Sydney to Cairns East Coast Nature Lover’s Package – 26 days

One Stop Adventures will always endeavour to make sure you have the best itinerary and time possible.

Day 1 – Sydney

Arrive in Sydney at any time and explore the city and its beaches.

Day 2 – Blue Mountains (Lunch)

You will have the chance to see the Featherdale Wildlife Park, the Blue Mountains National Park, Wentworth Falls the Three Sisters and more!

Day 3 – Sydney to Byron Bay

Spend your last day in Sydney before catching a night bus to Byron Bay.

Day 4- Byron Bay

Arrive in Byron Bay in the morning. Check-in at your hostel and you can spend the rest of the day exploring the town or enjoying the scenic walk to the lighthouse.

Day 5 – Byron Bay – Kayak with Dolphins

Become closer to nature with a half day tour kayaking in the ocean with dolphins.

Day 6 – Byron Bay to Gold Coast ( Surfer Paradise) 

Travel to the Gold Coast and explore this energetic town or relax on the beach.

Day 7 – Gold Coast ( Surfer Paradise) – Springbrook National Park

Discover the famous Springbrook National Park in the Gold Coast on a half day tour including a rainforest walk, drive on the beach and spectacular lookout!

Day 8 –  Gold Coast ( Surfer Paradise) to Noosa 

Travel the short distance to Noosa and enjoy time exploring this lovely small town.

Day 9 – Noosa- Everglades ( Lunch)

Today you will discover the famous “river of mirrors” Everglades on a full day tour combining a cruise and canoe experience.

Day 10 –  Noosa to Rainbow Beach 

Free day at Noosa!

Day 11 – Rainbow Beach

Travel from Noosa to Rainbow Beach and explore the beautiful town at your leisure. You will have the rest of the day free in Rainbow Beach to explore the town and the beautiful beach. There is a safety briefing around 4:00pm for your Fraser Island tour the next day.

Day 12 – Fraser Island (Lunch, Dinner)

Today you begin your Fraser Island tour! The morning of departure is a pretty exciting time, we will again split you up into your groups and ask you to work together in checking off all your food to make sure it is all there before you go. You will pack your food into the eskies, alcohol into cool boxes, do a full vehicle inspection including checking all camping and cooking equipment is provided and then do a full driver briefing outlining the most important aspects of driving on soft sand and how to use the gears. Then it’s off you go!!

Day 13 – Fraser Island (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

Day 14 – Return to Rainbow Beach

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

On the third and final day, you will arrive back into Rainbow Beach at approximately 4:00pm (depending on tides).

Day 15 – Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

Relax in Rainbow Beach for the day before hopping on the overnight bus to Airlie Beach.

Day 16 – Airlie Beach

Arrive in Airlie Beach, check-in at your accommodation and also check in with the operator for the Whitsundays (you will have all the instructions on your voucher). Spend the rest of the day exploring the town.

Day 17 – The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Early check-in for your Whitsunday tour. Begin 2 days 2 nights Whitsundays sailing around the magnificent 74 tropical islands!

Day 18 – The Whitsundays (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Continue exploring the Whitsundays!

Day 19 – Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

Arrive back to Airlie Beach and celebrate being back on dry land!

Day 20 – Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island (Dinner)

Travel to Townsville and catch the ferry to Magnetic Island. Your stay includes the ferry return, 2 nights of accommodation, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, and 1 complimentary drink.

Day 21 – Magnetic Island (Breakfast)

Second day on Magnetic Island. You can relax by the pool, hire a topless convertible car and visit the Koala Sanctuary (optional $35).

Day 22 – Magnetic Island to Cairns

Catch the Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville and travel to Cairns.

Day 23 – Cape Tribulation (Lunch)

Discover Cape Tribulation, the oldest rainforest in the world in a day tour including Port Douglas, crocodile cruise, rainforest walk and swim, lookout for breathtaking scenery and more!

Day 24 – The Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)

Enjoy a fantastic day cruise on the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling and lunch included. You will also have the opportunity to experience an introductory dive!

Day 25 – The Atherton Tablelands (Lunch)

1 day tour to the Atherton Tablelands. Bring your swimming gear as you will visit loads of waterfalls and waterslides through the magnificent rainforest. Return to Cairns hostel for the night.

Day 26 Cairns

Today is the end of your journey. Check out of your accommodation and get ready for a new adventure!