Day 1 : Sydney (Arrival Day)
Check into your central located hostel and get ready for your epic East Coast adventure. Accommodation included: Central Sydney accommodation Optional activities: Bondi to Coogee beach walk, explore King Street Wharf, Royal Botanic Gardens, Taronga Zoo
Meals :None
Day 2 : Blue Mountains Day Trip
Prepare for an epic day of adventure to see some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia. Our first stop out of Sydney is at Euroka to spot wild kangaroos and other wildlife in a natural clearing. Next, we stop off in the local town Glenbrook for a coffee/snack break. We then have a 1.5-hour hike to the stunning Wentworth Falls and viewpoints of the beautiful Jamison Valley. Enjoy a light picnic lunch and then trek to a remote waterfall and lookout. We head up to view the famous 3 Sisters lookout to take a couple of selfies, before driving back to central Sydney for a well-earned drink (beer/wine or soft drink). Accommodation included: Central Sydney accommodation Activities included: Blue Mountains day trip - guided walk, wildlife spotting
Meals :Lunch
Day 3 : Sydney to Barrington Tops
We depart the big city and head to the Hunter Valley wine area for a tasting at one of Australia’s most famous vineyards. We then travel through the backcountry to our stunning stop on the edge of Barrington Tops National Park (a World Heritage Listed Area). We stay in our own private lodge overlooking the Barrington River. You’ll spend the afternoon tubing down the river and then in the evening have a few drinks and relax in the hot tub. Accommodation included: Lodge at Barrington Tops Activities included: River tubing, wine tasting
Meals :Dinner
Day 4 : Barrington Tops to Spot X Surf Camp
Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast with an amazing view. We then head north, with a break to visit a koala hospital to learn about their efforts in preserving koalas, and then stop at a nature reserve to spot wild kangaroos hopping along the incredible coastline. We arrive at our waterfront accommodation at Spot X in the early evening where you’ll have dinner at camp. Accommodation included: Spot X accommodation Activities included: Koala hospital visit, wildlife spotting Optional activities: scenic walk
Meals :Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 : Spot X Surf Camp to River Retreat
This morning take part in a fun group lesson, learning the basics of surfing. If you love the beach or are keen to hone in your surf skills, we recommend staying longer to do a Surf & Stay. In the afternoon we travel to our River Retreat and go for a guided canoeing trip, spotting wildlife along the way. In the evening have an Aussie BBQ, learn how to cook some damper and toast marshmallows around the campfire. We sleep in wilderness cabins or in swags under the stars. Accommodation included: Cabins or camping Activities included: Surf lesson, canoeing (or guided walk if bad weather) Optional activities: Hop-off to extend your stay for a Surf & Stay
Meals :Breakfast
Day 6 : River Retreat to Byron Bay
We leave our camp early, hop on our bus and head up towards Byron Bay, Australia’s famous surf and arts town. We stop in the picturesque town of Yamba along the way for lunch where you can have a walk around or a swim in the Angourie Blue Pool. We have an orientation drive on the way to Byron Bay to help you get your bearings. Accommodation included: 2 x nights Byron Bay accommodation Activities included: Angourie Blue Pool swimming, Byron Bay orientation drive
Meals :None
Day 7 : Full Day Byron Bay
Today you’ll have the day to yourself to explore. You can perfect your surfing skills, party, do a dolphin kayak trip, visit the alternative town of Nimbin (additional costs), or just relax and take in the laidback, hippy vibe. We recommend taking a walk to the lighthouse to view the Australian mainland’s most easterly point. Accommodation included: Byron Bay accommodation Optional activities: Surf lessons, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, Nimbin day trip, etc.
Meals :None
Day 8 : Byron Bay to Brisbane
We cruise up to the New South Wales/Queensland border and hop out at Danger Point to stretch our legs and check out the view of one of Australia’s best surf spots, Snapper Rocks. We then drive into Surfers Paradise, you may want to get off here to experience the sun, sand, tans and high-rises of Australia’s most developed beach area. We drop you off in Brisbane CBD for the end of your Stray experience with your final night’s accommodation included in Brisbane. Accommodation: Brisbane accommodation Activities included: Danger Point Border Crossing
Meals :None