Sydney to Cairns Adrenaline East Coast Tour Package – 26 days
$2,675.00 – $3,125.00
You will get your blood pumping in the action packed journey from Sydney to Cairns! You will start your journey with a city tour of Sydney Harbour with style on a jet boat and a surf lesson in Byron Bay. You will have the chance to live a unique experience of indoor skydiving!
The adrenaline does not stop there, you will be jumping from an aeroplane 15,000ft high in the sky, bungy jumping off Australia’s highest bungy tower and white water rafting down the mighty Tully River.
This adventure will also bring you sailing on the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays as well as four-wheel-driving on the famous Fraser Island and becoming a biker in 1770!
Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation in Sydney
- 30 minutes jet boat around Sydney Harbour
- 2 nights accommodation in Byron Bay
- Half-day surf lesson
- 2 nights accommodation in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)
- Indoor skydive experience with IFLY – click here to check it out
- 3 nights accommodation in Rainbow Beach
- 3 days 2 nights Fraser Island – click here to check it out
- 2 nights accommodation in 1770-Agnes Waters
- Motorcycle tour with Scooteroo – click here to check it out
- 2 nights accommodation in Airlie Beach
- 2 days 2 nights sailing the Whitsundays on the Adventure Boat, James Bond Boat, Party Boat or Budget Boat
- 2 days 2 nights on Magnetic Island – click here to check it out
- 4 nights accommodation in Cairns
- 1 day snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef – click here to check it out
- 1 day white water rafting in the Tully River – click here to check it out
- 15,000ft skydive from Cairns – click here to check it out
- Bungy jump – click here to check it out
Simply choose if you are driving yourself between destinations or if you need to add a Greyhound or Premier Bus Pass.
*You can do this trip in the reverse direction, click here*
“Our East Coast packages offer the best tours, trips and accommodation at an amazing price! We’ve been sending people up and down the East Coast of Australia for years and are 100% confident you will have an amazing time on any of our packages. You can keep all your tours, buses and accommodation open dated or give us the date you want to start and we’ll book everything for you! If you want to add or take anything out just contact us for a custom quote!” – Liz – One Stop Adventures Travel Expert
Description
- Experience the top Adrenaline experiences of Australia with white water rafting, bungy jumping and indoor/outdoor skydiving!
- Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
- Sail and cruise around the Whitsundays
- Motorbike Tour in 1770
- Explore Fraser Island
- Discover the unique indoor skydive with IFLY
- Learn to surf in the chilled out town Byron Bay
- Explore Sydney Harbour on an action packed jet boat!
One Stop Adventures will always endeavour to make sure you have the best itinerary and time possible.
Day 1: Sydney
Arrive in Sydney at any time, check-in to your accommodation and discover the city.
Day 2 – Sydney – Jet Boating
Discover the Sydney Harbour with high adrenaline on a 30 minutes jet boat! You will see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Tongarra Zoo while spinning on the jet boat.
Day 3- Sydney to Byron Bay
It is your last day in Sydney. You will catch a late night bus to Byron Bay.
Day 4 – Byron Bay
Arrive in Byron Bay and explore!
Day 5 – Byron Bay – Surf lesson
Today you will familiarise with the local sport: SURF! You will have a group lesson with an instructor giving you the best tips to become a good surfer.
Day 6- Byron Bay to Gold Coast (Surfer Paradise)
Travel from Gold Coast to Byron Bay, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore!
Day 7 – Gold Coast (Surfer Paradise) – IFLY Indoor Skydiving
Today you will experience the mind blowing indoor skydiving!! No parachute or plane needed, you will walk into the giant glass wind tunnel and let the wind soar you effortlessly into the air. It is an experience you will never forget!
Day 8 – Gold Coast (Surfer Paradise) to Rainbow Beach
Travel from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore!
Day 9 – Rainbow Beach
Spend the day to explore the town and its beautiful beach. You will need to be back at your accommodation for a safety briefing at 4:00pm regarding your Fraser Island tour.
Day 10 – 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 11 – 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 12 – Return to Rainbow Beach
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 13 – Rainbow Beach to Agnes Water/1770
Make your way to Agnes Water/1770 and check-in to your accommodation. You can spend the rest of the day to relax on the beach or go exploring.
Day 14 – Motorbike Tour with Scooteroo
Check-in at Southern Cross Backpackers to start your quick training before to get on your bike. Hit the country roads around Agnes Water and see kangaroos in the wild. Watch the start of the sunset and cruise back to enjoy a fun night with newfound friends!
