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 sailing boat, 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 and the Great Barrier Reef! All the while eating great food, meeting new friends and have a great time.
Due to availability, please try to book your package at least 30 days in advance. For dates available contact us directly.
Days
- 11 days, 10 nights
Start / finish
- Cairns / Brisbane
- Brisbane, 12:30pm on day 11
Return
- Brisbane, 12:30pm on day 11
Tour style
- Travel Package: Buses, Beds and Guided Tours
Accommodation
- 10 nights — six in hostels at Cairns, Airlie Beach and Noosa, two at a beachside permanent tented camp on K'gari, one aboard the sailing vessel, and one on an overnight bus. Blankets, sheets, mattresses and pillows are provided.
Transport
- Bus passes between towns, booked for you before you travel, plus transfers. The day tours run their own transport — boats on the reef and in the Whitsundays, a 4WD on K'gari and a coach to Cape Tribulation.
Meals
- Meals are included while you are on K'gari, on the Great Barrier Reef day and on the Whitsundays sail, and lunch is included on the Cape Tribulation day. Meals in the towns are at your own cost.
Route
Included experiences
- Great Barrier Reef — five hours at two reef sites out of Cairns
- Cape Tribulation — a guided rainforest walk, with lunch, and Port Douglas on the way
- Daintree River — an hour-long wildlife and crocodile cruise
- Whitsundays — a 2 day sail with Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling
- K'gari (Fraser Island) — a 3 day 4WD trip with two nights at a beachside tented camp
- K'gari — Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, Lake Wabby and 75 Mile Beach
- Noosa — two nights by Main Beach
- Airlie Beach — two nights, either side of the sail
- Bus passes — the full route from Cairns to Brisbane
Reviews
4.9
Based on 16 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the tour for its organisation and pre-planned logistics, noting that accommodation and pre-booked Greyhound bus transport between towns removed the stress of arranging travel themselves. Many highlight the well-paced itinerary, which balances activities with downtime, and the opportunity to meet other people along the way. The most frequently mentioned destinations include Fraser Island, the Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation area. Several reviewers also appreciated the sense of independence the format offered, with some describing it as suitable for budget-conscious or independent travellers. There were few criticisms overall, with the main variation being one traveller giving four stars while still recommending the package.
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“a great trip”
One of the best experiences I've ever had, the guides and the people I shared my tours with were incredible and all the destinations were top tier.
“perfect”
Really well-paced itinerary - exactly what i wanted
“Adventure completed”
epic adventure! covered heaps of ground, ticked off a bunch of bucket list moments, and met some amazing people along the way
“travel made easy”
It was such a relief to have everything pre-planned. The itinerary was great., Hostels were nice too, especially the one in Airlie Beach. Highly recommend this package.
“Marie Dubois”
J’ai adoré ce voyage. On a vu tous les endroits incontournables de la côte est, mais c’était aussi très relaxant. Bien organisé et vraiment agréable, avec des moments de détente entre chaque visite.
“Incredible time”
Our trip was super fun, met lots of people and saw all the incredible places! Didn’t have to plan a thing, which was perfect for me. Fraser Island and the Whitsundays were my favorite parts.
“coastal getaway”
I did the 11 days Cairns to Brisbane itinerary, and it was such a great blend of adventure and downtime. Starting with snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, I couldn’t believe how clear the water was and how many sea creatures I saw—it’s truly an underwater paradise. The next day, the scenic drive up to Cape Tribulation was just as exciting, with stops in Port Douglas and the Daintree Rainforest. I even spotted some crocs during the river cruise, which was an unexpected thrill! It felt amazing to walk through the ancient rainforest, soaking in all the sights and sounds before heading back to Cairns.
My prebooked Greyhound bus took me down to Airlie Beach, and from there, the Whitsundays sailing amazing —Whitehaven Beach, with its impossibly white sand, was stunning. There was plenty of time to snorkel and relax on the deck as we sailed through those beautiful waters. After some chill time in Airlie, it was on to Noosa, which was the perfect coastal getaway. Then came Fraser Island, which was easily one of the trip’s highlights. Driving on the beach and swimming in Lake McKenzie felt like pure adventure. I enjoyed the greyhound travel between towns as it gave me a chance to chill and get the independent travel feeling. It really gave me a sense of freedom while still making sure I saw everything worth seeing, joining some cool groups and making new friends. thanks!
“well done”
I’m not one for group trips usually, but this tour changed my mind. Well-paced, well-organized, and full of unique experiences. It was nice to see so much of Australia’s East Coast without worrying about logistics.
“great value great adventure”
We decided to book this trip as I didnt want to just do a long group tour and I liked was how organized these packages were, even the Greyhound buses. They were all pre-booked, so I never had to worry about getting from one town to the next. Worth it.
“Great itinerary”
We only had a short time and small budget to get to do the east coast after spending a whole month exploring the rest of Australia. We decided to do this last minute and Lost in australia helped us put together this itinerary and get us all booked in. We had an absolutely wonderful time exploring the east coast - its way more beautiful than i had previous imagined. Even though this was a short trip, we felt we got the most of the region. Loved the great barrier reef! Will be back for sure!
“Very happy with this tour.”
Lost in Australia was very kind and answer my questions fast before the trip. The guide explain many things about the places we visit. Fraser Island is my favorite part and I meet many nice people on the tour. Good value too!
“Ammaazzing!”
Good activities and well planned trip.
“No planning! Great Adventure!”
Everything is well organised meaning you don?t have to think about what accommodation to book or how to travel places so takes that stress away!
“Awesome experience”
The people on the tour were lovely and I had a great time.
“Great for indepedent travellers”
Overall a great trip. Would recommend to anyone wanting to do the east coast on a budget and with some independence.
“Rocked to sleep by the waves”
The organisation by Lost In Australia for this trip was second to none. The itinerary was action packed and the hostels were all great and I had a comfortable nights sleep every evening - even the rocky nights on the boat! Thanks team!
