- K’gari/Fraser, Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Tours
- Waterfall & Rainforest Tour with Lunch
- Magnetic Island Return Ferry
- All Accommodation
- All Bus Transport
(Just book your flights!)
Overview
Want more than just the highlights? This 21-day adventure gives you a deeper, more immersive East Coast experience. From K’gari and the Whitsundays to Cairns rainforest tours and Magnetic Island, you’ll explore at a more relaxed pace. Designed for travellers who want to soak it all in, connect with others, and experience Australia beyond the surface.
- 19 Nights accommodation on this package
- K'gari/Fraser, Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Tours
- Start / 1st Night Location: Byron Bay
- Hop on Hop Off East Coast Bus Pass
- Cairns Waterfall & Rainforest Tour
- Magnetic Island Return Ferry
- Book early to guarantee spots
Tours Included
All Accomodation
- 2 Nights in Byron Aquarius Hostel
- 1 Night in Gold Coast Bunk or Surf Inn, Backpackers Hostel
- 1 Night in Brisbane YHA or Nomads Hostel
- 2 Nights in a Noosa Hostel
- 1 Night in a Noosa Hostel or Rainbow Beach Hostel
- 2 Nights in Airlie Beach Nomads or Magnums Hostel
- 2 Nights on Magnetic Island, Nomads or Selina Hostel
- 4 Nights in Cairns Gilligan’s Hostel
Transport & Meals
- Hop On / Off East Coast Bus Pass (We book all your buses in for you – Easy!)
- Magnetic Island Return Ferry
- 5 Breakfast, 7 Lunch & 4 Dinners
Itinerary
Day 1
Choose your 1st day / night to be in Byron, or Gold Coast, or Brisbane, or Noosa
Fly in at anytime, or take a 6.45pm free overnight Premier bus from Central Sydney the day before tour – (With Premier Pass only – Notify us
Day 2
Explore Byron!
Choose an extra activity!
Day 3
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast – The Miami of Oz!!
Day 4
Brisbane – Free Day
Explore Southbank, Street’s Beach.
Day 5
Today you’re on your way to Beautiful Noosa for 3 days
Day 6
Free day in Noosa, hit the beach and National Park or Kayak the Everglades!
Day 7
Noosa /Fraser Island 3 Day – 2 Night 4WD Tour!
Day 8
Fraser Island 3 Day – 2 Night 4WD Tour!
Day 9
Evening return from Fraser – Rainbow Beach!
Day 10
Overnight bus from Rainbow to Airlie Beach!
Day 11
Arrive in Airlie Beach
Experience the unreal swimming lagoon in town.
Day 12
Whitsundays 2 Night Boat Tour
Whitsundays 2 Night Boat Tour to paradise is today!
Day 13
Whitsundays 2 Night Boat Tour
Day 14
Whitsundays Tour
Whitsundays Tour, then arrive back to Airlie and enjoy the bar strip!
Day 15
Bus journey to Townsville
Bus journey to Townsville, then ferry to Magnetic Island, where you’ll stay at Nomads Hostel for 2 nights.
Day 16
Explore Magnetic Island
Day 17
Ferry back to Townsville and your bus will bring you to Cairns for 4 nights.
Day 18
Today is The Great Barrier Reef with tour snorkelling or scuba diving!
Day 19
Free day in Cairns
Choose an extra activity to do or chill at the Swimming Lagoon!
Day 20
Cairns
Your Fun Waterfall Tour is today!
Day 21
Trip Ends today (Fly out from Cairns at any time)
* Please advise if female dorms, or double / twin rooms are preferred over mixed dorms in the booking comment section
FAQ
What does "semi-guided" mean?
It means your accommodation, transport, and must do experiences are pre-booked, so you don’t have to worry about planning the logistics — but there’s no full-time guide with you the whole way. You'll have a guide on your tour / activity days and you’ll have structure and support while still having the freedom to explore on your own or experiencing an extra activity on your free days.
Is transport included and flight details? Do I have to book my bus?
Yes, transport is included. You’ll receive either a Premier or Greyhound bus pass depending on your package. Once your trip is booked, we’ll book all your buses in for you — no need to worry about doing it yourself and will send you your trip itinerary with times etc. Just book your own flights to fly in any time on the 1st day and out any time on the last day!
Is it better to start in Byron Bay / down south or Cairns?
Both directions work, but we usually recommend starting south and travelling north towards Cairns. Cairns is a buzzing town to finish your trip and its warmer up north so you'll be chasing the sun! Most travellers travel from south to north, so you'll constantly be bumping into the same people going south to north, but its totally up to you!
Will I be travelling with the same group the whole time?
Not necessarily. Since this is a semi group tour, you’ll meet different people in hostels, on buses, and during activities. You'll be with a group on your tour / activity days. It’s a very social experience, and you will encounter the same people since everyone is doing a similar route
Can I customise the itinerary?
Yes, absolutely. We can adjust the route, number of nights in each place, and even add or remove activities based on your preferences, timeline and budget.
What type of accommodation is included?
Accommodation is in hostels, typically in shared dorm rooms. Private double / twin rooms or female-only dorm upgrades are usually available at an extra cost.
Can I book solo?
Yes, and many travellers do. The route is perfect for solo adventurers — safe, fun, and easy to meet others.
How much luggage can I bring?
One main bag or suitcase (up to 20kg) and a small day pack is the standard limit for most hostels and buses.
When should I book trip and any extra activities?
With the trip package, the sooner, the better — especially for high season (December to April). Things book out quickly during this time, and early bookings get the best availability and flexibility. For extra activities you can book them after you've booked your package, before your start date or on your trip, but best to book extra activities 3 weeks in advance to guarantee them booked in line with your itinerary.
Do I have to pay everything right away?
No. You can secure your spot with a $250 deposit, and pay the balance two months before your start date.
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We have wonderful time doing our 21 day I know it’s bit long but worth experience all the places were mesmerizing. I finally got time to escape to the beautiful East Coast of Australia unforgettable adventures on this amazing group tour.
The guides were so knowledgeable and willing to assist every time we ask. The buses trip were outstanding more than we expected. Must say – I was entirely blown away with the level of organizing this trip. WORTH MONEY! This is my first time with Travel Playground but them immensely surprised me.
I felt like I had experience the Best of Sydney by this trip especially my mom and dad they enjoyed a lot. Thank you for this wonderful trip guys would love to book again but this time with friends. Can’t wait for another long holiday trip to explore more.
BEST EXPERIENCE!! Neil you made our trip exploring the absolute best. I loved the 4WD bus and all the topsy torvy fun we had hahahaha!!
Our Trip from Byron to Magnetic Island was worth penny!! They have organized it so well the bus tours, activities, trips beyond the worth guys. Thank you Travel Playground for making it memorial experience for my Family.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !! The most affordable prices with excursions, guided tours, accomodations & experiences. Amazing team and outstanding work guys my itinerary was beyond the perfect. Everything was well thought out and organized.
Thank you guys for helping to put together exactly the trip I was looking for had a very relaxing and flexible East Coast Trip in a long time. Highly recommended !!