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
- 15 days, 15 nights
Start / finish
- Brisbane / Cairns
- Cairns, around 5pm on day 15
Return
- Cairns, around 5pm on day 15
Tour style
- Travel Package: Buses, Beds and Guided Tours
Accommodation
- 15 nights — hostels at Noosa, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island and Cairns, two nights camping on K'gari, two nights on the sailboat, one night on an overnight bus, and one night at an eco lodge on the Atherton Tablelands. Noosa may be swapped for Rainbow Beach depending on availability.
Transport
- Bus passes between towns, booked for you before you travel, plus the ferry to Magnetic Island. The day tours run their own transport — a 4WD on K'gari, boats in the Whitsundays and on the reef, and a coach to Cape Tribulation.
Meals
- All meals are included on the K'gari safari, the Whitsundays sail and the two day Cape Tribulation trip, plus lunch on the reef day. Meals in the towns are at your own cost.
Route
Included experiences
- Noosa — two nights by one of Australia's best surf beaches
- K'gari (Fraser Island) — a 3 day 4WD trip with two nights camping
- K'gari — Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, Lake Wabby and 75 Mile Beach
- Airlie Beach — the lagoon and two nights in town
- Whitsundays — a 3 day sail with Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling
- Magnetic Island — two nights and a guided koala sanctuary walk
- Great Barrier Reef — five hours on the reef from Cairns
- Cape Tribulation and the Daintree — a croc cruise, rainforest walks and a rainforest swimming hole
- Atherton Tablelands — Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls and a night canoe on Lake Tinaroo
- Granite Gorge Nature Park — wildlife on the way back to Cairns
- Bus passes — the full route from Brisbane to Cairns
Reviews
4.9
Based on 34 reviews
Verified from
Real reviews from travellers who've done this tour, gathered from around the web and paraphrased.
AI summary of 34 reviews
Travellers consistently praise how well organised and pre-booked the trip is, noting that everything was arranged for them and that the Greyhound bus transfers between towns made travelling between destinations easy and stress-free. Reviewers frequently highlight Fraser Island, particularly the clear water at Lake McKenzie and sightings of wild dingos, alongside snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. Many also value the knowledgeable and helpful guides, the balance between adventure and relaxation, the freedom to explore independently, and the chance to meet other travellers from various backgrounds and age groups. Several note that the group size felt comfortable and the itinerary well paced. The most common caveat is that some stops felt short or quick, including limited time in the water while snorkelling, with one reviewer suggesting an extra day at Magnetic Island.
How we collect and publish reviews
Where they come from. Our reviews are gathered from independent review sites and from guests who share feedback with us directly after their trip. They come from people who have actually travelled on the tour.
Why some are edited. Many of our guests travel in their second or third language. Where a review is hard to read, we lightly edit spelling, grammar and punctuation, or paraphrase a sentence for clarity. We never change the rating, the meaning or the sentiment, and we never write a review on a guest's behalf.
Reading the originals. Reviews sourced from public review sites appear there in their original form, and can be read in full at their original source at any time.
“Fraser Island was my…”
Fraser Island was my favourite. We drove the 4WD on the beach and I could not believe this was real. Lake McKenzie also — the water is so clear it looks like someone has filled it with glass. I would tell every German traveller coming to Australia to do this package. It is worth every dollar.
“Unglaubliches Abenteuer”
Die Whitsunday Islands waren wie aus dem Bilderbuch – türkisblaues Wasser, strahlender Sonnenschein und weiße Sandstrände, wie ich sie mir immer erträumt hatte. Fraser Island mit seinen Süßwasserseen, Regenwäldern und Dünen war eine komplett andere, aber genauso beeindruckende Welt. Und das Schnorcheln am Great Barrier Reef war einfach atemberaubend – ein absolutes Highlight der Reise, das ich nie vergessen werde.
“will absolutely be back”
Huge thanks to everyone involved in putting this together — I couldn’t have asked for a better adventure. I’ll be recommending this to all my friends and will absolutely be back for another trip soon.
“Well balanced trip”
It had just enough adventure to keep it exciting without ever feeling like too much.
“thanks!”
Je ne peux que recommander cette expérience. C’était un vrai plaisir de vivre tout cela, surtout grâce à Stacey et aux autres personnes du groupe. Au-delà de mes attentes.
“The best”
I met some truly awesome people from all sorts of backgrounds and age groups, which made it all the more special. Really grateful for the whole experience!
“recommend!”
trip was pretty great, had a good time. guides were super nice and knew a lot about the places we went. snorkeling at the great barrier reef was awesome, saw lots of fish and coral. guides made sure we were all good, even tho we didn’t stay in the water too long. still, it was cool.
fraser island was fun too. went to some cool spots like lake mckenzie, water was so clear. guides told us a bunch of interesting stuff about the island, they really seemed to care. didn’t feel rushed, but we kept moving which was fine. overall, had a good time, would recommend for sure.
“Well organised ”
I had an amazing time on the Brisbane to Cairns tour.It was great not having to worry about organizing anything. All the places we went to were awesome—especially snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. Highly recommended.
