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East Coast Australia Adventure
19 Days | Explore the full extent of Australia’s iconic eastern coast
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Start
Sydney, Australia
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Finish
Cairns, Australia
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Trip Code
PZSVC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat, 4WD
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Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)
From £4,925(19 days)
Trip Informations
Start in Sydney, finish in Cairns and leave no stone unturned on this 19-day adventure along Australia’s diverse east coast. You’ll tour all the postcard-perfect spots – snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef and the corals of the Whitsundays, go on a 4WD drive adventure in K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and immerse yourself in the ancient wonder of Daintree Rainforest. With stops at wineries in the Hunter Valley, the beachside vibes of Byron Bay, Mission Beach, Hervey Bay and more – this is a true-blue intro to everything Australia.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Witness the expansive and iconic Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure and see colourful corals and tropical fish as you swim with turtles off the Daintree coast.
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Take a 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Ride across sand dunes and vast golden beaches in search of the iconic outback creature – the dingo.
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Visit Daintree Rainforest – the oldest rainforest in the world – and Cape Tribulation on a stunning day that ticks off two UNESCO World Heritage areas (nature lovers rejoice!).
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Soak up the beachside vibes of Byron Bay with a free day in this surfer’s haven. Go for a dip in the ocean, take a kayaking tour, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a quirky café.
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Embark on a full-day tour of the Whitsundays, where you’ll head out on a bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, go snorkelling among giant tropical fish and corals and then relax on the 7 km stretch of Whitehaven Beach as the sun descends.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip covers around 2500 km (1550 miles) over fourteen days. There are some long travelling days but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip includes an overnight train, which is super comfortable and features RailBeds, charging stations and USB ports. The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, it will be replaced with alternative transport and an additional overnight stay. Please see the daily itinerary for more details.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock
- DAY 2Day 2 • Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie
- DAY 3Day 3 • Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour
- DAY 4Day 4 • Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay
- DAY 5Day 5 • Byron Bay
- DAY 6Day 6 • Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane
- DAY 7Day 7 • Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay
- DAY 8Day 8 • K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay
- DAY 9Day 9 • Hervey Bay / Overnight Train
- DAY 10Day 10 • Airlie Beach
- DAY 11Day 11 • Whitsunday Islands / Whitehaven Beach / Airlie Beach
- DAY 12Day 12 • Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda
- DAY 13Day 13 • Mungalla Station / Mission Beach
- DAY 14Day 14 • Atherton Tablelands / Cairns
- DAY 15Day 15 • Mandingalbay / Cairns
- DAY 16Day 16 • Kuranda / Mareeba
- DAY 17Day 17 • Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation
- DAY 18Day 18 • Great Barrier Reef / Cape Tribulation
- DAY 19Day 19 • Daintree Rainforest / Palm Cove / Cairns
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
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Private vehicle, Ferry, Overnight train, Boat, 4WD
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Hotel (10 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleHunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
circleSydney - The Rocks Dreaming Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide
circleCrowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike
circlePort Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
circleDorrigo National Park - Short Hike
circleDorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk
circleCoffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience
circleByron Bay - Sea Kayaking Tour
circleByron Bay - Lighthouse Walk
circleSpringbrook National Park - Natural Bridge
circleByron Bay - The Farm visit
circleK'gari - Full day tour
circleAirlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling
circlePaluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek
circleTownsville - Castle Hill Lookout
circleMungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour
circleAtherton Tablelands - Curtain Tree boardwalk
circleAtherton Tablelands - Lake Eacham walk
circleAtherton Tablelands - Millaa Millaa Falls
circleCairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour
circleAtherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital
circleMareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience
circleKuranda - Kuranda Markets
circleBarron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
circleDaintree National Park - Mossman Gorge
circleDaintree National Park - Jindalba circuit track
circleGreat Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
circleCape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout
circleCape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole
circleDaintree National Park - Madja boardwalk
museum Optional activities
circleHervey Bay - Whale Watching (Jul-Oct) - AUD122
circleAirlie Beach - Coral Beach walk - Free
circleCairns - Art gallery - Free
circleCairns - Botanical Gardens - Free
circleKuranda - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - AUD68
circleKuranda - Kuranda Scenic Railway - AUD55
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Friday May 30, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
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£5,473£4,925
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Friday Jun 13, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
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£5,473£4,925
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Friday Jun 27, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
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Thursday Jul 24, 2025
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
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Thursday Aug 07, 2025
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Friday Jul 25, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
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Friday Aug 08, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
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Friday Sep 12, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
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Important notes
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START & END TIMES
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The trip starts in Sydney with a Welcome Meeting at 9 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 19 at our finish point hotel around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A Single Supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
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OVERNIGHT TRAIN
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The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Currently we are aware of Queensland Rail having track works tentatively scheduled for the following departure dates, likely affecting your departure as described above:
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• East Coast Australia Adventure, departing Sydney on 24th January 2025 (trip code PZSVC250124)
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COMBINATION TRIP
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This is a combination trip made up of three shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Brisbane and Cairns as some group members leave and new ones join you in these locations.
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