Brisbane to Cairns Cheap as Chips East Coast Tour – 20 Days

Below is an example calendar and written itinerary - your itinerary will depend on the availability of tours 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 - Brisbane

Arrive in Brisbane at any time and check-in to your accommodation. The afternoon is free to do as you please!

Day 2 - Brisbane

Today is free to explore Brisbane at your leisure.

Day 3 - Brisbane to Noosa

Travel to Noosa and hit the beach or explore.

Day 4 - Noosa

Explore Noosa as you please - head to the beach, Australia Zoo, Noosa National Park or even the Everglades!

Day 5 - Noosa to Rainbow Beach

Travel to Rainbow Beach and check into your accommodation before you have a safety briefing at 4:00pm for your Fraser Island Tour.

Day 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 around 4:00pm (depending on tides).

Day 9 - Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

Enjoy the day relaxing in Rainbow Beach before hopping on the overnight bus to Airlie Beach.

Day 10 - Airlie Beach

Arrive in Airlie Beach early and check-in for Whitsundays tour.

Day 11 - The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Begin your 2 days 2 nights Whitsundays sailing trip - itinerary will depend on the boat you choose, click the 'Whitsunday Boat Options' tab to check out the boats and their itineraries.

Day 12 - The Whitsundays (Breakfast, Lunch Dinner)

Whitsundays sailing - the itinerary will depend on the boat you choose, click the 'Whitsunday Boat Options' tab to check out the boats and their itineraries.

Day 13- Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

Return to Airlie Beach this day and celebrate being back on land!

Day 14 - Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island (Dinner)

Travel to Townsville and catch the ferry to Magnetic Island. This includes the return ferry, 2 nights of accommodation, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner and 1 complimentary drink.

Day 15 - Magnetic Island (Breakfast)

Second day on Magnetic Island. You can relax, go snorkelling or visit the Koala Sanctuary.

Day 16 - Magnetic Island to Cairns

Ferry to Townsville, travel to Cairns where you will spend the next 4 nights in a hostel.

Day 17 - The Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)

Day Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling and lunch included.

Day 18 - Cairns 

Today is free to explore Cairns as you please.

Day 19 - Cairns 

Today is free to explore Cairns as you please.

Day 20 - Cairns

Your journey is complete, you are free to check out of your hostel and travel onward anytime this day.