17 days tour

East Coast Explorer Australia: 6 Week

$ 4,009 .55 USD

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East Coast Explorer Australia: 6 Week

This tour includes:

Guide

Our awesome Ultimate guides will be travelling the East Coast with you from start to finish and on hand to help you with anything you need along the way. Our guides are professional, first-aid trained and passionate about giving you the best experiences in the places we travel to!

Meals

6 x Breakfast, 7 x Lunch, 7 x Dinner

Others

Sydney City Tour & Welcome Dinner Sydney Harbour Cruise Explore Bondi Beach Bondi Beach Day, Wine & Cheese Night + Rooftop Yoga Sydney Party Night Guided Coastal Walk from Coogee to Bondi Explore Byron Bay, Lighthouse Walk & Surf Lesson Explore The Gold Coast, Brisbane & Noosa Surferโ€™s Paradise Party Night Dolphin Encounter in Rainbow Beach 3 day / 2 night All inclusive Fraser Island Tour ($10 insurance levy payable locally) Discover Town of 1770 2 day / 2 night Whitsunday Island Sailing โ€“ departs Airlie Beach ($30 reef conservation levy payable locally) Magnetic Island Adventure incl return ferry transfer, Fortโ€™s Walk & Aussie Wildlife Explore tropical Airlie & Mission Beach Party in Cairns 1 day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip ($20 reef conservation levy payable locally) 1 day Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls tour

Transport

Sydney Airport Transfer Return travel to Bondi Travel Pass (Sydney to Cairns) Return transfers to Fraser Island Return ferry to Magnetic Island

Accommodation

40 nights accommodation + 2 nights overnight bus Youโ€™ll be staying in our favourite hostels in Sydney and along the East Coast, a private campsite by the beach and 2 nights on a luxury boat!

Not included:

Others

Bondi Beach Surf Lesson Blue Mountains Day Tour Dolphin Sea Kayak Tour Nimbin Tour One Day Ticket Dream World Australia Zoo 1 Day Self-Guided Noosa Everglades Kayak Adventure Scooteroo 1770 Mini Chopper Motorbike Tour Whitsundays Helicopter Experience Tully Full Day White Water Rafting Skydive Mission Beach Day Tour to Cape Tribulation

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip East Coast Explorer Australia: 6 Week

  • Day 1 Welcome To Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Sydney

      Your Aussie adventure kicks off in Sydney! When you land, our driver will take you directly to your accommodation - one of Sydney's award winning backpacker hostels. Settle in and get ready for your epic adventure in the land down under! Today, join us at Ultimate HQ where you'll meet the rest of your group. We'll talk you through the plans for the next few weeks, answer any questions you have and introduce you to the crew. Next, we'll take you on a guided city walk; think selfies in front of Sydney Opera House, lunch in Darling Harbour, lush Botanical Gardens and China Town. This evening we'll take you to our favourite backpacker bar for our Welcome dinner.

  • Day 2 Sydney Harbour Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sydney Harbour Cruise

      Today, we explore Sydney Harbour on our private catamaran! We'll cruise under The Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House stopping off at one of Sydney's hidden bays for a swim. Enjoy your first Aussie BBQ, jump into the warm harbour waters and sip on a few chilled beers in the sunshine! What better way to spend your first two days in Sydney?

  • Day 3 Bondi Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bondi Beach

      This morning, leave the city behind and head to the world famous shores of Bondi. Your modern beach hostel is in prime position, overlooking Bondi beach. Watch the surfers, take a dip in the clear blue waters, spot 'Bondi Rescue's' Lifeguards or take part in a yoga class on the rooftop of your hostel. This evening, enjoy a 'cheese and wine night' with new mates. You'll have two days here so unpack, unwind and soak up the beachy vibes of Bondi! Please note: Days 3-5 are unguided however the Ultimate Crew are here to help throughout!

  • Day 4 Sydney Night Life
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sydney Night Life

      This morning join an optional surf lesson in Bondi (add-on) or check out the boutique shops in Bondi's laneways before washing the sand off your feet and heading back to the city. Spend the next day chilling, take a stroll over the top of The Harbour Bridge, hop on a ferry to Manly or join a day trip to The Blue Mountains (add-on) This evening, get ready for the Ultimate party night! We'll take you on a pub crawl of the best backpacker bars and clubs in Sydney.

  • Day 5 Bondi Coastal Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bondi Coastal Walk

      There's no better way to shake off last night's hangover than with some fresh sea air! After a little lie-in, we'll take you on the famous Coogee to Bondi coastal walk, stopping off at six stunning beaches and coves along the way. Just another reason to fall in love with Sydney!ย 

  • Day 6 East Coast Australia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      East Coast Australia

      This evening, we begin our East Coast adventure. We'll travel overnight by luxury air-conditioned bus - complete with Wifi, USB ports and reclining seats - to our first destination, Byron Bay. Sit back, relax and get ready for your epic East Coast adventure!

  • Day 7 Byron Bay: Boho Vibes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Byron Bay: Boho Vibes

      Byron Bay is famous for it's amazing beaches, laid-back-surfer attitude and boho vibes. Here we'll explore the relaxed town and some of the many beautiful beaches in the area as well as the famous Byron Lighthouse, standing at the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Embrace the surfer vibes of Byron with a professional surf lesson before unwinding with a few shoeys at Byron's best bars. Keen for more? Get up close with friendly wild dolphins on a dolphin kayaking tour or check out the alternative hippie hub of Nimbin (add-ons).

