From the dense rainforests of the north to swinging Sydney, the East Coast offers so much to the adventure traveller. We explore the reefs and islands by sailing boat, hike in Carnarvon National Park, stay Aussie-style on a cattle station and wander the empty beaches of Fraser Island.

Cairns, Crocs & Koalas
We begin in Cairns before heading south along the coast via Curtain Fig Tree and the stunning waterfalls of the Cairns highlands. From here we continue to Airlie Beach.

Whitsundays & Carnarvon Gorge
A voyage to the idyllic Whitsundays off the East Coast is a must, and as we drop anchor in Blue Pearl Bay, we can enjoy some dazzling diving and snorkelling. But for the less active, the option to chill out and relax is hard to resist! Next we head to Rubyvale and onto Carnarvon National Park to hike in it's stunning gorge.

Fraser Island & Sydney
After our stay on a working cattle station, we head south and explore the vast sands and forests of Fraser Island, swimming in crystal clear freshwater lakes and exploring by 4-wheel drive. Finally we end in Sydney with the opportunity to climb it's famous Harbour Bridge or perhaps hike in the nearby Blue Mountains. See green route on map.

Day 1 Join Cairns; afternoon free. 2 Drive Ingham via waterfall circuit. 3 To Airlie Beach. 4 Full day sailing trip to Whitsunday Islands. 5 Drive to Rubyvale. 6 Visit sapphire mine; drive to Carnarvon NP. 7 In Carnarvon NP; optional hikes. 8 Drive to working cattle station at Baralaba; optional activities. 9 Drive to Hervey Bay. 10 Morning ferry to Fraser Island, explore by 4WD. 11 Morning on Fraser Island; PM return ferry to Hervey Bay. 12 Drive to Brisbane; fly Sydney. 13 In Sydney; various options including Opera House & Harbour Bridge. 14 In Sydney; optional trip to Blue Mountains. 15 End Sydney.

Accommodation: 10nts camping, 4nts hotels; 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners included. A food kitty system is used for camp food.
Transport: Bus/4WD/Sailing Boat/On foot (note: international flight airport transfers in Cairns and Sydney not included).
Comment: This journey is full of adventure and activity: including sailing the Whitsundays and 4-wheel driving on Fraser Island. Bring a sleeping bag and a sense of fun.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader/driver, some local guides and crew on Whitsunday Islands boat.
Trip Reference: EE