East Coast Explorer - Cairns to Sydney

Day 1  Cairns  
Begin your holiday in Cairns. Relax after your flight and explore the shops and markets in the town.  

Days 2-4  Cairns to Port Douglas  
Pick up your motorhome and take the short drive north to beautiful Port Douglas. Spend several days exploring the incredible marine life of the Great Barrier Reef, the scenery of Cape Tribulation, and the ancient Daintree Rainforest.    

Day 5  Port Douglas to Mission Beach  
Head south to Mission Beach, to enjoy the golden sands and vibrant foodie scene.  

Days 6-7  Mission Beach to Airlie Beach  
Continue down the coast to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the spectacular Whitsunday Islands. Why not board a catamaran for a cruise around these beautiful islands to the famous Whitehaven Beach.  

Day 8  Airlie Beach to Rockhampton  
Set off early for your longest drive to Rockhampton. Stop off en route at Eungella National Park, Queensland’s largest rainforest.  

Day 9  Rockhampton to Agnes Water  
At the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, the coastal towns of Agnes Water and 1770 offer beautiful secluded beaches and incredible sunsets.    

Days 10-11  Agnes Water to Noosa  
Chic Noosa boasts stunning beaches, upmarket restaurants and alfresco cafés as well as the Noosa Everglades.  

Days 12-13  Noosa to Lamington NP  
Head inland to the lush rainforests of Lamington National Park. Expect fantastic views, many walking tracks and very different scenery from what you’d find on the coast.    

Days 14-16  Lamington NP to Byron Bay
An iconic stop on the East Coast, Byron Bay boasts lovely craft shops, bustling cafés and beautiful hidden coves and beaches.  

Days 17-18  Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour
Continue south to Coffs Harbour, a laidback town nestled at the foothills of the surrounding lush valley and home to sandy beaches, a lively marina and great restaurants. Enjoy the excellent snorkelling, diving or sea kayaking in Solitary Island Marine Reserve.    

Days 19-20  Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens
Port Stephens is home to 26 beaches.  Why not take to the water on a dolphin watching trip or enjoy one of the many scenic hiking trails along the coast.    

Day 21  Port Stephens to the Blue Mountains  
Wave goodbye to the coast for a night as you head inland to the spectacular Blue Mountains.    

Days 22-24  Blue Mountains to Sydney  
Drop off your motorhome in Sydney on day 22 and check in to a city centre hotel. Explore this iconic city over several days.