Quintessential Queensland. Maleny to Port Douglas - The Coastal Way

Reclaim your untamed spirit on a 13-night women's slow-travel tour from Maleny to Port Douglas with Once Were Wild Travel. Experience small-group connection, coastal hiking, and winter reef diving in an intimate twin-share convoy.

South East to North Queensland

13 nights | Departs: May 30, 2027 to Jun 12, 2027

From $8,600 all inclusive

This 13-night coastal migration is designed for women ready to reconnect with nature, gently push their physical boundaries, and form genuine bonds with like-minded women. Travelling as an intimate two-vehicle convoy, we will hike hidden trails, conquer wild headlands, and explore the outer Great Barrier Reef, rediscovering our wild side at a slow, deliberate pace. This is a tour for the curious spirit ... a slow, immersive loop through spectacular geological landscapes, filled with shared campfire stories, rich heritage, and unforgettable outback sunrises. Travel over 1600 kms from Maleny to Port Douglas, on a coastal road trip. Imagine stepping out of your daily routine and into a vibrant, supportive sisterhood where the heavy weight of expectations simply drops away, replaced by the crisp sea breeze and the shared laughter of a small, tight-knit convoy. This 13-night coastal adventure with Once Were Wild Travel isn’t just a holiday; it’s a rare, deliberate pause designed to help you reclaim your untamed spirit through a perfect balance of gentle physical challenge and deep, restorative connection. From the magical first light of a beach sunrise shared with wild wallabies to the quiet triumph of conquering a misty rainforest lookout, you will be fully supported by expert female guides who handle the driving, the routes, and the creation of nourishing, healthy meals. By travelling slow and settling into handpicked twin-share bases, you skip the exhausting rush of typical tourism, giving you the time and space to truly immerse yourself in Queensland's most magnificent lands

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🌊 The Coastal Trek & Reef Route Maleny to Port Douglas | 13 Nights | Twin Share | 8 Guests Reclaim Your Wild Spirit: An intimate women-only journey packed with coastal hiking, winter reef snorkelling or diving, and deep small-group connection. The Small Convoy Experience: Travel in comfort across two dedicated road vehicles led by two expert female driver-guides. Slow-Travel Design: Unpack less with 2-to-3-night hubs and manageable driving blocks kept under 4.5 hours. Maleny (1 Night): Everyone will gather tonight in Maleny, with an exciting evening preparing for our trip and enjoying a fabulous meal, while getting to know our fellow travellers. Agnes Water & 1770 Base (2 Nights): Walk the stepping stones of the Paperbark Forest Boardwalk and cross tidal creeks on a full-day amphibious LARC! Paradise Tour. Yeppoon (2 Nights): A full day of exploring Great Keppel Island, from walks and hikes, to swimming and snorkelling, to kayaking and paddle-boards - the choice is yours. Cape Hillsborough Coast Base (1 Night): Ground yourself at a sunrise wild wallaby beach encounter and swim the cool rock pools of Finch Hatton Gorge . Airlie Beach Whitsundays Base (3 Nights): Hike up to the panor

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