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Cairns to Brisbane East Coast Self Guided Tour Package – 8 Days & 7 Nights

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$920.00 – $1,179.00

Transport:
Mixed (Bus, 4X4, Boat)
Difficulty:
Easy
Accom:
Dorm, Twin/Double, Private
Duration:
8 days, 7 nights
Food:
Some Meals
Guided?:
While on activities/tours
See the East Coast from Cairns to Brisbane in record time!!!

You are short on time but still want to see the whole East Coast? Let’s make the miracle happen! Travel overnight with the overnight Greyhound bus to save on time and travel all the way from Cairns to Brisbane!

You’ll visit Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef before we head down to Airlie Beach to explore the Whitsunday Islands. The 2 greatest places to snorkel in Australia!  It doesn’t stop there… you will also have an adventure on Fraser Island in a 4-wheel drive warrior vehicle!

This great value package includes all accommodation and some meals while on tours. What are you waiting for? Explore the East Coast of Australia today!

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***You can do this trip in the reverse direction, Click here***

“Australia is a big country and it can be overwhelming to try to see everything in a short time. This package is perfect for you if you are not worried to sleep on a bus at night time and want to see the best of the East Coast. Our packages offer the best tours, trips and accommodation at an amazing price! ”  – Liz – One Stop Adventures Travel Expert

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Description

  • See the must do's of the East Coast in only 1 week
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  • Explore Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet lookout in the Whitsundays
  • Get around the World's Largest sand island - Fraser Island in a 4X4 Warrior vehicle

 

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

Day 1 – Cairns

Arrive in Cairns this day and check-in to your accommodation, the rest of the day is free to explore at your own leisure.

Day 2 – Great Barrier Reef 

Be sure to wake up early enough to check out of the hostel and store your luggage before you start your day tour. Enjoy a day of snorkelling on various exclusive sites on the Great Barrier Reef! Following your reef trip you can go back to the hostel or relax in Cairns. The lagoon is a perfect spot for it!

Day 3 – Airlie Beach

Hop on the bus to Airlie Beach and check in at the hostel before exploring the town and chilling by the famous Airlie Beach lagoon!

Day 4 – Whitsundays (Lunch)

Enjoy a scenic day of sightseeing on islands and snorkelling on a fantastic speed boat.  You will have the chance to see the highlights such as Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout with plenty of beach time in the Whitsundays. Following this tour bid farewell to your tour mates and jump on a night bus to Noosa.

Day 5 – Airlie Beach to Noosa

Jump on the overnight bus to Noosa. Make sure to bring enough snacks, just in case you wake up or for the few stops you'll be making (you'll need to stretch your legs once in a while!).

Day 6 – Noosa

Arrive in beautiful Noosa in the morning. Explore Noosa's National Park, chill out on the beach and check out the shops & cafes.

Day 7 - Fraser island (Lunch)

Jump aboard one of our brand new purpose built “Warrior” 20 seat 4WD and experience a great value tour of World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.

Your tour departs from Rainbow Beach highlighting Teewah or Rainbow Beach coloured sands before stopping for morning tea on the beach.

Over to Fraser Island we travel along the spectacular 75 Mile Beach to explore the natural beauty of this magnificent wilderness with a guided rainforest walk. An authentic BBQ Lunch followed by a refreshing freshwater lake swim tops off the perfect day of discovery on the World’s Largest sand island.

Return through the towering forests of Satinay and Brushbox and navigate your way down the ‘sandy highway’ before returning to the Sunshine Coast/Noosa.

*Itinerary may vary

Day 8 – Noosa to Brisbane

Explore Noosa, its beautiful beach and national park before catching a bus to Brisbane in the afternoon. In conclusion, you will have visited some of the best highlights that the East Coast has to offer!

Greyhound (if you haven't organised transport between locations you can add on a Greyhound bus pass) 

  • 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
  • Here is a helpful article on Travelling Australia with Greyhound

Ocean Rafting

Ocean Rafting offers an exhilarating thrill ride around the Whitsundays, it's fast and able to make sure you can experience as much as possible in a day trip to the Whitsundays with 25 to 32 guests on board. One Stop Adventures will book you on the southern lights tour but you can let us know if you would rather the northern exposure itinerary instead.

Rafting in the Ocean Whitehaven Ocean rafting boatWhitehaven fun

Click here to learn more about Ocean Rafting

The Thundercat

Zip around the Whitsundays on a boat designed for speed and comfort - it’s a smooth ride on the Thundercat with a maximum of 31 passengers on board.

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Click here to learn more about the Thundercat

**Certain boats on the Whitsundays will incur a $40 per person public holiday fee, which is payable on check-in. If you would like to check if this applies to your boat, please contact our office**

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 select a starting date and we’ll organise everything and send you an itinerary!

Q: What kind of accommodation is available to choose from in this package?

There are 3 types of accommodation available with this package. Please see below. All accommodations will be in great quality reputable hostels along the East Coast of Australia which we are constantly reviewing to make sure our clients are happy, all hostels will have pools or will be super close to the beach which is why we get great reviews!

Dorm room: This type of accommodation is shared accommodation usually around 6 – 8 persons per room. It will be a bunk bed with linen provided. There are always places to securely store valuables at every hostel.

Double/Twin room: This type of accommodation is a secure private room with either a double bed or two separate beds, most hostels have private bathrooms connected to the room, though in some cases the bathrooms and showers will be located close by outside the room, still indoors of the hostel. (Please note the double or twin room rate must be booked in multiples of 2). 

Single Room: This type of accommodation is a secure private room with a double bed, most hostels have private bathrooms connected to the room, though in some cases the bathrooms and showers will be located close by outside the room, still indoors of the hostel.

Q: I am a solo traveller, will I still meet people on this package?

A: Yes, for sure! Hostels are very social places, if you stay in dorms it is very easy to strike up conversations with fellow travellers about where and what they have done on their travels! If you are in a private room, just head to the hostel common areas like the bar, swimming pool or tv rooms and you will be sure to meet some fellow travellers! Also, when you are on tours such as Fraser Island, Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef and on the busses you will be travelling with like minded travellers as well, so it's super easy to meet other travellers!

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.

What you need to bring:

  • Water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm and cool clothing
  • Flashlight
  • Rain jacket
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Insect repellent
  • Most importantly, a sense of adventure!


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