Full Itinerary & Trip Details

Most of the Coast:

Sydney to Cairns
Experience sheep shearing demonstration

Morning yoga, fun night out in Brisbane

Enjoy surf and arts in a hippie surfing town

Canoe to camp at stunning wilderness

Go skydiving in Byron Bay

Sail through the Whitsundays

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Trip Overview

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$2,499 16 days From 18 to 39 year olds

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G Adventures #46381
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Itinerary

Introduction
Now's the time to explore Australia on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young
travellers. Turn your "must-do" list into "been there, done all of that" on this 16-day tour up
Australia’s East Coast. This classic Sydney-to-Cairns route introduces you to both sides of
modern Australia — the bright lights of the big city and the raw beauty of the Outback. You’ll get to
try your hand at everything from surfing to sailing and snorkelling. And when you travel in small
groups, you'll get to meet the locals and experience their land as they do. That amazing new
frontier you’ve been looking for? Here it is.

Day 1: Sydney

Sydney,
Start Point
Australia

There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. If you
arrive early enough, head down to the harbour's edge to 'The Rocks' historic area and the Opera
House. Accommodation: - Wake Up - Sydney (or similar). Included Activities: - Meet Your CEO
and Group - Connect With New Friends

Day 2: Sydney
Opt to pre-book the "Sydney Bridge Climb" or "Sydney Adrenaline Bundle" activity on the checkout
page ahead of time, to include one of these optionals on your tour. Accommodation: - Wake Up -
Sydney (or similar). Included Activities: - Orientation Walk
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Day 3: Sydney/Arrawarra (1B, 1D)

Wave goodbye to Sydney as the group travels to Spot X Surf Camp, hidden away in beautiful
Arrawarra along the North Coast. Get ready for cuteness overload because you’ll be stopping at
the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie on the way to learn all about the conservation efforts being
made to protect this unique native Australian animal. Snap a couple photos for the 'gram' and enjoy
the coastal scenery that awaits. Accommodation: - Spot X Surf Camp (or similar). Meals Included:
- Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Private Vehicle 06:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Koala Hospital
Visit

Day 4: Arrawarra (1B, 1L, 1D)

As the sun rises along the ocean hit the beach for an included surf lesson with Spot X. Located in
one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the country they are completely devoted to the
surf lifestyle. Spend some time in the sun and laughing in the waves with your travel tribe before
heading out on a kangaroo trek. Then it’s time for a free afternoon to enjoy your surroundings. Soak
up views of Solitary Islands Marine Park, embark on a rockpool scramble to look for fish traps and
sea creatures, or wander over to Mullawarra beach for a picnic. Your only real job today is to have
fun! Accommodation: - Spot X Surf Camp (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Included Activities: - Kangaroo Trek - Surfing Lesson

Day 5: Arrawarra/Byron Bay (1B)

After breakfast, travel the coastal road to the stunning surf and arts town of Byron Bay. Enjoy
plenty of free time to experience the hippie surfing town. Accommodation: - Wake Up! Byron Bay
(or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s) Included Activities:
- Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit

Day 6: Byron Bay

The free time is yours to explore. Walk along the long stunning beach, play in the surf, or simply
hang out at the Byron Bay Brewery and people watch. Want to get your adrenaline pumping? Go
skydiving, try sea kayaking, or go on a dolphin watch. Opt to pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean
Kayaking" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Accommodation: - Wake Up! Byron Bay (or similar).
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Day 7: Byron Bay/Brisbane (1B)

Venture north with your group to the capital of Queensland; Brisbane. Pass by national parks,
mountains, surfy enclaves, and endless stretches of sand bordering brilliant blue water. Feeling
hungry? Grab a delicious pastry creation from the famous Yatala Pie shop, serving hungry patrons
for 130 years. Word of advice… make sure those cameras are charged and ready. Experience a
night out with the group in Queensland's capital. Accommodation: - Brisbane City YHA (or similar).
Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s) Additional Notes: Stop along
the way to Brisbane for a quick break at one of the many surf spots such as the Gold Coast.

