Cairns to Melbourne East Coast Essentials Tour Package – 19 Days

Below is an example itinerary. However, your itinerary will depend on the availability of tours, transport and accommodation from your start date.

One Stop Adventures will always endeavour to make sure you have the best itinerary and time possible.

Day 1 – Cairns

Arrive in Cairns at any time and check into your accommodation the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Cairns or just chill in the pool!

Day 2 – The Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)

Enjoy a Day trip on Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling and lunch included. You will also have the chance to have  FREE intro dive onboard!

Day 3 – Cairns to Airlie Beach

Today you will be travelling to Airlie Beach. Your Greyhound Bus travel will take up the majority of the day. So, if you would like the option to have an extra free day in Airlie Beach before going on your Whitsundays Tour, please add your preference in the “Comment” section.

Day 4 – The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Begin 2 days 2 nights Whitsundays sailing boat between lunchtime and early afternoon. The departure time will depend on the boat you choose, click the ‘Whitsunday Boat Options tab’ to check out the boats and their itineraries

Day 5 – The Whitsundays (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner)

Explore the Whitsunday and snorkelling in the ocean and exploring the islands. The options onboard may depend on the boat you have chosen.  Click the ‘Whitsunday Boat Options’ tab to check out the boats and their itineraries

Day 6 – Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

Return to Airlie Beach from your Whitsundays adventure and celebrate being back on dry land!

Day 7 – Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

Enjoy the full day in Airlie Beach before hopping on an overnight bus to Rainbow Beach

Day 8 – Rainbow Beach

Arrive early in Rainbow Beach, there is a Safety Briefing at 4:00pm for your Fraser island Tour

Day 9 – Fraser Island (Lunch, Dinner) 

Today you begin your Fraser island tour! The morning of departure is a pretty hectic time, with excitement everywhere, we will again split you up into your groups and ask you to work together in checking off all your food to make sure it is all there before you go. You will pack your food into the eskies, alcohol into cool boxes, do a full vehicle inspection including checking all camping and cooking equipment is provided and then do a full driver briefing outlining the most important aspects of driving on soft sand and how to use the gears. Then it’s off you go!!

Day 10 – Fraser Island(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

Day 11 – Return to Rainbow Beach(Breakfast, Lunch)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

On the third and final day, you will arrive back into Rainbow Beach approximately around 4:00pm (depending on tides).

Day 12 – Rainbow Beach to Brisbane

Travel to Brisbane and check-in in your hostel for your last night before to enjoy the afternoon discovering the city.

Day 13 – Brisbane to Byron Bay

Travel to Byron Bay and enjoy your day discovering the beach and the lighthouse.

Day 14- Byron Bay -ACTIVITY

Choose between kayaking with the dolphin or having a surf lesson, the 2 most popular activity of Byron. They are both half day tours, simply write in the”Order Notes section”  in the shopping card which one you have chosen.

Day 15 – Byron Bay to Sydney

Enjoy your last day on the beautiful beaches and hippy town before to catch a night bus to Sydney.

Day 16 – Sydney

Arrive in Sydney early in the morning with the rest of the day free to explore as you please! See the Botanical garden, Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Day 17 – Sydney

Today is a free day. You can choose to add an activity like Blue Mountains day tour*(optional extra) or simply enjoy the city and its beautiful beaches. Ask at your accommodation about the scenic walk toward the beaches.

Day 18 – Sydney to Melbourne

Today is your last day in this big city. Have a last walk around before to catch a night bus to Melbourne.

Day 19 – Melbourne

Arrive in Melbourne in the morning. You can request to add night(s) of accommodation in Melbourne.  The price can vary between $25-$45 depending of the time of the year. Email us to learn more about this option.