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Ultimate East Coast Explorer - 5 Weeks

Location

Sydney to Cairns

Accomodation

Hostels

Suitable

Young Adults

What You Should Know About Ultimate East Coast Explorer?

Our best selling 5 Week Guided East Coast Tour from Sydney to Cairns. 

Get ready for an epic guided group adventure on the Ultimate East Coast Australia Explorer tour from Sydney to Cairns. Discover amazing Aussie locations, have heaps of fun, create unforgettable memories and make friends for life! We’ll show you the very best spots along the East Coast including Byron Bay, Brisbane, Magnetic Island & Cairns! We’ll sail around the Whitsunday Islands, camp on Fraser Island, party in Surfer’s Paradise, spot Aussie wildlife, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef & more!

Included

  • 33 Nights Accommodation + 2 Nights Overnight Bus
  • ULTIMATE Group Leader
  • All Tour Transport
  • Byron Bay Surf Lesson
  • 3 Day 4WD Tag Along Tour of K'gari
  • 2 Day 2 Night Whitsundays Sailing Tour
  • 2 Nights Magnetic Island with Ferry Transfers
  • Atherton Tablelands
  • Full Day Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef

What To Bring

  • Passport & Flight Tickets
  • Travel Insurance Documents
  • Casual Summer Clothes
  • Light Rain Jacket
  • Insect Repellant
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Ultimate East Coast Explorer -5weeks Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Australia

Day 1

Start with a city orientation tour, visiting the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, before departing north along the East Coast.

Day 2-5

Byron Bay

Day 2-5

Join a 2h surf lesson and ride the waves like a pro. Visit Byron Lighthouse, enjoy a private yoga session, browse local markets, and experience Byron’s nightlife. Add kayaking with dolphins or a waterfall tour.

Day 6-8

Surfers Paradise

Day 6-8

After a leisurely morning, head to Surfers Paradise and explore beaches, markets, and nightlife. Add activities as Skypoint Tower views, stand-up paddleboarding, or jet boating.

Day 9-11

Brisbane

Day 9-11

Hop on the bus to Brisbane for a city orientation and visit Streets Beach, the city lagoon and Queen Street Mall. Add activities as Australia Zoo or snorkeling at Moreton Island.

Day 12-13

Noosa

Day 12-13

Arrive in Noosa, relax on the beach, and enjoy hostel activities. Hike the coastal headlands, swim at Fairy Pools, or chill by the pool. Add-on: Noosa Everglades Adventure.

Day 14-18

Rainbow Beach & K'gari

Day 14-18

Rainbow Beach, the gateway to K’gari. Spend 2 nights camping by the beach and exploring in a 4x4, swim in Lake McKenzie and Champagne Pools and enjoy campfire evenings. Wrap up with a final lake swim, drive back, and chill at the hostel.

Day 19-24

Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

Day 19-24

Explore Airlie Beach lagoon, main street, and markets. Embark on a Whitsundays sailing adventure—snorkel, relax, enjoy sunsets, and try paddleboarding. Return to Airlie Beach for dinner and the After Boat Party.

Day 25-27

Magnetic Island

Day 25-27

Spend 3 days on Magnetic Island, home to wild koalas, wallabies, and golden beaches. Snorkel, hike the Forts Walk, or rent a 4x4 Jeep to explore the island and feed wallabies or lorikeets. Evenings at the beachfront hostel bar.

Day 28-30

Mission Beach

Day 28-30

Arrive at Mission Beach, relax in the jungle vibes, and explore at your leisure. Add on: white water rafting on the Tully River, visit the nearby National Park or enjoy a Skydive over the Reef.

Day 31-35

Cairns

Day 31-35

Explore Cairns City and take a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel with turtles, stingrays, and coral. Visit the Atherton Tablelands for waterfalls and rainforests. Add on: Daintree Rainforest, islands, canyoning.

Trip Size

4-22 PAX

Age Range

18 - 35 years

Accommodation

Hostels

Suitable For

Young adults

Location

Sydney to Cairns

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FAQs About East Coast Australia Group Tour

Yes, this East Coast Australia group tour includes 15 meals. Some meals are not provided, so bring extra money for these meals.

Yes, this East Coast Australia group tour includes all transport throughout  the trip. It does not include a transfer from the airport or your flight to Australia.

Yes, this East Coast Australia group tour includes all your accommodation throughout the trip. This in total is 35 nights and will be with pre-selected hotels that we work with. Please note, you might have to share a room with other travellers. If you are travelling with someone, let us know and we can organise for you to be in the same room.

Yes, this East Coast Australia group tour is with an awesome group leader. They will guide you throughout the trip and will be at hand to answer any questions or support with onward travel.

Absolutely, just speak with your group leader on your group tour and they can support you with any additional activities you want to do.

You have to be at least 18 to book this East Coast Australia group tour, but we have a wide range of ages that join our group tour. Typically it tends to be people aged between 18 and 40.

This group tour starts in Sydney and finishes in Cairns.

Yes, travel insurance is required for this trip and you will be required to show your travel insurance documents to your group leader at the start of your trip.

Yes, this is a perfect group tour for solo travellers. There is plenty of solo travellers who join our group tours and a great way to meet new people.

This group tour is available all year round and has benefits each month. However, the peak season for travelling is November till May.

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