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Sydney, Australia
Sat 31st - Patch to check in at Hostel at 18:00?
Sat 31st - Grace arrives in Sydney Airport 19:40, Patch meeting at airport after dropping off bags at Hostel (booked)
Plan is to stay in a hostel the first two nights of the trip, exploring Syndey for the first full day (incl dive to see leafy sea dragon)
Sat 31st - 21:00 fireworks darlng harbour
evening on the town
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Sydney, Australia
Sun 1st - recover and maybe hit the pool
Buy supplies for the campervan and food
Check itinerary and make any further bookings
Sunday markets ?
maybe do Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
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Sydney, Australia
Mon 2nd - pick up motorhome 11:00am
SYDNEY - 23-25 ERSKINE RD CARINGBAH
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Blue Mountains, Australia
Free or cheap camp grounds:
https://www.travellers-autobarn.com.au/blog/free-camping-blue-mountains
Free:
Old Ford - council run, spots go quick, toilet block, fire pits, picnic tables
Burralow Reserve - toilets, fire pits, BBQ stuff, picnic tables
Warragamba Reserve - drinking water, max 48hrs, fire pits, toilets are locked after dark, BBQs
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Newcastle, Australia
Tues 3rd - Drive up to Newcastle and stay overnight in Hotel
Go out for the evening and explore the local bars etc
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Booti Booti National Park, Australia
Wed 4th - Drive up to Booti Booti national park and explore for the evening
Wed 4th - Stay overnight at the Ruins Campground $24.60. Showers and toilets (booked) - need day pas for national park (book!!)
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Forster, Australia
Thurs 5th - leave Booti Booti at 06:15 to get Grace to 2 boat dives in Forster arrive at 06:45, meet at dive shop for 7:00 for start at 07:00 till 12:30 $232 booked (deposit $70.67)
https://www.forsterdivecentre.com.au/
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Coastal Walk, Australia
Thurs 5th - Arrive in Port Macquarie around 15:00, get some lunch sorted and then go on coastal walk (3-4hours total) https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business%20Page&utm_term=plcid_13026705897189869741&utm_content=Port%20Macquarie%20coastal%20walk%20-%20Port%20Macquarie
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Port Macquarie, Australia
Thurs 5th - after coastal walk could go to a bar or clubbing
Thurs 5th - Stay overnight at paid campsite to refill and clear waste (booked)
leave camp > surfing > koala sanctaury then head up to Dorrigo national park
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Flynns Beach, Australia
Fri 6th - group surf lesson with soul surf, arrive 8:45
9;00-11:00am meet at Flynn's beach bring swimmers and towel
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Lake Innes, Australia
Fri 6th - Koala Sanctaury open 08:30-16:00 https://koalaconservationaustralia.org.au/
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Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Australia
Fri 6th - Drive up to Dorrigo rainforest centre and do one of the walks from here https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/-/media/visitor/files/pdf/brochures/dorrigo-walks.pdf
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Dorrigo National Park, Australia
Fri 6th - end the day staying at the free / pay by donation Roses park rest area
Sat 7th - leave Dorrigo early at 05:50 to get to Coffs Harbour
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Solitary Islands Australian Marine Park, Australia
Sat 7th - Grace diving 07:30 till 12:30 at South Solitary Islands $274.18
Meet at 7:30 at 98 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
Then need to be driven down to the harbour by Patch
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Byron Bay, Australia
Sat 7th - afternoon get food and check out the town.
Stay first night in Glen Villa resort and go out clubbing
Sun 8th - sleep in as long as check out allows
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Lawson Street, Australia
Sun 8th - 12:35 meet at address below for sea kayak tour (13:00 start, 2.5 hr duration)
56 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
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Byron Bay, Australia
Sun 8th - Stay overnight at Cheaper paid campsite Mullumbimby Showground (15mins from Brunswick harbour) - pay when we arrive
Mon 9th - Leave campsite at 7am
- Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience
- From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour
- Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour
- Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
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Brunswick Heads, Australia
Mon 9th - arrive at 07:15am for 7:30am start of Julian rocks snorkelling trip (2.5hours)
43 Harbour Wy, Brunswick Heads NSW 2483, Australia
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Gold Coast, Australia
Mon 9th - Arrive in gold coast early afternoon and explore a bit
Glow worm and forest tour meet at 18:05 for 18:15 start
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Beenleigh, Australia
Mon 9th - Drive up the Hugh Muntz park to camp overnight. Free campsites with toilets
Tues 10th - Drive to toondah harbour to go to north stradbrooke for the day
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North Stradbroke Island, Australia
Tues 10th - day trip to north stradbrooke - organise ourselves!!
Can park for free in Toondah Harbour surrounds where the ferry leaves from in Cleveland. Get bus round the island.
