- 16 Days / 15 Nights
- PRICE $10,750 AUD
- PRICE $13,00 AUD
- PRICE $13,700 AUD
- DEPARTS 18:00
- RETURNS 18:00
*Solo travellers who book separately in Twin Share Accommodation will be paired with another solo passenger of the same gender.
This is small group adventure travel at its best: boutique accommodation, local guides, and interactive cultural experiences from the country’s oldest rainforests to its most famous harbour. Whether you’re a solo traveller or a couple looking for some well-earned comfort, this is a trip for connection — with the land, its people and your fellow travellers.
Highlights
- Small-group journey – travel with a select number of like-minded explorers, relaxed pace and bespoke itinerary.
- Conservation wildlife sanctuary – see kangaroos, wombats, emus and other Aussie animals.
- Hunter Valley gourmet – wine, cheese and handmade chocolates.
- Gumbaynggirr cultural experience – connect with the land’s traditional owners through shared knowledge and traditions.
- Port Macquarie Koala Hospital – learn about koala rehabilitation and conservation.
- Byron Bay – coastal lifestyle and Cape Byron Lighthouse views.
- K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD – the largest sand island on Earth.
- Red Cat Whitsundays & Whitehaven Beach – all-inclusive day of cruising, snorkelling and beaches.
- Atherton Tablelands – swim in a volcanic crater lake, waterfalls and platypus spotting.
- Great Barrier Reef Ocean Freedom – snorkel coral gardens and marine life from a glass-bottom boat.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway – rainforest canopy and Kuranda.
- Guided Daintree Rainforest – walk through the oldest living rainforest.
- Solar powered eco-cruise – Daintree River and crocodiles, birds and wildlife.
- Mossman Gorge – guided rainforest loop walk.
- Kuku Yalanji cultural immersion – bush foods, cultural practices and Dreamtime stories.
- Cape Tribulation – where the rainforest meets the sea.
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- 15 nights’ accommodation in boutique hotels or resorts – all with private en-suites.
- 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner.
- All National Park entry fees as per itinerary.
- Cultural walking tour with a local First Nations guide.
- Wine, cheese and chocolate tasting in the Hunter Valley.
- Visit to a wildlife conservation and rescue facility.
- Guided 4WD day trip to K’gari (Fraser Island).
- Full day Whitsundays cruise including snorkelling gear and lunch.
- Great Barrier Reef day cruise with snorkelling gear and a glass-bottom boat tour.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda.
- Guided rainforest, gorge and lookout walks (~17 km total).
- Services of an experienced driver-guide with local knowledge.
- All transport, including private vehicle, domestic flight, transfers and boat trips.
- Sydney meeting point and Cairns drop off.
- 1L Refillable water bottle – Your guide will be monitoring hydration and encouraging water consumption at all times during your daily adventures in order to avoid health concerns arising.
- Wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Beach towel, toiletries
- Bathers or swimwear, flip-flops shoes (beach thongs)
- Comfortable sturdy walking shoes (closed-toe shoes)
- All-weather clothing (In case extreme conditions day/night)
- Overnight bag 20kg & small day pack 5kg
- Personal medicine if required, any pre-existing medical issues, please let us know at time of booking
- Flashlight or torch (optional)
- Insect repellent & camera
- Money for snack and meals
- A sense of adventure!
- Any meals not listed in the itinerary (plenty of opportunities to buy your own).
- Transfers before or after the tour to the nominated meeting/drop-off points.
- Optional activities or equipment hire (e.g. scuba diving, Byron Bay excursions).
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Personal spending money and incidentals.
NIGHT | CONFIGURATION | FACILITIES | INCLUDES |
1-15 | Hotel / Resort Accommodation Twin Share Room | Shared Ensuite Bathroom | Sleeps 2 people, solo travellers paired with another passenger, towel, linen, tv, air-conditioning |
1-15 | Hotel / Resort Accommodation Private Double / Twin / Single | Private Ensuite Bathroom | Towel & bed linen supplied, fridge, tv, lounge, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities |
18:00PM – Holiday Inn Potts Point, 203 Victoria St, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales
16 Days
Itinerary
Start your journey in Australia’s most recognisable harbour city. Check into your hotel and freshen up before meeting your tour leader and fellow travellers at 6 pm for a welcome session. Then dinner with your group – a great chance to get to know each other before we hit the road
Included Activities: Welcome meeting; group dinner.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Driving Distance: None
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Potts Point or similar
Leave Sydney behind and head to a conservation wildlife park where you’ll find koalas, kangaroos, emus and other native animals. Then into the Hunter Valley for a wine tasting with local cheeses and chocolates. End the day in the coastal city of Newcastle with an orientation tour before settling into your accommodation.
