16-Day Australia Tour Without Sailing: Sydney, Byron Bay, Noosa Everglades, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island and Cairns
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Meal Inclusions: 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners
• Charming Attractions: the famous East Coast, where you can expect wildlife tours and bushwalks between beaches and sunsets
• Group Size: Maximum 30 people
16 days
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Sydney
Welcome to Sydney (Warrane)! Meet up with your brand new travel family and hit the road and head on a day trip to one of Australia's finest: the majestic Blue Mountains (which aren't actually blue, but are still beautiful all the same). Out here in the great Aussie Outdoors we'll be learning about the legends behind the famous Three Sisters rock formation as well as exploring the Jamison Ridge area. We'll head back to the city and the evening is yours to make the most of.
Included Experience: Day Trip to the Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Wake Up (or similar) - 2
Day 2 — Sydney
This morning set out to explore this sun-drenched, cosmopolitan and eternally cool city. Your Trip Manager will give you the low down on all of the best bits as you get a tour of the highlights. Check out the Opera House, catch the ferry to Watsons Bay to experience the iconic skyline from a different perspective, then venture over to Bondi Beach where you can spend the afternoon lazing about in the sunshine. If you've got a head for heights, an optional Harbour Bridge climb is the best way to see that iconic harbour.
Included Experience: Guided Walking Tour of Sydney, Find a Spot on Bondi Beach
Sydney Opera House
Watsons Bay
Bondi Beach
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Wake Up (or similar) - 3
Day 3 — Sydney
With a full free day to choose your own adventure, we have some fab Free Time Add-Ons for you to pick from. Water-lovers can opt for a jetboat across the Harbour or those who prefer the land, can jump on a bike for a tour of the city's best bits.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Wake Up (or similar) - 4
Day 4 — Sydney to Byron Bay
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.
Byron Bay: Landing in Byron Bay (Cavvanbah), 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!
Included Experience: Fly to Byron Bay, Ride out the Waves with a Surf LessonMeals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Wake Up (or similar) - 5
Day 5 — Byron Bay
We'll continue the surf vibes today with the option to kickstart our morning with sunrise at Australia's most easterly point. Then you have the rest of the day free to explore like a local. With the afternoon stretched out ahead of you, there's kayaking, relaxing on the beach and whale watching (seasonal) all on offer - your time here will be nothing short of magic.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Wake Up (or similar) - 6
Day 6 — Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades
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.
Included Experiences: See (and Consume) Things Differently at "The Farm" MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, Chill at an Eco Lodge in Noosa, Spot Kangaroos from your Cabin
Noosa Everglades
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar) - 7
Day 7 — Noosa Everglades (Including K'Gari)
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.
Included Experience: Explore K'Gari (Fraser Island), Float around Lake Mackenzie, Eat Lunch on a World Heritage IslandNoosa Everglades
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar) - 8
Day 8 — Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
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.Noosa Everglades
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar) - 9
Day 9 — Airlie Beach
Is there anywhere in the world more beautiful than the Whitsundays? We think not. With 74 perfect islands at your fingertips, an open sea calling your name, today you'll get to explore one of the worlds most lusted-after holiday destinations with a day trip to the spotless Whitehaven Beach, including snorkelling. This is as close to heaven as you can find on planet earth.
Included Experience: Day Trip to the Whitsundays, Snorkel Australia's Best Reefs
Whitehaven Beach
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar) - 10
Day 10 — Airlie Beach
We've got a free day in Airlie Beach today! This vibrant hub of the Whitsundays is ours to explore. We could get out onto the waters with an optional sea kayaking adventure, take to the sky with a Skydive over Australia's most beautiful drop zone or even a relaxing scenic flight over the Whitsunday islands including Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef. For those looking for a more relaxed option, kick back on the beach sipping something sweet or explore the cute boutiques, bistros and alfresco restaurants that adorn the seafront. It's a hard life.
Heart Reef
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar) - 11
Day 11 — Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville
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.
Included Experience: Catch a Local Ferry to Magnetic Island, Watch a Magnetic Island Sunset
Townsville: Here we'll board the ferry to our next destination.
Magnetic Island: Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) 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.
