Sleep under the stars, zip over dunes in a 4x4 on a remote sand island, sail from island to island through the Whitsundays on a maxi yacht, dive the Great Barrier Reef and see the best Queensland has to offer.
Travelling in small groups, we will be visiting the best of the east coast; Fraser Island, Whitsunday Islands, Cape Tribulation & The Great Barrier Reef! All while eating great food, meeting new friends and having a magical time.
Due to availability, please try to book your package at least 30 days in advance. For dates available contact us directly.
Days
- 17 days, 17 nights
Start / finish
- Sydney / Cairns
- Cairns, after the reef day on day 17
Return
- Cairns, after the reef day on day 17
Tour style
- Travel Package: Buses, Beds and Guided Tours
Accommodation
- 17 nights — hostels at Byron Bay, Noosa, Agnes Water, Airlie Beach and Cairns, two nights beach camping on Fraser Island, two nights in a shared cabin on the sailing vessel, and two nights on overnight buses.
Transport
- Bus passes between towns, booked for you before you travel. On Fraser Island you drive a 4WD yourself in convoy, with a ferry across from Inskip Point, and the Whitsundays and reef days are by boat.
Meals
- Four breakfasts, six lunches and four dinners.
Route
Included experiences
- Byron Bay — two nights in town and a 3.5 hour kayak with dolphins
- Noosa — three nights and a canoe trip through the Noosa Everglades
- Fraser Island — a 3 day self-drive 4WD trip with beach camping
- Fraser Island — Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, the Pinnacles and Lake McKenzie
- Agnes Water and Town of 1770 — a beginner surf lesson and Deepwater National Park
- Airlie Beach — the lagoon and the town before and after the sail
- Whitsundays — a 3 day sail with snorkelling and scuba on the reef
- Great Barrier Reef — a full day out of Cairns with a small group
- Bus passes — the full route from Sydney to Cairns
Reviews
5.0
Based on 20 reviews
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AI summary of 20 reviews
Travellers consistently praise how well organised the trip is, noting that transport, hostels and tours were all arranged for them, which allowed them to simply show up and take part. Many highlight the value for money, with several saying the price was lower than they could achieve booking independently, and some appreciated the responsive support during booking and the option to customise the itinerary. The knowledgeable guides are frequently mentioned, along with destinations such as Fraser Island (K'Gari), Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef, and some note plentiful food and comfortable accommodation. The most common caveat concerns disruption from flooding, which affected one group's itinerary, though the team was reported to have been proactive in resolving the issues.
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“Loved it!”
It was an amazing first traveling experience for me in every aspect and I loved it!
“Melbourne to Cairns”
Honestly one of the best things I’ve done while travelling. The whole trip ran super smoothly, which I wasn’t really expecting considering how much was packed into it. Everything was sorted for us — transport, hostels, tours — so all we had to do was show up and enjoy it.
“Easy adventure”
Another great adventure finishes. I also really appreciated the support throughout the booking process. Every question I had was answered quickly and clearly, and I felt confident in everything before the trip even began. It was such a relief to just relax and enjoy the experience without having to worry about logistics.
“wonder adventure from sydney to cairns”
Thank you again to the Lost In Australia team for a memorable experience. We were on a budget but wanted to see as much of the east coast as possible so these itineraries were perfect. The LIA team also helped us with customising it a bit to include a few additional trips we wanted to do. Will recommend to friends and family 100%
“Great team”
We had some major disruptions with the tour due to the floods but Michael and the Lost In Australia team were super proactive and fixing any issues that arose and making sure that our itinerary wasnt totally ruined. Thanks again!
“Thank you!”
这次旅行非常棒，远超我的预期。Lost in Australia 帮我们安排了一切，包括预订 Greyhound 大巴和每个目的地的行程。导游们都非常专业，提供了很多关于参观地的信息。Airlie Beach 的酒店非常漂亮，我非常满意这次旅行。
“great experience”
It was a great experience and I met some lovely people. All our guides were fantasitc, extremely knowledgeable and always answered any questions we had the best she could. Thanks for the wonderful experiences :)
“Great!”
Really well organised. Hits the best locations.
“great adventure”
Couldn’t have asked for a better trip! Great itinerary and easy to follow. Lost in Australia staff were always ready to assist if need be. Thanks again.
“fantastico”
Il viaggio è stato fantastico, molto meglio di quanto mi aspettassi. Lost in Australia ha gestito tutto, inclusa la prenotazione dei bus Greyhound. I luoghi come Fraser Island e Airlie Beach erano bellissimi, e le guide erano molto preparate. Anche l’alloggio era buono per il prezzo. Sono contento di aver scelto questa opzione.
“Best part of Australia”
An absolute epic adventrue. Really well organised trip with a fantastic tour guide. Clearly meticulously planned to ensure we spent the optimum amount of time in each location. Nice balance of a few nights out coupled with some early starts to make sure we saw all the sights on the tour. The trip to K',Gari Island was probably the highlight of the trip, the tour guide that day, Jason, was fantastic.
“recommended”
I’d recommend this trip to anyone looking for an easy, fun way to explore Australia's East Coast.
“well organised”
This trip was such a great way to see the East Coast.
“great to travel east coast”
I loved how everything was organized for us. We had a great time thank you very much.
“everyone was good”
It was a really fun experience, and Lost in Australia took care of everything.
“All aboard!”
The trip was well worth it for anyone looking to explore Australia’s East Coast. The guides knew a lot, and the places we visited were unforgettable.
“no worries!”
Honestly, it was great not having to worry about booking hotels or tours—it was all taken care of. We saw so much, including the Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island, and the guides were really knowledgeable. Definitely recommend if you don’t want the hassle of planning!
“fantastisch”
Die Reise war fantastisch, viel besser als erwartet. Lost in Australia hat alles organisiert, von der Buchung der Greyhound-Busse bis zu den Touren. Die Guides waren immer sehr hilfsbereit und gaben interessante Informationen über die Orte. Fraser Island und Airlie Beach waren wunderschön, und das Schnorcheln am Riff war unvergesslich. Ich bin froh, dass ich die Reise über sie gebucht habe.
“great value for the money”
I had a great time traveling along the East Coast.
“travel forever”
I liked that everything was taken care of for me - I spent considerable time trying to organise this myself and couldn't come close to the price Lost in Australia did it for. They booked the Greyhound buses, planned all the tours, and set up the accommodation. The guides were knowledgeable, and the food was always plentiful and tasty. Doing it through them saved me some money too, especially compared to other options I looked at.”
