Oz East Coast Adventure, 28 Days Sydney to Cairns

Arrive in Sydney and meet your group and your tour leader, settle in before your first night out together as the adventure begins.

You'll kick things off in Sydney, an all-time favourite city. Think iconic sights, fascinating history, and local culture brought to life. Then tonight? You dive straight into Sydney's buzzing nightlife and see what all the hype's about.

Today it's off to world-famous Bondi Beach. Swim in the ocean, stretch out on the sand, or top up that tan. Then you tackle the iconic Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, all ocean views and salty air. Afterwards, it's dinner by the beach and good vibes all round. You'll also get all the travel tips you need for Australia and beyond. Then tonight, you're onto the overnight bus bound for Byron Bay.

Spend the day soaking up the laid-back charm of Byron Bay. Explore the surf beaches, wander the town, and settle into that easy coastal rhythm. Then tonight, you head out and see where Byron's nightlife takes you.

Start the day with a chilled-out yoga session to stretch it all out, then it's surf's up with some real surfer dudes. Salt, smiles and savasana. The full Byron Bay experience.

You're up early for sunrise at the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse. Golden skies, ocean views, and that quiet magic before the day kicks off. Then it's time to soak up your final moments in Byron and enjoy every last second.

Today you roll into Surfers Paradise! Wander the city and hit the nightlife before soaking up the sun tomorrow.

Reconnect with nature and feel the rush on an exhilarating jet boat ride along Surfers Paradise's iconic coastline - views, speed, and sea spray all included.

Arriving in sunny Brisbane, you'll meet any of your new travel crew and get straight into some Brisbane sight-seeing!

Discover the coastal town of Rainbow Beach. You'll kick back beach-side before heading to one of the absolute highlights on the East Coast of Australia - K'gari! You'll travel in 4x4's around the biggest sand island in the world. The beach and sand dunes are your highway for the next 3 days. Swim in the turquoise waters of Lake McKenzie, float down the lazy river of Eli Creek, chill in the bubbles of the Champagne Pools, learn about the Aboriginal history on the island, spot dingoes in the wild, and then sleep beneath the stars in a purpose built campsite with your group. Arriving back in Rainbow Beach, you'll explore the colourful sand dunes before catching the overnight bus to the Whitsundays. 🌱 Small Change: Explore K'gari with an Eco Certified operator that works closely with Butchulla representatives to follow cultural protocols.

The next few days are for exploring the Whitsundays. Made up of 74 tropical islands, you'll board the boat for the next 2 nights. Relax and sunbathe on the deck as you sail around the islands. Snorkel with an abundance of marine life on the fringing reefs and later explore the swirls of fine white sand on the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. You'll then head to Airlie Beach where you will have free time to explore and try out some great optional activities. 🌱 Small Change: Sail the Whitsundays with an Eco Certified operator, where sustainability meets adventure.

Today you'll jump on the ferry to a slice of the tropics, Magnetic Island. Over the next 2 days you'll explore the best of this island. Chill out by the ocean, and hike up the historic Forts Walk. If you're lucky you'll even spot wild koalas and rock wallabies.

Time to relax in the chilled out beachfront town of Mission Beach, with your choice of any adrenaline pumping experience this tiny town is known for. If you've ever thought of skydiving this is the place! As an optional add-on, you'll be able to jump at 15,000ft and soak up views of both the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests before landing on the beach, or white water raft the Tully River rapids through a gorge surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest. You'll meet up later for dinner together!

Cairns is a backpacker adventure hub. Here you'll experience a full day on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll get to snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef and visit 2 unique outer reef locations. 🌱 Small Change: The Atherton Tablelands day runs with an Eco Certified operator working to protect the ancient Daintree Rainforest through sustainable tourism. While in Cairns you'll also explore the real Aussie oasis of the Atherton Tablelands. You'll swim under waterfalls, slide down natural rock slides and swim in dormant volcano craters all while your experienced guide teaches you about this extraordinary place. Tonight you wrap things up with a farewell dinner and drinks to toast the adventures you've had together.

Your Aussie trip ends this morning. If you need help with onward travel in Oz, your tour leader is there to help for the rest of your time in Australia.