A 4 week guided trip from Sydney up the East Coast of Australia to Cairns, with a group leader to guide you along the way and a new group of friends to enjoy the trip with.
Days
- 28 days, 27 nights
Age
- Recommended 18 to 40s; K'gari drivers 21+
Group size
- Max 28
Start / finish
- Sydney / Cairns
Return
- See itinerary for details
Accommodation
- Hostels, pop-up tent camping and a resort, 27 nights
Transport
- Coach, mini-coach and ferries, plus a 4WD on K'gari and a sail boat in the Whitsundays
Meals
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 9 dinners
Route
Included experiences
- Sydney — city tour and Bondi to Coogee walk
- Byron Bay — surf lesson and Cape Byron Lighthouse walk
- K'gari — 3 day 4WD tag-along tour
- Whitsundays — 2 day, 2 night sailing tour and Whitehaven Beach
- Magnetic Island — Forts Walk, koalas and wallabies
- Atherton Tablelands
- Great Barrier Reef — snorkelling at 2 outer reef locations
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Reviews
5.0
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AI summary of 49 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the tour's comprehensive itinerary, excellent organisation and the calibre of the guides, who are described as knowledgeable, enthusiastic and supportive throughout the 28-day journey. The standout highlights most frequently mentioned are the activities at the Whitsundays, skydiving at Mission Beach, snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, and camping on K'Gari, alongside the strong friendships formed with fellow travellers and the stress-free nature of having all accommodation, transport and activities pre-arranged. The primary caveat is that whilst the itinerary is packed with worthwhile experiences, the pace moves quickly and some travellers would have preferred more time at certain locations and fewer full free days, though most view the busy schedule as a positive rather than a drawback.
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The trip of a lifetime that I'll never forget. Our guide Maddie was brilliant, keeping it fun and full of facts and support the whole way.
I did the 28-day East Coast tour from Sydney to Cairns and had the best time with a great group. Our leader Amber-Rose was bubbly, organised and knew everything, so the whole trip felt easy and stress-free.
An incredible experience with amazing places and things to do. The tour is always on the go so it flies by, and I liked that the optional extras were offered but never pushed.
The tour was packed with different experiences and so much fun. K'gari and the Whitsundays were the standouts for me.
The best experience of my life, and our leader Amber had the group feeling like friends from day one. The places and activities were amazing, the hostels were well located and getting between stops was easy.
I just finished the 28-day Sydney to Cairns trip and the itinerary uncovered hidden gems I'd never have found alone. Our leader Tom handled travel delays and tricky group dynamics, catered for my dietary needs and helped with my onward plans. If you're nervous about a big solo trip, book it.
