13 days tour

East Coast Highlights - 3 Week

East Coast Highlights - 3 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!

Others

Arrival airport transfer Coach transport from Sydney to Cairns Whitsundays Sailing Adventure Fraser island Adventure Dolphin Kayaking Australia Zoo Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip Surf Lesson in Surfers Paradise Fully guided group tour FREE Wifi on all bus transport

Transport

Sydney Airport Transfer Travel Pass (Sydney to Cairns) Return transfers to Fraser Island

Accommodation

13 nights Hostel accommodaton 3 overnight buses 2 nights onboard Whitsundays sail boat 2 nights on Fraser Island Ultimate use the best hostels along the Australian East Coast. All prices are based on shared accommodation in 6 or 8 share dorm style rooms. Twin and private room upgrades are available to book but are subject to availability and single supplement charges. Note: Twin and Private room upgrades are not available on the Whitsundays.

Not included:

Others

Bondi Beach Surf Lesson Blue Mountains Day Tour Nimbin Tour Whitsundays Helicopter Experience Day Tour to Cape Tribulation

Flights

not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip East Coast Highlights - 3 Week

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

      Sydney

      Today our East Coast Explorer tour kicks off in Sydney with a City Orientation tour. We will visit all of the cities famous landmarks and finish at the the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House! Tonight, we depart the city on our journey up the East Coast. First stop, the vibrant Byron Bay. ย 

  • Day 2 Boho Vibes And Kayaking
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Boho Vibes And Kayaking

      After settling into our beachfront Byron Bay home, we enjoy an afternoon learning about local history, Aboriginal culture and marine biology with an unforgettable kayak to Australiaโ€™s most Easterly point. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as we kayak through the marine park, home to bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales and various species of sea turtles. Tonight, we get to know our travel mates at our first group dinner. The next day, we'll wake early and head to Byron Bay lighthouse in time for the sunrise. We'll explore the area of Cape Byron by foot, taking in the incredible coastal views from the walking track then spend our final afternoon soaking up Byron's unique vibes and exploring the town by bike. We will end Byron in true Aussie style by having a sausage sizzle at the hostel

  • Day 3 Surfers Paradise And Nightlife!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Surfers Paradise And Nightlife!

      As we bid farewell to Byron Bay, our travels continue on to Surfers Paradise, home to panoramic ocean views and vibrant Aussie nightlife! After we arrive into Surfers Paradise, we will explore the main beach and local entertainment quarter. After spending the afternoon chilling on the beach we will head out on our Surfers Paradise pub crawl! ย Today we will get acquainted with the local Aussie way of life with a 2 hour Surf Lesson.ย 

  • Day 4 City Lagoons And Australia Zoo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      City Lagoons And Australia Zoo

      We continue our travels up the coast to Brisbane, the capital of the Queensland state. We spend our first day exploring the Southbank cultural precinct of the city featuring man-made Streets Beach (outdoor swimming pool!), walking tracks and picnic areas.ย  Our second day is spent at the home of the crocodile hunter, Australia Zoo! We'll spend the day learning about the conservation efforts of the famous Irwin family and getting up close to a variety of native Australian wildlife including kangaroos, koalas and wombats! Before heading back take a look at the Irwin Animal Hospital. Here you can view live surgeries helping sick and injured native animals.

  • Day 5 Get Ready For Camping!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Get Ready For Camping!

      Today we arrive into Raimbow Beach, ย a gateway to the World's largest sand island. We settle into our accommodation for the night and get ready for an exciting few days ahead on stunning Fraser Island.

  • Day 6 4X4 On K'Gari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      4X4 On K'Gari

      The next three days are spent exploring world famous Fraser Island. We'll swim the crystal waters, discover secret lakes, explore the Maheno shipwreck and hike to island lookouts for stunning panoramic views across the island. On our third day of island paradise, we return to Hervey Bay ready for the next part of our adventure.

  • Day 7 Rainbow Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rainbow Beach

      We return to Rainbow Beach in the afternoon on Day 11. Our next day is completely free to explore at your own lesiure, but the best sights include sunset at Carlo Sand Blow!

  • Day 8 Airlie Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airlie Beach

      We continue our journey to Airlie Beach, home to the Whitsundays Islands. ย Our afternoon is spent in Airlie Beach, chilling by the Harbourfront lagoon, wandering around the local shops and checking out some of the great backpacker bars.

  • Day 9 Sail The Whitsundays
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sail The Whitsundays

      We settle into the vibrant coastal town before boarding our sailing boat for a two night sailing adventure exploring some of the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays! Here you will be treated to the perfect mixture of adventure and relaxation; Take it easy on deck while you sail around the islands, stopping off to snorkel, swim and explore the world famous Whitehaven beach. In the evening unwind with a few bevs as the sun sets across the ocean.ย 

  • Day 10 Back To The Mainland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Back To The Mainland

      Enjoy breakfast and the amazing scenery around you before sliding into our fourth and final snorkelling/swimming location, then setting sail back to Airlie Beach. Arrive back approximately 11am - but the fun is not over yet! After we return to our accommodation and freshen up, we meet our sailing crew out for an after party!

  • Day 11 Travel To Cairns
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Travel To Cairns

      Today we travel to backpacker heaven at our final stop on the tour, Cairns- The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest! Check into our resort-style accomodation, chill by the stunning lagoon and settle in ready for an awesome few days ahead!

  • Day 12 Adventure On!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Adventure On!

      During our time in Cairns you'll have the opportunity to customise your experience and add some additional activities to your adventure. From Skydiving and Bungy Jumps to White Water Rafting and Rainforest Tours, Cairns has endless adventures on offer! Explore the famous nightlife of Cairns on our pub crawl!

  • Day 13 Snorkel Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Snorkel Tour

      Discover UNESCO World Heritage Great Barrier Reef on our snorkel day trip of the outer reef. Encounter marinelife such as turtles, stingrays and clown fish at the best snorkel spots, enjoy a buffet lunch onboard and learn all about the areas diverse reef. On our final night in this North Queensland paradise we say farewell with a group dinner.

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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

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

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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