Full Itinerary & Trip Details

Absolute Aussie
Stay at an authentic, Australian owned surf camp.

Roam the chilled town and surfer hotspot, Byron Bay.

Sail the stunning Whitsunday Islands.

Taste delicious Hunter Valley wines.

Make footprints in the untouched beaches of Fraser Island.

Set foot in the tropical Northern rainforests surround Cairns.

Snorkel or dive into the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Trip Overview

PRICE STARTING FROM DURATION IDEAL AGE

$1,971 12 days From 18 to 35 year olds

STARTS IN  ENDS IN
Byron Bay  Cairns

STYLE OPERATED IN
Active Adventure English

OPERATOR TOUR CODE

Wild Kiwi #113824
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Itinerary

Introduction
An absolute adventure along Australia's East Coast from Byron Bay to the Great Barrier Reef,
including sailing the famous Whitsunday Islands and a 4x4 adventure on Fraser Island. See for
yourself why travellers can't get enough of Australia's famed East Coast.

Byron Bay

Byron Bay YHA,

Byron Bay YHA, 21 Middleton St.,
Start Point 09:30 - 09:40
Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481,
Australia

We’ll kick off the adventure in Byron Bay, known for its laid-back vibe and chilled location, has been
a traveller hotspot for some time. We will have a walk through the beachside town and pick a spot
for lunch. Hit the surf with your instructor; with soft break and perfect waves, they will have you
riding those waves like a pro in no time! Ending your day in the waves, it’s your last chance to
perfect your ‘cutback’ before we share a laugh over some well-deserved dinner.

Byron Bay
Today’s the day you get to tick off some of those exciting activities like skydiving! Byron Bay is an
amazing spot for whale watching and seeing dolphins, so head out onto the water by boat or kayak
and go and meet the locals. Or if you are after some more land-based activities, try biking to the
most eastern point of Australia or grab a bite at a quirky local café. Grab yourself a bike and cycle
out to Cape Byron to see the famous lighthouse and its accompanying views.
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Byron Bay to Brisbane

We have an early start today as our journey takes us into the state of Queensland, known for the
tropics, adventure and some pretty cool wildlife. In Brisbane, we’ll have a free afternoon to relax at
the lagoon, wander around the local boutiques or head to the world’s largest Koala sanctuary. Wind-
down in the evening with a few beers and some delicious food at a local restaurant and tell the rest
of your group how you spent the afternoon.

Brisbane to Noosa
This morning we’ll hop on a train and make our way to the stunning beachside town of Noosa
Heads. Spend your afternoon relaxing on the golden sands of one of the Sunshine Coasts’ most
beautiful beaches, try out some of the coastline walks, go on the hunt for some wild Koalas in the
National Park or take to the water in a kayak.

Noosa
Enjoy a sleep in and make the most of the chilled-out vibes around Noosa. Try kayaking, Stand-Up
Paddleboarding, or just laze around in the hammock. Keen to do something with a little more
adrenaline, how about Skydiving? You can do this today with panoramic views over Noosa bay.

Noosa to Fraser Island to Airlie Beach via Overnight Train

Get excited for a super early start as you are about to tick off one of Australia’s true gems! Today
we visit the world’s largest sand island and its ancient rainforests and freshwater lakes. A highlight
for any travellers, Fraser Island boasts some of the best fishing in Australia and quite possibly one
of the best lakes in the world, Lake Mackenzie! The stunning lake makes for the perfect photo with
its incredible ombre blue colour and white sands, make sure to bring your togs.

Tonight, we venture north on the train and experience travel at its finest on the Spirit of
Queensland.
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Airlie Beach to Whitsundays, Overnight Cruise

There’s no better way to get the day started than breakfast by the water as we arrive into Airlie
Beach bright and early after our train journey. We can enjoy some time stretching our legs
exploring the relaxed town before we set sail for the stunning waters of the Whitsunday Islands
onboard our fully catered yacht. 48 hours of sun, sea and sails! Be prepared to indulge in some
relaxing, sunbathing and snorkelling on one of the most beautiful spots on earth.

Whitsundays, Overnight Cruise

You’ll have another day to enjoy the stunning Whitsundays and nearby islands today. Grab your
swimmers and head out for a swim or go snorkelling to check out the incredible marine life found in
this beautiful area of Australia’s coastline.

Whitsundays to Airlie Beach

Wake up on the water to a sunrise dip on the reef? Yes, please! Enjoy your last swim in the
turquoise waters and snorkel with the tropical marine life before we head back to dry land. As we
head back to town, we will have a little free time this afternoon to relax by the lagoon, swing in a
hammock or jump back on the water in a kayak or jet boat.

Airlie Beach to Cairns

Get lost in the incredible views from the train as we continue the journey into northern Queensland
and the tropics this morning. Cairns is the launch pad to the Great Barrier Reef and home to one of
the oldest rainforests in the world.

Cairns
Today is a free day to explore Cairns and do some more hair-raising activities. Cairns has so much
to offer in the way of adrenaline and heart-pumping activities. Take to the sky and jump over the
reef at 15,000ft, bungy jump in the jungle, snorkel or dive into the underwater wonderland of the
Great Barrier Reef.
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Cairns

Central Cairns,
End Point Cairns Central YHA, 20-26 McLeod St., 16:00 - 16:30
Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

Today’s the day to fit in any additional activities that you didn’t get done yesterday! Cairns has so
much to offer you may need today to get in one last adventure with your Wild Kiwi family. Let’s
reflect on all the incredible experiences we have shared together before we say farewell to each
other, we have covered over 1800km of Australia together, shared endless stories and have
memories that will last a lifetime. Your guide will be on hand to get you guys to the airport on the
final day or let us plan another adventure for you!