Day 8: Brisbane/Noosa Everglades (1B, 1L)

Escape the city as you journey north up the coast to the Noosa Everglades. Get ready for an
evening surrounded by stunning wilderness in one of the most pristine wetlands in the world. Relax
as you cruise along this "river of mirrors" and chow down with a delicious Aussie BBQ lunch before
further exploring your surroundings. Grab a kayak to get up and personal with the dark, tranquil
waters as you paddle through ancient landscapes and sub-tropical rainforest. Then relax around
the lake or hike one of the trails to further appreciate the serenity that seeps from this unique
landscape. Accommodation: - Noosa Everglades (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch
Transport: - Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Eco Cruise - Canoeing -
Noosa Everglades Overnight Excursion Additional Notes: Please note that due to operational
reasons, this night and the following night may be reversed. All activities and inclusions will remain
the same.

Day 9: Noosa Everglades to K'gari (Fraser Island) (1B)

Once on the island, enjoy a 4x4 tour of K'gari (Fraser Island), driving along over 100km of beach.
Go for a swim in Lake McKenzie, and enjoy a rainforest walk along the way. Accommodation: -
Fraser Island Beach Camp Eco Retreat (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: -
Private Vehicle 01:15 Hr(s) - Ferry: Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island Included Activities: - 4x4
Excursion Additional Notes: While on K'gari (Fraser Island), main luggage will be stored in a secure
storage facility. Each person will need to pack an overnight bag with max weight of 5kg, as access
to main luggage will not be available again until the next day. This is due to luggage capacity
restrictions in 4x4 vehicles.
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Day 10: K'gari (Fraser Island) to Airlie Beach (1B, 1L)

Your second day on K'gari (Fraser Island) comes with more free time to enjoy this paradise. In the
morning continue exploring by 4x4 along wide stretches of pearly white beach and then duck into
the shade of the forest to really appreciate the peaceful solitude that surrounds you. In the
afternoon board an overnight train (get ready to post some ‘grams) north to Airlie Beach, where
more sand, sun, and fun await you. Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Ferry: Fraser
Island to Rainbow Beach - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s) - Overnight Train (seats) 12:00 - 14:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities: - 4x4 Excursion

Day 11: Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands (1D)

After arriving in Airlie Beach and some time for brunch, head to the marina and embark on a maxi
yacht which will be our home for the next two nights. Set sail to a secluded cove in the Whitsunday
Islands where you will drop anchor for the night. Accommodation: - Whitsunday Islands Boat (or
similar). Meals Included: - Dinner Transport: - Maxi yacht: Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islands
Included Activities: - Whitsunday Islands Sailing Trip

Day 12: Whitsunday Islands (1B, 1L, 1D)

The sailing route today allows us to follow part of Captain Cook's route up through the Whitsunday
Islands. Planeterra has partnered with Reef Ecologic, a nonprofit specialized in creating innovative
solutions to challenges facing coral reefs. In the Whitsundays they are working to engage the
community and travellers to restore the reef following the 2017 cyclone. Reef Ecologic's new coral
gardens in the Whitsundays foster natural coral fragments to be replanted into the reef for a healthy
marine environment. Accommodation: - Whitsunday Islands Boat (or similar). Meals Included: -
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Maxi yacht: Whitsunday Islands Included Activities: -
Whitsunday Islands Sailing Trip - Reef Ecologic Coral Restoration Additional Notes: Please note
that snorkelling over the Reef Ecologic Coral Restoration project may occur on the first or last day
of your Whitsunday Islands excursion, if weather conditions or tides are not ideal on this day.

Day 13: Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach (1B)

After three days at sea, we sail back to Airlie Beach for a night on land in a local beach hostel. Feel
free to relax by the pool at the end of the day. Accommodation: - Base Airlie Beach (or similar).
Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Maxi yacht: Whitsunday Islands Included Activities: -
Whitsunday Islands Sailing Trip
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Day 14: Airlie Beach/Cairns

With an early morning departure, admire the scenery on the train ride north to Cairns.
Accommodation: - Cairns Central YHA (or similar). Transport: - Local bus: Airlie Beach to
Proserpine 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s) - Train 10:00 - 11:00 Hr(s) Additional Notes: Get ready for an early
morning wake-up today for the journey to Cairns. Make sure to stock up on snacks and bring
personal entertainment – it may be one of the longer travel days on this trip, but it's worth it to
reach The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef!

