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Tour Overview

Spot native wildlife as you travel along Australia’s scenic east coast and learn about First Nations culture. On this 14-day adventure from Melbourne to Brisbane, you’ll drive along the Bunurong coast to Wilsons Promontory, where you'll walk along the Lily Pilly Gully Boardwalk and visit Squeaky Beach – known for its sand that squeaks when you walk on it. Venture through the picturesque Hunter Valley – one of Australia’s most popular winery regions – and visit some cute and cuddly koalas in an animal hospital near Port Macquarie. Hang loose in the bustling beachside town of Byron Bay and learn about First Nations history from Traditional Custodians on the Bundian Way.

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Trip Code: PZSOC

Start

Melbourne

End

Brisbane

Destination

Australia

Meals

2 breakfasts, 1 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Motel (3 nights), Cabins (3 nights), Hotel (7 nights)

Days

14

Max Group Size

Min 1 - Max 16

Min Age

15

Style

Originali

Physical

3i

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Travel to Wilsons Promontory – the largest national park in Victoria. Walk through the temperate rainforest and visit Squeaky Beach, known for its rounded quartz sand that squeaks when you walk on it.

  • Learn about the country’s rich First Nations history from Traditional Custodians during your Bilbaan Cultural Experience – a walking trail that’s part of the Gateway to Bundian Way.

  • Spot koalas in their natural habitat on Raymond Island. Learn about their leisurely lifestyle, their diet of eucalyptus leaves and how they communicate with one another.

  • Join a guided oyster tour on Pambula Lake and see how Sydney rock oysters are sustainably farmed. Learn about the area’s geology and culture from a local oyster farmer and taste some of the fresh shellfish.

  • Keep your eye out for kangaroos on your way to a wine tasting in the chilled-out Hunter Valley – a picturesque region in the rural hills of New South Wales – then take an easy hike through Crowdy Bay National Park.

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included

Inclusions and activities

Meals

2 breakfasts, 1 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Motel (3 nights), Cabins (3 nights), Hotel (7 nights)

Included activities

  • Wilsons Promontory - Pillar Point Walk, Lilly Pilly Gully Walk & Squeaky Beach
  • Tarra Bulga National Park - Corrigan Suspension Bridge Walk
  • Raymond Island - Ferry & Koala Trail
  • Buchan Caves - Guided Tour
  • Eden - Bilbaan Cultural Experience

Optional activities

    Is This Trip Right for You?

    Is this trip right for you?

    • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

    • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

    • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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