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5 Week Cairns To Sydney Ultimate

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Reversible Itinerary

5 Week Sydney To Cairns Ultimate

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Adult (18+)

Camping

Multiday K'gari 4WD

Sailing

Whitsundays Social Sailing

Snorkelling

Great Barrier Reef

Accommodation

34 Nights Included

Surfing

Byron Bay Lesson

Scuba Dive

Intro Course Included

Skydive

Over Mission Beach

Kayaking

Noosa Everglades

Rainforest

Daintree + Cape Tribulation

Transport

East Coast Bus Pass

Eco Tour

Explore Intentionally

Meals

19 Meals During Tours

Overview

See the best of the rainforest and reef in Cairns with snorkelling tours and an introductory dive course!
Get to know the Whitsundays as you hop from island to island on a three-day sailing trip.
Galivant through the dunes of K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp on starry beaches!
Be a daredevil as you skydive over Mission Beach and surf the waves of Byron Bay.
All transport, accommodation and 24/7 travel agent support are included, so see the most of Australia without the worry!

Hit the best of Australia’s East Coast on the ultimate Cairns to Sydney adventure! Spend five weeks ticking off your Aussie bucket list as you hop from one beach town to the next. Spy on wild crocs and cassowaries in the Daintree Rainforest, swim through coral gardens with tropical fish and sea turtles, kayak alongside dolphins in dreamy Byron Bay, and catch a glimpse of a dingo from your starlit campsite on K'gari (Fraser Island)!

This once-in-a-lifetime trip is also jampacked with thrills, from skydiving and surfing, snorkelling to scuba diving, and kayaking to 4WD-ing, you’ll be chockfull of daredevil stories to share with the mates you make along the way and your family back home. Join the trip of a lifetime and book your East Coast experience today!

Your Sample Itinerary

What's Included?

Half-day surf lesson in Byron Bay
Byron Bay dolphin kayak half-day tour
Day trip to Nimbin
Noosa Everglades kayak tour
Entry to Australia Zoo
3-day, 2-night K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD camping safari
2-day, 2-night Whitsunday Island social sail trip
VIP afterparty in Airlie Beach
Luggage storage in Airlie Beach
Return Ferry from Magnetic Island-Townsville
15,000ft skydive with Mission Beach landing
Great Barrier Reef scuba diving & snorkelling day tour
Atherton Tablelands waterfall day tour
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Rainforest day tour
34 nights accommodation
Bus transport from Cairns to Sydney
19 meals (included in your guided tours)

What's Extra?

Trip Extensions

2 - 7 day surf camps in Byron Bay

Trip Upgrades

Airlie Beach scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef
Van or rental car
Private accommodation upgrades

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!

Whenever you embark on a tour during your itinerary (like your Whitsunday sailing trip or K'gari 4WD), rest assured they will be adventurous backpacker-style trips that attract similar sorts of people!

Is this trip 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, 10 lunches and 5 dinners are included in this itinerary package, all of which are provided during your tours. 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 this trip. A highlight is definitely your Magnetic Island oceanview hostel! You will sleep in a shared cabin aboard your deluxe Whitsunday vessel, and on your K'gari 4WD tour, you'll be spending two nights at your beachside campsite with hot showers and all gear supplied.

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?

This itinerary includes 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 Noosa 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

Don Samson

Jan, 02 2024

Had such a gr8 time on this 5 week trip!!!!!! Thanks to the crew for their help organising it for me. Loved it all!

East Coast Tours acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.

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