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Oz Ex - Shazza Pass - Cairns to Sydney & Big Rock
Cairns,
Australia
From Oz Experience |
Tour Itinerary
Please note: At time of booking, HostelWorld will take a deposit on your trip. Oz Experience will also debit your credit card for the balance of the trip price at time of booking - not when you join the tour
Recommended Min.Trip Time
25 Days
Itinerary
Cairns to Mission Beach
East Coast, here we come… We head to Mission Beach, where the rainforest meets the sea. This is one great place to stay over. If you’re lucky you’ll get to see a Cassowary, these are big birds with attitude.
Mission Beach to Townsville
(with optional Magnetic Island)
Next stop: city of Townsville for Magnetic Island. Stay aboard or jump bus for 2 or 3 days, take the ferry and relax, try sea kayaking, go for a walk… it’s chilled out here. Magnetic Island is the sunniest spot on the QLD coast. (More than 320 sunny days a year!) You’ll think you’ve landed in paradise. Get out for some hikes or try and spot koalas in their natural habitat.
Townsville to Airlie Beach
We make our evening arrival into Airlie Beach, access point for the Whitsunday Islands and a not-to-be-missed 2 or 3 day sailing trip (optional) followed by the traditional night on the town. This is Airlie Beach after all.
Airlie Beach to Sarina
There’s a few kilometers to cover after Airlie Beach before we get to Sarina Bowling Club. Here we’re invited to play bare-foot lawn bowls.
Sarina to Kroombit
Now we go inland, almost into the Outback, to our cattle station overnight at Kroombit. There’s a local payment to cover bush dinner, bunk accomm and brekkie. Don’t go to bed before getting bucked off the mechanical bull!
Kroombit to Hervey Bay
We don’t leave the station until the goats are rounded up by horseback (own expense), then be part of a real-life mini-rodeo which is loads of laughs. Stay behind for more or get back on the bus to Hervey Bay, an access point to the amazing Fraser Island. Along the way, eyeball the grand old architecture of Maryborough.
Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beach
We branch off to Rainbow Beach, which has awesome coloured sands (hence the name) and guided walks are possible. You can do Fraser Island trips from here with a 10 minute ferry onto the Island. At Rainbow Beach there’s a huge range of adventure activities on offer, from hang-gliding, shark diving to sea-kayaking with dolphins.
Rainbow Beach to Noosa
We take a few back roads and onto the highway and it’s not long before we turn for the Sunshine Coast and stop in the yuppie holiday spot Noosa.
Noosa to Brisbane
Heading out of Noosa, stay awake for interesting information from your driver-guide and gaze out the glass to the east for views of the Glasshouse Mountains, remnants of volcanoes from a long time ago. After a while, we turn into Brisbane. Brissie is Oz’s #3 city. Get off the bus. Stay a night. Stay longer.
Brisbane to Gold Coast
We hit the highway and it’s a short hop to The Gold Coast... 40 kms of golden sands, a land of theme parks, cheap rent luxury high-rise apartments, beautiful people, tanned wrinklies, nearby Hinterlands and great sushi bars. Try it for yourself and see…
Gold Coast to Byron Bay
It’s a short stage today. Head into Byron Bay, great beach, cool vibe, interesting locals. We’re sure you’ll love it so much you’ll get off and stay longer. Enjoy! Take a cheap day tour to Nimbin, town of happy hippies (optional).
Byron Bay to Surf Camp
This leg only takes a few hours. We take the coast road through Lennox Head to Ballina. Then it’s onto the Pacific Highway before we pull up at Mojo’s Surf’s cool Surf Camp.
Surf Camp to Sydney
We get up early to get some wave action with your included surf lesson. The Mojo Surf crew will have you standing up in no time. Stay longer if you reckon surfing’s your thing! After that there’s lots of bush, cool tunes and sometimes a bus-stop before we reach Sydney.
make your own way, fly to Alice Springs, all at own expense
Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru
Kick off your adventure on top of a camel! Our first stop is the Outback Camel Farm where you can choose to ride atop one of these desert giants (at own expense). From here it’s off to Uluru (Ayers Rock), and a bite to eat. Kata Tjuta will fascinate you, and you might discover some of the secrets of this ancient landform on the Valley of the Winds hike. You’ll be mesmerised as the desert sun sets over Uluru, and as the night grows darker, curl up in your swag (Aussie bedroll) under millions of stars.
Uluru to Kings Canyon
It’s an early start this morning, but you’ll be rewarded with a glorious Uluru sunrise. Stretch your legs with a walk around Uluru’s base, or choose to climb the Rock. You’ll deepen your understanding of the land and its stories at the Cultural Centre. After lunch we travel to our permanent campsite at Kings Canyon. You’ll fall asleep contented with a delicious camp oven dinner filling your stomach.
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Get your hiking shoes on today as we head out to explore the impressive formations which make up Kings Canyon. You’ll be left breathless by the sheer beauty of the Canyon as we trek through the Amphitheatre, the Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden and the North and South Walls. Lunch is a welcome prospect, before we make our way back to Alice Springs
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Varied Run Times
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Departs From:
Cairns
Returns to:
Alice Springs |
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| What to bring
Camera
Towel
Insect Repellant
Hat
Sunblock
Swimwear
Comfortable Footwear
Change of Clothes
Warm Clothing
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Tour Guide
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Category:
Bus Tours
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Fitness Required
Moderate
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FAQs About the Tour |
OZ EXPERIENCE
About Oz Experience:
G'day and welcome to Oz Experience. We are here for only one reason: To provide the best opportunities to Experience the real Australia. We focus on delivering you the best travel experiences Australia has to offer. This in turn, gives you maximum freedom and control over your journey. When you travel with us you are truly in for the 'Experience' of a lifetime. As Australia is a vast expanse it can seem a little daunting at first deciding how to plan your trip. That's where we come in. We believe that over 9 years we have found the most unique places to stay, the coolest activities available, and the best value for your hard-earned money. We'll take you to crocodile farms, outback stations, and more national parks than you can shake a stick at. We base all of our trips on the following principles;
*Freedom and Control
*Travel off the Beaten Track
*The Best Value for Money
*Free & Paid activity Options
*A Choice of Meal Options
*Outstanding Driver Guides
We are the pioneers of the get-on, get-off service, meaning that you can get off and on where you like, en-route. Your tickets are valid for 12 months, meaning you can take your time to look around.
Our outstanding team of driver/guides will provide in-depth commentary, book accommodation and activities for you, and ensure that you get the best out of your trip. Along the way you'll meet like-minded travellers, get up close and personal with Australia's unique wildlife, as well as an array of interesting local characters, so there's no shortage of fun and adventure.
So once again welcome to Oz Experience- We wish you well for all of your travels to Australia, and if you decide to let us show you our corner of the world, we might even let you throw another shrimp on the barbie!!
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