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Tour charges are in AUD. Secure your tour date with a $300 flexible deposit. Find out more here.
21-DAY / 20-NIGHT |
EAST COAST HIGHLIGHTS3 WEEK GROUP TOUR | SYDNEY TO GREAT BARRIER REEF |
Discover all the iconic highlights of the Australian East Coast with our Ultimate East Coast Highlights tour. From Sydney to Great Barrier Reef, This fast-paced adventure will lead you to bohemian beach towns, world heritage sites, iconic surf beaches, pristine landscapes and the Great Barrier Reef! If you’re looking to make new mates and discover the best of the Aussie East Coast, then this Ultimate East Coast Highlights is for you.
2 night Camping adventure on Fraser Island.
Scania coaches. WiFI. Reclining Seats.
Group Leader leading your trip from Sydney to Cairns
Fast Pace 3 week adventure with 7 itinerary stops Sydney to Cairns.
2 night island Sailing.
Flashpacker. 8-12 Bed Dorms. Upgrades available.
Discover all the iconic highlights of the Australian East Coast with our Ultimate East Coast Highlights tour. From Sydney to Great Barrier Reef, This fast-paced adventure will lead you to bohemian beach towns, world heritage sites, iconic surf beaches, pristine landscapes and the Great Barrier Reef! If you’re looking to make new mates and discover the best of the Aussie East Coast, then this Ultimate East Coast Highlights is for you.
Group Leader leading your trip from Sydney to Cairns
Fast Pace 3 week adventure with 7 itinerary stops Sydney to Cairns.
2 night island Sailing.
Flashpacker. 8-12 Bed Dorms. Upgrades available.
2 night Camping adventure on Fraser Island.
Scania coaches. WiFI. Reclining Seats.
| All transport from Sydney to Cairns All transport via Scania coaches Ultimate East Coast Group Leader Group Leader available 24/7 on tour 20 nights’ Accommodation Flashpacker Accommodation and 3 x overnight buses Sydney city tour Check out the Harbour City key sights including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more Surf lesson in Surfers Paradise Hit the waves on the Gold Coast with a half day beginner surfers lesson.
| Visit Byron Bay Lighthouse Hike to Australia’s most Easterly point. Dolphin Kayaking (tours until 30 June 2024) Guided Kayak trip in the Byron Bay marine park. Brisbane Southbank tour Explore Brisbane’s Southbank district and hang out by the city lagoon. 3-day K'gari Camping Adventure Explore Fraser Island by 4WD and visit Lake McKenzie, Champagne Pools, Eli Creek and more! 3-day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure Spend 2 nights sailing the Whitsundays. Visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Look Out plus more
| Australia Zoo The Ultimate Wildlife Adventure and experience at the famous Irwin Family Zoo. Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip Experience the Great Barrier reef and snorkel the key reefs on a full day trip out in the wonder of the world. 4 x Breakfast 5 x Lunch 6 x Dinner Some meals included along with great local recommendations throughout the journey. |
Local fees: $80AUD Total Paid direct. $30 EMC Levy, $20 port fuel and reef levy - Great Barrier Reef, $30 insurance - Fraser Island Adventure.
We recommend a travel budget of approx $80-$100/ day for meals when not included in the itinerary.
TRANSPORT
We travel from Sydney to Great Barrier Reef via public transport, train and coaches. Our point to point transport features air-conditioning, leather reclining seats, Wifi, in-seat USB chargers, and onboard toilets. To make the most of our time in each location, we use several overnight coach services to travel, so we arrive rested, refreshed and ready for our next adventure!
ULTIMATE GROUP LEADERS
Your Ultimate East Coast Group Leader will be travelling with you from start to finish and will showcase the very best of the East Coast to you.
Whilst our tours are jam-packed with awesome activities, you may choose to add our optional activities to your booking.
