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3 Week Melbourne to Cairns Express

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Reversible Itinerary

3 Week Cairns to Melbourne Express

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Adult (18+)

Fraser

3-Day 4WD Tour

Cairns

Sunshine City

Camping

Starlit Fraser Camping

Sailing

The Whitsundays

Snorkelling

Great Barrier Reef

Accommodation

Backpackers' Hostels

Surfing

Byron Bay

Transport

Greyhound Bus Pass

Overview

Get to know the boundless beauty of Australia’s East Coast with our exclusive 21-Day Express Melbourne to Cairns Tour. Make your way from Australia’s two biggest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, to the bohemian paradise of Byron Bay before fully immersing yourself in the tropical paradises of Far North Queensland — Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, the Whitsundays and Cairns.

Our expert drivers and tour guides will do all the hard yakka while you kick back and have a blast. 4WD all over Fraser Island, sail the islands of the Whitsundays and plunge into the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef with dive and snorkel trips. This 3-week tour jam-packed with exclusive activities, relaxation, surf and sun is your one-way ticket to the best East Coast adventure ever!

Scuba and snorkel the best dive spots at the Great Barrier Reef
Explore island paradise of Fraser with thrilling 4WD adventure
Sail the Whitsundays in style on a two-day, two-night liveaboard vessel!
Exclusive access to the hottest beach destinations on Australia’s East Coast

Your Sample Itinerary

What's Included?

2 nights in Sydney
2 nights in Byron Bay
3 nights in Rainbow Beach
3 day/2 night Fraser Island Tag-Along Safari
3 nights in Airlie Beach
2-day, 2-night Whitsundays Trip
Luggage Storage Airlie Beach
VIP boat after party
3 nights in Cairns
1 Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise including 1 introductory dive
Greyhound Bus Pass
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners

What's Extra?

Optional Trip Extensions

3 nights in Melbourne + 1 day Great Ocean Road tour
Dolphin kayak Byron Bay
Surf lesson Byron Bay
Skydive Airlie
1 hour reef and island scenic flight

Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms, conditions and cancellation policies before booking your East Coast itinerary package.

FAQs

Who will I travel with?

This is not a group tour, so you only travel with whoever you book for. Whether that’s solo, with your partner, friend or group of your own choice, spend your downtime how you like and connect with the gorgeous locations on the way!

Is this itinerary guided?

This is a semi-guided itinerary, meaning that professional skippers and tour guides lead any time spent on individual tours (like sailboats, 4WD camping tours, reef tours, and the likes). However, the in-between bits like travel days, downtime and free days are up to you.

That means nobody will be waking you up for your early bus or checking into hostels with you, however, it makes your time in Australia undeniably more personalised and flexible. Read more about our semi-guided itineraries in our FAQs or chat with a local travel agent to match you with your dream experience.

If you are looking to travel with a group of other backpackers and be guided through every leg of your journey by a local leader, check out our fully guided group itineraries.

Are meals included?

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included in this itinerary package, all of which are provided during your day trips. The rest of the meals are up to you, and you will have plenty of access to bars, restaurants and supermarkets along the East Coast.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, we strongly recommend that travellers purchase their own travel insurance before their East Coast trip. Travel insurance is not included in your package price, and East Coast Tours is not responsible for personal injury, operator cancellations or delays.

How much spending money do I need per day?

We recommend about $60 to $100 AUD spending money per day. This will cover you for a meal in a restaurant, a couple of beers and some supermarket supplies daily. For details on your daily spending budget in Australia, check out our budget travel guide!

Where will I stay?

You will stay in a variety of beachfront, poolside and city-centre hostels. On your Whitsundays sailing trip, you will spend two nights in a shared boat cabin. On K'gari (Fraser Island), you will be camping in a beachside campsite with hot showers and all gear included. You also have one overnight bus trip.

Can I upgrade to private rooms rather than shared dorms?

Of course! If you prefer some privacy, you can absolutely upgrade to a private room. You will pay the difference from a shared dorm to a private room, and all accommodation is subject to availability. For detailed costs, chat with our friendly travel agents over live chat to secure your space.

What kind of transport is included?

Our itineraries include bus transport which is primarily a Greyhound Whimit Pass. Greyhound Busses are deluxe coaches with in-seat USB charging, wifi, reclining seats, air conditioning and onboard bathrooms. If you wish to upgrade your package, you can book a rental car or campervan through our friendly travel experts to go your own way!

Can I extend or personalise my itinerary?

Simply chat with our friendly travel agents to personalise your itinerary before you book. We wouldn't blame you for wanting longer in the Byron Bay surf or Airlie Beach sunshine!

Are the dates flexible?

Yes, the dates for this itinerary are flexible. Simply input your preferred arrival and departure dates before booking, or chat with our expert travel agents about your timeframe and we'll make it work for you!

Customer Reviews

Molly Horne

Feb, 20 2024

Absolutely incredible! Best part of my Australia trip so far!

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