Meals

6 x Breakfast, 6 x Lunch, 6 x Dinner

Transport

Sydney Airport Transfer Travel Pass (Sydney to Cairns) Return transfers to Fraser Island Return ferry to Magnetic Island

Others

Sydney City Tour Byron Bay Yoga, Cheese & Wine Night, Lighthouse Walk & Surf Lesson Explore The Gold Coast, Brisbane & Noosa Surfer’s Paradise Party Night Dolphin Encounter in Rainbow Beach 3 day / 2 night All inclusive Fraser Island Tour ($10 insurance levy payable locally) Discover Town of 1770 2 day / 2 night Whitsunday Island Sailing – departs Airlie Beach Magnetic Island Adventure incl return ferry transfer, Fort’s Walk & Aussie Wildlife Explore tropical Airlie & Mission Beach Party in Cairns 1 day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip ($20 reef conservation levy payable locally) 1 day Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls tour

Accommodation

33 nights accommodation + 2 nights overnight bus You’ll be staying in our favourite hostels along the coast, a private campsite by the beach and 2 nights on a luxury boat!

Guide

Our awesome Ultimate guides will be travelling the East Coast with you from start to finish and on hand to help you with anything you need along the way. Our guides are professional, first-aid trained and passionate about giving you the best experiences in the places we travel to!

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

While your trip will already tick off all the bucket list items, if you wanted to add on extra activities to make it even more awesome, our favourites are below. These are bookable before you go or through your tour guide on the road. Dolphin Sea Kayak Tour Nimbin Tour One Day Ticket Dream World Australia Zoo 1 Day Self-Guided Noosa Everglades Kayak Adventure Scooteroo 1770 Mini Chopper Motorbike Tour Whitsundays Helicopter Experience Tully Full Day White Water Rafting Skydive Mission Beach Day Tour to Cape Tribulation

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Sydney
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sydney

Your Ultimate East Coast adventure starts here in Sydney, with a guided tour of the city and an orientation at our Ultimate HQ. Get to know your group at our welcome dinner before we begin our epic journey up the East Coast. We’ll travel overnight by luxury, air conditioned coach, complete with wifi and reclining chairs so sit back, relax and get ready for 5 weeks exploring the very best of the wonderful East Coast of Australia!
Day 2 Byron Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Byron Bay

This morning, we arrive in Byron Bay, the boho hub of the East Coast. Explore the town, chill on the stunning beaches and embrace the laid-back surfer vibes of Byron! We’ll take part in a fun, professional surf lesson so you’ll be riding the waves like a pro in no time! We’ll explore the town, beaches and head to the famous Byron lighthouse to take in the gorgeous ocean views. This is the most Eastern point in Australia.

Tomorrow we’ll zen out at morning yoga on the beach, enjoy more time exploring Byron. Keen for more? No worries, We’ve got you sorted! Go kayaking with Dolphins, chase glow worms or explore waterfalls (add ons). The choice is yours!
Day 3 Surfers Paradise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Surfers Paradise

After a morning exploring Byron’s boutique shops, we’ll set off for our next stop; Surfers Paradise! Known for its awesome waves, never-ending nightlife and long sandy beaches, Surfers is a real highlight of the East Coast. We’ll explore the town and the beautiful beaches, before getting dressed up and heading out to our favourite bars and clubs for a night out on the town. If you love theme parks - your tour guide can also help you organise a visit to Dreamworld, the most famous theme park on the Gold Coast. Spend the next day chilling by the pool, soaking up the sun or exploring the city.
Day 4 Brisbane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Brisbane

In the morning, we’ll hop on the bus and head to Brisbane! With accommodation right in the buzz of the city, we’ll explore the best bits of Brisbane, from man-made Streets Beach to Southbank, the cultural hub. If you fancy, you also have the option to head to the famous Australia Zoo and see some native wildlife or kayak and snorkel on the stunning Moreton Island! (optional add ons)
Day 5 Noosa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Noosa

Tropical greenery, diverse wildlife, and beautiful beaches - Noosa, our next stop, is gorgeous. We’ll arrive in the afternoon, chill by the beach and watch the sunset. Tomorrow, we’ll take a hike through the national park and then over the coastal headlands to the fairy pools and Devils Gate taking in the amazing sea views. Be sure to keep an eye out for koalas! The rest of the day is yours: chill by the pool or have a couple-a beers at the bar. You also have the chance to join a Noosa Everglades Cruise adventure (add on). The choice is yours!
Day 6 Rainbow Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rainbow Beach

