Aerial view of Cape Byron and its white lighthouse overlooking the turquoise ocean

Sydney to Cairns – Best of East Coast

On this journey from Sydney to Cairns you discover the east coast's must-sees in a small group: Sydney, Whitehaven Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and encounters with local wildlife. You explore hidden treasures and savour excellent wines and seafood. Are you ready for the east coast?

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01.04.2025 - 31.03.2027

CHF p.p. 6,864

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Itinerary
Sydney to Cairns – Best of East Coast

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Day 1 Sydney After checking in and freshening up, you meet your guide and the group in the evening for a welcome meeting and a walk. Dinner together.

Day 2 Hunter Valley & Newcastle Visit to a wildlife park with koalas, kangaroos and more, guided by a ranger. Enjoy wine, cheese and chocolate tastings.

Day 3 Port Macquarie Departure for Port Macquarie and a visit to the Koala Hospital. In the evening, relax on a coastal walk, enjoy dinner and keep an eye out for dolphins.

Days 4–5 Byron Bay Enjoy an immersive encounter and get to know the Traditional Custodians of the land. Then it's on to Byron Bay, a laid-back surfers' paradise. The next morning, enjoy the beach, explore the local shops or take part in optional activities such as surfing or kayaking.

Day 6 Noosa & Rainbow Beach In Queensland you start with Noosa and its national park, where you observe koalas and other Australian animals. Then enjoy the lively atmosphere on the beach at Rainbow Beach.

Day 7 K'gari (Fraser Island) You discover the world's largest sand island, relaxing at lookouts, exploring rainforests, swimming in crystal-clear lakes and searching for dingoes on golden beaches. In the evening, return to Noosa.

Day 8 Brisbane Departure for Brisbane. Relaxed, sunny and vibrant, the city awaits you. Discover it for yourself with a stroll along the Brisbane River to get a first impression.

Day 9 Brisbane & Airlie Beach Flight to Airlie Beach, the jewel of the Whitsundays. Today the choice is yours: wander around town, discover a friendly bar or explore a local swimming pool. The adventure is entirely up to you.

Day 10 Airlie Beach & Whitsundays After breakfast, enjoy a full-day cruise through the Whitsunday Islands with a stop at Whitehaven Beach. Dive into the crystal-clear water and snorkel to explore the beauty of the corals and marine life. Afterwards you will have time to relax or discover the town's best restaurants and bars.

Day 11 Mission Beach Drive through rolling sugar cane fields to the picturesque beach at Mission Beach. Free afternoon.

Day 12 Cairns On the way to the Atherton Tablelands you discover an impressive waterfall in the heart of the rainforest, where you can take a refreshing dip. You then visit crystal-clear Lake Eacham and the huge ‘Curtain Fig Tree’. You end the day in the lively tropical city of Cairns.

Day 13 Great Barrier Reef Today you set off on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, where you discover fascinating marine creatures on a snorkelling trip. On board a comfortable boat you receive fascinating information about the reef and its unique underwater ecosystem. You round off the evening with a convivial dinner.

Day 14 Kuranda & Port Douglas From the picturesque village of Kuranda you board a cable car for an impressive ride over the world's oldest rainforest. You then continue your journey to Port Douglas.

Day 15 Mossman Gorge Well rested, you head to Mossman Gorge in the afternoon for an impressive walk through the rainforest. Later you discover the culture, food and traditions of the Kuku Yalanji (an Aboriginal people) at a captivating event.

Day 16 Daintree National Park & Cairns Today you take the ferry to explore the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Meet the local family who hosted David Attenborough's documentary crew and look out for ancient cassowaries, crocodiles and other wildlife. Then you follow a magnificent coastal road to the tropical city of Cairns, where your journey ends.

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