12 day Cairns to Sydney Flexi Touring

Tour Details

Operator

Adventure Travel

Destinations

Cairns, Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay, Sydney, Fraser Island, Byron Bay and Whitsundays

Departs From

Cairns

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.

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

Day 1 to 4: Cairns to Whitsunday's (via Airlie Beach)
Travel south 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): 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 Whitsundays on 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 5 to 8: Fraser Island (via Hervey Bay)
Continue to travel south to 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 2 options:

Option A (Budget): Day 5 - 9 : 2 Nights Capricorn Coast + 2 Nights Hervey Bay + Fraser Island Day Tour
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 11: Byron Bay Surf Camp
Departing Hervey Bay you travel south through the Sunshine Coast & Brisbane and on to Byron Bay, Australia's most easterly point and surfing capital. Here you will learn to surf by day and spend your evenings at your leisure. Go for a latte in a street café or just chill-out in this hippie town & backpacker mecca. On the last day, you will take the overnight coach to Sydney.

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

Day 12: END Sydney
Your package is complete upon arrival into Sydney this morning.

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
12 Day incl. Lodge on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1450
12 Day incl. Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1195
12 Day incl Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1095 * without Surf Camp
12 Day BUDGET OPTION - Departs Daily AU$995 * without Surf Camp

PEAK DATES & RATES for all travel departing 25 March to 07 April
12 Day incl. Lodge on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1740
12 Day incl. Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1435
12 Day incl Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1295 * without Surf Camp
12 Day BUDGET OPTION - Departs Daily AU$1195* without Surf Camp

Local charges to be paid en route:
Surf Camp / Byron: $15 Hostel Surcharge (Dec- Apr)
Fraser Island: $22 Park Fees (Lodge Safari) / $75 Park Fees, Insurance, Food Kitty (Camping Safari)
Whitsundays: $65 Reef Tax, Fuel Levy & Stinger Suit Hire (Option B) / $65 Reef Tax, Fuel Levy & Stinger Suit Hire (Option C)

20 kg luggage limit