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Connections Adventures's Island Suntanner

Island Suntanner - 14 days

On to Australia!

After 3 weeks in Asia, she went Down Under for the final leg of her internship for some fun in the sun!

Connections Adventures took Rachel from Sydney up to Cairns, to explore some of the very best of Australia. Some people only dream of going here. She'll show them what they're missing. Check out her video!

rachel in oz

Sydney to Cairns

Connections Adventures has been providing tours and vacations for thousands of young people from dozens of countries since 1976.

For this adventure, Rachel explored some of the world's best surfing beaches, beautiful rainforests, Lamington National Park, the Gold Coast, and more. Read all about it!

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Day	Where	What
1	Sydney to Myall Lakes	Depart Sydney via the Harbour Bridge and head to the Hunter Valley for a picnic lunch and some wine tasting before traveling further north to Myall Lakes. On arrival, we hit the water in kayaks before returning to watch the sunset and a bbq dinner. Myall Shores Resort Lx1 Dx1
2	Myall Lakes to Byron Bay	We travel through some picturesque regions along the East Coast to Byron Bay today. Renowned for its surfing beaches, beautiful rainforests and eclectic lifestyle, you'll soon get into the swing of things! After checking into our accommodation you're free to explore this coastal town to see what all the fuss is about! Glen Villa Resort Cabins Bx1 Lx1
3	Byron Bay	A full day to enjoy what Byron Bay has to offer. Renowned for its great surf beaches and counter culture, we have plenty of optional activities here to keep us busy. Try a surfing lesson, go diving sea kayaking* or just chill out on the beach. It’s even possible that you may see some dolphins or whales as they pass by. Tonight, dinner is “Connections Style” with plenty of time to relax. Glen Villa Resort Cabins Bx1 Dx1
4	Byron Bay to Gold Coast	Our short journey today takes us inland via Murwillumbah and across the state border beside Lamington National Park, where we stop at the “Natural Arch”. We then travel through the Numinbah Valley to Surfers Paradise. This region is one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations with its great climate, famous surf beaches, extreme adventure activities, and well known Theme Parks. Paradise Resort Bx1
5	Gold Coast	A full day to take in the sights and thrills of Australia’s Holiday Playground. There are endless beaches that make this stretch of coastline so famous and, as they are only a short walk from our resort, it makes it all so easy to enjoy. Paradise Resort Bx1 Dx1
6	Gold Coast to Fraser Island	A short drive this morning to Queensland’s capital city Brisbane, where we have some time for sightseeing. Heading further north we travel on to Hervey Bay. Here we board our ferry to Fraser Island and our Wilderness Lodge accommodation. Wilderness Lodges - Share Facilities Bx1 Dx1
7	Fraser Island	Fraser Island – Great Sandy National Park is World Heritage Listed and is the world’s largest sand island. The best way to see this magnificent national park is on our optional 4-wheel drive tour, taking us along the unspoiled surf beaches and to pristine inland freshwater lakes that are ideal for swimming. Wilderness Lodges - Share Facilities Bx1 Dx1
8	Fraser Island to Capricorn Caves	Today we board our ferry and continue our journey northward through sugar cane country to our remote overnight stop at Capricorn Caves. These geologically unique limestone caves can be accessed for an optional candlelit exploration. Capricorn Caves Lodges - share facilities Bx1 Dx1
9	Capricorn Caves to Whitsundays	Reuniting with the Bruce Highway, we make the journey to Airlie Beach, the heart of the thriving Whitsunday coast. We transfer from nearby Shute Harbour to Long Island and Club Crocodile Resort, one of the many beautiful islands that make up this very special waterway and our home for the next three nights. Club Crocodile Resort Long Island Bx1 Lx1 Dx1
10-11	Whitsundays	Two complete days to relax on Long Island and enjoy some of the countless island activities and the facilities of the Club Crocodile Resort. Try one of the many water activities including sailing, snorkeling, perhaps a game of beach volleyball or tennis, learn to scuba dive, or just enjoy a cocktail around the pool. (Bx2, Dx2) Club Crocodile Resort Long Island Bx1 Dx1
12	Whitsundays to Cairns	Our transfer takes us to Shute Harbour. Here our coach awaits for our journey to Townsville. Here we break for some lunch at the Strand to take in the view. We then travel on to the colorful city of Cairns, where we check in to our resort and enjoy some dinner. Hides Resort Bx1 Lx1 Dx1
13	Cairns	Cairns is the perfect hub for numerous adventure and nature-based activities. Try an optional trip to the Great Barrier Reef today aboard a maxi-catamaran or go crazy with other optional adventures. At day's end, exchange your adventure stories over dinner during our exclusive Tjapukai by Night experience. Hides Resort Bx1 Dx1
14	Cairns	Today we head off to explore the Tropical Rainforest and Kuranda via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment. This is a pretty spectacular way to spend another amazing day. Sadly, it’s then time to bid our traveling companions farewell.