Our next stop is Rainbow beach, the gateway to our Fraser Island adventure! Check into our hostel and head out for a short hike to Carlo Sand Blow, a unique sand mass where you can watch the sunset over the southern tip of Fraser Island! Here you have free time chill on the beach or relax at the hostel pool - before a very busy few days on Fraser Island.
Day 7 K’Gari (Fraser Island)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

K’Gari (Fraser Island)

Ready to explore the world’s largest sand island? Today, we will begin our Fraser Island adventure, exploring this vast island in a 4x4! We will drive on the beach highway, take a dip in the amazing clear waters of Lake McKenzie, bathe in the champagne pools, and take in vast views from Indian heads lookout. We’ll be spending the 2 nights here in our own private campsite, just a few metres from the beach, so kick back and take in the amazing views! We’ll head back to Rainbow beach for another night, before journeying to our next spot.
Day 8 Rainbow Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rainbow Beach

We’ll head back to Rainbow beach for another night, before taking the overnight bus to our next spot.
Day 9 Airlie Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airlie Beach

Roll into the beautiful Airlie Beach in the morning before checking into your hostel and exploring the many shops, cafes and bars of this harbourside town or taking a dip in the famous harbourfront lagoon.
Day 10 Whitsundays Sailing Boat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whitsundays Sailing Boat

It’s time to start our Whitsundays adventure! We’ll be spending the next few days cruising around the stunning Whitsunday islands on a Maxi sailing yacht. We’ll be sleeping onboard so get comfy, have a drink, enjoy some delicious food, and settle into the gorgeous surroundings. Snorkel in pristine blue waters, visit some of the whitest sandy beaches in the world, chill with your mates and witness some incredible sunsets. The Whitsundays are breathtaking! After two amazing days on the boat, we’ll head back to our hostel in Airlie Beach for one more night.
Day 11 Airlie Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airlie Beach

Arriving in the evening, we’ll hit the hostel terrace bar for the whitsundays after party and reminisce on our sailing adventure! The next day soak up the paradise vibes at Airlie’s lagoon, wander around the town or explore the surrounding national park before our journey to Townsville, the gateway to Magnetic Island! Still want to do more? It doesn’t get much better than taking a flight over the reef; seeing the Whitsundays in their full glory (add on).
Day 12 Magnetic Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Magnetic Island

You’re in for a treat as we spend the next few days exploring Magnetic Island - home to wild koalas, wallabies, and golden sandy beaches. Snorkel in the pristine island waters, take the guided Fort’s walk offering incredible views of the island and chill at the hostel. Our hostel even has an on-site wildlife park where you can get up close to Aussie wildlife such as koalas and wallabies! Want to explore the rest of the island? Rent a 4x4 ’Topless jeep’ and drive around the island with your mates (available for hire)!
Day 13 Mission Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mission Beach

Our next stop is Mission beach, where the rainforest and the reef meet and renowned for incredible sunrises. If you’re up for a bit of adrenaline action, you have the option of joining an awesome white water rafting adventure in Tully, just a short distance from Mission Beach (add-on). Mission beach is also home to Australia’s highest skydive (15,000ft!) so if you’re feeling adventurous and ready for some adrenaline pumping action - get signed up (add-on). Fly over a reef, jump out a plane and land on a beach. Awesome!
Day 14 Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Tonight we arrive in Cairns - the Ultimate backpacker destination, and home to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy luxury air conditioned en-suite dorm rooms, a huge pool and daily entertainment in our resort style accommodation.

Cairns is backpacker heaven, great night life, SO much to do and hot !! Here we will take a boat to the outer reef and snorkel around the vibrant coral, home to beautiful marine life such as turtles, stingrays and even Nemo! We will also take a trip to Atherton tablelands, chilling under waterfalls and sliding down natural rock slides. The final two days are open for you to explore Cairns as it has ample activities for you to do - canyoing, bungy jumping, and more!

On Day 36 we reflect on the best 5 weeks before saying our goodbyes. The tour and itineray ends at 10am when we checkout.

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36 days tour

East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | Ultimate

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Itinerary of your trip East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | Ultimate

Sydney

Byron Bay

Surfers Paradise

Brisbane

Noosa

Rainbow Beach

K’Gari (Fraser Island)

Rainbow Beach

Airlie Beach

Whitsundays Sailing Boat

Airlie Beach

Magnetic Island

Mission Beach

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

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