Hey there future friend!!! I cant wait to show you around my backyard, the famous Whitsundays + Great Barrier Reef. I am lucky to call this area home and love sharing this paradise and all its beauty! I have created a trip with a true mixture of fun outdoor experiences like snorkelling and rainforest walks, lazy sunset picnics + drinks by the beach, trying out classic Aussie food, free time, wildlife experiences and much more. As an extraverted/introvert (meaning I LOVE LOVE people, but also need some wind downtime), I love trips with a real mixture of meeting and exploring with new friends, as well as adventures on my own. I have worked hard to ensure this trip is a good mixture of both group and alone time! It is really important that this trip feels like a safe place to explore, learn, grow and of course, have fun! This trip is perfect if you are: - Open to fun and new experiences - Love meeting new people and respecting each one for their experiences and offerings - A somewhat ‘independent traveller’ but keen to create a little 'family' to go beyond the typical tourist experiences. This is perfect for someone who might not have travelled much on their own and want the safety of a group but the excitement of some alone adventures - Able to communicate with grace and kindness. Speak up if you want to try something new, or have any issues. It’s important we are all open and it will really help us all get the most out of this amazing adventure! In the trip, I have included all breakfast meals plus a welcome dinner. As a REAL lover of snacks, I will also be sharing some classic Australian snacks along the way, perfect for morning tea or afternoon snacks with beer, wine or softdrinks. I will ensure we always have staples like bread, fruit and coffee/tea Each place we stay will have a kitchen, so we can opt for shared group meals or you can even opt to create your own meals with items from the supermarket. This really allows those with different budgets as well as food allergies and preferences, to have more control over their food. Please be aware that February is wet season in Australia. While I would love to be mother nature, I can not promise endless glorious days! In saying this, I have lots of tips and tricks up my sleeve for those days!
ABOUT ME 👋🏼I'm Tahnee, a quirky Australian adventurer, always up for new experiences! Food + culture + nature make my heart beat! We all have that one friend, right? Who is the always the first to RSVP, always up for new experience, the organiser of weekends away and nights out! 🙋🏽♀️Well that is ME with a capital M! It’s not often you hear the word NO come out of my mouth. If it means I get to experience, learn, explore or meet someone new, I am in! I am lucky to have the beautiful Whitsundays + Great Barrier Reef as my backyard 🏖️. White sandy beaches, rainforests, unique animals (I promise, they don’t want to hurt you), unique experiences and the true Aussie spirit runs strong in this girl! In the past, I was a wedding photographer in the beautiful Whitsundays, which saw me travel around my region and photographing in some stunning locations, which I love to share with others (including how to capture that perfect shot!) 📷 While I love exploring Australia, I equally love international travel. 🗺️ I have been lucky enough have many adventures overseas, with highlights of walking the Great Wall of China, watching Sumo comps in Japan, picking apples in country Canada and swimming in the clear waters of Fiji! I am an open, approachable and very flexible person and happy to answer any questions you might have about our trip. I cant wait to share one of the worlds most unique and special places with you and also share in your own cultures, stories, experiences and travels.
Details about the accommodation: For accommodation, it is really important to me that our accommodation feels like a home. With big days of adventures, its really nice to come home to a place with room to relax, separate quiet time, play cards + games, cook as a group, wash our clothing and even have a sneaky swim in a pool. While each person has their own bed, it might be asked that you share a room/space with another of our trip family member! We will rotate who shares with the 2 accommodation locations. Keep me posted n the Q&A section if you want more details about the trip!
What's included?
Welcome BBQ Beach Dinner at sunset
Full day Whitehaven Beach + snorkelling
Wildlife farm tour + animal experience
Breakfast each day
Aussie snacks, fruit, bread, coffee etc
6 nights accomodation
My car for all trips + fuel
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I'm Tahnee, a quirky Australian adventurer, always up for new experiences! Food + culture + nature make my heart beat!
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Trip Itinerary
1
Airlie Beach
Day 1-2
Accommodation: Airlie Beach (apartment or home) Night 1 of 3 Our first day. You can either fly into Mackay airport or Proserpine airport. I will be leaving Mackay early morning to travel to Airlie Beach so can pick you up along the way. Once we have all checked into our accomodation, we can explore the beachside town of Airlie Beach. Cute little boutiques, a swim in the lagoon, stroll along the beautiful sandy beaches, even some cocktails in a cute little bar, this will be a flexible afternoon. There is a beautiful walk along the boardwalk which you walk, ride or scoot down. PAID + ORGANISED: a welcome dinner by the beach. I will supply a simple Aussie style BBQ dinner where we can meet, chat and share our travel stories. We can watch the sunset as we get to know each other.
