Compare Australia: Cradle Mountain Huts Great Walk by Walking Connection vs Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Tour by Discovery Nomads
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| Duration | 4 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 2,300 | $ 2,582 |
| Price Per Day | $ 575 | $ 258 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
| Description |
Discover one of Australia’s most spectacular World Heritage Areas while trekking the world famous Overland Track in the peaceful and exquisite terrain of Cradle Mountain and Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania. |
Explore the highlights of Sydney Harbour, relax on a cruise to the Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy the azure beaches of the Gold Coast. |
Day 1: Waldheim to Barn Bluff Hut
Walk through ancient rainforest, enjoy spectacular views of Cradle Mountain, walk along the edge of a spectacular glacial cirque, and drop into Waterfall Valley before arriving at Barn Bluff.
Day 2: Barn Bluff To Pine Forest Moor Hut
Travel across plains where glaciers once sat. Walk over plains of button grass, by the peaks of Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff.
Day 3: Pine Forest Moor Hut to Pelion Plains Hut
A mix of long, slow descents and ascents, from the base of Mt Pelion West down to the Forth River and Lemonthyme Valley, to the beautiful Pelion Plains.
Day 4: Pelion Hut to Kia Ora Hut
Climb to Pelion Gap; a few hours of gentle downhill from the gap to the hut, with the option of various side trips for a more challenging day of walking.
(This is the final day of the four day itinerary – Walk from Pelion Hut to Arm River Valley.
Final day of Four-Day itinerary: head east across Pelion Plains, following the southern shore of Lake Ayr. Take in stunning views of Mount Pillinger and the peaks along the Overland Track.
Day 1: Sydney
Arrive at any time. On the 1st day we haven't plan any activities.
Day 2: Sydney
Explore Sydney with a walk along the harbour to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks area. In the afternoon go sailing around Sydney Harbour. Enjoy the views of the gorgeous surroundings and look out for naval ships and submarines. If you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin, a seal or a penguin.
Day 3-4: Surfers Paradise
Fly to the famous surf and arts town of Gold Coast. Learn about the culture of surfing in the area and try it yourself. Enjoy free time for optional sea kayaking, whale-watching or just relax at the beach.
Day 5-6: Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands
Transfer to Brisbane and flight to Airlie Beach. On the 6th day, you will go on a cruise to Whitsunday Island and visit the beach of Whitehaven.
Day 7: Cairns
An early start to the station for a relaxing and very scenic train journey to Cairns.
Day 8-9: Port Douglas
Travel along the stunning coastal road to Port Douglas. On the 9th Day you will Sail aboard the stunning catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel the pristine ribbon reefs of Agincourt Reef, where the underwater visibility and biodiversity is at its highest, visit 3 separate dive sites and enjoy 5 hours at the reef, swim with the dwarf Minke whales in season, on one of the few vessels that has a permit to swim with the inquisitive whales.
Day 10: Cairns
Transfer back to Cairns Airport