Day 15 – Agnes Water/1770 to Airlie Beach
Relax in 1770/Agnes Water for the day before hopping on the overnight bus to Airlie Beach.
Day 16 – Airlie Beach
Arrive in Airlie Beach, check-in at your accommodation and also check in with the operator for the Whitsundays (you will have all the instruction on your voucher). Spend the rest of the day to explore the town.
Day 17 – The Whitsundays (Lunch)
An early check-in for your Whitsunday tour. Begin 2 days 2 nights Whitsundays sailing around the magnificent 74 tropical islands!
Day 18 – The Whitsundays (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Continue exploring the Whitsundays!
Day 19 – Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)
Arrive back to Airlie Beach and celebrate being back on dry land!
Day 20 – Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island (Dinner)
Travel to Townsville and catch the ferry to Magnetic Island. Your stay includes the ferry return, 2 nights of accommodation, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, 1 complimentary drink
Day 21 – Magnetic Island (Breakfast)
Second day on Magnetic Island. You can relax, hire a topless convertible car or visit the Koalas Sanctuary (extra cost).
Day 22 – Magnetic Island to Cairns
Catch the ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville and travel to Cairns.
Day 23 – The Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)
Enjoy a magnificent day cruise on the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling, introductory dive and lunch included.
Day 24 – Tully White Water Rafting (Lunch)
Wake up early to be picked up at your accommodation and experience a full day of white water rafting on the Tully River!
Day 25 – Bungy Jump and Skydive
Yes, that is correct, you will bungy jump off a 50-metre tower and skydive 15,000 ft in the same day! Pick up and drop off to your accommodation included.
Day 26 – Cairns
It is the end of your journey, check out of your hostel and you are free to travel onward at any time.
What exactly are the differences?
Greyhound
- Up to 3 departures a day
- Goes to all the places you want to visit on the East Coast
- Newer luxury coaches with Wifi and USB Charging Ports
- Overnight buses can be utilised to save on accommodation while travelling
Premier
- 1 departure a day, some departures are at painful times (such as Coffs Harbour which is 3:00am)
- Does not go to 1770, stops at the turn-off and some hostels will come and pick you up at midnight/1:00am for $15 each way
- Older buses
- Will get you from A to B
- The cheapest option!
The Adventure Boat
A maxi sailing adventure on the British Defender, Condor, Boomerang, Broomstick with 28 guests maximum
Click here to learn more about the Adventure Boat
The James Bond Boat
The Powerplay is a sleek catamaran with a spa on deck and neon lights on the bottom to attract dolphins and squid with a maximum of 18 guests
Click here to learn more about the James Bond Boat
The Party Boat
The Atlantic Clipper is a tall ship with an inflatable slide, spa on deck, dive board and a maximum of 55 guests
Click here to learn more about the Party Boat
The Budget Boat
We usually choose between Wings or Tongarra as budget boat depending on the availability. They are both cool catamarans with an awesome crew and a maximum of 21 to 23 guests
Click here to learn more about the Budget Boat
These are our favourite boats to include on your East Coast adventure though you can do the trip on any boat you want!
*To drive on Fraser Island you must be 21 years of age or older.
What to bring:
- Water
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm and cool clothing
- Flashlight
- Rain jacket
- Camera
- Towel
- Insect repellent
- A sense of adventure!
Luggage restrictions: 20 kg max
Q: Is this a fully guided tour?
A: No, this is a combination of accommodation and separate tours that we organise for you. You need to choose how you travel between your destinations whether by bus or driving. You can then choose to have open dated tickets or select a starting date and we’ll organise everything and send you an itinerary!
Q: Can I change anything?
A: Of course, just call or email us and we can organise a custom package in no time and set you on your adventure.
Q: Will I meet lots of people this way?
A: Definitely, this is the most popular way of travelling and experiencing Australia’s East Coast, so no matter if you’re on tour or on a bus or in a hostel you’ll make lots of new friends.
Q: What’s the difference between Greyhound and Premier Buses?
A: Greyhound has new buses with Wi-Fi, USB plugs for charging devices and up to 3 departures per day. Premier has older buses with usually 1 departure a day.
Q: What accommodation will I be staying at?
A: You will be staying in dorm rooms at the accommodation we book for you, we use accommodation that we know are awesome because we’ve been sending people there for years. If you would like to stay somewhere in particular just let us know and we will do our best to make it happen.
If you would like to stay in private rooms, get in touch with us and we can make a custom package for you.