2
Whitehaven Beach
Day 2-3
Accommodation: Airlie Beach (apartment or home) Night 2 of 3 You can not come to Airlie Beach and not visit Australia most famous beach: Whitehaven. I have booked and paid for a wonderful all day tour with a local tour company that showcases all the best parts of the Whitsundays + the Great Barrier Reef. ALL DAY TOUR INCLUDES: - 2 hours on the iconic Whitehaven Beach - Guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout with a knowledgeable crew member. - Snorkel two different locations on the fringing Great Barrier Reef - A local supplier with qualified chefs caters for lunch and snacks - 2021 Gold winner for the best “Adventure Tourism” Business in Australia! We will be exhausted from our adventure, so let's do a group cook up back at our accommodation, or you can venture out to try some local restaurants and bars.
3
Cedar Creek Falls
Day 3-4
Accommodation: Airlie Beach (apartment or home) Night 3 of 3 Saturday morning sees Airlie Beach streets come alive with markets. Local produce, handicrafts and unique gifts are all on offer. We can spend a morning strolling the markets or even have a quick swim in the local lagoon. Before the day becomes too hot, we can take the small drive to Cedar Creek Falls to explore the beautiful waterfall and refreshing water, we can pack a shared lunch to share by the waterhole. As a group we can decide how to spend our afternoon: - Visit different beaches - Get our steps up with a hike to Honey Eater lookout - Drinks and outdoor board games at a popular hangout by the beach (think large size chess, table pool etc) We can see where the afternoon and night takes us as a group
4
Mackay
Day 4-5
Accommodation: Mackay. Night 1 of 3 After checking out of our Airlie Beach accommodation, we will make our way south to our 2nd location, Mackay. While not as well known and Airlie Beach, it is a wonderful base town for our next adventures! BOOKED AND PAID: On our trip to Mackay (2.5hrs) we will stop in at Bredl Wild Farm. This is a great way to get close and personal to some beautiful Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas and our every friendly crocodiles (ha)! This family run farm runs tours during the day to really educate and show visitors all about our special animals friends. From here we can decide on a fun place for lunch. Maybe fish and chips in another sleepy beach town, or a hardy meal at a local pub! We will then make our way to check into our shared accommodation in Mackay. We could hire bikes and follow one of the trails along the Pioneer River, check out the amazing 'wake boarding' facilities or stroll along one of the many quiet beaches! This night we can have some quiet time to ourselves, do a group cook up or travel to surrounding area for dinner.
5
Cape Hillsborough
Day 5-6
Accommodation: Mackay. Night 2 of 3 Possible highlight of your trip might be today! But to be apart of it, you need to wake before sunrise. Each morning, the local kangaroos make their way down to the beach to feed on the seeds that have washed up the night before. As quickly as they arrive, they leave. A quick breakfast, posing for the keen visitors and off they hop! To arrive by sunrise, we will need to wake early and make the 45min drive to the special location. From here we can make our way inland to the rainforest of Queensland. On the way (1.5hrs) we will cross over many bridges with stunning rock edged streams, which we can easily stop at for photos and exploring. From here, we will snake our way up the windy mountain side to Eungella National Park. We will want to head to the Platypus viewing area around 9-10am as this is when we are most likely to see these shy and quiet animals. Being wild animals, seeing them is not promised but we certainly will try! Eungella is filled with small and large hikes. We can break into groups, or go off on our own to explore the amazing rainforests tracks and treks. There is also a business running fly fox adventures (10:30am or 1pm), those who wish to do this can book in for this! Maybe we could meet back at the beautiful Chalete for lunch, which showcases the most amazing view of the entire Pioneer Valley. It's very picturesque. On the way back to Mackay, we will stop in at a beautiful waterfall at Finch Hatton Gorge. A quick dip in its fresh water will be perfect. After such a big day, we can decide how to spend our night. Try one of the many amazing restaurants or a quiet night in!
6
Mackay
Day 6-7
Accommodation: Mackay. Night 3 of 3 As our last full day together, I am going to leave this free from anything booked. Is there something you wish you could tick off your Aussie bucket list? Want to go exploring in an area we are all interested in? Do you want to experience more how we live day to day? Mackay is where I live so I am happy to take us around to explore and help you get the most of your time here. Some ideas could be: - I live on a farm so I am happy to show you around what a working cane farm looks like! - A tour of a local distillery - Lunch at the harbour to see all the large ships come into the port - Learn about the mining industry (one of our largest industries here) - Head to the cool air-conditioning shops or cinemas - Visit some beaches and lookouts (watch out for dolphins and turtles) For our last dinner together (insert sad face) we can venture out and enjoy a dinner together!
7
Mackay
Day 7
Last day of tour! For those flying, Mackay will be where you need to book your flights out. From here you can fly to Cairns or Brisbane, which can connect you with most other places in Australia or back home! For those who want to explore the outback, I suggest getting a bus out to Emerald or Longreach. This is where I grew up and your will really experience the real Australia, not just capital cities and beaches! For those who have a late flight or want to explore this area a little, I am happy to create a little itinerary for you! If you feel you haven't experienced something you really wanted to, I can help you out!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Apartments
7 days trip
Airlie Beach, Whitehaven Beach & 5 more
Transportation
Boat, Car
What's excluded?
Flights or transport to/from location
Lunch + Dinners
Extra adventures you choice to do
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