Australia Adventure
September 3-16, 2027
A trip full of coast, beaches, wildlife & adventure
This adventure is rated 3 out of 5 difficulty level. Moderate level activities (i.e. short to medium hikes up to 5 miles, some elevation, intro to new skill/activity that is guided by 3rd party like mountain biking, climbing, rafting, etc.). Activities are included, but optional if outside of your comfort zone.
** From our guide - City walking tours are quite easy, approximately 4-6 hours walking, and suitable for most abilities. Other activities include boat tours with optional snorkeling activities, a 4WD discovery tour, and free time to adventure on your own. For the snorkeling excursions, previous experience is not required.
Get ready for an unforgettable 2 week women-only adventure Down Under, where wild experiences meet a little well-deserved luxury!
Explore vibrant Sydney, sip and savor your way through Hunter Valley, unwind on stunning beaches, cruise through the Whitsundays, and discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef and K’Gari. With gorgeous scenery, incredible food, beautiful stays, and plenty of time to relax, this trip is the perfect mix of exploration, connection, and of course, a little luxury!
Book your adventure at bottom of page!
Trip Highlights
Sydney & Bondi Beach: Explore Sydney’s iconic harbor, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and famous Bondi Beach.
Hunter Valley: Enjoy wine tastings, local flavors, and a private experience in one of Australia’s premier wine regions.
Noosa & K’Gari: Discover beautiful beaches, coastal landscapes, and the world’s largest sand island on an exciting 4WD adventure.
Whitsundays & Whitehaven Beach: Cruise through turquoise waters, snorkel among tropical marine life, and experience the famous white sands of Whitehaven Beach.
Daintree Rainforest: Explore one of the world’s oldest rainforests, including Mossman Gorge and the Daintree River.
Great Barrier Reef: Spend a full day snorkeling and exploring the incredible Outer Barrier Reef.
Women’s Adventure Community: Travel through Australia with a small group of like-minded women and create friendships and memories along the way.
Essential Fast Facts
Difficulty: 3/5 — Moderate activity including hiking, snorkeling, boating, and guided adventures.
Duration: 14 days / 14 nights with option for early arrival and late departure hotels.
Destinations: Sydney · Hunter Valley · Brisbane · Noosa · K’Gari · Whitsundays · Daydream Island · Cairns · Daintree · Great Barrier Reef
Accommodation: Comfortable hotels and resort-style stays, including three nights on tropical Daydream Island.
Group Size: Small group of up to 13 women, plus trip host and local guide.
Trip Style: Women’s Adventure · Beaches · Wildlife · Wine · Tropical Islands · Reef & Rainforest
ITINERARY
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G’Day and welcome to Sydney, one of Australia’s most iconic cities and the starting point for your exclusive Australian adventure.
Arrive at your leisure and settle into your hotel. Take some time to relax or explore your surroundings at your own pace.
Welcome dinner at a classic Aussie pub.
Meals included: Dinner
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out for the day.
We’re heading out for a half-day guided tour of Sydney. We’ll take in the iconic highlights including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and vibrant city streets.
Bondi Beach is next on the list and you’ll have free time to grab lunch, soak up some sun or join an optional surf lesson! You can stay with the group, or choose to enjoy the area longer and grab a taxi back to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
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We’re leaving Sydney for the day and heading to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s premier wine regions.
On our private wine tour we’ll enjoy tastings at boutique wineries, try some local spirits and other gourmet treats along the way.
We will return to Sydney by late afternoon.
Explore the city and enjoy dinner out on the town!
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
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Today’s a travel day! This morning, we’ll take a group transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight to Brisbane.
Upon arrival, you’ll have a transfer to your hotel where you’ll get settled in.
Next we’re headed out on a guided tour of the city, featuring a local funky cafe or brewery. You will have time to stop for lunch at a spot of your choosing!
Optional add-on visit to Lone pine koala sanctuary or story bridge climb depending on final arrival time scheduled for group.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Brisbane at your own pace.
Late morning, we’ll depart Brisbane and head to Noosa, a coastal paradise on the Sunshine Coast.
You’ll have a relaxed afternoon exploring Noosa at your own pace. Stroll the coastal boardwalk, dip into hidden coves in Noosa National Park or just simply chill at the beach!
