East Coast: End of Semester
14 Days / 13 Nights Fully Guided Tour
Experience this spectacular travel route with other people just like you.
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Standard Price
$1,950
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Your opportunity to spend an incredible two weeks travelling the best travel route in Australia, maybe the world. We’ll ensure you make memories to last a lifetime. The best part? You’ll be doing it with other like-minded people!
Tour Length
14 Days/ 13 Nights
Group Size
Max 25 people
Travel Style
Fully guided
Airport Transfer
Included
Perfect For
Students, Tourists and Working Holiday Maker
Onward Travel Help
For your whole time in Australia.
TOP EXPERIENCES
World’s Biggest Sand Island
Fraser Island is our favourite place on the East Coast for so many reasons and freshwater lakes and rainforest are two of them, the fact you get to them in a 4WD that you can drive is another one!
Australia’s Best Beach
Our trip around the Whitsunday Islands doesn’t just include sailing and sleeping on a boat, it also includes a visit to Whitehaven Beach, the best in Australia and maybe the world.
Meet Friends for Life
Whether it’s the other legends that are in our travel group, other people you meet along the coast or even our tour guide, this place guarantees lasting friendships.
First Time Memories
We want to help you do for the first time ever, amazing things like driving a 4WD on the beach, snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef or sleeping on a boat, you’ll do them all in 11 days with us.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
As we make our way up the East Coast, we’ll be staying in our favourite hostels in the different towns along the way. You’ll also spend a night camping on Fraser Island, a night sleeping on a boat on the Whitsunday Islands and one on an overnight bus.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 & 2
CAIRNS: WELCOME & WATERFALLS
No matter what time you land in Cairns, we’ll arrange for you to be transferred to your accommodation, where you’ll spend the next four nights. Gilligans is Australia’s most famous hostel.Â
This is where you’ll meet your guide, your go-to-person for the whole tour, and your new travel fam.
As everyone arrives at different times on the first day, you’ll have some chill time around the pool before our group welcome meal that evening.Â
We’ll spend the following day exploring the waterfalls and rainforests of the Atherton Tablelands, sliding down natural water slides and swimming in volcanic crater lakes.Â
During our team dinner we’ll chat about who got the best hair flick picture and our plans for the next day on the Great Barrier Reef.
DAY 3 & 4
CAIRNS: THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, & ADRENALINE DAY
Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, so what kind of trip would it be if we didn’t take you there?! You’ll spend the day snorkelling in the world’s biggest living organism and scuba diving (optional) if you want to.Â
In the evening, we’ll party with beers and an Aussie BBQ at Australia’s ONLY bungy site. Don’t worry, the bungy is optional but if you are feeling brave enough, we say go for it!
On day 4, you’ll also have the chance to skydive if you’re up for it! Let your guide know and we’ll get you flying.
If you don’t want to skydive, you can have a chill day and laze by the lagoon or go into town. That evening we’ll be saying goodbye to Cairns in style by having a huge night out. Get ready for a good time.
DAY 5 & 6
THE WHITSUNDAYS AND AIRLIE BEACH
Next stop: paradise. We’ll spend the first night in Airlie Beach before setting off for the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands.
You’ll snorkel and swim in the crystal clear waters and bask in the sun as you travel around 74 paradise islands off the Queensland coast. We will also take you to the best beach in the world – Whitehaven Beach – with swirling white sand and spectacular turquoise water – it’s an image that will stay with you forever. The legendary view from Hill Inlet Lookout provides the perfect backdrop for that ultimate group photo.Â
That evening we’ll cheers to an awesome day and an incredible sunset before calling it a night. We’ll sleep on the boat, in paradise itself, meaning you have a front row seat for the morning sunrise over the ocean.
DAY 7 & 8
THE WHITSUNDAYS AND AIRLIE BEACH
After a magical day and night in what can only be described as utopia, we’ll make our way back to the mainland, sunkissed and content.
Airlie Beach will be home for the night, where we’ll have a group dinner and drinks to say farewell to this stunning tropical region.
If there was going to be a day for a hangover, day 8 is probably it. You’re in the tropics and you have some free time to see the town, play some pool volleyball or just hit the lagoon. Consider it a day to relax at your own pace, before we take the overnight bus to Rainbow Beach.