“Had a great time overall.”
The guides were awesome, knew their stuff, and really added to the experience. Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef was definitely a highlight, even though we didn’t spend too much time in the water. Fraser Island was beautiful, and I loved the clear water at Lake McKenzie. Would totally recommend.
“fantastic :)”
the trips are always well organized and cover all the key spots (though some stops can be a bit quick depending on the itinerary). they’re led by great people who really know their stuff and are eager to help.
“Fantastic ”
I was so excited to see dingos on Fraser Island! It was a pretty surreal experience, seeing them in their natural environment. We also did some great hikes and had incredible views from the lookouts. Snorkeling in the reef was amazing, and I’m glad the tour gave us so much variety. Using greyhound to get between each town is genius.
“great”
This itinerary was well-organized, and the guides knew everything about the places we went. Would recommend it if you want to see the East Coast without any hassle!
“well put together itinerary”
Quite honestly the best 10 days and the reasoning for the highest score was because we did so much and our tour guide was soo organised and got us to places on time.
“Easy trip”
The trip felt very well-paced and was such a fun way to explore.
“Great adventure”
Great trip! The itinerary was well planned, and the guides were knowledgeable. Nice to have everything booked and organized ahead of time. Cheers from the pomes!
“Thank you!”
パートナーと一緒に参加したLost in Australiaの20日間の東海岸ツアーは、本当に忘れられない冒険でした。ホワイトヘブンビーチでのシュノーケリングやウィットサンデー諸島のクルーズ、マグネティック島でのリラックスした雰囲気など、どの瞬間も特別でした。フレーザー島で野生のディンゴを見ることができたのも素晴らしい体験でした。ガイドさんは各地の知識が豊富で、旅の全てをもっと楽しめるようにしてくれました。このツアーは、冒険とリラクゼーションの完璧なバランスが取れたものでした。
“enough time to really take in each spot”
Fraser Island was a real highlight for me, especially getting to see dingos in the wild!
“chilled adventure”
I didn’t have to think about any logistics, which was awesome. Highlights for me were the Great Barrier Reef and the chilled days in Airlie Beach.
“made easy!”
Really well organised, well planned out and super nice to just turn up and have everything planned and booked for you as well as meeting new friends and travelling with a group for each destination.
“Thank you”
Von Fraser Island bis hin zu Schnorcheln am Great Barrier Reef, das Programm war unglaublich. Cairns war der perfekte Ort zum Abschluss, eine entspannte Stadt mit schönen Stränden. Die Greyhound-Busse machten das Reisen einfach und stressfrei. Wirklich ein tolles Erlebnis, das ich nur empfehlen kann!
“definitely do it again”
I really appreciated how flexible the itinerary was, with plenty of time to do both group activities and explore solo. The guides were great, and I’d definitely do it again.
“Had a blast!”
I have now completed two tours with Lost In Australia and had a great time on both trips. You make at least one lifetime friend and experience one in a lifetime scenarios. Great itinerary- only thing I would say is you could add an extra day at magnetic island when we stop off at Townsville. Georgia was the best tour guide very calm caring and organised - the trip was perfect
“Thank you x”
Fraser Island is best part for me. The Lost In Australia staff were friendly and help me book everything.
“so convenient”
Greyhound buses were so convenient. Everything was pre-booked, and we didn’t have to worry about getting from one place to the next. My favorite parts were definitely exploring Fraser Island and kayaking around the Whitsundays. Totally worth it.
“Adventure and experiences had”
Great way to travel - having everything booked and organised for you is definitely the way to do it - great culture (adventure/experience based rather than purely party based, though enough of that social aspect too). Will be back for antoher :)
“Thank you very much”
Great experiences and chance to meet new people.
“Enjoyable and easy”
I've done two tours with LIA and both were amazing. I love travelling with their itinearies and I think you get a lot more out of a country experiencing it with a local. The tours are well planned with brilliant activities and they make it so easy for you to just enjoy the country without worrying.
“had a ball!”
Definitely the trip of a lifetime. The east coast is amazing with its beaches, forests, sailing adventures and camping experiences. We did it all on this 15 day itinerary and could not have hoped for more. worth every penny! Will be recommending to friends back home :) 5 stars
“Well planned”
If you’re thinking about seeing the East Coast of Australia, these packages are the way to go. You keep your indepence as a traveller but get to join some awesome group tours. You hit all the top spots—Fraser Island, the Whitsundays, and snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. You’re in good hands. Xx
“Will be back”
I loved the experience and the people I met while on the trip!
“Great itinerary”
Had a great time and everything was well organized
“I had the best time of my life.”
The tour was really well organised. We were able to fit in a lot of places and experiences within 15 days. The group size was perfect. We were able to spend time with everyone and make new friends without the tour feeling overcrowded.
“Great for solo travellers”
A very well organised and ran tour with an excellent tour guide I felt safe at relaxed at all times
“just do it!”
well organised and jam packed itinerary
