AUSTRALIA: BEACHES AND REEFS

Warrane (Sydney):

• With satisfaction levels at a high this morning we jump on a plane to Byron Bay where all your hippie dreams can come to life.

Cavvanbah (Byron Bay):

• Landing in Byron Bay, we’ll drop off our bags at the accommodation and start as we mean to go on, heading straight to the beach. Here we’ll unleash our secret talent for surfing with an included lesson. You’ll be a pro in no time!

Cavvanbah (Byron Bay):

• It’s time to wave goodbye to Byron Bay and head up the coast to Noosa Everglades. But first, why not opt for early morning yoga on the beach as you watch the golden sun stretch over the famous bay?

Noosa Everglades:

• Relaxed from our morning on the beach, we’ll head to our next destination, the Noosa Everglades. Here we’ll unpack at our Special Stay Eco Lodge home for the next two nights and relax with a group dinner in the bistro & bar area, surrounded by the chatter and rustling of local birds and kangaroos.

Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar)

Noosa Everglades:

• Wake up to the sound of birds chirping at our Eco Camp this morning (you might even spot a kangaroo) and grab a quick brekkie before heading out for a day on K’Gari.

K’Gari (Fraser Island):

Your spirits will be at an all-time high after this day full of sand dunes, scenic lakes and dense rainforests. We’ll cruise along the world’s longest sand highway before you appease your hunger with a tasty lunch.

Noosa Everglades

It’s back to the Eco Camp this evening for our final night here. You have free time to tuck into some food at the bistro, sample the offerings at the CootharaBAR boutique brewery, or just relax and enjoy the lush surroundings of this beautiful protected National Park.

Noosa Everglades:

• What better way to say goodbye to The Glades than with an optional Canoeing Excursion on one of only two Everglades in the world! Afterwards we’re on our way to find coastal nirvana at the pristine beaches of the Whitsundays. We’ll hop on a plane for a flight to Airlie Beach.

Airlie Beach:

• Landing in Airlie Beach, you’ll notice everything starting to look a bit more tropical. Hello Whitsundays! This afternoon is yours for the taking. Head out and enjoy the endless cafes, bars and ocean vistas this backpacker hub has to offer.

Airlie Beach:

• Is there anything better than the Whitsundays? We think our next destination definitely comes close! We’ll board a coach this morning heading for Townsville.

Townsville:

• Here we’ll board the ferry to our next destination.

Yunbenun (Magnetic Island):

• Magnetic Island is an apt name for this captivating isle, with its coastal walking trails and gum trees teeming with lazy koala bears. We’ll have plenty of time to explore, partake in watersports in the bright turqouise waters or meet some of the local marsupials. But this evening, we’ll enjoy some champagne and watch the sun set over the bay.

Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar)

Yunbenun (Magnetic Island):

• After breakfast this morning we’ll say farewell to our koala friends and depart Magnetic Island on a ferry. But we’ll never forget its singular beauty.

Townsville:

• Back in Townsville we won’t hang around too long, as we’re hopping on a train headed to Cairns, where we’ll arrive late afternoon after a gloriously scenic journey along Australia’s East Coast.

Gimuy (Cairns):

• Welcome to the city where rainforests meet reefs. We’ll enjoy one of the most memorable meals you’ve ever experienced today with our interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner. An experienced chef will guide us through a history of Bush Food as you sample a variety of native spices and fruits, explaining their tastes, origins, and traditional uses before we enjoy our dinner, which features native game. It’s an incredible cultural feast, and the perfect way to start our adventure in Cairns.