Melbourne to Cairns Adventure
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Tour Overview
Take a journey through the wilderness and wildlife of Australia’s east coast on an epic 21-day adventure from the cityscape of Melbourne to sunny Brisbane. Take the ferry to Raymond Island to see koalas in their natural habitat and walk the Corrigan Suspension Bridge Loop through a rainforest that dinosaurs used to roam. Venture through the Hunter Valley – one of Australia’s most popular wine regions – and visit some cute and cuddly koalas in an animal hospital near Port Macquarie. Take an off-road adventure across the undulating dunes of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), snorkel through the tropical waters of Whitehaven Beach and flop and drop on the palm-fringed sands of laid-back Mission Beach.
Trip Code: PZSNC
Start
Melbourne
End
Cairns
Destination
Australia
Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Overnight train
Accommodation
Motel (3 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)
Days
21
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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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.
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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 fresh shellfish.
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Get in touch with Australia’s wilderness and wildlife. Meet cute and cuddly koalas at an animal hospital, look out for whales if the season is right, and explore the rainforest and waterfalls in Dorrigo National Park.
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Venture into the wilderness of the Atherton Tablelands – take a dip in a magnificent plunge waterfall within dense tropical rainforest and admire the blue-green hues of Lake Eacham.
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Explore Mungalla Wetlands with a First Nations guide as you search for aquatic birdlife and learn about the history and culture of the Nywaigi people.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Overnight train
Accommodation
Motel (3 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 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?
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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.
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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.
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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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