Self guided snorkel on rock wall Amnity point
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Brisbane, Australia
Tues 10th - Stay overnight at free campsite either hugh muntz or tully memorial park
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Brisbane, Australia
Wed 11th - visit Sam doing field work? and or spend the day exploring Brisbane free ferry to see the city from the water
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Landsborough, Australia
Wed 11th - drive up to landsborough in evening ready to go to zoo the next day (booked)
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Australia Zoo, Australia
Thurs 12th - $35 student ticket
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Noosa Shire, Australia
thurs 12th -
Friday 13th - Noosa Everglades kayaking 9:00-11:00
Meet at: The Jetty at 186 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, Qld 4566
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Rainbow Beach, Australia
Fri 13th - drive up to Rainbow beach (booked)
where to park for free:
https://fraser-tours.com/article/where-to-park-in-rainbow-beach?srsltid=AfmBOop4Mb9SOJQqcLYco0If4UX8CSkezQONOoXAwSMU0nZ60BHJgq5n
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K'gari, Australia
Sat 14th - 0700am pick up for two night stay on island
Mon 16th - 3/4pm return to rainbow beach
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Agnes Water, Australia
Mon 16th - Arrive in evening to camp site (booked)
Tues 17th - spend morning in area maybe surf again?
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Byfield National Park, Australia
Tues 17th - drive up to byfield nationl park, stay overnight in national park campsite (booked). toilets but no showers.
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Airlie Beach, Australia
Wed 18th - Long drive up to Airlie beach
Campovernight at paid campsite (booked)
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Whitsunday Island, Australia
Thurs 19th - day sail trip and snorkel on whitsunday island (book!!)
https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/airlie-beach-l868/airlie-beach-providence-whitehaven-day-sail-with-snorkeling-t391833?ranking_uuid=e138d39f-44f7-4f15-bfe9-9fae017ccd76&_pc=1,2&date_from=2026-02-19
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Airlie Beach, Australia
Thurs 19th - stay at the same campsite
Fri 20th - leave campsite and drive up to Townsville
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Bowen, Australia
Fri 20th - stopover at Bowen town to get brunch and maybe see a nice beach
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Townsville, Australia
Fri 20th - Stay overnight at free bp rest stop or paid campiste (big4) (decide and book !!)
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Magnetic Island, Australia
Based out of Townsville can get ferries across to the island and then a bus around the island for a day fee of $7.60
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Townsville, Australia
Sat 21 - Stay at free overnight council campsite slightly further up the coast, leave by 10:00
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Cardewell Spa Pool, Australia
Sun 22nd - stopover at natural swimming spot for a dip - check with The Cardwell Visitor & Heritage Centre to see if the water levels are safe. 1.5 hours to do the walk and swim.
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Tully Gorge Camping Area, Australia
Sun 22nd -
Mom 23 rd -white water rafting meet at ca,ping area at 08:55
4 hours till about 1pm
Drive down mission beach
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Djiru National Park, Australia
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Mission Beach, Australia
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Millaa Millaa Falls, Australia
Tues 24th - stop over walk at Millaa Millaa falls. out and back trail that takes 0.5-1 hr to walk. Can swim safely here.
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Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise, Australia
Tues 24th - 15:30-16:30 last slot for 1 hour river cruise (booked)
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Daintree River Ferry, Australia
Tues 24th - Book !!! Cross the river around 16:30/17:00
https://daintreeferry.com.au/tickets-and-prices/
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Daintree Rainforest Discovery Centre, Australia
Tues 24th - Do the Jindalba Boardwalk walk thats near the Daintree discovery centre. 0.5-1.5 hour
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Cape Tribulation, Australia
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Ocean Safari, Australia
Wed 25th - book!!
07:30 am start, 2 snorkel spots, end time 12:30
https://oceansafari.com.au/tours/great-barrier-reef/
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Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm, Australia
Wed 25th - visit the exotic fruit farm and buy som fruits for snacking on afternoon walk
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Dubuji Boardwalk, Australia
Wed 25th - 45min board walk trail that goes through a nice beach and then along to a good lunch spot
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Emmagen Creek, Australia
Wed 25th - 10min drive up from the boardwalk, walk upstream from parking area for safe swiming - downstream there are crocs
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Daintree Tea Company, Australia
Wed 25th - stop at roadside stall the buy souvenir tea
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mason's swimming hole, Australia
Wed 25th - morning swim after packing up camp
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Daintree Ice-cream Company, Australia
Wed 25th - Ice cream stop
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Floravilla, Australia
Wed 25th - Ice cream stop 2
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Cape Tribulation, Australia
Thur 26th - Up earlyand leave campsite no later than 5:45am
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Daintree River Ferry, Australia
Thur 26th - Make river crossing by 7am
Drive to marine is approx 45mins
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Agincourt Reef, Australia
Thur 26th - make it to port douglas by 8am to meet for 8:15am at
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina for 3 snorkel / 2 dive 1 snorkel on agincourt reef Calypso trip
Return approx 16:30
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Port Douglas, Australia
Thur 26th - Stay overnight at Dougies backpackers (need to book two weeks prior!!!)
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Kuranda, Australia
Fri 27th - leave campsite early monring to drive to Kuranda
Scenic village in a mountain rainforest - could drive on way from daintree to Cairns or go on the cool railway from cairns
Hike The Douglas Track to Glacier Rock
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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Australia
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Cairns, Australia
Fri 27th - Drop off campervan by 3pm !!
Fri 27th - big last night out in Aus (or could do saturday night)
https://tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/articles/guide-nightlife-cairns/
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Cairns, Australia
https://mandingalbay.com.au/
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Cairns International Airport, Australia
Sun 1st - arrive at airport for 16:00 latest to catch 18:35 flight home