Real Australia

If you love the ocean, the rainforest and Australian wildlife, this 17-day journey from Sydney to Cairns might be the one for you. Go stand-up paddleboarding with the Gumbaynggirr community, meet koalas in Port Macquarie, feast on a classic barbecue in Red Rock and tour Mungalla Station with a First Nations guide. Chill out in Byron Bay, hit the beaches in Noosa and the Gold Coast and take a walk in Crowdy Bay National Park. Explore the Whitsundays with your new travel friends, go snorkelling and visit scenic Magnetic Island, then end your epic adventure in Cairns.

This trip includes accommodation in multishare 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, as we pair up travellers together as per the gender marker on their passports. 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. The overnight train is in comfortable economy seats and is not accompanied by a trip leader.