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East Coast Australia: 6 Week | ULTIMATE

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Ultimate Travel

4.6(981 reviews)

Replies within 1 day 67% response rate

Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 25
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    Start point
    806 George Street, Haymarket New South Wales 2000, Australia (Ultimate Travel, 16:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Darling Harbour), Dinner (Welcome dinner at backpacker bar)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney City Tour
    • Guided city walk
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Darling Harbour
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    China Town
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  2. Day 2

    Sydney Harbour

    Meals
    Lunch (Aussie BBQ)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Harbour Cruise on private catamaran
    • Swim at hidden bay
    • Aussie BBQ
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Sydney Opera House
  3. Days 3 - 5

    Sydney to Port Stephens

    Meals
    Dinner (Aussie BBQ dinner), Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • 4WD sandboarding experience
    • Guided bushwalk through Tomaree National Park
    • Aussie BBQ dinner
    • Dolphin-spotting cruise
    Landmarks
    Tomaree National Park
    Port Stephens
  4. Days 6 - 8

    Sydney

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Party Night
    • Bar Crawl

    Optional Activities

    • Optional activities in Sydney (booking available through group leader)
  5. Days 9 - 12

    Byron Bay

    Included Activities

    • Explore Byron Bay beaches
    • Byron Bay Lighthouse Walk
    • 2 Hour Surf Lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Dolphin Sea Kayak Tour
    • Nimbin Tour
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Lighthouse
    Byron Bay
  6. Days 13 - 15

    Surfers Paradise

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Gold Coast
    • Explore Surfers Paradise beaches
    • Surfers Paradise Party Night

    Optional Activities

    • Dreamworld Theme Park visit
    Landmarks
    Surfers Paradise Beach
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  7. Days 16 - 18

    Brisbane

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Gold Coast, Brisbane & Noosa
    • Street's Beach visit
    • Brisbane River exploration
    • South Bank cultural hub visit

    Optional Activities

    • Australia Zoo 1 Day
    Landmarks
    South Bank Parklands
    Street's Beach
    Brisbane River
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  8. Days 19 - 20

    Noosa

    Included Activities

    • Explore The Gold Coast, Brisbane & Noosa
    • Guided hike through Noosa National Park
    • Beach access with free surfboards

    Optional Activities

    • Self-Guided Noosa Everglades Kayak
    Landmarks
    Noosa National Park
    Noosa Beach
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  9. Days 21 - 25

    Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island

    Included Activities

    • 3 day / 2 night All inclusive Fraser Island Tour
    • Hike to Carlo Sand Blow
    • 4WD sand dunes exploration
    • Rainforest drive
    • Crystal-clear lakes swimming
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Headland hikes with 360-degree views
    • Beach camping
    Landmarks
    Fraser Island
    Carlo Sand Blow
    Rainbow Beach
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  10. Days 26 - 28

    Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 2 day / 2 night Whitsunday Island Sailing
    • Explore tropical Airlie & Mission Beach
    • Harbourfront lagoon swimming
    • Tropical fish viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Jet skiing
    • Whitsundays Helicopter Experience
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
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  11. Days 29 - 31

    Whitsunday Islands Sailing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Snorkling in pristine waters
    • Visit white sandy beaches
    • Sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
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  12. Days 32 - 34

    Magnetic Island

    Included Activities

    • Magnetic Island Adventure incl return ferry transfer
    • Fort's Walk with guided tour
    • Aussie Wildlife park visit
    • Beach and bay exploration
    • Snorkelling in island waters

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 Topless jeep island tour (available for daily hire)
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
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  13. Days 35 - 36

    Mission Beach

    Included Activities

    • Explore tropical Airlie & Mission Beach
    • National Park hike
    • Sunrise viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Skydive Mission Beach (15,000ft)
    • Tully Full Day White Water Rafting
    Landmarks
    Mission Beach
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  14. Days 37 - 43

    Cairns

    End point
    Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, 57 Grafton St., Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Cairns, 10:00)

    Included Activities

    • 1 day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip
    • 1 day Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls tour
    • Cairns harbourfront lagoon visit
    • Party in Cairns

