Well jump on board this epic backpacker Blue Mountains Day Tour with the crew of Coast Warriors!

Departing in the morning from Sydney the itinerary itself is flexible depending on the weather and all the awesome things you’ll check out en route – but expect all the top stops such as 3 sisters, Echo Point and Wenworth Falls to be in there!

You’ll spot wild kangaroos in the bushland, learn to throw a boomerang, go for a dip in the waterfalls (summer only!) and enjoy an epic Aussie BBQ lunch too.

It’s a day packed full of adventure, good vibes and amazing company!

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Well this fun packed day with the crew of Colourful Day Trips takes in all the natural wonder of this part of New South Wales – including a stop at a wildlife park.

Headin gout from the hustle and bustle of Sydney, your knowledgable guide will point out all the sights en route as you head into the stunning Blue Mountains, so make sure you have your camera at the ready!

You’ll also spend some time at a wildlife park where you can meet some true Aussie locals, including kangaroos, wallabies and even get a selfie with a koala!

Then it’s onwards to the Blue Mountains themselves, with the famous Three Sisters Lookout, and you’ll also enjoy even more of this famous National Park on a guided bushwalk.

The perfect city escape and one of our most popular Sydney day trips!

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With so much to see and do how can tackle Australia on a budget?

That’s why we’ve created our East Coast Australia Budget Package – which includes everything you need to kickstart your East Coast adventure, but without breaking the bank!

So what’s included?

• Surf lesson in Byron Bay with Style Surf
• Fraser Island Day Tour
• Whitsunday Island Day Trip
• Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip with Evolution

You’ll learn to surf in Byron Bay, cruise around Fraser Island in a 4×4, sail the stunning Whitsunday Islands and enjoy a day out on the Great Barrier Reef – 4 of Australias must do activities!

This package can be booked with fixed dates (min trip time of 15 days) or for ultimate flexibility you can go open dated and lock in your dates when you know what your plans are – perfect for those who want to go with the flow or want to spread their adventures our over a years working holiday visa.

And of course if you want to bundle in any other bus passes or trips chat to our travel experts and we can tailor it to your time frame and budget.

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From the iconic Sydney Opera House to the Great Barrier Reef, the beachside town of Byron Bay to the dive hub of Cairns – you’ll have an incredible time!

So to help you make the most of what the East Coast has to offer we’ve put together this 15 Night East Coast Highlights Package – which packs in accommodation, tours and heaps of fun!

So what do you get?

• 2 nights at Aquarius in Byron Bay
• Half day surf lesson with Style Surf School in Byron Bay
• Dolphin kayaking in Byron Bay
• 1 night at YHA, Brisbane
• 2 nights at Pippies in Rainbow Beach
• 3 day/2 night Fraser Island tag along tour with Pippies on Fraser
• Overnight bus to Airlie Beach
• 2 nights at Nomads in Airlie Beach
• 2 night Whitsundays Sailing Adventure on New Horizon
• 2 night Magnetic Island Escape with Nomads Magnetic Island (inc return ferry transfers)
• 2 nights at Gilligans in Cairns
• Great Barrier Reef Day Trip with Evolution

For those with limited time your can lock in your dates and complete it in the 16 day time frame – however, if you’ve got more time to play with you can book it all open dated and even spread everything out to form the basis of an even bigger East Coast adventure.

And if you want to add anything else in or change some things around just chat to our travel experts and we’ll help you put together the perfect East Coast Package for your time frame, interests and of course budget!

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Whether you’re chilling by the Sydney Opera House, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef or exploring beachside towns like Byron Bay or Noosa there’s no shortage of things to see and do.

But with so much going on it can be difficult to figure out where to stop and what to fit into your plans – especially if you’re on a tight time scale.

That’s why we’ve put together our 30 Night Ultimate East Coast Package – a month long, self guided package, filled with heaps of incredible experiences and covering heaps of Australias must see destinations.

So what do you get?

