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Karijini National Park, Stations & Ningaloo Reef Explorer – 6 Day Tour

Karijini National Park, Stations and Ningaloo Explorer - 6 Day Tour


We all need to go a little wild west sometimes. From ancient gorges and cool rock walls to warm breezes, red clay, and sparkling water, this is the tour that really lets you experience the power of nature. An epic six-day experience centred on the spectacular Karijini National Park, get ready to really feel the dirt, sand, and water between your toes. Deep breath. This is Australia. 

Included

  • Hancock Gorge - Kermit’s Pool and Handrail Pool hike (Karijini NP)

  • Visit Hammersley Gorge visit with a relaxing swim in it’s cool waters (Karijini NP)

  • The best of W.A’s Station stays - Cheela Plains Station and Bullara Station

  • Weano Gorge visit (Karijini NP)

  • Chances to swim in Karijini NP including Fern Pool and Fortescue Falls

  • Visit the mining township of Tom Price

  • Visit Coral Bay and have the chance to partake in optional activities on the Ningaloo Reef

  • Opportunities to see billions of stars and their constellations right from most of your overnight stays, free from artificial lighting.

  • Use of locally owned and operated businesses 

  • All transport (Private bus)

  • All Accommodation - Unique comfortable accommodation - hotels, cabins, station stays and permanent tented camp

  • Authentic, fun and experienced local guide


Day 1: Exmouth

We start our journey in the little coastal oasis that is Exmouth, perched on the tip of the North West Cape and nestled along Exmouth Gulf. Originally established in support of the United States Naval Communication Station nearby. It is now well known for it’s stunning marine experiences including the world heritage listed Ningaloo Reef, swimming with the whale sharks, whale-spotting tours, and of course hiking in Cape Range National Park. 

Check into your room from 2pm, freshen up, then your afternoon is free to enjoy. Perhaps a dip in the ocean at the nearby Town Beach, a sunset cruise (spot whales at the right time of the year!) on Exmouth Gulf or a visit to one of the fantastic local breweries!

Optional Activities    

  • A chance for you to partake in many optional activities on land or out on the Ningaloo Reef - Swim with whale sharks, scenic flights, a sunset cruise or join a day tour to Cape Range National Park (booked and paid locally)

Included Meals

  • None

Accommodation – Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth 


Day 2: Cheela Plains Station via Bullara Station

We start our day the way everyone should, with a morning tea stop (you’re welcome to enjoy fresh scones, tea and coffee) at Bullara Station, a working cattle station! Afterwards we are off to Cheela Plains Station via a refueling stop at the famous Nanutarra Roadhouse. As for Cheela Plains, expect a lush oasis of comfort between Karijini National Park and Ningaloo Reef, where you can really feel the power of the rugged Pilbara landscape surrounding you and the sensational night sky above.

Included Activities

  • Visit Bullara Station for the chance to try their famous scones

  • Sunset Hill Walk  - Watch the sunset over the Pilbara with a sundowner in hand

  • Stargazing - See the Milky Way like never before 

Included Meals

  • None . However guests may enjoy dinner at Red Plains café (discuss with guide on day 2) or self-cater in the camp kitchen facilities. You will have opportunities to buy your own meal supplies on this adventure and there is a refrigerator onboard to keep your food and supplies fresh.

Accommodation – Cheela Plains Station (shared facilities) 


Day 3: Karijini National Park via Tom Price & Hammersley Gorge

It’s all about deep gorges and crystal clear water as we head to Karijini National Park, the place to truly embrace your wild side. Along the way we’ll stop off at Tom Price (another chance to grab supplies), the highest town in Western Australia. You’ll get to experience the sheer dramatic force of Hammersley Gorge, where you can wander the bush, take a refreshing dip, or just laze away the day. Your call.

Included Activities

  • Visit the mining township of Tom Price                                                                    

  • Explore Hammersley Gorge with a relaxing swim in it’s cool waters

Included Meals

  • None - However guests may enjoy dinner options in the town of Tom Price or self-cater in the camp kitchen facilities. You will have opportunities to buy your own meal supplies on this adventure and there is a refrigerator onboard to keep your food and supplies fresh.