Included Activities: Wildlife park visit; wine, cheese and chocolate tasting; Newcastle orientation.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 280 km
Walking Distance: Short, easy walks
Accommodation: Lucky Hotel Newcastle or similar
Travel north to Port Macquarie to visit the Koala Hospital, where dedicated volunteers care for injured and sick koalas. Learn about the hospital’s conservation role before a relaxing walk along the foreshore. Keep an eye out for dolphins as you have the evening at leisure.
Included Activities: Visit to Koala Hospital; foreshore walk with wildlife spotting opportunities.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 250 km
Walking Distance: Easy coastal walks
Accommodation: El Paso Motor Inn or similar
Join an immersive cultural program with the Gumbaynggirr people and learn about their traditions and connection to the land. Then to Byron Bay, famous for its beaches and laid-back vibe. Visit Cape Byron Lighthouse, the most easterly point of Australia and look out for whales in season or dolphins in the surf below.
Included Activities: Cultural experience with Gumbaynggirr guides; Cape Byron Lighthouse visit.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 400 km
Walking Distance: Short scenic walks and lookout visits
Accommodation: Beachcomber Byron Bay or similar
Do as you please – beach, boutiques, cafes or optional activities like surfing, kayaking, hot air ballooning or whale watching (seasonal).
Included Activities: Free day; optional activities.
Meals: None
Driving Distance: None
Accommodation: Beachcomber Byron Bay or similar
Cross the border into Queensland and visit Noosa National Park, where wild koalas can be seen. Take a walk along Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach before heading north to Rainbow Beach for the next two nights.
Included Activities: Noosa National Park visit; Hastings Street and Main Beach orientation walk.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 420 km
Walking Distance: Gentle walks and lookouts
Accommodation: Rainbow Getaway Apartments or similar
Join a full-day 4WD adventure on K’gari, the world’s largest sand island. Highlights include Lake McKenzie’s crystal-clear waters, the S.S. Maheno shipwreck, rainforests and 75 Mile Beach. Look out for dingoes and other wildlife before returning to Rainbow Beach for the evening.
Included Activities: Full-day small-group 4WD K’gari tour.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance: 200 km
Walking Distance: Short walks and lookouts (approx. 5 km total)
Accommodation: Rainbow Getaway Apartments or similar
Travel to Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, a mix of laid-back and cosmopolitan. Take an orientation tour of the city and river before checking in for the night.
Included Activities: Guided Brisbane orientation tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 240 km
Walking Distance: Short city walks
Accommodation: The Point Hotel Brisbane or similar
Today we fly from Brisbane to the Whitsundays region. Upon arrival at Airlie Beach, check in and spend the afternoon at leisure. Walk along the palm-fringed waterfront, swim in the lagoon or browse the shops. In the evening, choose from the many bars and restaurants.
Included Activities: Flight from Brisbane to Proserpine (Whitsundays); free time in Airlie Beach.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 40 km
Domestic Flight: 1 hour 50 minutes (approx. 990 km)
Accommodation: Mantra Club Croc or similar
Take a full-day cruise through the Whitsundays, stopping at Whitehaven Beach. Short walk to Hill Inlet lookout for views, then snorkel over coral reefs with fish and maybe a turtle or two. Lunch on board, then back to Airlie Beach for a free evening.
Included Activities: Whitsundays cruise with snorkelling, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and lunch.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance: 46 km by boat (8 hours total)
Walking Distance: Short, easy walk to Hill Inlet lookout
Accommodation: Mantra Club Croc or similar
Head north along the Bruce Highway, scenic coastlines and cane fields. Arrive at Mission Beach, a tropical paradise where rainforest meets reef. Afternoon free to chill – by the pool or beach – with a chance to see a wild cassowary.
Included Activities: Scenic coastal drive.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 505 km (longest drive day)
Walking Distance: Short walks and lookouts
Accommodation: Mission Beach Resort or similar
Drive into the lush uplands of the Atherton Tablelands. Visit a waterfall in the rainforest and swim. Stop at Lake Eacham, a stunning volcanic crater lake and see the Curtain Fig Tree. Arrive in Cairns by evening.
