About this trip
Ten days along Australia's east coast, taking in Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise and Brisbane. It is built as an easy introduction to the country, with a group leader with you throughout and a small group to travel alongside.
Expect city time in Sydney, a surf lesson in Byron Bay, and a run down through Queensland's coast to Surfers Paradise and Brisbane. The pace is easy and sightseeing-led rather than packed with activity.
What you'll do
- Explore Sydney's beaches and nightlife
- Take a surf lesson in Byron Bay
- Spend time in Surfers Paradise
- Visit Brisbane
- Travel the coast between Sydney and Brisbane as a group
- Easy pace, aimed at those new to Australia or group travel
- Shared rooms throughout
- Group leader with you for the full ten days
Worth it if you want a well-paced east coast highlights tour with genuinely excellent guides. Think twice if you're budget-conscious—hidden extra costs pile up.
- Tour guides (Keira, Tess, Mia, Elliot) consistently went above and beyond, from personal trip planning to organising optional activities.
- Itinerary hits all major stops with good balance of cities, beaches, and islands; Daintree day trip from Cairns specifically praised.
- Extra costs beyond the advertised price caught at least one reviewer off guard; budget accordingly.
- Super busy itinerary and early starts implied; suits energetic travellers keen to see everything, not slow explorers.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £749, about 20% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Sydney · 4 Aug – 5 Aug
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