Accommodation – Tom Price Tourist Park (shared facilities) 

 

Day 4: Karijini National Park via Hancock Gorge & Kermit’s Pool

Another day of spectacular scenery and breathtaking views awaits. First it’s Weano Gorge, where you’ll want to leave time for some spectacular snaps. The walk to Hancock Gorge and Kermit’s Pool has been described as a ‘journey to the centre of the earth’ – judge for yourself as you descend amid steep walls. You will also have the opportunity to visit Handrail Pool as well. Back on the surface, we head to Dales Gorge where you can take an invigorating dip at Fern Pool and Fortescue Falls before it’s off to our bush camp and your chance to camp under the stars and really experience the grandeur of the great southern sky.

Included Activities

  • Weano Gorge viewpoint

  • Hancock Gorge - Kermit’s Pool and Handrail Pool hike (Fitness level and time permitting)

  • Invigorating dip at Fern Pool and Fortescue Falls in Dales Gorge 

Optional Activities    

  • Karijini Stargazing Tours (booked and paid locally)

  • Dales Gorge loop hike

Included Meals

  • None -  BBQ packs with salad available from us or self-cater using the BBQ facilities. You will have opportunities to buy your own meal supplies on this adventure and there is a refrigerator onboard to keep your food and supplies fresh.

Accommodation – Private Permanent Bush Camp (shared facilities) 


Day 5: Bullara Station

We’re on the road back where we might spot an Emu or two. It’s a return to an old friend, Nanutarra Roadhouse, and then back to the amazing Bullara Station, this working cattle station is a real travellers rest stop and highlight. Tonight you might catch some of the live music the area has become renowned for. Cheers.

Included Activities

  • Relaxation time at Bullara Station

  • Live Music (schedule dependent)

  • Campfire gatherings (BYO drinks if you wish) for a yarn with other travellers

  • Station walks (self guided)

Included Meals

None - However guests may enjoy great pre booked menu options (discuss with guide on day 2), buy local Bullara Station BBQ packs and/or self-cater in the camp kitchen facilities. You will have opportunities to buy your own supplies on this adventure and there is a refrigerator onboard to keep your food and supplies fresh

Accommodation – Bullara Station (shared facilities) 

Day 6: Coral Bay & Exmouth

It’s time to shake the red Pilbara dirt off as we head to Coral Bay. We’re taking it easy today;
enjoy snorkelling or swimming in the beautiful water, grab a sweet treat from the bakery, or just wander around enjoying the atmosphere. Afterwards, we drop everyone off at their connections and it’s the end of another great trip. Thanks for coming!

Included Activities

  • Visit the township of Coral Bay including the pristine bay itself with a chance to partake in many optional activities 

Optional Activities

  • Snorkel Hire (paid locally)

  • Ningaloo Reef snorkelling boat trips (booked and paid locally)

  • Kayak and SUP Hire (paid locally)

Included Meals

  • None - However guests may enjoy breakfast at Bullara Station Cafe and lunch options in the town of Coral Bay or self-cater.

Accommodation – None. Do you need help booking post tour accommodation? Get in touch, we can help.


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  • people Group Size: From 1 Up To 16

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From AU$4,585.00

Sydney to Brisbane – 8 Day Boutique Tour

Sydney to Brisbane – 8 Day Boutique Tour

Australia’s east coast, distilled into eight glorious days. Explore the style and swagger of Sydney, the jewel in the east coast crown, and one of the world’s great cities! We continue on an Aussie adventure – wine and cheese-tasting in the Hunter Valley, getting up close and personal with the wildlife, chilling out at Byron Bay, and enjoying the lush rainforest and glittering turquoise waters of K’gari (Fraser Island) – before finishing in the country’s most laid-back city, Brisbane.

Included

  • Enjoy the wonderful Byron Bay and it’s famous Cape Byron Lighthouse

  • Hunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate tastings

  • Conservation Wildlife Park visit - Get close to many native / unique australian animals like kangaroos, emus, wombats and more

  • Gumbaynggirr First nations experience

  • Koala Hospital visit in Port Macquarie

  • K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Experience – explore the largest sand island in the world

  • Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests)

  • All transport (Private buses, transfers & boat trips)

  • All accommodation (boutique locally owned hotels/resorts)

  • Friendly & experienced local guide

  • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner


Full Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney 

We start in Australia's Harbour City, the glittering jewel in the east coast's crown. Check into your room, freshen up,  then meet your tour leader and new travel mates for a welcome meeting at 6pm. Then we are off for a great welcome dinner, and the chance to get to know your fellow travellers. 