Included Activities: Atherton Tablelands tour with waterfalls, crater lake and wildlife sightings.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 220 km
Walking Distance: Gentle rainforest walks
Accommodation: Flynn Hotel Cairns or similar
Board a comfortable catamaran for a full-day reef experience. Snorkel in crystal clear waters, see marine life from a glass-bottom boat and learn about reef conservation from the experts on board. Optional scuba diving is also available.
Included Activities: Great Barrier Reef cruise including snorkelling, glass bottom boat and buffet lunch.
Optional Activity: Scuba diving.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance: 30 km by boat (8.5 hours total)
Accommodation: Flynn Hotel Cairns or similar
Take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the rainforest canopy to Kuranda. Spend time in the village markets, then head north to Port Douglas, where you can join your group for sunset drinks.
Included Activities: Skyrail ride; Kuranda markets; Port Douglas orientation tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 100 km
Walking Distance: Short walks and market browsing
Accommodation: Paradise Links Resort or similar
Start the day at the Sunday markets in Port Douglas, then visit Mossman Gorge for a guided rainforest walk. Later, take part in a Kuku Yalanji cultural experience to learn about bush tucker, traditional medicines, and ancient stories of the land.
Included Activities: Markets; Mossman Gorge walk; cultural program.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance: 25 km
Walking Distance: Approx. 2.5 km / 1.5 hours in Mossman Gorge (shorter option available)
Accommodation: Paradise Links Resort or similar
Cross the Daintree River and walk through the world’s oldest rainforest with a local guide, keeping an eye out for cassowaries and other wildlife. Then head to Cape Tribulation and board a boat for a peaceful wildlife cruise on the Daintree River. Return to Cairns via a coastal drive, and the tour finishes around 6 pm.
Included Activities: Daintree walk; eco-friendly river cruise; coastal drive.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance: 160 km
Walking Distance: Approx. 7 km / 2 hours in the Daintree (shorter option available)
Autopia Tours (Via Travel) reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit seasonal conditions, weather or park closures.
Important Information
- Mandatory Details: Passenger details are required at the time of booking, including date of birth, food allergies, title or gender for rooming configuration, and a contact phone number.
- Dietary Requirements: While we endeavour to cater to most dietary needs, passengers must inform their booking agent of any specific dietary requirements or food allergies when booking.
- Medical Conditions: The tour operator must be notified of any known medical conditions at the time of booking. This is a physically demanding tour requiring an easy level of fitness and mobility.
- Fitness Level: Travellers can expect some light physical activities. Travellers should be mobile enough to walk unaided. A doctor’s certificate is required for participants over 70 years old, submitted at least 30 days prior to travel.
- Age Restrictions: Children aged 12 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times. The tour is not suitable for infants or children aged 11 and under due to the nature of the tour.
- Solo Travellers: Solo travellers who book separately in a Twin Share Accommodation (SD16-B) will be paired with another solo traveller in a twin room or with someone of the same gender.
- Fare Type Options: Shared Accommodation (SD16-B) is restricted to Adults only 18+ years and over, as travellers stay in a shared room with shared ensuite. Not suitable for children. Private Double/Twin Room (SD16-S): For Adults and Children staying in a double or twin room with ensuite and must be purchased by Qty2 people staying together. Private Single Room (SD16-P): Restricted to Adults only (18+ years old and over) with ensuite.
- Mobility Considerations: This tour is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, including those using wheelchairs, walking aids or mobility scooters.
- Baggage Limitations: Limited storage space is available on our vehicle. Each traveller may bring 1 x 20 kg travel bag and 1 x 5 kg day bag. Larger or multiple suitcases are by request only.
- Itinerary Variations: Itineraries may change due to seasonal weather conditions, and occasionally sites in the parks may close for cultural or safety reasons or restricted swimming access. We prioritise safety and plan accordingly to ensure the best experience for our guests.
- Reconfirmation of Details: All travellers are asked to reconfirm their tour details within 7 days prior to departure by calling 02 72291083 or 03 9393 1333 or via email.
- Private Tours: Private touring groups are available upon request at [email protected].
Online Booking
FAQ
How many people are in the group?
Small group, usually max 12 people to ensure a relaxed pace, personal service and easier access to local experiences.
What type of transport?
Private vehicle for most overland travel, domestic flight from Brisbane to Whitsundays, boats for Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and Daintree River cruises.
Are meals included?
Do I need to be super fit?
A moderate level of fitness is required. Easy to moderate walks, some up to 2 hours and optional activities for those who want more adventure.