  • Day 8 Surfers Paradise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Surfers Paradise

      This morning, we'll hop on the bus to Surfers Paradise: where long stretches of stunning sandy beaches meet high rise buildings and never-ending nightlife! By day we'll explore the town and beaches and at night, we'll get dressed up and head to some of our favourite party bars and clubs for the real Surfers experience! If you love theme parks, your tour guide can also help you organise a visit Dreamworld, The Gold Coast's most famous theme park (optional).ย 

  • Day 9 Brisbane
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Brisbane

      After a short journey North of the Gold Coast, we'll arrive at our Brisbane accommodation, right in the city centre. We'll spend the next two days checking out some of Brisbane's hotspots including Street's Beach (Brisbane's man-made city lagoon), Brisbane River and the cultural hub of the South bank. You'll also have the option to head to the famous Australia Zoo to see some amazing wildlife! (add-on).ย 

  • Day 10 Noosa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Noosa

      If being surrounded by tropical greenery and beautiful beaches is your cup of tea, you'll love Noosa! We'll hike through National Park to lookouts boasting incredible views over Noosa's spectacular coastline, stopping off to spot amazing Australian wildlife along the way. Your hostel has it all; chill by the resort pool or enjoy a few cold ones at the bar. Anyone fancy a game of beer pong?ย 

  • Day 11 Rainbow Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rainbow Beach

      This morning, we arrive at Rainbow beach, the gateway to Fraser Island. We'll check into our hostel and head out for a short hike to Carlo Sand Blow, a unique sand mass where you can watch the sunset over the southern tip of Fraser Island! The next morning, we'll head to Tin Can Bay, home to wild humpback dolphins where you'll get the opportunity to hand feed the resident pod of dolphins. The rest of the day is yours to chill on the beach, explore Rainbow or relax at the hostel. This evening you'll recieve a safety briefing at our hostel, ready for your Fraser Island adventure the following day!

  • Day 12 K'Gari Camping Adventure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      K'Gari Camping Adventure

      Welcome to World Heritage listed K'gari, Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island! You'll be spending the next few days on this island paradise, exploring sand dunes by 4x4, driving through lush rainforest, swimming in crystal clear lakes, spotting rare Aussie wildlife and hiking to headlands for incredible 360 views of the island. At night, we'll set up camp at our own private campsite just metres from the beach. After an epic few days on Fraser Island we return to Rainbow beach for the night. But the adventure doesn't stop here! ย 

  • Day 13 Airlie Beach And Whitsunday Sailing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airlie Beach And Whitsunday Sailing

      Today we arrive in Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands! We'll check into our hostel in the centre of town and check out the harbourfront. Soak up the atmosphere - we're in paradise! Our next few days will be spent sailing around the Whitsunday Islands. We'll snorkel in pristine blue waters, getting up close with an abundance of tropical fish and visit some of the whitest sandy beaches in the world. The views here are breathtaking! Our home for the next few days is a Maxi Sailing yacht, where we'll eat delicious food, party and sleep in comfortable beds below deck (or under the stars!) - it doesn't get any better than this! ย 

  • Day 14 Airlie Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airlie Beach

      This morning, we return to the tropical bliss of Airlie beach where we'll spend the next two nights. Later on, we'll head to the bar for our post-island party; eat, drink as we reminisce on our past few days in paradise!ย  On our final day in Airlie Beach, wander to the harbourfront lagoon for a dip, explore the surrounding national park or see the Whitsundays from the air on the incredible Whitsunday Heli Experience (optional add on).

  • Day 15 Magnetic Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Magnetic Island

      Just a short ferry crossing from Townsville, we'll arrive in paradise; Maggie Island- a gorgeous tropical haven with heaps to see and do! Explore the many bays and golden sandy beaches, snorkel the pristine island waters, take the guided Fort's walk offering incredible views of the island and come up close with koalas and wallabies at our hostels on-site wildlife park. In the evening, we'll enjoy a few drinks and games at our hostel bar. Feeling adventurous? Take your new mates on a tour of the island in a 4WD 'barbie' car (available for daily hire). The photo opportunities are endless!ย 

  • Day 16 Mission Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mission Beach

      This afternoon we leave Magnetic Island and travel to the beautiful beachside town of Mission beach where the reef and rainforest meet. The sunrise here in Tropical North Queensland is magical! We'll rise early the following morning and hike into the neighbouring National Park, part of the traditional country of The Djiru Aboriginal people. Feeling adventurous? Mission beach is also home to Australia's highest (15,000ft!) and most popular skydiving spot - an experience not to be missed for the adrenaline junkies out there! Because where else can you jump out of a plane, fly over reef and land on the beach!? Pre-book your skydive (add-on) or arrange with the help of your guide as you travel, no worries! You also have the option of joining our awesome white water rafting adventure in Tully, just a short distance from Mission Beach! (add-on)

  • Day 17 Cairns
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairns

      This evening we arrive in backpacker heaven; Cairns- our final stop along the East Coast. ย Our resort style accommodation is one of the best in Cairns, with luxury air conditioned en-suite dorm rooms, a huge pool and daily entertainment. Sit back, relax, and prepare for the next few exciting days! We explore the famous Great Barrier Reef and the Atheron Tablelands. We'll cruise to the outer reef to snorkel with inquisitive Nemos, stingrays, turtles and friendly Maori Wrasse and learn all about the diverse marinelife of the reef. When we're not exploring the rainforest and reef, we'll hang out at Cairns famous harbourfront lagoon. In the evenings, hit the local bars and party the night away at our hostel's very own club! On our last night we'll meet for a farewell dinner and reflect on an epic 6 weeks of Aussie East Coast fun!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 35

This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.

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