20-Days Oz East Coast Adventure & Work

If you’re looking for the best way to see the East Coast of Australia, then our 3 week guided Oz East Coast adventure is for you.

Full of incredible experiences, K'gari (Fraser Island) will have you driving 4x4's on the beach, followed by sailing around the stunning Whitsundays 74 tropical islands. Heading to Magnetic Island, followed by snorkelling 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, plus with our Oz Jobs package we'll support you with finding work throughout your time in Oz. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! + Our tours are all 100% carbon neutral!

Trip Treasures:

• 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
• Snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef
• Sort all the important stuff for living and working in Oz, including assistance in setting up a bank account, tax file number and Medicare with the Oz Jobs add-on.

Itinerary:

Day 1-2

• Kicking off in sunny Brisbane, we’ll organize your airport transfer or meet you at the hostel. Meet your new travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come. Explore the highlights of Queensland’s capital, and chill out at the only city man-made beach in Australia called ‘The Lagoon’.

Day 3-7

• 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.

Day 8-11

• 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.

Day 12-13

• 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.

Day 14-15

• 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 spectacular gorge surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest.

Day 16-19

• 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.

Day 20

• Your epic Aussie adventure comes to an end this morning. If you need help with onward travel or working in Oz we are here to help for the rest of your time in Australia.