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Australia Multisport: Biking, Walking & Watersports in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef

Home to dense jungle, fascinating wildlife, endless strands of white beach and the world’s largest coral reef, Australia’s Far North Queensland provides the spectacular setting for this unforgettable, adventure-filled trip. Pedal through Cedar Bay National Park on remote dirt roads that rarely see travelers. Explore unspoiled beaches and woodland, looking for tree frogs, kangaroos and colorful birds. Kayak the astoundingly clear aquamarine waters off Cape Tribulation and sun yourself on silky-soft sand. Bike into Daintree National Park, the oldest living rain forest on Earth, and learn about the area’s history and Aboriginal culture on intimate guided walks. Cap it all… more

Australia Multisport: Biking, Walking & Watersports in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef

Home to dense jungle, fascinating wildlife, endless strands of white beach and the world’s largest coral reef, Australia’s Far North Queensland provides the spectacular setting for this unforgettable, adventure-filled trip. Pedal through Cedar Bay National Park on remote dirt roads that rarely see travelers. Explore unspoiled beaches and woodland, looking for tree frogs, kangaroos and colorful birds. Kayak the astoundingly… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $4,998* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: July, December
Number of days: 8
Group size: 24

This trip is offered by:

Backroads

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Trip details

Day 1 Helenvale

Meet in Cooktown  Head out from Endeavour Lions Park on a beautiful bike ride through quaint historic Cooktown and its stunning countryside, a wonderful introduction to the region’s rugged beauty  Keep your eyes open for Australia’s amazing wildlife - owls, tree kangaroos and rare stream frogs  At Archer’s Point, enjoy a signature Backroads picnic and soak in the sounds of the surf  Shuttle - or pedal if you’re feeling ambitious - down eucalyptus-lined roads to our rustic home for the night, nestled in the rain forest.

 

Days 2-3 Ayton

Bike on dirt roads through Cedar Bay National Park, watching for wildlife  Take a scenic boat ride across Weary Bay to reach our exclusive lodge  Follow gently rolling trails through the rain forest, seeking out Australia’s most unique birds  Enjoy a cruise up the Bloomfield River, said to be the most stunning waterway on the Coral Coast  Relax in the idyllic surroundings of our hotel, where you can nap poolside, indulge in a spa treatment or go fishing.

 

Day 4 Cape Tribulation

Boat back to "civilization" and hop in a four-wheel-drive vehicle for a true Australian jungle adventure on Daintree National Park’s untamed roads - prepare for stream crossings, steep hills and potholes With a stunning backdrop of rain forest and mountain peaks, paddle open-deck kayaks near secluded Cape Tribulation, a World Heritage site. 

 

Days 5-6 Mossman

Bike along paved forest-lined roads through Daintree National Park, the world’s most ancient rain forest  Hike at Cooper Creek, Daintree’s central tributary, keeping an eye out for colorful parrots and Boyd’s forest dragons - giant lizards indigenous to Queensland’s rain forests Pedal over the Alexandra Range  Stroll in the river-carved Mossman Gorge, a land inhabited by the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal tribe Spend an evening with a local naturalist learning about the region’s abundant reptile population - don’t be surprised if he brings along one or two slithering friends  Enjoy a candlelit barbecue overlooking the Mossman River.

 

Days 7-8 Port Douglas

Board the Poseidon, a spacious catamaran, and sail to the Great Barrier Reef for an unforgettable snorkeling or scuba excursion  Encounter some of Australia’s multicolored luminescent, iridescent, polka-dotted and zebra-striped residents  Cap off your adventure with mellow spin on rolling terrain through gorgeous rain forest or spend the morning relaxing in Port Douglas.

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