Included Activities

  • Get to know your fellow travellers with a welcome meeting and dinner

Included Meals

  • Welcome Dinner

Accommodation – Holiday Inn Potts point


Day 2: Hunter Valley and Newcastle 

We leave behind Sydney's skyscrapers and sidewalks for a wildlife park boasting an all-star cast of koalas, kangaroos, and more. We're in the heart of the Hunter Valley, so there's nothing better than to take a wine, cheese & chocolate tasting. We'll also visit the sunny port city of Newcastle, rounding off an eclectic day. 

Included Activities

  • Conservation Wildlife Park visit - Get close to many native / unique australian animals like kangaroos, emus and more

  • Hunter Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tasting

  • Newcastle orientation tour

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – Lucky Hotel Newcastle


Day 3: Port Macquarie & The Koala Hospital 

After breakfast, we’re off to Port Macquarie, where we’ll have a chance to meet the volunteers at a Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. If you're unable to tear yourself away from the cuddly critters, don’t worry – you’re not the first. Expect to come away with loads more knowledge about these often misunderstood creatures, & how by joining our tour, you are supporting this amazing centre's conservation efforts. Relax for the evening with a stroll along the foreshore & a free night for dinner. Enjoy the sounds of the local bird population and keep your eyes peeled for the local wild dolphins who frequent the area! 

Included Activities

  • Visit Port Macquarie Koala Hospital

  • Foreshore walk and a chance to spot wild dolphins

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – El Paso Motor Inn 


Day 4: Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) & Byron Bay 

Take part in an immersive First Nations experience of the Gumbaynggirr nation, that will get you in touch with the traditional custodians of this land. Then we're headed to Byron Bay, a laid-back surf paradise with boundless coastline, sand and friendly locals. We'll pay a visit to Cape Byron, for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life. 

Included Activities

  • Immersive Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience

  • Visit to Cape Byron to see the famous local lighthouse, the most easterly point of Australia for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales in season, and other marine life. 

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay 


Day 5: Byron Bay 

Today we're talking relaxation, relaxation, and relaxation. Spend the morning on the warm sand, shopping for bargains, or indulge in one of our optional activities: surfing or kayaking plus many activities like balloon rides, whale watching, brewery tours etc. The day is all yours – put your feet up, head to a cosy bar, or watch the world go by from one of the local cafes. 

Included Activities

  • Free day to relax, or enjoy optional activities: Surf lesson, kayak experience & more

Included Meals

  • None

Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay 


Day 6: Noosa & Rainbow Beach

We're crossing into Queensland – the Sunshine State. Your first stop is laid-back Noosa, and Noosa National Park where you will have the chance to spot koalas and other Aussie critters. We continue further up the Sunshine Coast to our base for the next 2 nights, it's time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the vibrant Rainbow Beach.

Included Activities

  • Noosa National Park & the chance to spot koalas in the wild

  • Noosa orientation including Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments


Day 7: K’Gari (Fraser Island) 

Ready, steady, go, for a once-in-a-lifetime 4WD K’Gari adventure today. Once known as Fraser Island, the destination has been returned to its original name K’gari.  K’gari is the local Butchulla nation’s name for the island, meaning ‘paradise’ – you’ll find out why soon enough.

You'll never want to leave, as we explore the largest sand island in the world, kick back at some of Queensland's most renowned lookouts, take a walk on the wild side in a lush rainforest, dive into Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) a crystal-clear lake, see the famous S.S Maheno shipwreck and course go dingo-spotting along the golden 75 Mile Beach. The fun needn't stop there; after the tour feel free to enjoy Carlo Sand Blow and Rainbow Beach, or put your feet up in your accommodation. 

Included Activities

  • Once-in-a-lifetime 4WD bus adventure to K’Gari (Fraser Island).

Included Meals

  • Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments


Day 8: Brisbane 

It’s Bris-vegas baby! We’re off to Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. See for yourself how wonderful Brisbane is with a walk (or ferry ride) along the aptly named Brisbane river and its surrounds. Your tour ends this afternoon, but why not join for a last dinner to say farewell?