Whether you'd like to brave a Skydive, a Bungy Jump, go White Water Rafting, visit the Daintree Rainforest or extend your stay in Cairns, we're here to help you plan the trip of a lifetime!
You can pre-book optional activities guaranteeing availability on your chosen departure date or organise any additional activities with your Ultimate guide as you travel, for the same price (subject to tour availability.) Check out some of our popular optional extras and simply add them to your booking at checkout.
SYDNEY ADD-ON
Explore Sydney before your East Coast adventure begins with our 3-day guided Sydney arrival package.
Experience Outback Australia on our 3-day tour of the iconic Red Centre. Visit the sacred sites of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, sleep in an Aussie swag under the stars and learn about Aboriginal history and current day Aboriginal culture.
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Looking to do a stopover on the way to Australia? Join our Ultimate guided tours in Thailand, Bali and Vietnam!
Want to explore another part of Australia or keen for an activity we haven't mentioned? Let us know! We're the Aussie travel experts and are here to help you plan your dream adventure Down Under!
To book this Sydney to Great Barrier Reef East Coast Highlights Tour, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour. If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a $300 deposit.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour starts in Sydney (1pm Start)
Tour ends in Cairns (10am on Checkout)
LOCAL CHARGES (Paid direct on arrival)
We have done our best to include the key touring components but have listed the below fee's that are required to be paid on arrival whilst on tour.
Local fees: $80AUD Total Paid direct. $30 EMC Levy, $20 port fuel and reef levy - Great Barrier Reef, $30 insurance - Fraser Island Adventure.
We recommend a travel budget of approx $80-$100/ day for meals when not included in the itinerary.
Ultimate East Coast tours are all about having fun, exploring amazing locations and making great friendships that will last a lifetime.
The Ultimate East Coast Highlights tour is a fast-tracked tour packed full of inclusions, visiting all the hot spots on the coast in 3 weeks. We’re experts in Australia gap year travel and can’t wait to show you the highlights and the hidden gems!
This tour is perfect for solo travellers and for those travelling with friends. Enjoy your trip with a group of up to 20 other 18-35s from all over the world and your Ultimate East Coast Group Leader.
The Ultimate East Coast Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Highlights tour includes 20 nights total.
We've included 13-nights dorm accommodation in the very best hostels on the Aussie East Coast. You'll be staying in a beachfront hostel, resort-style flashpacker accommodation and a leafy island bungalow with an on-site wildlife park. You'll also spend 2 nights sailing around the Whitsunday Islands and 2-nights camping on Fraser Island.
Accommodation is based on 4-8 bed shared dorm arrangements. Upgrades to private rooms are available.
TRANSPORT
We travel from Sydney to Great Barrier Reef via public transport, train and coaches. Our point to point transport features air-conditioning, leather reclining seats, Wifi, in-seat USB chargers, and onboard toilets. To make the most of our time in each location, we use several overnight coach services to travel, so we arrive rested, refreshed and ready for our next adventure!
ULTIMATE GROUP LEADERS
Your Ultimate East Coast Group Leader will be travelling with you from start to finish and will showcase the very best of the East Coast to you.
Whilst our tours are jam-packed with awesome activities, you may choose to add our optional activities to your booking.
Whether you'd like to brave a Skydive, a Bungy Jump, go White Water Rafting, visit the Daintree Rainforest or extend your stay in Cairns, we're here to help you plan the trip of a lifetime!
You can pre-book optional activities guaranteeing availability on your chosen departure date or organise any additional activities with your Ultimate guide as you travel, for the same price (subject to tour availability.) Check out some of our popular optional extras and simply add them to your booking at checkout.
SYDNEY ADD-ON
Explore Sydney before your East Coast Sydney to Barrier Reef adventure begins with our 3-day guided Sydney arrival package.
Experience Outback Australia on our 3-day tour of the iconic Red Centre. Visit the sacred sites of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, sleep in an Aussie swag under the stars and learn about Aboriginal history and current day Aboriginal culture.
