Brisbane to Cairns Ultimate East Coast Tour Package – 23 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.

Brisbane to Cairns in 23 Days

Day 1 - Brisbane

Arrive in Brisbane at any time and check-in to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to explore or recover from your arrival.

Day 2 - Brisbane

Explore Brisbane city!

Day 3 - Brisbane to Noosa

Travel to Noosa and hit the beach.

Day 4 - Noosa

Explore Noosa at your own leisure, head to Australia Zoo, the Everglades, Noosa National Park or just chill on the beach.

Day 5 - Noosa

Explore Noosa at your own leisure, head to Australia Zoo, the Everglades, Noosa National Park or just chill on the beach.

Day 6 - Noosa to Rainbow Beach

Travel to Rainbow Beach - there is a safety briefing at 4:00pm for your Fraser Island Tour.

Day 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - Fraser Island (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 10 - Rainbow Beach

Relax at your hostel or check out the beach of Rainbow Beach.

Day 11 - Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach

Hop on the overnight bus to Airlie Beach - the gateway to the beautiful Whitsundays. An overnight bus saves you more money!

Day 12 - Airlie Beach

Arrive in Airlie Beach, and chill at the Airlie Beach Lagoon. Check-in for your Whitsunday tour.

Day 13 - The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Begin your 2 days 2 nights Whitsunday 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 14 - The Whitsundays (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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

Day 15 - Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

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

Day 16 - Airlie Beach to Magnetic island 

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 17 - Magnetic island

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

Day 18 - Magnetic Island to Cairns

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

Day 19 - Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)

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

Day 20 - Cairns

Free day in Cairns to do as you please!

Day 21 - Cape Tribulation

Explore the world of rainforests today.

Day 22 - Atherton Tablelands (Lunch)

1-day tour to the Atherton Tablelands. Bring your swimming gear as you will visit loads of waterfalls and waterslides through the magnificent rainforest.

Day 23 - Trip complete!

You are free to travel onwards at anytime this day.