Ultimate Australian Roadtrip 2026

Day 1
Meet at Brisbane, Australia (BNE). Walk around the city centre and have dinner together.

Day 2
Visit Lone Pine Sanctuary and receive the opportunity to cuddle a koala. Afterwards, enjoy an afternoon sunset cruise on Brisbane River. Indulge in the Brisbane food scene for dinner.

Day 3
Travel north to Sunshine Coast and spend the full day at the Iriwn Family-owned Australia Zoo. Overnight in Sunshine Coast.

Day 4
Continue north to Noosa Heads and spend the morning exploring the coastal town. Optional hike on the Noosa Coastal Track with a high chance of spotting whales and dolphins. Continue onwards to Hervey Bay and embark on an afternoon whale-watching tour. Stay in Hervey Bay for two nights.

Day 5
Spend the full day touring K'gari Island, the world's largest island made of sand. Optional upgrade to rent your own 4X4 car for the day.

Day 6
Travel 5 hours north to Rockhampton, with a stop at Bundaberg to tour a factory producing Australia's world-famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer. Rest overnight in Rockhampton.

Day 7
Another long day on the road takes us to Cape Hillsborough, with a stop at the Eungella National Park for sightings of platypus. Overnight at a lodge near the beach.

Day 8
Wake up early to watch kangaroos being fed at sunrise. Hit the road to Airlie Beach, the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Free time in the afternoon to walk around the town. Spend 2 nights in Airlie Beach.

Day 9
Full day exploring the Whitsundays Islands, home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Optional addition of a morning scenic flight.

Day 10
Drive 2 hours north to Townsville and hop on a 45-minute ferry to visit Magnetic Island. Afternoon wildlife tour with a local ranger. Return to Townsville for the night.

Day 11
Travel 5 hours north to Cairns, with a detour to Wallaman Falls, the tallest waterfall in Australia. Stay in Cairns for 4 nights.

Day 12
Full day exploring the Great Barrier Reef via a snorkeling tour. Optional upgrade to scuba diving available.

Day 13
Day trip to Port Douglas and Daintree Rainforest. Embark on a 1-hour wildlife cruise and get up close to wild crocodiles.

Day 14
Free day in Cairns to do shopping or sign up for an optional activitiy.

Day 15
Wrap up breakfast together. Then we drop you off at Cairns International Airport (CNS) for your departure flight.

Included
✔ 14 nights of accommodation
✔ 6x breakfasts, 3x lunches
✔ All transportation, gas, and toll costs in a private van
✔ Entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Koala holding experience
✔ Sunset cruise on Brisbane River
✔ Admission to Australia Zoo
✔ Return ferry tickets and a full-day tour to K'gari Island
✔ Factory tour at Bundaberg Barrel
✔ Full day boat tour of Whitsunday Islands
✔ Return ferry tickets to Magnetic Island
✔ Snorkelling tour at Great Barrier Island
✔ Wildlife cruise at Daintree
✔ All transportation and sights mentioned in the itinerary
✔ Experienced Deaf guide on-call at all times

Not Included
✖ Transportation to Brisbane and from Cairns
✖ All meals not mentioned above
✖ Optional upgrades

• Adventure itinerary and price are subject to change.
• Deaf Adventures has liability insurance that covers accidents and injuries that occur during our adventures ONLY within New Zealand. This does not cover any adventures overseas, or any personal travel cancellations, postponements, interruptions, or any medical expenses that are not caused by our adventures. For this reason, we highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance (e.g. World Nomads or Travelex).

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