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Looking to do a stopover on the way to Australia? Join our Ultimate guided tours in Thailand, Bali and Vietnam!
Want to explore another part of Australia or keen for an activity we haven't mentioned? Let us know! We're the Aussie travel experts and are here to help you plan your dream adventure Down Under!
We have done our best to include all fee's and charges but there are some key touring components that are required to be paid on arrival whilst on tour.
Optional Activity Levies - Whilst on tour, various local activity operators may charge a levy that is to be paid direct on the day your activity takes place. These will be communicated to you when booking any optional activities. A local 'levy' is generally a tax or administration fee.
To book this Sydney to Barrier Reef East Coast Highlights tour, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour. If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a $300 deposit.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour starts in Sydney (1pm Meeting Time)
Tour ends in Cairns (10am on Checkout)
LOCAL CHARGES (Paid direct on arrival)
We have done our best to include the key touring components but have listed the below fee's that are required to be paid on arrival whilst on tour.
The Ultimate East Coast Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Highlights tour includes 20 nights total.
The East Coast Highlights tour starts in Sydney and ends in Cairns. At the end of your adventure your Group Leader can help you to arrange onward travel. You can continue your adventure with our Outback add-on or select a return transfer to take you to the airport at the end of the tour.
You’ll be travelling with a group of 18-30-somethings from all over the world, and a Group Leader. Group sizes vary but you can generally expect to travel with a group of approximately 10-20 people.
The accommodation on this trip is a mix of Hostel – mixed gender multishare and camping in unpowered tents. The minimum age for this trip is 18 years old.
There is many optional activities you can add onto your tour. These are the recommended adds-ons created by Ultimate:
Optional activities
We are unable to book flights, but we always recommend using online search engines to research the best available flight routes, prices and times. To ease your experience, we suggest booking via a Travel Agent or directly with your preferred airline.
Travel insurance is required to participate in this tour. We recommend that you find and compare various policies to ensure you have an appropriate level of coverage for you adventure. Not sure where to start? You can find some trusted Travel Insurers here.
Australia has no shortage of incredible food and when travelling on our East Coast tour, we make sure we include some iconic Australian BBQ’s. For this tour there will be 4 x Breakfasts, 5 x Lunches, and 6 x Dinners included.
At the end of your tour you'll be full of emotions and some amazing memories, but the adventure doesn't have to stop there! If you’re unsure of what to do after your package ends, talk to your leader or drop us an email or give us a call – we’re happy to give you recommendations on what to do next! If you’ve got the travel bug our friendly travel experts can talk you through some options – and even set you up with some sweet deals on discounted travel!
The great thing is, there is no bad time to travel to Australia! The country is so vast that depending when and where you plan on travelling you're always likely to hit some sun! At certain times of the year there can be tropical storms in some locations across Australia, there can be hot, humid weather and there can be beautiful sunny skies with a cooler breeze. As you'll be travelling such a wide area from South to North you are likely to experience a bit of everything. Please Note - We cannot predict the weather and cannot guarantee perfect days, but we will do our best to make the most of days when Mother Nature isn't in our favour!
Our East Coast Highlights tour is our most fast paced tour style. There is a key activity included at every stop and your Group Leader will be sure to tell you when you have free time throughout the itinerary.
In most cases, we can cater to Vegetarian and Gluten Free diets. We will make every effort to cater to all other diets and needs, but we are unable to guarantee this will be possible in every location we visit. Unfortunately we will not cater for tastes or dislikes. We will ask you to re-confirm any dietary requirements with your Group Leader at the start of your trip.
If you have an existing medical condition or disability that may affect your trip or how we deliver our experience, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of your booking. You may be asked to obtain a medical certificate and if we reasonably feel we are unable to accommodate your particular needs, we reserve the right to decline your booking.