What’s Included
Accommodation
11 nights accommodation in shared and mixed-sex dorms with other Wild Kiwi guests. 

Guide
Experienced and knowledgeable Wild Kiwi guide. 

Meals
Breakfast is included each day.
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Transport
Guided train journey

Coach transfers

Whitsundays sailing

Others
Explore the great Byron Bay with watersports or adrenaline tours
Take in the views from Surfers Paradise
Wander Brisbane’s Southbank Lagoon
1-day guided Fraser Island adventure
Exploration of Noosa, a beautiful seaside resort
1 Beach BBQ Lunch
Spirit of Queensland Rail Service
2-day/2 night all inclusive sailing in the Whitsundays
4 group meals while sailing
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Departure Dates
STARTING IN ENDING IN
Byron Bay Cairns

05 December 2022 16 December 2022

12 December 2022 23 December 2022

26 December 2022 06 January 2023

02 January 2023 13 January 2023

16 January 2023 27 January 2023

23 January 2023 03 February 2023

06 February 2023 17 February 2023

13 February 2023 24 February 2023

27 February 2023 10 March 2023

06 March 2023 17 March 2023

20 March 2023 31 March 2023

27 March 2023 07 April 2023

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31 Reviews
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Lợi Nguyễn
Review on February 19th, 2021
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Felicia Steinfeld
Review on March 25th, 2020

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The trip overall was good! The cities were nice, the hostels for the
most part are nice but definitely upgrade if you can. I upgraded to
private in Byron Bay and it was worth every penny. From all the tours
I saw, this was definitely the best value. I wish we got to spend more
time in Brisbane and less in Noosa. We got hit with terrible weather.
Our tour date was March 1-15 and there was awful rainstorm for like
4 days straight. A lot of our activities got cancelled. If the weather was
nice, this would’ve been a 10 star trip! The included breakfast was
very basic, some toast, pb&j, and maybe some yogurt/fruit if you
were lucky. The other activities like the Whitsundays boat tour was
wonderful as well as the Fraser Island tour. I wish we had better
weather but the tour leaders made it as enjoyable as could be. Worst
part of the trip was our tour leader Callum aka Blinky. He was hot and
cold, rude and disrespectful for the majority of the two weeks. While
he was very knowledgeable about topics, he was not a people’s
person. He seemed quite jaded from the beginning. If anyone tried to
move the luggage, he would throw a fit. Even though most of the
group was in their late 20s and 30s he was condescending and spoke
to us all as if we were stupid. A bunch of us were scheduled to go
skydiving one morning and because of the heavy rain we were
worried it might be cancelled. He was supposed to notify us in the
morning and after my many texts and calls he said, “rather than
calling...
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Jasmine Danaher
Review on March 17th, 2020

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After a lot of saving and searching for the ultimate East Coast trip
from Sydney to Cairns, my best friend and I booked the two week
Absolute Aussie tour with Wild Kiwi (not realising it was rainy season
whoops). We celebrated four birthdays in the group, ticked off a lot of
bucket list activities and had the trip of a lifetime! Starting in the
scenic Blue Mountains and up to Hunter Valley for the ultimate
combination of kangaroo watching, wine and cheese tasting
experience (prepare to feel fat and tipsy). Then on to Spot X to learn
to surf (very young crowd, but lots of fun to be had). The on to one of
my highlights; Byron Bay.. what a place! Such a cool and edgy town,
brimming with activities, clothes shops, amazing food and live music.
Here our group got involved in kayaking with dolphins and skydiving.
We then went from Surfers Paradise to the industrial and rooftop bar
sights of Brisbane, and then on to Noosa. This is where we embarked
on a wild jurassic park 4x4 adventure with Peta our wonderful guide
across Fraser Island. A bumpy ride, top tip - keep your belts on for
dear life! We then went on to Whitsundays for the 2 day, 1 night
sailing. Unfortunately, the weather was pants but the boat crew Mel,
Sam and Laura were fab, and we made the best of the situation! Then
last but not least, our final stop.. Cairns!! WOW. Our luck had done a
full 360, and the weather was gorgeous! We were driven up the
Tablelands Atherton Mountains, where we got some Insta worthy
Herbal E...
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Whyatt Ross
Review on March 16th, 2020

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Just finished the 2 week Absolute Aussie trip up the east coast; some
of the highlights included snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, sailing
the Whitsundays, Byron Bay and learning how to surf. The company
Wild Kiwi have planned the perfect itinerary that covers a lot of
travelling without sacrificing time for activities. We mostly stayed in
YHA hostels which were comfortable enough and reliable, I don’t feel
like we spent too little or too much time in one place. All the included
activities were worthwhile and the optional activities were also great
and not too expensive. Myself and a friend booked this trip after
reading so many great reviews online, particularly about the tour
guides. The only disappointment about the trip for me is the tour guide
we had; Blinky (Callum). The role of a tour guide should be someone
who is enthusiastic, gets involved with the group and is happy to
answer any questions. For the majority of the two weeks on the road,
Blinky was very up and down giving us minimal information about an
activity and then reacting passive aggressively to any questions we
might have had. It created a cold atmosphere within the group which
was a shame as the 11 of us, despite coming from different walks of
life got on very well and enjoyed sharing stories and time with each
other. I kept my distance a lot of the time, mainly to ensure his mood
didn’t affect a trip I’ve saved up for for so long. But I watched the way
he treated or spoke to other members of the gro...

Marlene Kuhn
Review on February 13th, 2020

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What an amazing tour! I’ve never experienced so many great things
in just two weeks.
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