    Optional Activities

    • Day Tour to Cape Tribulation
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Atherton Tablelands
    Cairns Harbourfront Lagoon
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4.5
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  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    3.7
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  • J
    April 13th, 2026
    I had the absolute pleasure of having Yasmin as my guide during a 6-week East Coast Australia trip starting 16th...
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    Traveled in February 2026
  • East Coast Australia: 6 Week  | ULTIMATE reviewer 2
    December 4th, 2025
    I had the absolute best time on the 6-week East Coast trip! Everything was so well organised, which completely took...
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    Traveled in October 2025
  • J
    November 28th, 2024
    I came on this tour after losing myself back home in the UK. Running myself into the ground I needed a break, and...
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    Traveled in October 2024
  • R
    November 28th, 2024
    If you can use Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and get yourself home after drinking, then the tour is not worth the money....
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Ultimate Travel
    Hey there  Thanks for your feedback. We understand that a 6-week itinerary may not suit everyone’s travel style but it is our most popular itinerary and tour option that 99% of our customers book because of the value and tour duration. The specific 6 week tour you booked on to is designed to strike a balance between guided activities and free time. We do offer a number of shorter tours and custom itineraries which are suited to customers who are after a faster pace travel style.   We do take pride in our organisation and despite some things being out of our control, we understand the inconvenience caused by the rescheduling and cancellation of some of the optional activities you booked onto.  Refunds are processed weekly to our customers. Sorry for any unnecessary frustration but thank you for your patience.  It’s good to hear your refund was ultimately received in a timely manner.  Our Group Leaders try to foster a positive group experience on our tours so we're sorry to hear about the behaviour you described among group members. Disrespectful behaviour amongst group members is not acceptable so it is disappointing  that your experience was affected by this.   We do not think your tour score is a true reflection of the tour and experience we deliver, but thank you for sharing your comments. We hope you managed to enjoy your time on the East Coast and leave Australia with some ULTIMATE moments and memories.  Safe travels
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  • A
    May 16th, 2024
    Overall was everything great!! But the best thing was our tourguide Eli, she was the best tourguide ever!!!
    Traveled in April 2024
  • S
    May 16th, 2024
    I had the best time ever with my group and our tour guide ?! Everything was so much fun and Eli was the best tour...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Ultimate Travel
    Thanks Sophia! Great to hear you had the best time on tour and with Eli :)
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  • R
    May 16th, 2024
    amazing! Our tour guide Eli made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything because everything was taken care of....
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • F
    May 16th, 2024
    This tour was AMAZING! I had so much fun and our tour guide Eli made everything amazing.
    Traveled in April 2024
  • E
    May 15th, 2024
    I loved it, Eli our tourgide made it so much fun and unforgettable!! I am most grateful for these 6 weeks
    Traveled in March 2024
  • East Coast Australia: 6 Week  | ULTIMATE reviewer 10
    May 15th, 2024
    It was the most amazing time for me here in Australia. We had a perfect groupleader, she was the best! Everything...
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    Traveled in March 2024

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    Laurie

    Asked on October 25th, 2025

    I am older than 35 years old, would it be possible to to join this trip in January 5?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      Unfortunately our group tours are only for 18-35 year olds only, so we wouldn't be able to take the booking.

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    Teresa

    Asked on September 23rd, 2025

    Is it possible to join this tour if I am ove 45 years old?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      No, sorry. Our group tours are only for 18-35 year olds.

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    Terry

    Asked on August 21st, 2025

    I have a request regarding an adventure booking for surfing in Australia.

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      We can offer a surfcamp trip. This is 5 Days/4 Nights? 5 days of Surfing - Eight 2-hour lessons. It is designed for both beginners and Intermediate.

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    Alexa

    Asked on March 2nd, 2025

    Are flights included in the price of the tour?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Flights are not included in the tour price. Travellers usually move up the east coast on buses as part of the tour's itinerary.

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    Christian

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    When will I receive confirmation that the tour will definitely take place?

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      The tour is confirmed to take place, so you can proceed with making necessary travel arrangements such as booking your flights and visa.

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    Jenny

    Asked on January 10th, 2025

    Is it possible to join the tour if I am over 35 years old?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Our tours are specifically designed for travelers aged 18-35 to create an atmosphere and experience tailored to this age group. Unfortunately, we're unable to include participants outside this range, as it's part of our terms and conditions.

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    Rachel

    Asked on December 27th, 2024

    Will the airport transfer be arranged in Cairns? How much money will the traveler require daily? Where can travelers exchange money for local currency?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Airport transfer is available for Sydney, not Cairns. Cairns airport is a short 10 minute drive from Gilligan's Hostel. Recommend having $80-$100 per day for food, drinks and optional activities. Travelers can exchange money at the airport or currency exchange stores. Many travelers use Transferwise online bank for currency exchange.

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    Chemin

    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    What time should we meet for the tour?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      The tour starts at the designated time mentioned in your booking confirmation, and your group leader will be available for contact at the meet-up point specified.

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    Nina

    Asked on November 5th, 2024

    Can I bring a surfboard on the tour?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      It is not advised to bring your own surfboard as space is limited on the coach. However, there are ample opportunities to surf, as most hostels offer surfboard rentals, or you can hire one from the beach.

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    Sophie

    Asked on October 15th, 2024

    do you have any idea of the demographics of this group. what is the age range?

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    • Ultimate TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Our tours all range from 18 years old to 35 years old. This tour date you have look at so far has customers booked on who are born in 1997 to 2006.

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