Get the most out of the East Coast for less with our jam-packed Budget Adventure Package to the Whitsunday Islands and K'gari (Fraser Island).
This exclusive combo backpacker package offers a great way to sail through the Whitsundays and cruise around K'gari (Fraser Island) on an extended, yet affordable Australian trip! Both your idyllic Whitsunday Island trip and your lush island 4WD tour are designed for backpackers and social travellers up for endless adventures and stunning natural wonders! With awesome inclusions like snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, four-wheel driving and even meals, do more and spend less on this unforgettable Queensland experience!
The Whitsundays is calling so grab your camera and let the adventure begin! Stop at Whitehaven Beach, and dig your toes into some of the world's whitest sand. Hike up to Hill Inlet Lookout for some of the most postcard-worthy views in Australia. Sail from one island sunset to the next as you spend your days and nights amongst the glorious archipelago of 74 Whitsunday Islands. Your trip to K'gari (formerly called Fraser Island) is jam-packed and will have you swimming in glittering freshwater lakes, zooming down sandy highways and hiking through ancient rainforests. Australia is at your fingertips, so book your bucket-list trip today!
Package inclusions:
Please refer to each individual product for a full guide on "What's Included" for each tour.
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It's up to you! When you purchase this package, you receive two tours at a discounted rate. Our friendly travel agents will then book you into your preferred dates for both your Whitsunday sailing trip (2-days, 2-nights) and your K'gari 4WD camping trip (3-days, 2-nights). Please note that dates are subject to availability.
We recommend giving yourself two weeks for the whole trip, including travel time between the Sunshine Coast and Airlie Beach, with plenty of time to discover Noosa, Rainbow Beach and Airlie Beach along the way! Check out our East Coast itineraries or chat with our travel agents to organise the rest of your tours, transport and accommodation!
Your Whitsunday sailing trip aboard New Horizon has a maximum capacity of 32 passengers, making for a great, social and cruisy trip with likeminded travellers! Your camping trip on K'gari is a bit more intimate with a 20 person max, making for a personalised and fun adventure into the rainforest!
Chat with our friendly travel agents to sort the rest of your accommodation, tours and transport out at a discounted rate!
Popular add-ons for this trip include:
This package is super flexible, so you can choose! Whether you start with your Whitsunday sailing trip and finish with your K'gari tour, or vice versa, these tours can work around your schedule.
The journey between Rainbow Beach (the gateway to K'gari) and Airlie Beach (the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands) is an 11-hour drive (without stops). The Greyhound Bus from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach takes between 14.5 to 16.5 hours.
We recommend giving yourself two weeks for this package, allowing plenty of time to explore the East Coast of Australia!
Transport is not included in the standard package. However, a Greyhound Whimit Bus Pass or campervan, are popular add-ons and we can offer you a discounted rate if you need a hand getting from A to B! Opt for the package + Whimit Bus Pass option at checkout, or live chat with our travel agents to make the travel part a breeze!
In total, this package includes 4 nights of accommodation. You will spend 2 nights aboard New Horizon in a comfortable shared cabin, and 2 nights in a deluxe, beachside campsite on K'gari with hot showers and toilets (tents and gear sorted).
Accommodation between K'gari and Airlie Beach isn't included, however, our travel agents can book premium hostels for you along the East Coast. Just enquire with our travel agents in the live chat about discount deals... we'll sort your trip out seamlessly!
Due to the 11-hour journey between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach, we recommend giving yourself at least one or two days between the end of your first tour and the beginning of your second.
Both of these tours are social, backpacker-style trips. Naturally, this attracts young, fun and social travellers, making it super cruisy and easy to make friends! We recommend this package for solo travellers, small groups and friends/couples alike.
Yes, your two tours are inclusive and catered for. In total, you will receive 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, as well as morning tea and afternoon tea snacks.