8 Days | Explore the beaches, rainforests and rivers on this east coast adventure
Breathe in the fresh air of the ocean and the rainforest on this week-long journey from Sydney to Brisbane. On this trip, you’ll take a walk in Crowdy Bay National Park, visit the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, enjoy a classic Aussie barbeque in Red Rock and go stand-up paddleboarding with the Gumbaynggir community. Learn about local Aboriginal culture, soak up a free day and night in every surfer’s favourite spot (Byron Bay, of course) and fit in as many swims and sunsets as you can. Hike to the Natural Bridge rock arch in Springbrook National Park on your way to Lamington National Park, where you’ll be surrounded by natural rainforest in your excellent lodge accommodation. End it all in Brisbane, where you can choose to extend your adventure and hit the city!
Trip overview
- Start
- Sydney, Australia
- Finish
- Brisbane, Australia
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- Australia
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- PZYS
Tick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences
Affordable trips with the freedom to choose how you spend your time
Connect to the places you go and the communities at the heart of every Intrepid experience
- Support the local Gumbaynggirr community with stand-up paddleboarding in Coffs Harbour. Gliding along the river, you’ll take in the gorgeous natural scenery with an Aboriginally owned social enterprise focusing on preserving culture and language.
- Visit the Koala Conservation Hospital in Port Macquarie to meet the volunteers and learn how they provide care and treatment for koalas in need of rehabilitation.
- Soak up a full free day in iconic Byron Bay – why not hit the waves with an optional surfing lesson, chill out on the beach or explore the fun cafes and bars (don’t forget to pick an epic sunset spot!).
- Pick up some breakfast at The Farm – this cool initiative houses a collection of micro-businesses on a working farm, focusing on growing organic food as well as feeding and educating the local community.
- Breathe in the fresh air and natural landscapes at Lamington National Park – home to lush rainforest, waterfalls, creeks and mountains. Take a hike along the way and spend the night in a lodge in the middle of the forest.
- This trip includes accommodation in multi-share dormitories, where you won't be staying in twin share hotels, but rather cool hangouts with shared facilities. This means travellers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to the single gender dormitories. You may also be required to share with non-Intrepid travellers outside of your group. Single room supplements are available (on request).
- This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has plenty of free time where your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in and public transport to those activities.
- There are some long travel days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
- This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Real Australia.
Itinerary
Inclusions
1 lunch, 1 dinner
Private vehicle
Hostel (Multi-share) (5 nights), Holiday Park (Multi-share) (1 night), Lodge (Multi-share) (1 night)
- Crowdy Bay National Park - Mermaid Lookout Track
- Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
- Red Rock - Wajaana Yaam Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge Circuit Walk
- Byron Bay - The Farm visit
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single room supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room, if you are travelling as a couple a double/twin room will be allocated to you. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share hostels. Multishare typically includes 4-8 beds. You may be required to share with non-Intrepid travellers outside of your group. People travelling together may occasionally be separated due to single gender dorms.
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