Day 1: Arrive in Sydney ✈️

Touch down in Australia’s iconic harbour city! Check into your central hostel, unwind, and meet up with your group leader and crew in the evening for dinner and welcome drinks.

Day 2: Sydney City Orientation & Nightlife 🏙️

Explore Sydney’s historic Rocks district and famous harbour icons. In the evening, head out with your crew to experience the best of Sydney’s legendary nightlife!

Day 3: Bondi Beach & Coastal BBQ 🥩

Head to world-famous Bondi Beach, take on the stunning Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, and feast on a traditional Aussie beach BBQ before jumping on an overnight bus to Byron Bay.

Days 4–6: Byron Bay Vibe, Surfing & Lighthouse Sunrise 🏄‍♂️

Soak in Byron’s chilled boho vibes. Enjoy an included surf lesson with local instructors, relax with beachside yoga, and trek up to the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse for an unforgettable sunrise.

Days 7–8: Surfers Paradise & Jet Boating 🚤

Arrive on the Gold Coast! Cruise past golden beaches, feel the adrenaline on an ocean jet boat ride, and dive into Surfers Paradise’s bustling nightlife.

Days 9–10: Brisbane City & Lagoon Beach 🏖️

Head north to Queensland’s sunny capital! Take a city orientation tour, explore South Bank, and chill out at ‘The Lagoon’—Australia’s famous man-made city beach.

Day 11: Rainbow Beach Gateway 🌈

Travel up to the laid-back coastal town of Rainbow Beach. Kick back on the sand, soak in the relaxed vibes, and prep your bags for the ultimate island safari!

Days 12–14: 3-Day 4WD K’gari (Fraser Island) Safari 🚙

Head over to K’gari for 3 days of epic off-grid adventure! Drive 4×4 tag-along trucks across sand highways, swim in crystal-clear Lake McKenzie, float down Eli Creek, check out the Maheno Shipwreck, and camp under the stars.

Day 15: Rainbow Beach Dunes & Overnight Bus 🚌

Return to the mainland, explore Rainbow Beach’s colorful sand dunes, and board an overnight bus heading further north to the Whitsundays.

Days 16–18: 2-Day / 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise ⛵

Board a sailing yacht to cruise around 74 tropical islands! Snorkel with vibrant marine life, sunbathe on deck, and step onto the famous swirling silica sands of Whitehaven Beach.

Day 19: Airlie Beach Chill Day 🍹

Arrive back at Airlie Beach to relax by the lagoon, swap photos with your group, and enjoy a cold drink at a local beach bar.

Days 20–21: Magnetic Island & Forts Walk 🐨

Take a short ferry over to tropical Magnetic Island. Hike the historic Forts Walk to spot wild koalas sleeping in eucalyptus trees and feed friendly rock wallabies!

Days 22–23: Mission Beach & Skydiving Vibe 🪂

Head to the palm-fringed shores of Mission Beach. Option to take on a bucket-list 15,000ft skydive over the Great Barrier Reef or white-water raft down the Tully River!

Day 24: Welcome to Cairns 🌴

Arrive in Cairns—the ultimate backpacker adventure capital of Australia! Settle into your hostel and get ready for the final leg of your trip.

Day 25: Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling 🐠

Board a catamaran to sail out to 2 unique outer Great Barrier Reef locations! Snorkel alongside sea turtles, colourful corals, and tropical fish before heading out for a final big night in Cairns.

Day 26: Free Day in Cairns 🦘

Enjoy a free day to relax by the Cairns Lagoon or take on optional adrenaline activities like bungy jumping or white-water rafting.

Day 27: Atherton Tablelands Waterfall Tour 🌊

Head inland to explore the lush Atherton Tablelands! Swim beneath volcanic crater lakes, slide down natural rock slides, and pose under cascading waterfalls.

Day 28: Check Out & Onward Travel 🎒

Your epic 28-day East Coast adventure finishes in Cairns! Fly home, stay on to work in Oz, or let your group leader assist with onward travel plans!

Yes! Over 80% of travelers join INTRO Travel trips completely solo. You will be paired up in shared hostel dorm rooms with other group members of the same gender, making instant friends without paying expensive single supplement fees.

Most international travelers require a visa before entering Australia. Western passport holders can apply online for an eVisitor (subclass 651) / ETA tourist visa or a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417/462) if planning to work down under.

You stay in top-rated, social backpacker hostels right in the heart of each town! Unique accommodation highlights include 2 nights glamping/camping under the stars on K’gari and 2 nights sleeping aboard a Whitsundays sailing boat.

All internal transport is fully organized! You will travel aboard comfort coaches (including overnight express buses for long legs), private minibuses, 4×4 tag-along safari trucks, and island ferries.

While 25+ meals and all major tour inclusions (surf lesson, K’gari 4WD tour, Whitsundays sail, Barrier Reef day) are pre-paid, you’ll need card/cash for non-included meals and drinks. A solid daily budget is $40–$60 AUD per day.

The 10-Day (Oz Intro) covers Sydney to Brisbane. The 20-Day covers Brisbane to Cairns. This 28-Day tour combines both into one seamless, epic journey across the entire East Coast from Sydney to Cairns!