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8 Day Sydney to Brisbane with Fraser Island Comfort Tour
Highlights
- Explore Sydney's vibrant culture and iconic landmarks, immersing yourself in one of the world's great cities.
- Savour exquisite wine and cheese in the Hunter Valley, enhancing your palate with local flavours and craftsmanship.
- Get up close with native wildlife, experiencing the unique biodiversity of Australia in its natural habitat.
- Unwind on the stunning beaches of Byron Bay, soaking in the laid-back atmosphere and breathtaking coastal views.
Australia’s east coast, distilled into eight glorious days. Explore the style and swagger of Sydney, the jewel in the east coast crown, and one of the world’s great cities! We continue on our Aussie adventure – wine and cheese-tasting in the Hunter Valley, getting up close and personal with the wildlife, chilling out at Byron Bay, and enjoying the lush rainforest and glittering turquoise waters of K’gari (Fraser Island) – before finishing in the country’s most laid-back city, Brisbane.
Itinerary highlights
Day 1: Sydney
We start in Australia’s Harbour City, the glittering jewel in the east coast’s crown. Check into your room, freshen up, then meet your tour leader and new travel mates for a welcome meeting at 6pm. Then we are off for a great welcome dinner, and the chance to get to know your fellow travellers.
Included Activities:
Get to know your fellow travellers with a welcome meeting and dinner
Meals: Dinner
Driving Distance: No driving
Day 2: Hunter Valley and Newcastle
We leave behind Sydney’s skyscrapers and sidewalks for a wildlife park boasting an all-star cast of koalas, kangaroos, and more. We’re in the heart of the Hunter Valley, so there’s nothing better than to take a wine, cheese & chocolate tasting. We’ll also visit the sunny port city of Newcastle, rounding off an eclectic day.
Included Activities
Conservation Wildlife Park visit – Get close to many native / unique australian animals like kangaroos, emus and more
Hunter Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tasting
Newcastle orientation tour
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 280 kms
Walking Distance: Short easy walks
Day 3: Port Macquarie & The Koala Hospital
After breakfast, we’re off to Port Macquarie, where we’ll have a chance to meet the volunteers at a Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. If you’re unable to tear yourself away from the cuddly critters, don’t worry – you’re not the first. Expect to come away with loads more knowledge about these often misunderstood creatures, & how by joining our tour, you are supporting this amazing centre’s conservation efforts. Relax for the evening with a stroll along the foreshore & a free night for dinner. Enjoy the sounds of the local bird population and keep your eyes peeled for the local wild dolphins who frequent the area!
Included Activities
Visit Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Foreshore walk and a chance to spot wild dolphins
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 250 kms
Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out point
Day 4: Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) & Byron Bay
Take part in an immersive First Nations experience of the Gumbaynggirr nation that will get you in touch with the traditional custodians of this land. Then we’re headed to Byron Bay, a laid-back surf paradise with boundless coastline, sand and friendly locals. We’ll pay a visit to Cape Byron, for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life.
Included Activities
Immersive Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience
Visit to Cape Byron to see the famous local lighthouse, the most easterly point of Australia for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales in season, and other marine life.
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 400 kms
Walking Distance: Short Easy guided walks (2km total)
Day 5: Byron Bay
Today we’re talking relaxation, or your chance to explore this vibrant coastal town. Spend the morning on the warm sand, shopping for bargains, or indulge in one of our optional activities: surfing or kayaking plus many activities like balloon rides, whale watching, brewery tours etc. The day is all yours – put your feet up, head to a cosy bar, or watch the world go by from one of the local cafes.
Included Activities
Free day to relax, or enjoy optional activities: Surf lesson, kayak experience & more
Meals: None
Driving Distance: None
Day 6: Noosa & Rainbow Beach
We’re crossing into Queensland – the Sunshine State. Your first stop is laid-back Noosa, and Noosa National Park where you will have the chance to spot koalas and other Aussie critters. We continue further up the Sunshine Coast to our base for the next 2 nights, it’s time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the vibrant Rainbow Beach.
Included Activities
Noosa National Park & the chance to spot koalas in the wild
Noosa orientation including Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 420 kms
Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points
Day 7: K’Gari (Fraser Island)
Ready, steady, go, for a once-in-a-lifetime 4WD K’Gari adventure today. Once known as Fraser Island, the destination has been returned to its original name K’gari. K’gari is the local Butchulla nation’s name for the island, meaning ‘paradise’ – you’ll find out why soon enough.
You’ll never want to leave, as we explore the largest sand island in the world, kick back at some of Queensland’s most renowned lookouts, take a walk on the wild side in a lush rainforest, dive into Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) a crystal-clear lake, see the famous S.S Maheno shipwreck and course go dingo-spotting along the golden 75 Mile Beach. The fun needn’t stop there; after the tour feel free to enjoy Carlo Sand Blow and Rainbow Beach, or put your feet up in your accommodation.
Included Activities
Once-in-a-lifetime 4WD bus adventure to K’Gari (Fraser Island).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving Distance: 200 kms
Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points (5KM total)
Day 8: Brisbane
It’s Bris-vegas baby! We’re off to Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. See for yourself how wonderful Brisbane is with a walk (or ferry ride) along the aptly named Brisbane river and its surrounds. Your tour ends this afternoon, but why not join for a last dinner to say farewell?
Included Activities
Orientation tour
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Distance: 240 kms
Walking Distance: Short easy walk
Tour details
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Available from 7 September 2025 to 31 March 2028
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://autopiatours.com.au/accessibility-guide/
Operation information
Autopia Tours – New South Wales
Autopia Tours offer some of Australia’s most unique, entertaining and interactive tour experiences and are internationally recognised as a market leader in small group adventure travel.
With a vision to provide customers with memories that excite and last a lifetime they showcase the best mix of natural beauty, wildlife, culture and foodie delights while exploring the extraordinary diversity of New South Wales.
The success of this company is thanks to an incredible team of life-long travellers, driven by a passion for travel adventures, respect of the land and the future of tourism.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
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