East Coast Tours Australia
Guided small-group adventures along Australia's iconic East Coast, built for 18 to 35s. Pick your route — Sydney to Brisbane, Sydney to Cairns, or Brisbane to Cairns.
The East Coast of Australia is the world's ultimate backpacker route, and a guided tour is the easiest way to see it. From Sydney's beaches and Byron Bay's surf up through the Whitsundays, Fraser Coast and the tropical reef around Cairns, our small-group East Coast tours bundle accommodation, transport, a group leader and the best activities into one trip — with live prices, instant confirmation and a best price guarantee.
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Choosing Your East Coast Australia Tour
Sydney to Brisbane — 10 Days
The perfect short trip if you are tight on time. Start in Sydney, then hit Byron Bay's laid-back beach vibes and Surfers Paradise before finishing in Brisbane. A fast, fun intro to the East Coast that packs in the highlights.
Brisbane to Cairns — 20 Days
Three weeks through the tropical north — Fraser Coast, the Whitsundays, Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef around Cairns. Ideal if you have already seen Sydney or want to focus on the beaches, islands and reef.
Sydney to Cairns — 28 Days
The ultimate end-to-end adventure. Four weeks covering the entire East Coast from Sydney Harbour all the way to tropical Cairns, at a relaxed pace with plenty of free time to explore. The trip most travellers dream about.
Every route above is also available as an + Work package that bundles the tour with an Oz Jobs package to help you find work during your gap year. Prefer to plan it yourself? Our East Coast Trip Builder maps a custom route in minutes, and our East Coast budget guide breaks down real daily costs.