful fish, majestic coral, and nemo (of course). With the option to upgrade to go diving locally, get up close and personal with this natural wonder of the world.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Port Douglas/Cairns

Travel back to Cairns. Trip ends on arrival in the afternoon.

Private Vehicle
Port Douglas – Cairns1h70km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

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