Restaurants are within an easy 15 minute walk from our hotel for both lunch and dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast
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This is an early morning start so breakfast, lunch sandwiches and snacks were already arranged the day before. Don’t forget to bring them along!
Today is packed FULL of adventure! We’re taking a 4WD discovery tour on K’Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island. This gigantic World Heritage listed sand bar measuring 120km in length is the world’s biggest sand island with a diverse ecology. A place unlike any other location on earth, with rainforest and freshwater lakes, dunes, dingoes, whales, dolphins and turtles offshore will deliver a day of unforgettable adventure. This tour may be shared with other individuals.
We’ll enjoy our packed lunches on the island.
We’re back in Noosa around 6pm. The rest of the evening is yours to relax and grab dinner at your leisure.
Meals included: Lunch
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We’re saying goodbye to Noosa today and heading to Brisbane Airport for our flight to the Whitsundays, a tropical paradise.
When we land, we’ll transfer by bus to Airlie Beach and then catch the 30 minute ferry to Daydream Island, your home for the next 3 nights.
It’s been a travel day so once we arrive, relax! The rest of the night is yours!
The island is small, but there are three restaurants at the resort for you to choose from during your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Let’s discover the Whitsunday Islands today with a full jetboat adventure, including the picture-perfect Whitehaven Beach. This is the only beach in the Whitsundays (74 islands) that has the soft sand made from quartz.
This is a full day of boating, snorkeling, marine life and beach fun!
The crew will be making us lunch while we’re enjoying our boat day. The boat may be shared with other people.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
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Today is a relaxed day on the aptly named Daydream Island.
After breakfast, enjoy the island’s pools, walking trails and beaches. This island has a 200 meter outdoor coral lagoon, wrapping around the resort.
Snorkel gear is available for guests and there are snorkeling zones that are best for visibility and safety.
Meals included: Breakfast
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We have another travel day today!
We’ll depart Airlie Beach early for an 8-hour road trip to Cairns with plenty of convenience stops along the way.
We’ll take a break up on the drive for lunch.
Once in Cairns, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through town to stretch our legs and soak in the tropical atmosphere.
The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Dinner options are within an easy walking distance of our hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
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After breakfast, we’ll travel north along one of the most beautiful coastal routes and visit Mossman Gorge, the entrance to the most southern part of the Daintree National Park.
This park is the oldest rainforest in the world and its ecosystem is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
We’ll take a rainforest walk at the gorge with an indigenous guide. We’ll learn about the local Kuku Yalanji legends and ancient stories.
Lunch will be at a local cafe or pub, before heading to the Daintree River, where we’ll take a boat cruise. Both of our tours today may include other people.
After our cruise, we’ll stop for a visit in the charming Port Douglas before returning to Cairns.
You’ll have the evening to grab dinner in Cairns at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Today is a special one… we get to explore one of the eight wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
We’ll depart early in the morning and cruise to the reef on a large, modern catamaran and will be shared with other people. During the day we’ll explore two reef sites on the Outer Barrier Reef while snorkeling.
Lunch will be prepared by the crew and enjoyed on the boat.
After a full day, we’ll return back to Cairns in time for happy hour.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
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It’s a free day in Cairns! We have plenty of options for you to explore!
You can take a stroll through the Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes, relax by the pool or stroll along the Esplanade.
If you’re looking for activities to book, you might choose a helicopter flight over the reef, a trip to Kuranda on the historic Kuranda Train and Skyrail Cableway or a full day nature and waterfalls tour to the Cairns Highlands.
More adrenaline? Go whitewater rafting on the Tully, skydive or head out to Australia’s only bungy tower!
We’ll meet tonight for our farewell dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
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We’ll take a transfer to Cairns Airport (CNS) for the onward journey home.
Meals included: Breakfast
Questions? Please reach out to US at INFO@womenwhoexplore.com
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$8,895 USD shared occupancy.
$10,695 USD single occupancy. Limited available.
If you are traveling solo, you will be assigned a roommate upon request. Rooms are assigned on a first come basis.
A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates.
Please note this trip has a special cancellation policy. Please see below for details.
