East Coast of Australia Highlights Tour 2 (21 day self-drive)
Sydney to Cairns
At Travel Wheels campervans and station wagons we want you to have the time of your life. Therefore to help you plan your adventure, here is a list of some of the great things you can do in each of the suggested towns or attractions along the coastline between Cairns to Sydney so that you can plan your trip with easy.
Remember if you need any more information, feel free to contact us anytime and we are more than willing to help you and give you loads of free advice so your campervan adventure with Travel Wheels will be a holiday to remember!
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BLUE MOUNTAINS (1-3 DAYS)
- Stop at Echo point and the Three Sisters
- Spectacular scenery and wonderful wildlife
- Scenic Cliff Drive along Megalong Valley
- Scenic Railway/Skyway – brilliant views
- Ride the Steepest Incline Railway in the World!
- See fab Views at Govett’s Leap Lookout
- Fantastic bush walking
- Visit Featherdale Heritage Walk
- Experience Jenolan Caves
- See Jamieson Valley
- 4WD Blue Mountains Day Trips
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HUNTER VALLEY (1-2 DAYS)
- NSW largest Wine Region
- Wine Tours!
- Do an “intro to wine appreciation” course!
- Stay on a houseboat on the Hawkesbury River
- Relax and enjoy beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens
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PORT STEPHENS (1-2 DAYS)
- Dolphin Capital of Australia!
- Resident Pod of 140 Dolphins!
- Sandboarding down massive sand dunes!
- Only 2 hours north of Sydney!
- Approximately 21 times the size of Sydney Harbour!
- Myall Lakes National Park
- Barrington Tops National Park
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PORT MACQUARIE (1-2 DAYS)
- Visit Australia’s oldest Koala Hospital and see them being feed
- Nice place to chill out on the beach
- Explore coastal lakes and estuaries
- Explore the rainforest canopy at Sea Acres Nature reserve
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COFFS HARBOUR (1-2 DAYS)
- Visit Beautiful Dorrigo National Park – and walk amongst the trees
- Brilliant Scuba Diving Area
- The BIG Banana! Taste a Chocolate Coated Banana
- Sky Diving/Surfing/White Water Rafting/wineries
- North of Coff’s is a number of fantastic sandy beaches
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BYRON BAY (5-7 DAYS)
- Best surfing spot on the Coast!
- Great Sky diving
- Visit Ninbin (The hippy town of Australia)
- Fantastic World Heritage Forrest
- Night hike to Mt Warning – first place on Australian mainland to see the sun rise
- Dolphin Kayaking
- Great Night life, Brilliant place to chill out!
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SURFER’S PARADISE (3-5 DAYS)
- Most popular holiday destination in Australia!
- Great Beaches!
- Ace place to Surf or learn to Surf!
- Four different exciting theme parks to explore!
- Great nightlight, it’s a PARTY TOWN!
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BRISBANE (1-2 MAX)
- Queensland Capital
- Close to Gold and Central Coast Beach Resorts
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NOOSA (1-3 DAYS)
- Visit the Everglades National Park
- 3 day Canoe Trips into the National Parks
- Great Surfing Spot
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FRASER ISLAND (MIN 3 DAYS)
- Visit the World’s Largest Sand Island!
- Have a BLAST hiring a 4x4 and driving around the island!
- Camp right on the beach in tranquil surroundings
- Explore the beautiful and stunning lakes
- Famous Ship Wreck, free to explore – Ms. Maheno
- Spot Shark and Sting Rays!
- Swim through crystal clear water
- Great place to see Whales and Dolphins on the seashore
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HERVEY BAY (2 DAYS)
- Catch the Ferry to Frasier Island
- Brilliant place to go on a Whale and Dolphin tour boat
- Tour the world famous Bundaberg Run Factory – FREE samples
- Nearby is Mon Repo – watch baby turtles being born on the sands!
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AIRLIE BEACH/WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS (4-5 DAYS)
- Eco Tall Ship Adventures
- Scuba Dive
- 3 day/2 night Whitsunday Sailing and Island hoping
- Visit the Great Barrier Reef
- Great night life, especially on the weekend
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MISSON BEACH (1-2 DAYS)
- White water Rafting
- Sky Diving
- Great place to relax and top up your tan
- Great night life, especially on the weekend
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CAIRNS (5-7 DAYS)
- Cape Tribulation
- Day Trip on the Great Barrier Reef
- Daintree – Lush Rain Forrest
- Port Douglas
- Visit Kuranda National Park & Sunday Craft Market
- Visit the Northern Secluded Beaches such as Palm Cove
- Discover the Outer Reef!
- Cairns – the adventure Activity Centre of Australia!
- Sky Dive Cairns
- Scuba Dive Cairns
- Fly to the Great Barrier Reef – a 45min Birds Eye View Brilliant With a Group of Friends – Very Economical with a Large Group
- Head North West to the Tablelands – spectacular waterfalls
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