Included Activities

  • Orientation tour 

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – none


Restrictions

  • people Group Size: From 1 Up To 16

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From AU$8,490.00

Sydney to Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Tour

Sydney to Cairns – 14 Day Boutique Tour


14 days. Countless memories. This Sydney to Cairns trip is designed to give you a leisurely, expansive view of one of the world’s great coastlines. You’ll explore all the iconic hot spots, of course – Sydney’s famous harbour, snorkelling with sea-life at the Great Barrier Reef, the glittering sand at Whitehaven beach, and meeting koalas – but you’ll also get the hidden gems that only locals know about. And of course, out-of-this-world food and wine. Ready to discover the east coast?

No hidden cost on our tours. Look closely at the value for money with our amazing inclusions below!

Included

  • Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling & glass bottom boat

  • Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven beach day trip & snorkelling

  • K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Experience - the largest sand island in the world

  • Hunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate tastings

  • Conservation Wildlife Park visit - Get close to many native / unique australian animals like kangaroos, emus, wombats and more

  • Gumbaynggirr First nations experience

  • Koala Hospital visit in Port Macquarie

  • Enjoy the wonderful Byron Bay and it’s famous Cape Byron Lighthouse

  • Atherton tablelands tour – Volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus

  • Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests)

  • All transport (Private buses, transfers, domestic flight & boat trips)

  • All accommodation (boutique locally owned hotels/resorts)

  • Friendly & experienced local guide

  • 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinners


Full Itinerary


Day 1: Sydney 

We start in Australia's Harbour City, the glittering jewel in the east coast's crown. Check into your room, freshen up,  then meet your tour leader and new travel mates for a welcome meeting at 6pm. Then we are off for a great welcome dinner, and the chance to get to know your fellow travellers. 

Included Activities

  • Get to know your fellow travellers with a welcome meeting and dinner

Included Meals

  • Welcome Dinner

Accommodation – Holiday Inn Potts point


Day 2: Hunter Valley and Newcastle 

We leave behind Sydney's skyscrapers and sidewalks for a wildlife park boasting an all-star cast of koalas, kangaroos, and more. We're in the heart of the Hunter Valley, so there's nothing better than to take a wine, cheese & chocolate tasting. We'll also visit the sunny port city of Newcastle, rounding off an eclectic day. 

Included Activities

  • Conservation Wildlife Park visit - Get close to many native / unique australian animals like kangaroos, emus and more

  • Hunter Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tasting

  • Newcastle orientation tour

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – Lucky Hotel Newcastle


Day 3: Port Macquarie & The Koala Hospital 

After breakfast, we’re off to Port Macquarie, where we’ll have a chance to meet the volunteers at a Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. If you're unable to tear yourself away from the cuddly critters, don’t worry – you’re not the first. Expect to come away with loads more knowledge about these often misunderstood creatures, & how by joining our tour, you are supporting this amazing centre's conservation efforts. Relax for the evening with a stroll along the foreshore & a free night for dinner. Enjoy the sounds of the local bird population and keep your eyes peeled for the local wild dolphins who frequent the area! 

Included Activities

  • Visit Port Macquarie Koala Hospital

  • Foreshore walk and a chance to spot wild dolphins

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – El Paso Motor Inn 


Day 4: Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) & Byron Bay 

Take part in an immersive First Nations experience of the Gumbaynggirr nation, that will get you in touch with the traditional custodians of this land. Then we're headed to Byron Bay, a laid-back surf paradise with boundless coastline, sand and friendly locals. We'll pay a visit to Cape Byron, for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life. 

Included Activities

  • Immersive Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience

  • Visit to Cape Byron to see the famous local lighthouse, the most easterly point of Australia for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales in season, and other marine life. 

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay 


Day 5: Byron Bay 

Today we're talking relaxation, relaxation, and relaxation. Spend the morning on the warm sand, shopping for bargains, or indulge in one of our optional activities: surfing or kayaking plus many activities like balloon rides, whale watching, brewery tours etc. The day is all yours – put your feet up, head to a cosy bar, or watch the world go by from one of the local cafes. 

Included Activities

  • Free day to relax, or enjoy optional activities: Surf lesson, kayak experience & more

Included Meals

  • None

Accommodation – Beachcomber Byron Bay 


Day 6: Noosa & Rainbow Beach

We're crossing into Queensland – the Sunshine State. Your first stop is laid-back Noosa, and Noosa National Park where you will have the chance to spot koalas and other Aussie critters. We continue further up the Sunshine Coast to our base for the next 2 nights, it's time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the vibrant Rainbow Beach.

