East Coast: End of Semester

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. 
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. 
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. 
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.

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. 
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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 
The following day, we’re going to the biggest sand island in the world, so get a good night’s sleep. 
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. 
Then it’s back to the mainland for a night in Rainbow.

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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.