14 or 16 day Sydney to Cairns Flexi Touring

Tour Details

Operator

Adventure Travel

Destinations

Cairns, Airlie Beach, Sydney, Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, Byron Bay and Whitsundays

Departs From

Sydney

Tour Description

This package is the ideal way to see Australia on a budget whilst meeting other likeminded travellers. All our transport is on scheduled services of the national deluxe coach network, to ensure a comfortable ride between highlights. In each location you are looked after by local tour guides that know the region you are visiting and all the accommodation is centrally located and chosen for its amenities.....This is a great way to see Australia.

Day 1 to 4: Surf Camp, Byron Bay & Gold Coast**
The fun begins with 2 days at our private Surf Camp (hostel) - here you learn to surf during the day & party at night. On Day 3 you head to Byron Bay where you can surf with dolphins at Australia's most easterly point, go for a latte in a street café or just chill-out in this hippie town & backpacker mecca.

**BUDGET OPTION: day 1 to 3 replaces Byron & Surf Camp with 2 nights on the Gold Coast- Australia's favourite holiday destination and travel onto Option A at Fraser Island, Whitsundays and Cairns, with a unique stopover at Capricorn Coast

Day 5 to 8: Fraser Island
Next you continue North through Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast before arriving in Hervey Bay. This coastal village is famous both as the whale watching hub of Australia plus as the gateway to Fraser Island. Here you have 3 options:

Option A (BUDGET OPTION): Day 4 - 8 : 2 Nights Hervey Bay + Fraser Island Day Tour + 2 Nights Capricorn Coast
Do Fraser in one fun-filled day with an experienced local guide and see the best the island has to offer. Set on the Tropic of Capricorn in Central Queensland, the Capricorn Coast is an undiscovered gem. With an average daily temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, the Capricorn Coast is a haven for long days in the warm sun all year round. If unspoilt beaches, clean white sand and sparkling ocean are your thing, then you're coming to the right place.

Option B: 3 Day Camping Safari + Accommodation Hervey Bay
This is a great package where you will actually get a chance to get behind the wheel and experience driving (4x4) on these remote beaches of Fraser Island. See all this unique region has to offer and spend your nights camping in this magnificent wilderness.

Option C: 3 Day Lodge Safari + Accommodation Hervey Bay
Guided four wheel drive adventure which overnights in the Wilderness Lodge (part of Kingfisher Bay Resort). Included in your touring will be Lake Mackenzie, Basin Lake, Pile Valley, Maheno Shipwreck, Coloured Sands & Champagne Pools.

Day 9 to 12: Whitsunday's
Travel north to Airlie Beach. Airlie is the gateway to the Whitsunday's – an archipelago of 74 tropical islands. Our resort is located on the main strip and features a swimming pool, bar and night club. This is the ideal base to explore the Whitsunday's from. Here you have 3 options:

Option A (BUDGET OPTION): Full Day Whitsunday Sailing + Accommodation in Airlie Beach
This option includes a full day on a maxi sailing yacht where we sail around the Whitsunday Islands and enjoy the great snorkelling and pristine beaches.

Option B: 2.5 Day & 2 Night Sail & Snorkel the Whitsundays + Accommodation in Airlie Beach
Spend 2 days & 2 nights sailing the Whitsundayson our 25 metre backpacker cruise vessel. Each night you will sleep aboard our sailing vessel that sleeps 24 passengers + 3 crew. The accommodation is mixed dorm share. This is a great way to explore the tropical reefs and beaches as you cruise and snorkel around the islands

Option B2: 2.5 Day & 2 Night Sail & Snorkel the Whitsundays + Accommodation in Airlie Beach (this option has an upgrade fee of AU$135)
Spend 2 days & 2 nights sailing the Whitsundays on our fully air conditioned 34 metre schooner Yacht cruise vessel. Sleeping between 2,3 and 4 per cabin. Private doubles are available at extra cost. The yacht also features a spacious saloon, dive deck, large spa bath, sun tanning deck, air-conditioning and great food.. Cruise around and see Whitehaven beach, do a Scuba dive (approx $60 per dive) or unlimited snorkelling and chat with some like minded travellers after an exciting day on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

Option C: 3 Day Whitsunday Island Adventure + Accommodation in Airlie Beach (this option has an upgrade fee of AU$135)
Sailing for the day you will explore magnificent Whitehaven Beach and the specatcular Whitsundays Islands National Park. Then stay 2 nights at our Long Island backpacker lodge.Explore Long Island, part of the Whitsundays National Park. Explore the 2,500 acres of rainforest, find your own secluded bay and take in the great outdoors on the 20 kilometres of scenic walking tracks. On the island there is prolific birdlife, wallabies and fruit bats. Laze by the pool or on the beach.

Day 13 - 16: Great Barrier Reef
Cairns is the adventure playground of Australia offering bungy jumping, white water rafting, kayaking, ballooning and diving. Here you have plenty of time to experience the Great Barrier Reef along with the other adrenaline activities that this town boasts....and then it is party time when the sun goes down. To maximise you experience on the Great Barrier Reef, we offer you a choice of 2 options:

Option A (BUDGET OPTION): Full Day Cruise
Experience the Great Barrier Reef on Super Cat. This is one of the fastest vessels to get you to the reefs meaning you get to spend more time snorkelling and exploring - you can also go SCUBA diving for a small fee. Lunch whilst on the reef

Option B: Overnight Experience:
Spend 2 full days out on the Great Barrier Reef exploring the marine and coral life. Our 25 metre vessel features 16 air-conditioned cabins all with ensuite.
Snorkel option - AU$140 surcharge
Certified Dive Option - $240 surcharge which includes 6 dives. (Dive courses are also available).

For the more adventurous you also have the opportunity to spend a Full Day Rafting on the Tully River (Cost AU$155).

Flexi-Tours depart daily. Our travellers are like minded and of all ages. We invest in each of the communities we visit by only using local guides / companies. The group size and participants may vary between each region you visit.

DATES & RATES
16 Day incl. Lodge on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1695
16 Day incl. Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1395
14 Day incl. Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1195* without Surf Camp
14 Day BUDGET OPTION - Departs Daily AU$1045* without Surf Camp

PEAK DATES & RATES for all travel departing 25 March to 07 April
16 Day incl. Lodge on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1835
16 Day incl. Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1545
14 Day incl. Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1350* without Surf Camp
14 Day BUDGET OPTION - Departs Daily AU$1195* without Surf Camp

Please note: The Local Payment is made up of Reef Tax $15 - $30, Whitsunday tax $0 - $35, Fraser Levy $16 (lodge) or $70 (camping)