Sunsets and Surf (Start Sydney)(Multi Share,Start Sydney, End Whitsundays)

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With harbour sprawled cities, world heritage sites, impeccable beaches & an enviably laid-back persona, the East Coast of Oz is enough to give California a run for its money. The Sunsets & Surf starting in Sydney sees the best of it over 12 glorious days. Stay at a cattle station, learn to surf & party up a storm along the way.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Day trip out to the stunning Blue Mountains
    • See the famous Three Sisters rock formation
    • Hike along the ridge overlooking Jamison Valley

What's this trip about?

    With harbour sprawled cities, world heritage sites, impeccable beaches & an enviably laid-back persona, the East Coast of Oz is enough to give California a run for its money. The Sunsets & Surf starting in Sydney sees the best of it over 12 glorious days. Stay at a cattle station, learn to surf & party up a storm along the way.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CitySydney (NSW)
End CityWhitsundays

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Australia

Attractions

  • Sydney

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Sydney

Welcome to Sydney. After meeting up with your brand new travel family, we’ll be hitting the road, country bound, for a day trip to one of Australia's finest the majestic Blue Mountains (which aren’t actually blue, but are still damn beautiful). Out here in the great A...

Day 2: Sydney

This morning we'll hit the road and head on a day trip to one of Australia's finest: the majestic Blue Mountains (which aren't actually blue, but are still beautiful all the same). Out here in the great Aussie Outdoors we'll be learning about the legends behind the fa...

Day 3: Sydney to Coffs Harbour

With Sydney satisfaction levels on high, today we start our Aussie road trip and hit the road, East Coast bound.We'll break up our journey to Coffs Harbour with a lunch stop in Port Macquarie. This pretty seaside town sits at the end of the Hastings River and gives us...

Day 4: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay

Byron may be calling, but this morning is all about living the Aussie dream as we finish off our Coffs stay with a professional surf lesson. Could this be the secret talent you never knew you had?Dolphins and humpback whales sailing past the lighthouse of Australia's ...

Day 5: Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise

Today is all yours to explore at your own pace. Early birds why not head towards the Byron Bay Lighthouse for a mesmerising (and romantic) sunrise experience. Then, maybe opt for a cheeky tanning session at one of the many golden beaches. When you're done wiggling you...

Day 6: Surfers Paradise including Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

This morning is all about chilling, hitting the beach, and getting a little R'n'R after the night before. We're nice like that. But remember, you're not in Surfer's forever, so do this thing right - don't stay in bed when there's a parachute with your name on it at th...

Day 7: Surfers Paradise to Noosa

OK we get the hype, the love the world has for the Gold Coast is totally justified. So this morning we’ll kick on and see if all those other Aussie rumours are as well-founded. We have a sneaking suspicion they will be...Before we sail our way into Queensland's next m...

Day 8: Noosa

Rise and shine beach babes! We're heading to a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's largest sand island.Sitting in the sea with over 800,000 years of natural history in its grains, our included Fraser Island day trip will be filled with sand dunes, pretty lakes ...

Day 9: Noosa to Farmstay

Speaking of legitimately Australian, it's time to wave goodbye to the pristine beaches of Noosa as we make our way to Langmorn Station, a working cattle station that dishes up true Aussie farm life. Tonight may just go down in the history books, with past passengers c...

Day 10: Farmstay to the Whitsundays

Just one night on Langmorn will have you hooked on outback life and wishing you could stay forever. But with the Whitsundays on our horizons, things are only going to get even better from here.Traversing up the Capricorn Coast, you’ll notice a change in the landscape ...

Day 11: The Whitsundays

Is there anywhere more beautiful in the world than the Whitsundays? Possibly not. With 74 perfect islands at your fingertips and an open sea calling your name, why not explore one of the worlds most sought after holiday destinations with an optional sailing excursion?...

Day 12: The Whitsundays

You could stay in bed contemplating these last 12 incredible days, but better yet why not catch that last Aussie sunrise? After a final breakfast today the trip ends (sob), so it’s time for final hugs, last minute social deets swapping, and probably a tear or two. But hey, there’s always another trip in another destination!

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Meals Included
  • We'll get 17 of your meals (18 for departures from Sep 2018 onward), you get the rest. You can expect a healthy breakfast every morning and a few good old-fashioned Aussie BBQs, as well as plenty of opportunities to try the best gourmet eats on the East coast.
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