Suited To: Young adults, Active Travelers, Adults Only, Couples
Accommodation: Hostel and Camping - Pop-up Tent, and Resort
Our guided Oz East Coast Adventure is the most amazing way to see Sydney and the East Coast of Australia in 4 weeks!
HIGHLIGHTS
If you’re looking for the best way to see Sydney and the East Coast of Australia, then our 4 week guided Oz East Coast adventure is for you.
Full of incredible experiences, from Sydney’s famous beaches and nightlife, to getting surf lessons from real Aussie surfer dudes in the famous Byron Bay. K'gari (Fraser Island) will have you driving a 4x4 on the beach, followed by sailing around the stunning Whitsundays 74 tropical islands. Heading to Magnetic Island, followed by cruising the magical Great Barrier Reef, plus much, MUCH more!
You’ll have an awesome group leader to guide you along the way, and a great new group of friends to enjoy the trip with.
If you’re coming to Oz on a Working Holiday Visa, you can get help finding work by upgrading to our Oz East Coast + Work trip with our Oz Jobs Program and get help with finding work and assistance setting you up to live in Oz! Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! + Our tours are all 100% carbon neutral!
Learn to surf with real Aussie surf dudes in Byron Bay
Party the night away in Surfers Paradise
Explore the stunning K'gari (Fraser Island) by 4x4 safari and camp under the stars
Sail 74 tropical islands on the Whitsundays and explore the world famous Whitehaven Beach
Spot wild koalas and wallabies on Magnetic Island
Discover the jaw dropping, real Aussie beauty of the Atherton Tablelands
Help save one of the most delicate and beautiful natural eco-systems in the world when you become a marine biologist for the day
Snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef
Itinerary -
Days 1-3
After landing in Sydney you’ll jump on an included airport transfer to our hostel where you’ll meet the rest of your travel crew. We have 2 days to explore the stunning harbour city and will take a coastal walk to Sydney’s best beaches, including the world-famous Bondi, before we head off on our Oz East Coast Adventure!
Days 4-6
We’ll spend 3 nights in the beautiful and famous surf town of Byron Bay. You’ll learn to surf with Aussie surfer dudes, chill out on the beach and spot wild dolphins, relax and unwind with a yoga class and take a sunrise walk to Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Days 7-8
Experience the best of the iconic Surfers Paradise. Explore the city, party the night away, do a stand up paddle board lesson and tour and then work on your tan on one of the seemingly endless white sand beaches of this famous piece of Aussie coastline.
Days 9-10
Explore the highlights of Queensland’s capital, and chill out at the only city man-made beach in Australia called ‘The Lagoon’.
Days 11-15
Discover the Aussie holiday favourite Noosa, famous for its laidback lifestyle and stunning beaches. We’ll kick back beach-side before heading to one of the absolute highlights on the East Coast of Australia - K'gari (Fraser Island)! You’ll get to drive 4x4’s around the biggest sand island in the world. The beach and sand dunes are your highway for the next 3 days. Swim in the incredible turquoise waters of Lake McKenzie, float down the lazy river of Eli Creek, get a 360 degree view of K'gari from Indian Heads Lookout, chill in the bubbles of the Champagne Pools, learn about the Aboriginal history on the island, spot dingoes in the wild, and then sleep beneath the stars in a purpose built campsite with your group. Arriving back in Noosa, we’ll explore the idyllic coastline on our way to the Instagram-worthy Fairy Pools.
Days 16-19
Enjoy some free time at the beachfront lagoon in Airlie Beach before discovering another absolute must do on the East Coast - the stunning Whitsundays. Made up of 74 tropical islands, we’ll board our boat for the next 2 nights. Relax and sunbathe on the deck as we sail to the outer parts of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel with an abundance of marine life on the fringing reefs and later explore the amazing swirls of fine white sand on the world-famous Whitehaven Beach.
Days 20-21
Today we’ll jump on the ferry to a slice of tropical paradise - Magnetic Island. Over the next 2 days you’ll stay in beach front huts while you explore the best of this magical Island. Chill out in your ocean front hammock, hire a car and explore the hidden beaches and hike up the historic Forts Walk. If you’re lucky you’ll even spot wild koalas and rock wallabies.
Days 22-23
Time to relax in the chilled out beachfront town of Mission Beach, with your choice of any adrenaline pumping experience this tiny town is known for. If you‘ve ever thought of skydiving this is the place! Jump at 15,000ft and soak up views of both the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests before landing on the beach, or white water raft the Tully River rapids through a specular gorge surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest.
Days 24-27
Cairns is the ultimate backpacker adventure hub. Here you’ll tick off a massive bucket list item and experience a full day on the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll get to snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef and visit 2 unique outer reef locations. While in Cairns we’ll also explore the real Aussie oasis of the Atherton Tablelands. You’ll swim under epic waterfalls, slide down natural rock slides and swim in dormant volcano craters all while your experienced guide teaches you about this extraordinary place. Tonight we wrap things up with a farewell dinner and drinks to toast the incredible adventures we’ve had together.
Days 28
Your epic Aussie adventure comes to an end this morning. If you need help with onward travel in Oz we are here to help for the rest of your time in Australia.
INCLUDED
Airport Transfer
27 Nights Accommodation
25 Meals
All Transport
Awesome Group Leader
Surf Lesson
Byron Surf Board Hire
Yoga class
Cape Byron Lighthouse Walk
Brisbane City Tour
Hike Mount Coot-tha
3 Day 4WD Tag Along Tour of K'gari
2 Day 2 Night Whitsundays Sailing Tour
2 Nights Magnetic Island with Ferry Transfers
Forts Walk
Atherton Tablelands
Full Day Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef at 2 Outer Reef Locations