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Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns

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16 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
20 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Learn to surf at Spot X Surf Camp.

Bliss out in famous Byron Bay.

Learn about Indigenous culture on an overnight stay on K'gari (Fraser Island)

Itinerary

Australia’s legendary East Coast is your playground on the "Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns" trip—a 16-day chill out tour made for young adults chasing fun and freedom. From Sydney’s city lights to Cairns’ tropical oasis, you’ll surf, sail the Whitsundays, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and experience laid-back Byron Bay and buzzing Brisbane. Travel in small groups ensures you meet fellow adventurers and locals alike, all while ticking off iconic stops at your own pace. What sets this tour apart? The chance to blend action-packed activities with authentic Aussie encounters, turning a classic route into your own unforgettable journey.

day 1Sydney

Arrive at any time.
There's nothing quite like a night out to get people comfortable with one another. Hit up Side Bar, connected to where you will be staying at the Wake Up Hostel in Sydney. This is the liveliest bar around, sporting a huge young and local crowd. There’s always non-stop action with the entertainment so get ready to have a few drinks, let your hair down, and dance until you drop!
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.

Accomodation
Wake Up! Sydney (or similar)
Included Activities
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit Set out and explore this historic colonial neighbourhood in the city centre. Bordered by the Sydney Harbour on one side, it is home to vibrant cafés and pubs, cobbled alleyways, and charming shops. Snap some shots of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, and get a feel for cosmopolitan Sydney.

day 2Sydney

day 3Sydney/Arrawarra

day 4Arrawarra

day 5Arrawarra/Byron Bay

day 6Byron Bay

day 7Byron Bay/Brisbane

day 8Brisbane/K'gari (Fraser Island)

day 9K'gari (Fraser Island)/Noosa

day 10Noosa

day 11Noosa/Airlie Beach

day 12Airlie Beach

day 13Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach

day 14Airlie Beach/Cairns

day 15Cairns

day 16Cairns

What's Included

Accommodation
Hostels (13 nts, multi-share with 4-8 people), overnight train (1 nt), remote beach accommodation (1nt) **All nights are multi-share on this trip.
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD400-520 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, bus, train, overnight train, boat, 4x4 vehicle, ferry, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Spot XYour Discover Moment: Byron BayYour Discover Moment: CairnsYour Big Night Out Moment: CairnsSydney orientation walkKangaroo trekCape Byron Lighthouse VisitDaisy Hill Koala CentreK'gari Welcome CeremonyK'gari overnight experience (incl Twilight Beach Walk & Stories around the campfire)4x4 Adventure on K'gariNoosa Coastal WalkWhitsunday full day boat excursion, including snorkellingWhitehaven Beach visit

Customer Reviews

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Holly MVerified Traveler
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Excellent

The tour was amazing, met some stand out people and saw so much in such a short space of time! It gave a really good overview of the east coast whilst doing fun activities and educating us about the native people of the lands along the way! Loved every minute and will be doing another one for sure! Hope my next tour guide fills Lozza C’s boots!

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George RVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

It was amazing. I travelled with Contiki once before and had a lot of fun so I was worried trying a different company but G Adventures was so much better. Exceeded my expectations and I'm already trying to figure out when I can do another one.

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Glenn CVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

A trip well worth it between the fun excursions, beautiful scenery, talented CEO and cool tour mates.

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Heather SVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This was a great tour where I got so see so many parts of the east coast of Australia, learned tons, experienced the culture and made tons of friends. Loved my time here and wish I could’ve stayed even longer!

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TraceyVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

A trip of a life time!

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