Included Activities

  • Noosa National Park & the chance to spot koalas in the wild

  • Noosa orientation including Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments


Day 7: K’Gari (Fraser Island) 

Ready, steady, go, for a once-in-a-lifetime 4WD K’Gari adventure today. Once known as Fraser Island, the destination has been returned to its original name K’gari.  K’gari is the local Butchulla nation’s name for the island, meaning ‘paradise’ – you’ll find out why soon enough.

You'll never want to leave, as we explore the largest sand island in the world, kick back at some of Queensland's most renowned lookouts, take a walk on the wild side in a lush rainforest, dive into Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) a crystal-clear lake, see the famous S.S Maheno shipwreck and course go dingo-spotting along the golden 75 Mile Beach. The fun needn't stop there; after the tour feel free to enjoy Carlo Sand Blow and Rainbow Beach, or put your feet up in your accommodation. 

Included Activities

  • Once-in-a-lifetime 4WD bus adventure to K’Gari (Fraser Island).

Included Meals

  • Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation – Rainbow Getaway Apartments


Day 8: Brisbane 

It’s Bris-vegas baby! We’re off to Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. See for yourself how wonderful Brisbane is with a walk (or ferry ride) along the aptly named Brisbane river and its surrounds. 

Included Activities

  • Orientation tour 

Included Meals

  • Breakfast 

Accommodation – The Point Hotel Brisbane


Day 9: Brisbane to Airlie Beach 

Airport time! It’s up, up, and away, as we take the plane to Airlie beach, the jewel in the magnificent Whitsundays crown. It’s another choose-your-own-adventure day: take a stroll through the town, find a cool little bar, or explore the local swimming hole, the choice is  yours. 

Included Activities

  • Free afternoon & evening to explore Airlie Beach

  • Domestic Flight to the Whitsunday Coast

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc


Day 10: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands 

After breakfast, we're taking a day cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at the famed Whitehaven beach. Words can't do justice to the dazzling white sands, azure waters, and densely verdant vegetation of this incredible corner of the world (so we won’t try!). Get a closer look by snorkelling with colourful coral, and an array of playful fish and maybe even some turtles. Afterwards, it's your chance to relax or seek out the town's best food and drink options. 

Included Activities

  • Whitsundays Islands day cruise including snorkelling, Whitehaven beach visit, Hill Inlet walk and lunch

Included Meals

  • Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc


Day 11: Mission Beach 

A change of scenery today as we head through undulating cane fields to picturesque Mission Beach. This afternoon, kick back and enjoy. This is your chance to catch up on some reading, or just sit by the pool with a cold drink and enjoy this tropical paradise. We may be even lucky enough to spot some cassowary in the wild!

Included Activities

  • Scenic drive along the Bruce Highway

Included Meals

  • Breakfast 

Accommodation – Mission Beach Resort 


Day 12: Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands 

Enjoy breakfast before we travel into the wet tropics of Far North Queensland. We'll discover a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical rainforest en-route to the Atherton Tablelands. Take a dip in the cool water before we head to Lake Eacham, a crater lake with crystal-clear water, and visit the massive ‘Curtain Fig Tree’. We'll finish the day in Cairns, one of Australia's most vibrant, tropical and energetic cities.

Included Activities

  • Scenic Atherton tablelands tour including a volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus

Included Meals

  • Breakfast 

Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns


Day 13: Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef 

It’s one of the highlights of any trip to Australia: the Great Barrier Reef. Today, we will take a cruise to the famed reef, where we’ll go snorkelling to see incredible marine life. Learn about this special reef with conservation commentary, onboard a fantastic catamaran. This is the big one, so get the camera ready! After a great day at one of the seven natural wonders of the world (and the only one seen from space), join us for a farewell dinner to share stories of our adventures together!

Included Activities

  • Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling, glass bottom boat and buffet lunch

  • Optional Activity – Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Included Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns


Day 14: Cairns 

Your tour ends after breakfast. Time to say farewell to your travel buddies after a great trip together 

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Restrictions

  • people Group Size: From 1 Up To 16

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