At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Are you ready to get active in Australia? Sail away on the Whitsundays. Snorkel and marvel at the Great Barrier Reef. Hop into a 4WD and discover the Outback. Cycle through the vibrant neighbourhoods of Sydney. An ideal active holiday together, discovering the diversity of Australia.
Quick facts about this sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best travel time is between May and October
- Relaxed travel pace with 3-6 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 2-4 hours
- Stay with locals at 7 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- 2 domestic flights, Cairns to Alice Springs, Alice Springs to Sydney
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
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![Snorkel in one of the seven wonders of the world](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=cfb99f1e144b7824d2c00d8dcffc5133 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=263ee0bc92ab8aa724e3f52712bfd0e6 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=7772e69f16f53c0df771e1f82dcf6c1f 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=344defb2fad1b45c9a477ec82cdb2ef4 400w)
![Fill your days with water and land activities or simply relax and enjoy the view](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/partner/stays/aus-4827-hamilton-island-view-pool-lounge-partner-stays-luxury.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=f5af695b973f17c42c6db54a3a487353 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/partner/stays/aus-4827-hamilton-island-view-pool-lounge-partner-stays-luxury.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=3e500f039eaebac1895ccdbeb7364c9d 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/partner/stays/aus-4827-hamilton-island-view-pool-lounge-partner-stays-luxury.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=71fa5288b61fb3437ea770eadc597f40 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/partner/stays/aus-4827-hamilton-island-view-pool-lounge-partner-stays-luxury.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=7cfc5857f83bd98ca344559166dfa298 400w)
![Visit the famous Whitehaven Beach, one of the most photographed beaches in Australia](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/IMG_20180603_083955.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=2239c017ddc1c132338b34ffe3a22d49 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/IMG_20180603_083955.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=bca6837ad750ee68cddc734a23f6aeab 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/IMG_20180603_083955.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=6c5d42fd224e036266b7e92af7cd9e44 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/IMG_20180603_083955.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=52699d0f5d47d1af17d3cc909bae0c1b 400w)
![Spot koalas in Eucalyptus trees](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=c234136e425bd165233680d043a60e99 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=c54cbcc71023721bffa306d924394a4e 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=94fb94790ddc64a942e56085effc480f 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=b3a29cfcc7720560a708b81d4b7d3480 400w)
![Dive and explore the world below](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/3974_Mission_Beach_Dive1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=f27e3cfdf97278aaeac9dae4b20a9b2c 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/3974_Mission_Beach_Dive1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=378fe2a900ad7340b5b5b44d82fcac01 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/3974_Mission_Beach_Dive1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=5b5f193ab7a53f9a1a72d163280fb1aa 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/3974_Mission_Beach_Dive1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=b8643cd3f735cccc0d8e485816de5210 400w)
![Have close encounters with Australian wildlife](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Kangaroo-Sanctuary-Alice-Springs-C-Tourism-NT.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=05830a6bac869f41ee8c6090eddbb3de 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Kangaroo-Sanctuary-Alice-Springs-C-Tourism-NT.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=0dd4d8925fcbba1abdf91efeb6c418e5 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Kangaroo-Sanctuary-Alice-Springs-C-Tourism-NT.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=d4ccbd84a6c7a3f3e112a1796dff6b00 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Kangaroo-Sanctuary-Alice-Springs-C-Tourism-NT.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=98cbc58c5a97447163a4ca79237e63a0 400w)
![Explore the city by bike or on foot, take a boat or a train](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=dbe2460175e40c9da2ead44c7ed20bfc 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=27bfe40d8668ea380f31ac82d26d2471 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=a5a52abd42f0a5a110747a382459aafe 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=e69de6117c8afdb26914d6da39a2c3ca 400w)
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