This is a dream spot for outdoors activities, with a backdrop of rugged limestone ridges, bush wilderness and picturesque valleys. Next it’s the magnificent Unesco-listed Blue Mountains. When evening comes, you’ll also find the town has plenty of top-class restaurants and bars. Check out its Koalaseum, a museum devoted to the marsupial, where you can even study its poo under a microscope should the mood strike. Cape Byron lighthouse (Alamy)ĭay nine sees you move on to Port Macquarie, which has more stunning beaches - about 20 in total – as well as some good walking routes and engaging attractions like its Koala Hospital, which is not only a place of rehab for koalas but a key centre for research and conservation. If you’re there between May and November, it’s worth taking a cruise in search of migrating whales off the coast of Byron Bay. Cape Byron lighthouse sits at the most easterly point in Australia, and there’s an atmospheric circular walk that’s breathtaking whether you go at sunrise or sundown. It’s a flight south to Brisbane next, then on to Byron Bay, a beachside town that makes room for surfing and relaxing yoga retreats. From Airlie Beach, sail to the Whitsunday Islands, an archipelago of more than 70 islands at the heart of the reef, where you’ll dive or snorkel and get up close to the vast array of colourful fish. Rise early the following morning to hit the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest and best-known coral reef. On day four, drive back to Cairns, perhaps with a stop for lunch at the relaxed, tropical town of Port Douglas, where you can browse shops selling works of ethically sourced indigenous art.
A Boyd’s forest dragon in Daintree Rainforest (Alamy) It provides striking views over the Great Barrier Reef, while Kulki Beach is a sheltered spot that’s great for exploring. Cape Tribulation was named by Captain Cook after his ship hit Endeavour Reef to the north while trying to navigate a way through. Here you can take a cruise in search of saltwater crocodiles or book an interpretive bush walk with an indigenous guide. This is the gateway to the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. Head north to Cape Tribulation and stop on the way at Mossman Gorge, where you can join a guided Dreamtime walk to listen to stories of the area’s Traditional Owners and learn about their culture and heritage. You’ll fly into Cairns, at the top end of the coastline, a city of markets and cafés, and nearby beaches for lazing. This 14-day trip gives you the chance to experience the very best of the region. The east coast of Australia is rich with world-renowned sites, from the Great Barrier Reef to the city of Sydney. Best of Australia, G Adventures (14 days)
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