DAY 9, 10 & 11
FRASER ISLAND & RAINBOW BEACH
When we wake up on the overnight bus, we’ll find ourselves in the small but wonderful town called Rainbow Beach. We’ll have a relaxed morning, before going SURFING in the afternoon! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Rainbow is the perfect place to ride some waves.Â
The following day, we’re going to the biggest sand island in the world, so get a good night’s sleep.Â
Fraser Island is a once in a lifetime experience. We’ll be staying overnight on the island, camping just minutes from the beach. Over the next 48 hours, you’ll be driving a 4WD along the 75 Mile Beach known as the freeway, before detouring inland to discover freshwater lakes, float down lazy rivers and explore the stunning rainforest.Â
Then it’s back to the mainland for a night in Rainbow.
DAY 12, 13 & 14
NOOSA: FAIRY POOLS, EVERGLADES AND GOODBYES
We’ll leave Rainbow Beach early in the morning for our personal favourite town, Noosa!
We’ll head straight to the beach after check-in, and take a walk to the national park, stopping at the (very Instagrammable) Fairy Pools.
On day 13, you’ll have the choice to chill in Noosa or join us as we explore one of the true hidden gems of Australia, The Everglades National Park*. Here, you’ll cruise down the river in a boat, learning about the area’s abundant wildlife and unique ecosystem. Following that, you’ll get the chance to spend the afternoon canoeing on what they call the river of mirrors.Â
And just like that, it will be time for our last meal together as a travel family. We’ll share stories, memories and laughs.
Noosa: Goodbyes – Day 14
OPTIONAL EXTRA DAYS
BRISBANE, GOLD COAST AND BYRON BAY
If you’re not in a rush and want to explore more, then this add-on is perfect for you. We’ll get all buses, accommodation and tours sorted for you.Â
Your guide will run through any extra destinations/tours you can see/do and get these all sorted for you ahead of time – hello kayaking with dolphins!
Experience the buzzy Surfers Paradise on the iconic Gold Coast – head to epic theme parks or party the night away in one of their insane nightclubs.Â
After Surfers, head south to the hippie town called Byron Bay, where surf, food, travellers and culture all come together. Take a day trip to Nimbin – where festival-goers from the 70s came and never left – a truly unique place to explore, full of phenomenal waterfalls.
We’re not your average tour company. We care about inspiring you, helping you and supporting you. We’ll be here to help you with absolutely anything for the whole time that you’re in Australia, not just before your tour.
It is all about being part of our Welcome to Travel Family.
IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU?
We’re Australia experts so we’ve created an itinerary that is perfect for you, your timeframe and ticking off your Australia bucket list. If you want to celebrate the End of Semester in style, then yes this tour is for you.
We know it can be daunting to take that first step, but travelling can be life-changing. Take that step, we promise you’ll never look back.
FAQs
Yes, this is a great way for a solo traveller to see the East Coast and meet so many more people.
Yes, if you tell us who you’re travelling with then we’ll arrange that.
The $99 deposit is required to secure your booking. But don’t worry! Full payment is only required 21 days before your departure date, which gives you time to save money for it!Â
However, if you make a booking within 21 days of your departure date, you will need to pay the full amount at the time of booking.
Our East Coast Tours are really unique and only run twice per year. You can change your tour dates as per our terms and conditions here, though if none of those dates suit you, then it’s best to cancel and arrange a customised tour with us. Get in touch with us!
The tour starts at Cairns Airport. When future dates get announced, we will inform you of the best value for money flights.
We’ll send the exact pickup details together with your confirmation.
A lot of the food is included on our tour and there are many destinations where you can bring your own drinks.
With this in mind, we’d say $350-$550AUD spending money is realistic, but it also depends on if you want to add on any activities.
You sure can! We are experts in what to do and have options to add on everything from White Water Rafting or canoeing to Skydiving! This can be organised during the booking process or with your guide whilst you are on tour.
This is a unique itinerary with limited spots. The maximum group size is 25 people.
There can be a few small changes depending on the tour that you depart on. The video was cut together for the Mid-Semester Tour which goes from Brisbane to Cairns, however the End of Semester goes from Cairns to Brisbane.
In Cairns we will be exploring the Atherton Tablelands, whereas the video shows parts of Cape Tribulation. The Whitsundays experience may change. We will either be sailing and staying on a boat or be travelling on a fast catamaran and staying at a resort.
This tour is for everyone aged 18-39 years old, who wants to explore as much of the East Coast of Australia in a short amount of time.
The itinerary works perfectly for students in Australia wanting to travel at the end of their semester. We also have an option for the students looking to travel in their mid-semester break.
Of course! Just let us know in the booking process.
If you want advice on travelling the East Coast, but can’t travel on these dates, then email us on [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help you put together a dream customised itinerary that suits your needs.