Our tours on the East Coast of Australia include activities during the day-to-day itinerary. But they also allow time for for optional activities. See the range of experiences on offer on these tours here.
The experiences will vary depending on the east coast tours you choose.
Find all the east coast tours that travel in both directions between Sydney and Cairns here.
Take some guided walks in this stunning countryside, which is a part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.
A wildlife experience with a difference. At the Port Macquarie you will visit a koala hospital. This cute marsupial is unfortunately affected by its interactions with humans. They can be injured by cars and dogs. The hospital has been caring for koalas since 1973. Learn all about the koalas and your entry fee (included) goes straight to the koala hospital.
Fraser Island is a large sand island that requires four-wheel drive access. It also has limited accommodation. You'll travel in a specially fitted-out 4WD vehicle and stay at the beachside Eurong Resort on the island. You will be guided around the island on the vehicle stopping at highlights including 75-mile beach, Indian Head, the 'Maheno' ship wreck, and Lake MacKenzie.
Queensland is where you will stay and get a fun appreciation for life on the land.
Sydney to Cairns tours we spend a night on a remote farm. We stay in traditional swags, choose to sleep under shelter or under the stars. In the morning you can feed some farm animals or have a tour of the property, viewing some sacred Aboriginal sites.
On our Cairns to Sydney trips we stay at Emus Beach Resort and make a day trip out to the farm to have a tour around the property and dinner around the campfire.
Sailing through the Whitsundays for a day gives a new perspective to the beauty of the region as you cruise to the white-sand Whitehaven Beach - one of the most beautiful in the world. You'll spend most of the day out on the water with time swim, snorkel and enjoy the beach and explore some islands.
We visit Magnetic Island, just off the coast from Townsville. Over 50% of the Island is National Park, there is estimated to be over 800 Koalas on the island.
You will be met by local Aboriginal people and drive into the rainforest of Tully Gorge National Park. There is a traditional welcome in ‘Jirrbal’ language, you then help the Aboriginal guides prepare dinner. Followed by a quick swim in the Tully river.
OPTIONAL:
When you stay overnight at Surf Camp, even if you've never tried surfing before the atmosphere will get you excited to try. The experienced and trained crew of resident surfing instructors will take you through the techniques of surfing - how to paddle out, pop up onto the board, tips for balancing and riding the wave to the shore. You'll get a wetsuit and a soft and wide board that will make your surfing experience that much easier.
Find all the east coast tours that travel in both directions between Sydney and Cairns here.