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About This Tour
A 16-day private journey from Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road to Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, and Lady Elliot Island for manta ray snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, finishing with Sydney Harbour. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland leg — Voyzo runs this stretch with your own private driver and vehicle instead.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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Day 1 — Welcome to Australia!
Arrival in Melbourne with the rest of the day free.
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Day 2 — Magnificent Melbourne
A guided bike ride through Melbourne's landmarks and laneways.
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Day 3 — Only road and ocean
A full day along the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
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Day 4 — Hello Sunshine!
Fly to the Sunshine Coast and explore the Hinterland's waterfalls and lookouts.
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Day 5 — A sip to remember
A wine and coffee day in Montville, including a tasting at Flame Hill Winery.
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Day 6 — Hit the open road
Drive to Noosa via the Sunshine Coast Hinterland's scenic routes.
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Day 7 — Enchanting Everglades
The Noosa Everglades and Noosa National Park's coastal walk.
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Day 8 — Welcome to paradise (literally)
Ferry to Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island.
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Day 9 — Adventure awaits
A full day exploring Fraser Island's lakes and 4WD tracks.
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Day 10 — Beauty from above
Fly from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island, a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Day 11 — Sensational snorkelling
A full day snorkeling Lady Elliot Island's reef, known for resident manta rays.
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Day 12 — ...And relax
A day at leisure on Lady Elliot Island.
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Day 13 — Onwards to Sydney
Fly via Hervey Bay to Sydney.
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Day 14 — Captivating capital
Explore Sydney's harbourside landmarks.
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Day 15 — Set sail around the harbour
A Sydney Harbour cruise and the Harbour Bridge climb.
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Day 16 — Goodbye Australia!
Transfer to Sydney Airport for your departure flight.
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Departure
The trip ends in Sydney with a transfer to Sydney Airport (SYD) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a coral cay right on the reef itself, rather than a boat trip out to it — you snorkel straight off the beach, and it's known for year-round resident manta rays and turtles.
Yes — the Sunshine Coast Hinterland leg was sourced from a self-drive itinerary. Voyzo runs it with your own private driver and vehicle instead.
Yes — small aircraft fly directly from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island's own airstrip, included in the itinerary.
Three nights, giving two full days to snorkel the reef and relax before flying onward to Sydney.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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