Best of Australia

This 13-night touring holiday with G Adventures covers notable spots along Australia's east coast, starting with Cairns. The trip includes a guided walk through the Daintree Rainforest, led by an Indigenous guide whose insights add depth beyond the towering trees themselves. A boat cruise around the Whitsunday Islands introduces you to a cluster of coral-fringed bays and sandy coves.

Later, the tour heads down to the Blue Mountains, where walking tracks offer views across the Jamison Valley and encounter sandstone cliffs. The itinerary also features orientation in Sydney, where a coastal walk from Coogee to Bondi provides a chance to watch local swimmers and joggers keep their own kind of pace. The included internal flight eases travel between distant points.

The group size averages around a dozen, allowing for a shared sense of discovery without feeling crowded. The Chief Experience Officer helps navigate the practicalities, and local guides bring regional knowledge. There’s free time in Cairns, Byron Bay, and Sydney for personal exploration, ensuring some flexibility in how the days unfold.