Road trip Australia - The East Coast

Sydney - Port Stephens - Coffs Harbour - Byron Bay - Gold Coast - Brisbane - Noosa Heads - Hervey Bay - Fraser Island - Rockhampton - Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands - Townsville - Cairns - Home

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In Sydney you have to go to the beautiful beaches. Bondi, Manly, Narrabeen and Coogee are some of the best. You should also enjoy the sight at the harbor and the Opera House!

Port Stephens offers a little bit for eveyone! Great beaches, a cute harbour, sand dunes, water sports and dolphin watching! If you're keen on seeing some wildlife, then you're in the right spot. Swim with wild dolphins at sea, visit the seals at Broughton Island or go diving at Fly Point. You can even ride a camel on the sand dunes of Anna Bay...

Coffs Harbour is known for banana plantations, resorts, a mild climate and its good fishing opportunities.

You are definitely going to love Byron Bay! Byron is a costal surfing village with breathtaking beaches, awesome surf and happening bars, clubs and shops.

Australia's Gold Coast offer adventure, theme parks, nature and wild beaches. We can recommend Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Lamington National Park.

Go shopping at Queens Street Mall, visit koalas in the Lone Pine Sanctuary, relax at the South Bank, watch whales and dolphins at Moreton Bay and climb onto the Story Bridge!

Noosa Heads is known for it's beautiful beaches and cool surf spots. It's well known on the world surf scene, so there's a good chance you'll get a glimpse of a pro surfer on the beach.

Hervey Bay is a cute coastal town, but it's also known as the “Whale Watching Capitol Of The World”. You'll be able to see the humpback whales right off the shorelines of Hervey Bay during the season when they migrate.

Fraser Island offers a lot of adventure! Get lost in the middle of the world’s largest dune island and swim in beautiful freshwater lakes. The only highway that you'll find here is the coastline, but you can still have a blast driving through the sand on a 4-wheel drive.

We've included a 3 day tour here on Fraser Island - with both a pre night and a post night of accommodation included! You'll have a knowledgeable guide as you drive around the Island, visiting the rainforest at Pile Valley, 4 drive the 75 Mile Beach to Indian Head, Swim at Champagne Pools, take photos at The Maheno Shipwreck, visit the secret Lake Allom and swim with the turtle’s!

Visit the Capricorn Caves, the beautiful Kershaw Gardens and drive to the top of Mt Archer National Park, where you can enjoy the view of the city. If you're in Rockhampton on a hot day, cool down in the Rock Pool Water Park.

Airlie Beach is a very nice backpacker spot with a cool vibe! From this beautiful place, you can see many boats departing from the harbor to different coral islands and dive sites, including Whitsundays islands.

Take a boat trip at Whitsundays! Watch sea turtles from the boat, relax, snorkel and lose your breath at the sight of Whitehaven Beach. Whitsunday Islands must not be missed on your east coast road trip!

Take the ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island and enjoy sunny beaches for a couple nights!

Cairns is the throbbing backpacker heart of the region and as such, you’ll find loads of great tours and activities taking you up close and personal with all its attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef and the world’s oldest rainforest. It’s also the life and soul of the party with heaps of hostels, bars and clubs.

We've included a 3 day fundiving package here in Cairns. This is the ultimate great barrier reef experience where you're living on a custom built multimillion dollar liveaboard dive vessels! If you're not taht into diving, you can opt in for a 3 day snorkel adventure instead. Just ask us!