Adventurers at Kings Canyon with vibrant red rock cliffs.
Wildlife & Nature

Intrepid Travel: Best of Australia

Sydney

Cairns

13 days, 12 nights

Guided Small Group Tours

From: $11,032 pp

Tour overview

Calling all nature lovers - it doesn’t get much more Australian than this epic adventure. Kick off along the buzzing Darling Harbour, then wander the historic laneways of The Rocks, see famous sites like the Sydney Opera House and experience the Sydney Harbour on the Tribal Warrior Harbour Cruise. Then, venture into the heart of Australia and experience the awe of Uluru, Kings Canyon and First Nations sites in the Red Centre. Finally, bask in the natural splendour of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest - this trip really shows that Australia can do it all.

Is this trip right for you?

  • Flights from Sydney to Alice Springs and from Yulara to Cairns are not included. Please see the itinerary for information on recommended flight details.
  • This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. See information about specific walks in the itinerary.
  • Temperatures in Australia's Red Centre can be extreme, so you will need to be well prepared. Depending on the time of the year, daytime can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong year-round) so always use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures can really drop, so bring sufficient warm clothing, too as in winter, temperatures can drop below zero at night.
  • On some days of the trip, you’ll spend many hours driving through very remote areas of Australia.
  • As sunrise and sunset times as well as weather conditions vary throughout the year, the order of activities may change to ensure you have the best experience possible. On occasion, the First Nations experiences may not be available should your guides have other cultural commitments, in which case there will be alternative activities.
  • Some activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
  • Minimum age: 15 years old.

*This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Please consult your Travel Specialist for details on itinerary variations outside these dates.*

Tour highlights & inclusion

13 days / 12 nights
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners

Sydney

Cairns

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Price pp from

NZD $11,032

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Sydney, Australia – or Warrane, in the language of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Sydney is located. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at your hotel at 6 pm. After, join your local leader and fellow travellers for an included welcome dinner along Darling Harbour. Maybe take a post-dinner stroll to take in the views of the waterfront, then head back to your hotel to settle in for the night.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.   

Staying in:

  • Hotel (1 night)
Sydney Opera House and Sydney ferries on the harbour under a clear blue sky.

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Inclusions

Cape Tribulation lookout and guided walk

Daintree National Park – Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise

Daintree Rainforest guided nature walk

Earth Sanctuary dinner & stargazing talk

Full day excursion snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef

Kings Canyon Rim Walk

Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Mossman Gorge - Ngadiku Dreamtime walk

Mutitjulu Waterhole Guided Walk

Port Douglas - Leader-lead Orientation Walk

Sydney Harbour cruise

Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Simpsons Gap Guided Aboriginal Cultural Walk

Truffle talk & tasting

Uluru Sunset Experience

Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre

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