Featuring Grafton’s vibrant Jacaranda Festival
9 Days
26 October to 3 November 2025
Active
$5,625pptw
113 villabucks
Featuring Grafton’s vibrant Jacaranda Festival
Celebrate Spring in full colour as you journey along Australia’s legendary Pacific Coast. This nine-day holiday winds from Ballina to Sydney, uncovering a treasure trove of coastal charm, lush hinterlands and vibrant local culture. Time your visit perfectly to witness the streets of Grafton explode into purple for the Jacaranda Festival—Australia’s oldest floral celebration. From the laid-back beauty of Byron Bay to World Heritage rainforests, seaside towns and wildlife encounters, every stop offers a new experience. With tropical tastings, sweeping ocean views and festival magic in the air, this is coastal touring at its finest.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Brisbane (D)
We will collect you from home and transfer you to Perth Airport for your flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival into Brisbane and a short drive to your hotel, you can indulge in a delicious welcome dinner.
Overnight: Brisbane International Virginia, Brisbane
Day 2. Tropical fruit and Byron Bay (BD)
Across the border in Queensland, discover more than 500 fruit varieties at Tropical Fruit World. Sample fresh fruity tastings with a plantation tour before we journey to beautiful Byron Bay where you can enjoy lunch at leisure followed by a visit to Australia’s most easterly point. Return to Ballina via the scenic coastal route.
2 nights stay: The Islander Resort, Ballina
Day 3. The Hinterlands (BD)
This morning journey to Balania-Byron Hinterlands to see Summerlands House, an incredible avocado and macadamia farm. Setting in to the picturesque lands with morning tea before travelling onwards to the lushious Lismore Rainforrest Botanic Gardens. Unwind in the gardens before returning to Ballina for a relaxing resort island dinner.
Day 4. Coffs Harbour (BLD)
Today we are making our way to the iconic Coffs Harbour. Venture to a miniature Dutch village, showcasing a working railway and watch a unique clogg making demonstration. Spend your afternoon making friends with seals and dolphins at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary before arriving to your resort for a relaxing evening.
2 nights stay: Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour
Day 5. Grafton (BD)
This morning, travel to Grafton where Jacaranda season is in full bloom, witness the streets and parks transformed into a sea of purple as you walk through famous streets lined with jacaranda trees. Step foot into the Remember When Cottage Museum to uncover rich argricultural diary history, before we emabrace the Grafton Jaccaranda festival. This afternoon admire amazing panoramic views from the Forest Sky Pier with afternoon tea served, before we return to Coffs Harbour.
Day 6. Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie (BD)
Today we journey to Bowral Folk Museum and Frank Partidge Military Museum to uncover moments in time. Wander through Nambucca Heads to savor lunch at leisure before we travel on to Port Macquarie in the afternoon arriving at our hotel to reside for the evening.
2 nights stay: Waters Edge, Port Macquarie
Day 7. Timbertown and Cedar Creek Goldfields (BD)
Awaken for an exciting visit to Timbertown in Wauchope to ride the steam train, see the bullock display, observe the timber craftsmen at work and smell the coals of the blacksmith. Set amongst 87 acres of natural forest, the entire village has been recreated. Gain an insight into Koalas at the Koala Hospital and Research Centre in Port Macquarie. Enjoy free time this afternoon before meeting for a realaxing dinner at the hotel.
Day 8. Port Macquarie to Port Stephens (BD)
Today we visit Nelson Bay for a spectacular cruise of the headlands and incredible islands. One of Australia’s most extraordinary marine playgrounds awaits! Visit the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park features wetlands and lake systems that are home to diverse wildlife and marine life. Cruise with dancing dolphins, before we arrive to Neslson Bay for a mouth watering dinner.
Overnight: Peninsula, Nelson Bay
Day 9. Port Stephens to Sydney (BL)
For the last part of your holiday, we travel from Port Stephens to Sydney with a morning pit stop at the Dobell House and lunch in Wangi Wangi. Following this you will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your return flight to Perth. Once back in Perth, we will ensure you’re safely returned home.
Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image: Destination NSW
Dates & Pricing
$5,625pptw
$695 single option
Highlights
• Pacific Coast route from Ballina to Sydney
• Tantalising Tropical Fruit World
• Beautiful Byron Bay & Cape Byron Lighthouse
• Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
• Lushious Lismore & Bangalow
• Incredible Coffs Harbour
• Discover Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
• Grafton’s vibrant jacaranda trees during Jacaranda Festival
• Magnificent Forest Sky Pier
• Uncover history in Bowraville
• Timbertown Heritage Park
• Koala Care & Research Centre
• Stunning Port Stephens & Nelson Bay
• Iconic Dobell House
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 18 meals – 8 breakfast, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
• 8 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 9 Days
Dates: 26 October to 3 November 2025
Activity Level: Active
$5,625pptw
$695 single option
Earn: 113 villabucks
Highlights
• Pacific Coast route from Ballina to Sydney
• Tantalising Tropical Fruit World
• Beautiful Byron Bay & Cape Byron Lighthouse
• Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
• Lushious Lismore & Bangalow
• Incredible Coffs Harbour
• Discover Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
• Grafton’s vibrant jacaranda trees during Jacaranda Festival
• Magnificent Forest Sky Pier
• Uncover history in Bowraville
• Timbertown Heritage Park
• Koala Care & Research Centre
• Stunning Port Stephens & Nelson Bay
• Iconic Dobell House
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 18 meals – 8 breakfast, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
• 8 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Brisbane (D)
We will collect you from home and transfer you to Perth Airport for your flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival into Brisbane and a short drive to your hotel, you can indulge in a delicious welcome dinner.
Overnight: Brisbane International Virginia, Brisbane
Day 2. Tropical fruit and Byron Bay (BD)
Across the border in Queensland, discover more than 500 fruit varieties at Tropical Fruit World. Sample fresh fruity tastings with a plantation tour before we journey to beautiful Byron Bay where you can enjoy lunch at leisure followed by a visit to Australia’s most easterly point. Return to Ballina via the scenic coastal route.
2 nights stay: The Islander Resort, Ballina
Day 3. The Hinterlands (BD)
This morning journey to Balania-Byron Hinterlands to see Summerlands House, an incredible avocado and macadamia farm. Setting in to the picturesque lands with morning tea before travelling onwards to the lushious Lismore Rainforrest Botanic Gardens. Unwind in the gardens before returning to Ballina for a relaxing resort island dinner.
Day 4. Coffs Harbour (BLD)
Today we are making our way to the iconic Coffs Harbour. Venture to a miniature Dutch village, showcasing a working railway and watch a unique clogg making demonstration. Spend your afternoon making friends with seals and dolphins at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary before arriving to your resort for a relaxing evening.
2 nights stay: Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour
Day 5. Grafton (BD)
This morning, travel to Grafton where Jacaranda season is in full bloom, witness the streets and parks transformed into a sea of purple as you walk through famous streets lined with jacaranda trees. Step foot into the Remember When Cottage Museum to uncover rich argricultural diary history, before we emabrace the Grafton Jaccaranda festival. This afternoon admire amazing panoramic views from the Forest Sky Pier with afternoon tea served, before we return to Coffs Harbour.
Day 6. Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie (BD)
Today we journey to Bowral Folk Museum and Frank Partidge Military Museum to uncover moments in time. Wander through Nambucca Heads to savor lunch at leisure before we travel on to Port Macquarie in the afternoon arriving at our hotel to reside for the evening.
2 nights stay: Waters Edge, Port Macquarie
Day 7. Timbertown and Cedar Creek Goldfields (BD)
Awaken for an exciting visit to Timbertown in Wauchope to ride the steam train, see the bullock display, observe the timber craftsmen at work and smell the coals of the blacksmith. Set amongst 87 acres of natural forest, the entire village has been recreated. Gain an insight into Koalas at the Koala Hospital and Research Centre in Port Macquarie. Enjoy free time this afternoon before meeting for a realaxing dinner at the hotel.
Day 8. Port Macquarie to Port Stephens (BD)
Today we visit Nelson Bay for a spectacular cruise of the headlands and incredible islands. One of Australia’s most extraordinary marine playgrounds awaits! Visit the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park features wetlands and lake systems that are home to diverse wildlife and marine life. Cruise with dancing dolphins, before we arrive to Neslson Bay for a mouth watering dinner.
Overnight: Peninsula, Nelson Bay
Day 9. Port Stephens to Sydney (BL)
For the last part of your holiday, we travel from Port Stephens to Sydney with a morning pit stop at the Dobell House and lunch in Wangi Wangi. Following this you will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your return flight to Perth. Once back in Perth, we will ensure you’re safely returned home.
Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Image: Destination NSWNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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