5 Week East Coast Australia Explorer | Sydney To Cairns Reviews

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Get up to $90¬†cash back per person when you book with us A¬†36-day/35-night adventure along Australia's east coast, travelling from Sydney to Cairns All accommodation: Hostel (29 Nights), Camping¬†(2¬†Nights), Sailing Boat (2¬†Nights), Overnight Bus (2 Nights) Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners Take a Sydney city tour to see the highlights, followed by a welcome dinner Cruise the Sydney Harbour, taking in the views from the water Stay in Byron Bay with a beach & city tour plus a lighthouse walk & surf lesson Take a city & beach tour in both Surfers Paradise & Brisbane Walk through Noosa Headland &¬†National Park¬† Enjoy a¬†Rainbow Beach Sand Blow Walk Discover the world's biggest sand island with a 3-day/2-night all-inclusive Fraser Island Tour, seeing Lake Mckenzie & Eli Creek Explore the Town of 1770 & enjoy a hostel campfire Sail around the Whitsundays with a¬†2-day/2-night Whitsunday Island Sailing, snorkelling the reef & stopping at¬†Whitehaven Beach Join the revelry at an Airlie Beach post-cruise party Spend a day at Magnetic Island with return ferry transfers & Magnetic Island Fort‚Äôs Walk Visit Mission Beach & the¬†Cairns Lagoon Hop aboard a boat for a 1 day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip Discover the North Queensland landscapes with a 1 day Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls tour Departs from the meeting point at WakeUp Hostel Sydney Central,¬†509 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW

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“Cannot recommend the ultimate trips enough. The ultimate one week tour was amazing and definitely got us all excited for the next 5 weeks on the east coast. A massive thank you to Tom our group leader. He did a fantastic job and really did make the trip what it was! He was amazing and no issue was ever too big. He really looked after us, helped answer all of our questions and sorted out after trip plans. Couldn’t be more grateful for his constant support and his genuine care for the group!”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Just finished my 5 week east coast Australia tour with Sam as my tour guide and I absolutely loved it. The tour and Sam were great and I met the most amazing people. I really enjoyed having sam as our tour guide, he was fun, responsible and always put us first. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone thinking about travelling Australia.”

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Posted 2 months ago

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“If you're thinking about doing this trip, just send it. East Coast Oz has everything—waterfalls, beaches, rainforests, cute little towns. Also... I got to hold a koala so I can basically retire from traveling now. Used Backpacker Deals for the booking and got some cashback that I put straight toward a skydiving upgrade (which was terrifying but also 10/10).”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Me and my two best mates did the trip from Sydney up to Cairns and it honestly felt like summer camp for adults. Late nights, salty hair, cheap beer, and so many dumb inside jokes with the crew. Snorkeling the reef was insane, and we had this one guide, Tom, who knew EVERYTHING about the marine life. Shoutout to Backpacker Deals too—extra coin back never hurts when you’re living off instant noodles.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I went into this solo and came out with a bunch of new mates. The itinerary had a good balance of chill time and doing stuff—I was worried it’d be go-go-go but it wasn’t. The sailing part in the Whitsundays was unreal, and we got so lucky with the weather. Also, shoutout to our guide Dani who was somehow always upbeat even after 12-hour days. Worth every cent.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Just finished the 5-week tour, and I'm already missing it. The highlight for me was snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef—absolutely breathtaking. The accommodations were comfortable, and the included meals were decent. A few long travel days, but the destinations made up for it. Would do it all over again in a heartbeat.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“Booked this tour with my best mate, and it exceeded all expectations. The itinerary was well-paced, giving us time to explore and relax. Camping on K'gari was a unique experience, and the Magnetic Island day trip was a blast. Only wish we had more time in Brisbane. Overall, a fantastic way to see Australia”

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Posted 3 months ago

“Solo traveler here! Was a bit nervous at first, but the group was super welcoming. Loved the mix of activities—hiking in Noosa, exploring K'gari, and chilling in Airlie Beach. The overnight bus rides were a bit rough, but worth it for the destinations. Highly recommend for anyone looking to see the best of the East Coast.”

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Posted 3 months ago