Yes. It is mandatory that you travel with a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover the likes of cancellation, personal injury and medical expenses. By joining us on tour, you acknowledge that you have obtained a policy and are covered. You are responsible for reading and understanding the details of the policy that you are taking out. You should book your travel insurance at the time of booking your trip.
Our East Coast Highlights tour is designed for travellers 18-35 that wish to experience the best of the East Coast in a short period of time. The Ultimate East Coast Highlights tour is a fast-tracked tour packed full of inclusions, visiting all the hot spots on the coast in 3 weeks. The tour requires a moderate level of fitness. We spend 2-4 nights in each location and activities are included at each stop.
To book our East Coast Highlights tour, select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour and where you can meet others booked onto your start date! Got a travel date in mind but not ready to pay in full? Choose to pay a non-refundable $300AUD deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date. Need someone to talk through your travel plans with? Get in touch!
Looking to book a departure date that is already fully booked? You can join our waiting list for a specific tour date via the tour page. When you join our waitlist, you are required to provide a credit card to verify your waitlist request. We will not charge your card at the time of the waitlist. If a tour space becomes available, we will notify you via email and charge your card once you reconfirm your participation. If you wish to join the waitlist for multiple dates, please join the waitlist for your first preferred date and enter your travel period in the booking notes.
The Ultimate East Coast Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Highlights tour starts in Sydney and ends in Cairns. At the end of your adventure your Group Leader can help you to arrange onward travel. You can continue your adventure with our Outback add-on or select a return transfer to take you to the airport at the end of the tour.
Main Tour Meeting Point: WakeUp Hostel Sydney Central at 1pm Wednesdays.
Sydney 'Add-on' Meeting Point: WakeUp Hostel Sydney Central. 11.30am Mondays.
Tour End Point: Gilligan's Hostel and Resort Cairns at 10am on Tuesdays.
You’ll be travelling with a group of 18-30-somethings from all over the world, and a fully licensed tour guide available 24/7 whilst on tour. Group sizes vary but you can generally expect to travel with a group of approximately 10-20 people.
We stay at some of the most popular hostels along the Australian East Coast. All prices are based on shared accommodation in 6 or 8 share dorm style rooms. Twin and private room upgrades are available to book but are subject to availability and single supplement charges. Note: Twin and Private room upgrades are not available on the Whitsundays, Fraser Island or overnight buses. Twin and Single room upgrades may still have shared bathroom facilities.
We have a range of extras that you can add on to your East Coast Tour: Want to explore a bit more of Sydney? Choose our 3-day/3-night Sydney add-on. Includes 3 nights accommodation in Sydney, a city explorer tour, welcome dinner and Sydney Harbour cruise! Keen for more after your East Coast Adventure? Get the real Aussie Outback experience with our Red Centre Outback add-on! Various activity add-ons on your way up the coast including: Skydive, bungy jump, white water rafting, waterfall tours and more! Simply add your extras on when you check out. If you are not ready to book optional activities just yet, our Group Leader can assist you once your tour begins.
If you need additional nights before or after your trip, just add them to your booking when you checkout. Not sure if you need extra nights? Get in touch to chat with a member of the crew before or after you book. If you are arriving early into Sydney or want to explore more of the harbour city before starting your trip, book our guided Sydney arrival package which includes 3 nights accommodation pre-tour, a city orientation tour to explore all the highlights, and an iconic Harbour cruise on board the Ultimate Catamaran.
We are unable to book flights, but we always recommend using online search engines to research the best available flight routes, prices and times. To ease your experience, we suggest booking via a Travel Agent or directly with your preferred airline.
Travel insurance is required to participate in this tour. We recommend that you find and compare various policies to ensure you have an appropriate level of coverage for you adventure. Not sure where to start? You can find some trusted Travel Insurers here.
We have done our best to include all fees and charges but there are some key touring components that are required to be paid on arrival whilst on tour.
