East Coast Beach Vibes

Day 1  Cairns to Palm Cove    
Popular with locals, charming Palm Cove is just 20 minutes north of Cairns and your home for the next four nights. Boasting a picture-perfect esplanade, swaying palms and award-winning oceanfront restaurants, it’s a great option for those seeking an intimate beach resort, close to all the wider attractions of Tropical North Queensland.    

Days 2-4  Palm Cove  
Enjoy an adventurous high-speed cruise to the Great Barrier Reef to discover spectacular coral formations and colourful marine life. On your final day, venture to the Atherton Tablelands for a fascinating Rainforest Wildlife Tour in search of tree kangaroos, possums, flying foxes and platypus.    

Day 5  Palm Cove to Noosa Heads    
Transfer to Cairns this morning and fly to Brisbane. Pick up your car and drive 90 minutes north to the beachside town of Noosa Heads.    

Days 6-8  Noosa Heads  
The ’shire’ of Noosa is a collection of tropical village settlements including the sophisticated Noosa Heads, at the mouth of the Noosa River. Consistently voted as one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, it boasts an incredible swimming beach, thriving cafés, alfresco restaurants and great shopping. During your time here, enjoy kayaking in search of dolphins, join a 4WD tour to explore the incredible Great Beach Drive and cruise the sheltered waterways of the nearby everglades.    

Day 9  Noosa Heads to Byron Bay    
Drive south today, hugging the coast for the 3½ hour journey to quirky Byron Bay.  

Days 10-12  Byron Bay    
Home to Australia’s most easterly point, Byron features a mood of spirituality and alternative lifestyles, inspired by the surfers who flocked here in the 1960s. With dazzling beaches and gorgeous coves, spend a few days exploring the artisan coffee shops, bohemian boutiques and healing spas which line its pedestrian-friendly streets.    

Day 13  Byron Bay to Bondi Beach    
Drive 30 minutes to Ballina airport and drop off your car. Fly south to energetic Sydney and transfer to nearby Bondi.    

Days 14-16  Bondi Beach    
Australia’s most famous beach, Bondi has recently emerged as one of Sydney’s most exciting culinary hubs. From bottomless brunches at trendy streetside cafés to a flourishing bar and restaurant scene, it’s a fantastic spot for people-watching. Bondi’s protected waters are a great place to surf, so for your final Aussie experience, join a friendly surfing lesson on the iconic beach. On one of your free days, stroll along the spectacular Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, where panoramic clifftop views offer you glimpses of azure rock pools, the stunning beaches of Bronte and Tamarama and the famous open air ’Icebergs’ swimming pool.    

Day 17  Bondi Beach to Sydney    
Transfer to Sydney airport for your onward flight.