Laurel Thachuk
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Discover the best of Australia's East Coast in one unforgettable 8-day journey! Start with the style and swagger of Sydney before indulging in wine, cheese, and chocolate tastings in the Hunter Valley. You'll connect with the country's heart through a First Nations experience and get up close with kangaroos, koalas, and more at a Wildlife Park. Explore the beauty of Byron Bay and its iconic lighthouse. The adventure peaks with an exhilarating 4WD experience on K'gari (Fraser Island) before finishing in Brisbane.
Sydney
Brisbane
Price pp from
NZD $4,847
Explore Australia’s east coast in eight unforgettable days, starting in the vibrant city of Sydney, journey to the Hunter Valley for a delicious wine, cheese, and chocolate-tasting experience before getting up close to Australia’s iconic wildlife, including koalas and emus, at a conservation park. Relax in the beachside town of Byron Bay, known for its laid-back atmosphere, before immersing yourself in the rainforest and turquoise waters of K’gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island. Along the way, connect with Indigenous culture through the Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience and visit the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie. Your adventure concludes in Brisbane, Australia’s most laid-back city.
Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point is a contemporary hotel ideally located in the heart of Sydney. Just a short walk from Kings Cross and the harbour, it offers modern, comfortable rooms and convenient access to the city’s best dining, shopping, and nightlife, making it perfect for both leisure and business travellers.
Explore Australia’s east coast in eight unforgettable days, starting in the vibrant city of Sydney, journey to the Hunter Valley for a delicious wine, cheese, and chocolate-tasting experience before getting up close to Australia’s iconic wildlife, including koalas and emus, at a conservation park. Relax in the beachside town of Byron Bay, known for its laid-back atmosphere, before immersing yourself in the rainforest and turquoise waters of K’gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island. Along the way, connect with Indigenous culture through the Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience and visit the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie. Your adventure concludes in Brisbane, Australia’s most laid-back city.

Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point is a contemporary hotel ideally located in the heart of Sydney. Just a short walk from Kings Cross and the harbour, it offers modern, comfortable rooms and convenient access to the city’s best dining, shopping, and nightlife, making it perfect for both leisure and business travellers.
Conservation Wildlife Park visit
Enjoy the wonderful Byron Bay and it’s famous Cape Byron Lighthouse
Friendly & experienced local guide
Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience
Hunter Valley wine, cheese, chocolate tastings
K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD tour
Koala Hospital visit in Port Macquarie
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