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14 days/14 night double occupancy hotel accommodations
Domestic flights: SYD-BNE and BNE-PPP. 1 piece of 20kg luggage and 1 piece of 7kg carry-on item are included.
Airport transfers and land transport:
2x private group arrival airport transfers in Sydney
1x private group departure airport transfer in Sydney
1x private group airport transfer in Brisbane
Private Brisbane to Noosa transfer
Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach transfer
Return ferry transfer between Airlie Beach and Daydream Island Resort
Private Airlie Beach to Cairns transfer
1x private group departure airport transfer in Cairns
Half-day private Sydney City tour
Full day private Hunter Valley wine tour
Private walking tour in Brisbane
Full day K’Gari Island day tour (shared tour)
Full Whitsunday Islands day trip (shared tour)
Full day Daintree tour including Indigenous guided walk & Daintree River cruise (may be shared tours)
Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise (may be shared tour)
Local tour leader with you for the duration of the trip.
Meals as noted in the itinerary: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Trip checklists, detailed packing list, training guide, and pre-travel support provided in a private Facebook and/or WhatsApp group
Pre-trip Q&A Zoom call to meet your fellow travelers, trip hosts and ask any questions
Small group; maximum of 13 women + your WWE trip host and your local guide.
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International flights to/from Australia
Individual airport transfers on arrival in Sydney
Individual airport transfers in Cairns for departure
Excess luggage or over weight charges for domestic flights
Tips and gratuity for local guides (at the discretion of the guest)
Alcohol, specialty beverages, snacks and additional meals as noted above
Any additional excursions or activities not included in the above itinerary
Visa and entry requirements as applicable and any pre-travel medical expenses such as immunizations or required Covid-19 testing
Travelers insurance to cover medical expenses while traveling abroad (proof of insurance required)
Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as additional accommodations, transportation, meals, souvenirs, etc.
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All meals will be provided as noted in the itinerary. Please share any food allergies/sensitivities at the time of booking or reach out to share with the trip host. We always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.
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This trip requires permits to be secured 4 months in advance of the trip start date before it is confirmed.
This trip also requires a minimum number of ladies to register in order for it to be confirmed.
Once the trip is confirmed, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private Facebook group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support. Please let us know if you do not have or use Facebook (see contact information below). -
Please see our Terms of Service for our full Cancellation Policy.
All deposits are non-refundable at the time of booking, but may be transferable if done so within the timeframe outlined in the Terms of Service.
Once a trip has been confirmed (no matter the booking or trip timeline), the deposit is both non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make sure you are purchasing adequate travel insurance at the time of booking to ensure you are covered in case you need to cancel.Please note: some of our trips have a non-refundable fee that will be stated in the trip description. Please make sure to refer to the full Terms of Service to make sure you understand fully the Cancellation Policy of each trip.
GREENLAND SPECIAL CANCELATION POLICY
PLEASE NOTE: These trip dates are not exact and may be subject to change (ever so slightly) based on when the guide will confirm this group booking. This trip will be confirmed when the minimum number of guests required by the local guide is met (and no later than August 2026). The local guide requires that the minimum number of guests are registered no later than 6 months before the trip start (or January 10th, 2027) to proceed with a private group booking. Therefore, all guests must be registered and paid in full prior January 10th, 2027 to join this adventure. Due to the nature of this trip, there is a special cancellation policy and at the time of confirmation, this trip is 100% nonrefundable unless your spot is able to be filled by another traveler.
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Women Who Explore guests will be required to follow the local Covid-19 guidelines and requirements as set forth by the local governing body of the destination being visited.
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Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.
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Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.
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Australia isn’t known as the Land Down Under for no reason!
That is the reason why your local guide may not be able to follow this daily itinerary exactly as planned. All activities are subject to change in order to adapt the journey to the delays in services, missed flights, traffic jams and other unexpected delays. This also includes changes due to weather conditions, sea conditions, or technical and organizational difficulties, and it therefore requires flexibility in the traveller. Our local partner will attempt to offer an alternative route to make up for any losses, to the best of their ability.
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Some of the tours included on this trip may be shared with other individual not participating on the Women Who Explore trip. This includes the boat tours on the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef, vehicles at K’Gari, and the Danietree Indigenous walk and cruise. This also includes some forms of transportations noted during the trip.
