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Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns (Australia), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 15 nights · with G Adventures

Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns

A small-group escorted tour from G Adventures tracing 15 nights up Australia's East Coast. This trip blends city walks and coastal adventures, including surfing lessons and a night on the sand of K'gari (Fraser Island).

Duration
15 nights
Departures
6 dates
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Countries
Australia
Operator
G Adventures
From
£2,076.75
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Surfing lesson at Spot X Surf Camp

  2. Overnight stay on K'gari (Fraser Island)With campfire storytelling

  3. Cape Byron Lighthouse visit

  4. Whitsunday Islands full-day boat excursion including snorkelling

  5. Whitehaven Beach visit

About the trip

This 16-day G Adventures tour leads from Sydney to Cairns, revealing contrasting facets of Australia's east coast. You'll start with a gentle orientation walk in Sydney, passing through The Rocks neighbourhood, before heading to beaches where a surf school offers lessons for the unready or unsteady. Coastal walks and ocean kayaking break up the long vehicle journeys.

Midway, the tour pauses for an overnight stay on K'gari (Fraser Island), taking in twilight beach strolls and campfire stories, plus a 4x4 adventure across sand tracks. Further north, Byron Bay promises lighthouse visits and a chance to spot kangaroos and koalas nearby, alongside its well-known relaxed vibe. Closer to the end, tropical Cairns is the launch point for a full day on the Whitsundays with white sandy beaches and snorkelling trips.

Travel is by comfortable mini-coach, usually sharing dorm-style accommodation, and led by a chief experience officer who handles each day's logistics and meals. The itinerary includes a balance of guided activities and free time for independent exploration.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Sydney
  2. 2 Byron Bay
  3. 3 Noosa
  4. 4 Cairns

Itinerary

The route

  1. Sydney

  2. Byron Bay

  3. Noosa

  4. Cairns

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns?
Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns is a 15 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns?
Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns cost?
Prices for Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns start from £2,076.75, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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