Optional Activity Levies - Whilst on tour, various local activity operators may charge a levy that is to be paid direct on the day your activity takes place. These will be communicated to you when booking any optional activities. A local 'levy' is generally a tax or administration fee.
Australia has no shortage of incredible food and when travelling on our East Coast tours, we make sure we include some iconic Australian BBQ’s. Please refer to the tour itinerary and inclusions for a list of included meals, but please note that meals are generally not included and we recommend you account for meals and drinks in your budgeting
An airport shuttle on arrival is included. During the booking process, or once you have booked your flights, supply us with your full flight details and we'll arrange the shuttle to take you to the tour meeting point. You can arrive up to three days before your tour starts and we'll ensure a transfer is available to you. Closer to the start of your tour we'll supply you with details on where to go at the airport to meet your transfer. If you do not receive this email at least one week before your tour then please contact us.
The great thing is, there is no bad time to travel to Australia! The country is so vast that depending when and where you plan on travelling you're always likely to hit some sun! At certain times of the year there can be tropical storms in some locations across Australia, there can be hot, humid weather and there can be beautiful sunny skies with a cooler breeze. As you'll be travelling such a wide area from South to North you are likely to experience a bit of everything.
Yes. It is mandatory that you travel with a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover the likes of cancellation, personal injury and medical expenses. By joining us on tour, you acknowledge that you have obtained a policy and are covered. You are responsible for reading and understanding the details of the policy that you are taking out. You should book your travel insurance at the time of booking your trip.
An airport shuttle on arrival is included. During the booking process, or once you have booked your flights, supply us with your full flight details and we'll arrange the shuttle to take you to the tour meeting point. You can arrive up to three days before your tour starts and we'll ensure a transfer is available to you. Closer to the start of your tour we'll supply you with details on where to go at the airport to meet your transfer. If you do not receive this email at least one week before your tour then please contact us.
Twin room and Single room upgrades are available, but are subject to availability and can take up to ten business days to confirm. Private rooms are not available on our Bus transport, Whitsundays Sailing or Fraser Island Trip components. Please note that Single rooms may have shared bathroom facilities. You can request a Twin or Single room upgrade via the booking process or email our reservations team after you have made your booking.
In most cases, we can cater to Vegetarian and Gluten Free diets. We will make every effort to cater to all other diets and needs, but we are unable to guarantee this will be possible in every location we visit. Unfortunately we can not cater for tastes or dislikes. We will ask you to re-confirm any dietary requirements with your Group Leader at the start of your trip.
If you have an existing medical condition or disability that may affect your trip or how we deliver our experience, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of your booking. You may be asked to obtain a medical certificate and if we reasonably feel we are unable to accommodate your particular needs, we reserve the right to decline your booking.
On our Group Tours, your transport and accommodation along with the meals and activities listed on the itinerary are all included in your tour price. While you are travelling you may wish to participate in additional activities which you will need to budget for. While travelling you may wish to eat and drink out or you may plan to cook and prepare some of your own meals.
As a guide, we recommend you budget an additional $40 - $60AUD per day for spending money. Please note that all travellers are different and you may wish to travel with additional spending money. There are amazing optional activities and food options on offer on the East Coast and if you desire to experience most of them, you may wish to budget for additional spending money.
To book this 'Sydney to Great Barrier Reef' Highlights tour, select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour and where you can meet others booked onto your start date! Got a travel date in mind but not ready to pay in full? Choose to pay a non-refundable $300AUD deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date. Need someone to talk through your travel plans with? Get in touch!
Looking to book a departure date that is already fully booked? You can join our waiting list for a specific tour date via the tour page. When you join our waitlist, you are required to provide a credit card to verify your waitlist request. We will not charge your card at the time of the waitlist. If a tour space becomes available, we will notify you via email and charge your card once you reconfirm your participation. If you wish to join the waitlist for multiple dates, please join the waitlist for your first preferred date and enter your travel period in the booking notes.
We are Group Adventure and Gap Year specialists and can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure.
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