Australia Adventure

August 9-17, 2027

A trip full of coast, wine, 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 - The treks are quite easy, approximately 3 or 4 hours walking, and suitable for most abilities. There is one longer trek that take 5 to 6 hours walking with a light bag on easy terrain. The excursion on ice with crampons will be guided by a mountain guide, and is also suitable for anyone physically active and with an adventurous attitude. For the kayak optional excursion, previous experience in kayaking is not required.

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ITINERARY

    • 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 (it says possible to include, need to verify this)

    • 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! (assuming this is close? transportation included or is it walking distance from hotel?)

    • Meals included: Breakfast (is lunch just while we’re out or is it organized, but guests have to pay?)

    • 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 later afternoon.

    • Explore the city and enjoy dinner out on the town!

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

    • Today’s a travel day! There’s 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. (are all airport transfers private? the first said private and then the others did not specify…)

    • Next we’re headed out on a guided tour of the city, featuring a local funky cafe and brewery. (is the funky cafe/brewery included on the tour and is that where they have lunch?)

    • Optional visit to Lone pine koala sanctuary or story bridge climb if time allows. I think both of these sound better than another city tour…

    • Meals included: Breakfast

    • 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!

    • (kind of a free day so are lunch and dinner within walking distance?)

    • Meals included: Breakfast

    • This says breakfast not included due to very early start since cafes aren’t open… so where do guests get breakfast?

    • 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. (Is lunch like a packed lunch or is there a restaurants? What time are they back to hotel… I’m assuming in Noosa?)

    • Meals included: Lunch

    • We’re saying goodbye to Noosa today and heading to Brisbane Airport for our flight to the Whitsundays.

    • When we land, we’ll transfer by bus (private?) to Airlie Beach and then catch the ferry to Daydream Island, your home for the next 3 nights. (how long is the ferry ride? Is there shopping/restaurants on daydream?)

    • It’s been a travel day so once we arrive, relax! The rest of the night is yours! (will there be a lunch stop and what is the dinner restaurant situation like?)

    • Meals included: Breakfast

    • 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! (lunch details since it’s included)

    • are there dinner options on the island? Just at the hotel?

    • Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

    • 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.

    • can we snorkel in the coral? It says get upclose to wildlife, but can people just swim out there or do they need a guided tour? Can people rent snorkel gear?

    • Meals included: Breakfast

    • 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. (i’m assuming this is a bus? is it private?)

    • 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. (what time are we arriving? it says convenience stops, will there be a lunch stop? any sightseeing along the way other than out the window?)

    • (im assuming dinner restaurants are within easy walking distance?)

    • Meals included: Breakfast

    • 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.

    • After our cruise, we’ll stop for a visit in the charming Port Douglas before returning to Cairns. (is dinner in port douglas or Cairns?)

    • Meals included: Breakfast

    • 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 modern catamaran. 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 and lunch.

    • (this is for all the tours that aren’t private, including this one, how many people are on these guided tours with our guests?)

    • 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 and dinner.

    • We’ll take a transfer to Cairns Airport for the onward journey home. (need to look at the flight routes to see recommended airports to fly home from)

    • Meals included: Breakfast

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Ready to Book?

Ready to Book?

Questions? Please reach out to US at INFO@womenwhoexplore.com

  • $6,395 USD shared occupancy.

    Single occupancy is not available on this trip.

    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.

    • 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 group departure airport transfer in Sydney

      • 1x group airport transfer in Brisbane

      • Brisbane to Noosa transfer

      • Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach transfer

      • Return ferry transfer between Airlie Beach and Daydream Island Resort

      • 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

    • Walking tour in Brisbane (is this private or shared?)

    • Full day K’Gari Island day tour (shared tour)

    • Full Whitsunday Islands day trip (shared tour)

    • Full day Daintree tour including Indigenous guided walk (shared tour) & Daintree River cruise (shared tour)

    • Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise (shared tour)

    • Local tour leader for duration of the trip. (will the tour leader be a woman?)

    • 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 14 women + your WWE trip host and your local guide.

    • International flights to/from Australia

    • Individual airport transfers on arrival in Sydney

    • Individual airport transfers in Cairns for departure

    • Excess luggage 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.

    • Unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancellations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays

  • All meals (except the final dinner) are provided on this trip once you arrive in Greenland. Lunches on your travel days to/from Greenland are not included. Please reach out to the trip host after booking if you have any food allergies/sensitivities. We always do our best to work with our local guide to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.

    Sample Menu:

    Breakfast: Coffee, tea, infusions, cocoa, powdered milk, biscuits, bread, jam, muesli and cereals.

    Packed lunch: Bread, cheese, ham, chocolate, nuts, biscuits, soup, hot tea...

    Dinner: Meals cooked at the camp will be prepared by the guide in collaboration with the group (Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, sausages). Dinner served at the hostels can be prepared with local fish and meat, pork, vegetables, eggs, rice.

  • 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).

  • Accommodations for this trip are either in fixed dome style tents or hostels and are shared occupancy only. Some bathrooms at accommodations are primitive and not all will have showers. Electricity is not available at the tent sites so ensure you have batteries charged for those stays. Sleeping bags are needed for all nights in Greenland.

    Wifi access is limited on this trip and may be able to be purchased at the Leif Eriksson Hostel.

    Most mobile phones can be used in towns and many areas of the coast.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Greenland is the wildest country in the northern hemisphere, infrastructures are almost non-existent and logistics pose enormous challenges.

    That is the reason why your local guide MAY NOT follow this daily itinerary exactly as planned. All activities are subject to change in order to adapt the journey to the weather conditions, sea conditions, or technical and organizational difficulties, and it therefore requires flexibility in the traveller.

    Some activities can be cancelled because of weather or ice conditions as locals say “The weather is Boss in Greenland”.

    As a result, by signing up for this trip, the guest is aware that unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancellations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays are not included in the price and may become the responsibility of the guest while traveling on the trip.