• 3 nights at WakeUp Sydney
• Overnight bus from Sydney to Byron Bay*
• 3 nights at Aquarius Byron Bay
• Half day surf lessons with Style Surf
• 2 nights at Bunk in Surfers Paradise
• 2 nights at YHA in Brisbane
• 2 nights at Nomads in Noosa
• Noosa Everglades Canoe tour
• 2 nights at Pippies in Rainbow Beach
• 3 Day/2 Night Fraser Island tag along tour with Pippies on Fraser (All Inclusive)
• Overnight bus from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach*
• 3 nights at Nomads in Airlie Beach
• 2 Day/2 Night Whitsundays Sailing Adventure on the Atlantic Clipper
• 2 Night Magnetic Island Escape with Nomads Magnetic Island (inc return ferry transfers)
• 2 nights at Jackaroo in Mission Beach
• 15,foot skydive in Mission Beach with Skydive Australia
• 3 nights at Gilligans in Cairns
• Cape Tribulation day trip with Uncle Brians
• Great Barrier Reef Day Trip with Evolution
• * = only included with Greyhound Bus Pass

That’s 30 nights of Aussie goodness!

But of course there is still more you can do and instead of locking in your dates and completing the trip in 31 days, you can also book it open dates and use it as the main structure of an even bigger East Coast Adventure – perfect for those on a year long working holiday visa!

And to give you even more value for money if you need a Greyhound Pass we can bundle that in with 10% off!

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We also know that a personal recommendation is always the best too which is why we’ve teamed up with awesome travel blogger Anna from Global Gallivanting to offer her East Coast Australia Itinerary as a discounted package deal!

Covering Cairns to Melbourne it takes in all her favourite spots, recommended accommodation and tours!

The Global Gallivanting East Coast Australia Itinerary Package Deal

• Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip with Deep Sea Divers Den
• Cape Tribulation day trip with Uncle Brians
• Skydive
• White water rafting
• 2 nights on Magnetic Island at Bungalow Bay YHA (including return ferry transfer, snorkel hire and koala cuddle)
• 2 day/2 night Whitsundays Sailing adventure on Tongarra
• 3 day/2 night Fraser Island Safari with Cool Dingos
• Australia Zoo day trip (in return bus transfers)
• Surf lessons with Stoked Surf School
• Blue Mountains Day trip with Loka Travel

Optional Extras;

• Reverse the trip to go Melbourne > Cairns
• Greyhound Cairns to Sydney (or v.v) pass for only $399
• Greyhound Cairns to Melbourne  (or v.v) pass for only $499

Book this package with accommodation too:

• 3 nights in Gilligans, Cairns
• 2 nights at Jackroo Treehouse, Mission Beach
• 2 nights at Nomads Airlie Beach
• 1 night at 1770 Backpackers, Agnes Water
• 2 nights at Pippies, Rainbow Beach
• 2 nights at Nomads Noosa
• 2 nights at Brisbane City YHA
• 2 night at Surfers Paradise Backpackers Resort
• 2 nights at Arts Factory Lodge, Byron Bay
• 3 nights at WakeUp, Sydney
• 3 nights at Melbourne Central YHA

And of course if there’s anything extra you’d like to add in or remove we can fully customise this itinerary to suit your time frame and budget.

Please keep in mind that if you opt to do this itinerary via Greyhound Bus you it will become a   31 night trip with overnight buses from Airlie Beach > 1770 Byron Bay > Sydney, Sydney > Melbourne and 

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Departing every Saturday you’ll leave city life behind for the day, winding through the beautiful Australian countryside to the famous Hunter Valley wine region.

Enjoy private tastings at 3 boutique Hunter Valley cellar doors on this luxury Hunter Valley Wine Tour where you can enjoy samples of up to 8 wines at each venue including sparkling wines, whites, reds and dessert or fortified wines.

As well as a few glasses of wine you’ll also get the chance to visit the Hunter Distillery to sample flavoured vodkas including lime, apple, chocolate, caramel and even chilli vodka as well as sweet and refreshing schnapps varieties such as lychee, mango, toasted coconut and choc mint.

So get ready to get a little tipsy on this awesome Hunter Valley Wine Tour!

On the way back you’ll also get the chance to visit the Smelly Cheese Shop and Hunter Valley Chocolate Shop to stoke up on supplies for the rest of your time in Australia!

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Tackling all the best stops along the coast from Sydney to Cairns – you’ll get to explore Byron Bay, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island, Cairns and more.

And, of course, the best tours too – including learning to surf, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, sailing the Whitsundays and a 4×4 adventure on Fraser Island.

Throughout your trip you’ll be joined by an experienced tour guide who will be making sure you have the best Aussie experience possible and this group tour includes all your transport, airport transfers, accomodation and some meals too.

So if you want to meet some like minded travellers, enjoy everything East Coast Australia has to offer and make some awesome travel memories then this ones for you!

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