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Cairns → Sydney 14 days Up to 16

About this trip

Australia's east coast in 14 days, covering the well-known stops and a few less obvious ones along the way. This is a fully guided group trip built for people who want a solid overview without trying to squeeze in the whole country.

You'll get out on the water in the Whitsundays and into the rainforest at Mossman Gorge, alongside the usual coastal sightseeing you'd expect from an east coast run. It's an easy-paced trip, so there's more time to actually take things in than tick them off.

What you'll do

  • Sail around the Whitsunday Islands
  • Walk through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
  • Travel the length of Australia's east coast
Good to know
  • Rated easy, so no serious fitness or experience needed
  • Fully guided throughout, with a small group
  • Runs over the Christmas and New Year period
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you value hassle-free coverage of Australia's east coast highlights with strong guides. Think twice if long bus drives between destinations bother you.

  • Guide quality stands out consistently; named guides went genuinely above and beyond, including hospital support.
  • Multiple long bus drives between destinations; consider internal flights to break up journey time.
  • Itinerary hits major east coast highlights well: Cape Tribulation, Whitsundays, Byron Bay, Katoomba, plus hotel upgrades.
  • Balance of structured activities and free time lets you do your own thing or join the group.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£1,230 less all-in
Brisbane to Cairns: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays
4.4from £1,27510 days
The trade-off: 4 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £2,475, about 51% below the priciest month (Jan).

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Getting there

Cairns
One-way · arrive 2 Sept 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Cairns · 2 Sept3 Sept

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