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.
Would you like to meet the locals and stay with Aussie hosts? Well then, this trip is perfect for you. Stay at small-scale accommodations, where the locals will make you feel right at home. They will help you with anything that you need. And love to share stories about their home country. Discover Australia through the eyes of the locals.
Quick facts about this sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best travel time is between May and September
- Relaxed travel pace with 3-5 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 2-4 hours
- Stay with locals at 6 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- Collect and return your rental car in Cairns
- 3 domestic flights
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
![australia](/img/maps/map-australia-fc.png)
![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)
![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)
![Explore a place where the reef meets the rainforest](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU037-Daintree-National-Park_Queensland.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=8668436f7327c68ffe377ce7204d9c14 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU037-Daintree-National-Park_Queensland.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=7d10e2e6955cfcf6c3f910ba0cb2f0ec 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU037-Daintree-National-Park_Queensland.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=0c858ff476e3767564c71e3b95c52b56 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU037-Daintree-National-Park_Queensland.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=f40e801fcfe89d9bdc730cb87195cb6d 400w)
![Visit the nearby Mossman Gorge](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/IMG_20180525_132832-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=8218dd7b32389418810857f07239f759 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/IMG_20180525_132832-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=a638005829431bd76abd124df77770b1 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/IMG_20180525_132832-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=5987fee339b837272785f0ffbfa4d6c7 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/IMG_20180525_132832-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=8a39edcf9b55017759badac73df40312 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)
Price guide per person
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During shoulder season you can enjoy significant price savings. Talk to a specialist now on 020 36 95 95 69
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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.
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