Magnetic Island
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar) - 12
Day 12 — Magnetic Island
We have a whole day on this paradise island - lucky us! Check out some of the walking trails - such as the Forts Walk which offers up stunning views of the Palm Island Group as well as WWII fortifications, and the chance to see koalas in the wild - or enjoy some free time at Horseshoe bay, taking a dip on the azure waters and relaxing on the beach. See Magnetic Island's resident Rock Wallabies at dusk before a free evening, where we can watch the sunset and check out some of the local bars.
Included Experience: Hike Magnetic Island Fort Walk, Spot Rock Wallabies at DuskMagnetic Island
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar) - 13
Day 13 — Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville
Magnetic Island: 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.
Cairns: Welcome to the city of Cairns (Gimuy), 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.
Included Experience: Catch a Local Ferry to Townsville, Ride the Railway to Cairns, Dig into Quality "Bush Tucker" MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ExperienceMagnetic Island
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Gilligans (or similar) - 14
Day 14 — Cairns
Rise and shine, our entire day today is an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, packed with history, heritage and natural beauty, as we enjoy a spectacular a day trip to the oldest tropical rainforest in the world: Daintree. With its ancient ferns and vibrant canopies, this place will take our breath away. There's a reason David Attenborough called it 'the most extraordinary place on earth.' As well as admiring the lush rainforest, we'll also meet the local Kuku Yalanji people and learn about their rich Aboriginal culture and history. We'll get the chance to view a smoking ceremony and take an art class with an Aboriginal artist. We'll also learn about ancient Dreamtime stories, local history and how these are shared through art. Then, we'll get to create our own unique souvenir to take home in the form of a canvas that tells our own stories. What a day; and we're not done yet.
Included Experience: Discover Daintree Rainforest, Do Daintree with a Guide MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, Immerse yourself in Aboriginal Art MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ExperienceMeals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Gilligans (or similar) - 15
Day 15 — Cairns
Today you'll have the option to board a catamaran out to the reef to snorkel or dive in the crystal waters and gaze at the colourful coral and even more vibrant marine life. Back on board, the expert marine crew will tell us all there is to know about this stunning, but vulnerable, natural miracle.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Gilligans (or similar) - 16
Day 16 — Cairns
Our adventure ends this afternoon, but not before we have a chance to escape our comfort zones and try some of the adventurous activities that Cairns is famous for. Anyone for bungy jumping?Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Included Experiences
- 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Expert Trip Manager, Local Guides
- 13 nights in Hostels, 2 nights in Eco Lodge
Not included
- Flights to and from your starting and ending points
- Travel insurance and visas
- Any personal expenses
- Choice Experiences
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 2 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 3–9 days before | 25% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days to 9 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount |
| 10–23 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 23 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 24–61 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 24 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 62+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Extra hotel accommodation: non-refundable.
•Transfers: non-refundable.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Important info
Special notes
* Please note accommodation is multi-share rooms with a maximum of 6 people of the same gender.
* To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
* We have a whole mix of accommodations styles on our trips, depending on the destination and the travel style you have chosen. With us, you can stay in hotels, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau.
* Focusing on 18-35 year olds allows us to tailor a dramatically more powerful travel experience and an itinerary so fun it feels like all of your best Friday nights combined.
* It's a requirement of traveling that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It's also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you'll be trying out, particularly any adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies).
* If you do not purchase your travel insurance through us, please be aware that we require that you obtain travel insurance ahead of joining our trip.
* Our typical luggage allowances: For our European, North American, Australian and New Zealand trips, luggage is restricted to one decent sized, suitcase, approximately 29"× 20"× 10" (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the transport with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes packing vehicles tricky, plus they are more likely to damage other luggage.
* Group sizes are completely dependent on where and how you choose to travel.
* In Europe and in most of North America and New Zealand, group sizes can range between 24 - 53 awesome travellers.
* In regions like Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America, and on some North America and New Zealand trips, our group sizes are considerably smaller – as low as 12 or up to 30 travellers max.
* Detour trips offer a different type of experience and max out at 16 people led by a local host.
* For our train trips please note you must be able to carry your own bags on this trip. As we will be taking public transport in cities & getting to the heart of the destinations we visit, pack wisely.
* On European ski trips and New Zealand trips with a ski option you have the option to bring one pair of skis and ski boots or snowboard.
* Single & twin accommodation at special stay in Magnectic Island (Days 11-12) is available at an additional cost due to limited availability.
* USA passport holders require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for Australia. It must be obtained on-line prior to departure from the Country of Origin. We recommend applying 30-60 days prior to departure.
* Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
* Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
* Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries. * Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
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