Day 15: Cairns

Opt to pre-book the "Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to
include this optional on your tour. Accommodation: - Cairns Central YHA (or similar). Included
Activities: - Big Night Out Additional Notes: Please be aware that if you decide to book the optional
scuba diving activity in the Great Barrier Reef and are taking any prescription medications, you will
need a doctor’s release giving you permission to dive.

Day 16: Cairns

Cairns,
End Point
Australia

Depart at any time. We know it's time for this tour to end, but what if you don't want to go home just
yet? (We would want to stay too... trust us). Well the good news is you can keep exploring
Australia by extending or adding on to your trip... so let the adventures continue. Included Activities:
- Departure Day

What’s Included
Accommodation
Hostels (11 nts, multi-share with 4-8 people), overnight train (1 nt), maxi yacht (2 nts, open cabin
multi-share), cabin (1 nt). All nights are multi-share on this trip.
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Guide
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport
Private vehicle, train, maxi yacht, 4x4 vehicle, ferry, walking.

Others
Your G for Good Moment: Reef Ecologic Coral Restoration, Whitsunday Islands
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Spot X
Your Discover Moment: Byron Bay
Your Discover Moment: Cairns
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cairns. Sydney orientation walk. K'gari (Fraser Island) 4x4 excursion.
Entrance fees to Cooloola Recreation Area and K'gari (Fraser Island) in Great Sandy NP. Noosa
Everglades overnight experience. Noosa Everglades canoeing excursion. Whitsunday Islands
sailing excursion (3 days). Whitehaven Beach visit. All transport between destinations and to/from
included activities.
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Departure Dates
STARTING IN ENDING IN
Sydney Cairns

02 October 2022 17 October 2022

09 October 2022 24 October 2022

16 October 2022 31 October 2022

23 October 2022 07 November 2022

30 October 2022 14 November 2022

06 November 2022 21 November 2022

20 November 2022 05 December 2022

27 November 2022 12 December 2022

04 December 2022 19 December 2022

11 December 2022 26 December 2022

25 December 2022 09 January 2023

01 January 2023 16 January 2023

08 January 2023 23 January 2023

15 January 2023 30 January 2023

22 January 2023 06 February 2023

29 January 2023 13 February 2023

05 February 2023 20 February 2023

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12 February 2023 27 February 2023

19 February 2023 06 March 2023

26 February 2023 13 March 2023

05 March 2023 20 March 2023

12 March 2023 27 March 2023

19 March 2023 03 April 2023

26 March 2023 10 April 2023

02 April 2023 17 April 2023

09 April 2023 24 April 2023

16 April 2023 01 May 2023

23 April 2023 08 May 2023

30 April 2023 15 May 2023

07 May 2023 22 May 2023

14 May 2023 29 May 2023

21 May 2023 05 June 2023

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16 Reviews
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Marc Armitt
Review on April 3rd, 2020
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Amazing Trip - We were the last Most of the coast tour in Australia
during Covid-19 and it went off without a hitch . Tour guide was
amazing and all of the hostels and activities were great

Andrea Heckley
Review on February 18th, 2019
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So amazing! Life changing experience

Rhiannan Leake
Review on January 20th, 2019
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I had the best time in Australia! Holly was an amazing guide who
made sure everyone was looked after and had a great time. I met
some great people and saw the most amazing places. I never
realised how big Australia was until I was there!! There was no better
way to spend Christmas and bring in 2019! Thanks Holly, I loved it!!
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Olivia Lea
Review on January 14th, 2019

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Was good but I don’t think I’d do it again

Sebastian
Review on August 21st, 2017

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Guide: Jason Wass Jason is a great guide. He is a natural group
leader and his love for travelling and nature shines through in
everything he does. There were no problems what so ever. We've
been able to experience Australia in the best way possible, thanks to
good accommodation along the east coast, as well as cool
experiences to go with it. Gadventures made all of this easy for stupid
Europeans like us who didn't know what a wallaby was before.
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