5 Week Guided Sydney to Reef Group Tour
Select Date and Passengers
Group Leader
Friendly Local Guide
Snorkelling
Great Barrier Reef Tours
Accommodation
35 Nights Included
Surfing
Coastal Surf Gems
Transport
Comfortable Coach
Locations
Off The Beaten Path
Group
Social + Fun Backpacker Vibes
Meals
6 Lunches + 6 Dinners
Overview
Dive deeper into the East Coast of Australia on this 36-day adventure from the arches of the Sydney Opera House to the coral reefs of Cairns! 4WD down K’gari beaches, sail the Whitsunday Islands, surf in Byron, explore Magnetic Island, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and chase waterfalls in Cairns. Your all-inclusive backpacker itinerary also includes stops in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Mission Beach, with your Aussie guide illuminating local secrets and hidden gems along the way.
With all accommodation and transport sorted, you can sit back and relax. Take the time to immerse yourself in Australian world wonders, vibrant cities and beautiful beaches! With a young and fun group of travellers, ample free time and jampacked tours, embrace your inner beach bum and make memories to last a lifetime with this 5-week guided Sydney to Cairns itinerary!
- Great value with a Whitsunday sailing trip, K’gari 4WD camping safari, Cairns snorkel tour, Atherton Tablelands waterfall adventure and Magnetic Island tour all included.
- Locally guided Byron Bay lighthouse walk, Noosa National Park hike, Sydney City tour and Brisbane Southbank route.
- Deluxe flashpacker accommodation and all coach transport are sorted, so you can worry less about the details!
- Travel with a group of 18 to 30-something backpackers for a relaxed and awesome time Down Under!
Your Sample Itinerary
What's Included?
- 33 nights accommodation
- 2 nights overnight bus
- Local guide available throughout your whole itinerary
- Two-day, two-night Whitsunday sailing trip
- Great Barrier Reef snorkel day trip
- Three-day, two-night K’gari 4WD Safari
- Cairns guided waterfall tour
- Magnetic Island experience
- Byron Bay yoga class
- Byron Bay surf lesson
- Byron Bay guided lighthouse walk
- Gold Coast guided walk
- Sydney & Brisbane City tours
- Noosa guided coastal walk
- 12 Meals - 6 Lunches & 6 Dinners
What's Extra?
Travel Insurance
Trip Extensions
- Post-tour Cairns accommodation & activities
- Pre-tour Sydney Arrival Package
Trip Upgrades
- Cairns, Mission Beach or Airlie Beach Skydive
- Cairns or Mission Beach Whitewater Rafting
- Cairns or Airlie Beach Dive Trip
- Airlie Beach Jet Ski
- Airlie Beach Scenic Flight
- Cairns or Airlie Beach Waterfall Day Tour
Levies & Tour Extras
Payable on arrival of tours
- Fraser Island Insurance Fee ($20 AUD)
- Fraser Island Sleeping Bag Hire ($10 AUD) - optional
- Great Barrier Reef Conservation Levy ($20 AUD)
- Whitsundays National Park EMC Levy ($30 AUD)
Terms and Conditions
Please read our terms, conditions and cancellation policies before booking your East Coast itinerary package.
FAQs
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, travel insurance is compulsory for the duration of this itinerary!
What should I pack?
We recommend checking out our East Coast Packing List for all your packing needs!
What is the accommodation like?
With 33 nights of included accommodation, you will be staying in hostels, overnight tour dorms, backpacker resorts and eco-lodges. You will be in shared-dorm style accommodation.
What meals are included?
12 Meals (6 Lunches & 6 Dinners) are included! Other meals are at your own expense.
Is there a tour guide?
Yes, this is a fully guided tour so an expert guide will be with you every step of the way!
Are there any age restrictions?
This trip is perfect for anybody with a taste for adventure aged 18 and up. Designed for young-at-heart travellers, this experience is perfect for solo backpackers, couples, small groups of friends and first-time overseas trippers looking to explore Australia.
Can my dietary requirements be catered for?
Please advise our travel agents as soon as possible when booking this trip to ensure your dietaries can be catered to where possible. Please note that some tours charge small fees to cover the cost of accommodating dietary requirements.
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