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This 14 or 16 Day Sydney to Cairns Backpacker Adventure Tour includes surfing in Byron Bay, Sailing in the Whitsundays, 4WD on Fraser and snorkelling on The Great Barrier Reef.

This package is the ideal way to see Australia on a budget whilst meeting other like minded travellers. All our transport is on deluxe coaches 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.

Day 1 to 4: Surf Camp, Byron Bay*& Gold Coast
The fun begins with 2 days at our private Surf Camp (hostel) - here you learn to surf during the day & party at night. On Day 3 you head to Byron Bay where you can surf with dolphins at Australia's most easterly point, go for a latte in a street café or just chill-out in this hippie town & backpacker mecca. We then continue north to spend a night in Australia's favorite holiday destination - Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.

*BUDGET OPTION replaces Byron & Surf Camp with 3 nights on the Gold Coast

Day 5 to 8: Fraser Island
Next you continue North through Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast before arriving in 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: 3 Day Camping Safari
Option B: 3 Day Lodge Safari

Day 9 to 12: Whitsunday's
After travelling through the night you arrive in 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: Full Day Whitsunday Sailing + 4 Nights in Airlie Beach
Option B: 2.5 Day & 2 Night Sailing the Whitsundays + 2 Nights in Airlie Beach
Option C: 2.5 Day Live-aboard Dive Vessel + 2 Nights Airlie Beach. This option has an upgrade fee of $120.
We also include a half day Sea Kayaking Adventure FREE whilst in Airlie*
*This is not included on budget packages.

Day 13 - 16: Great Barrier Reef
Cairns is the adventure playground of Australia offering bungy jumping, white water rafting, kayaking, ballooning and diving. Here you spend 3 nights to ensure you have plenty of time to experience the Great Barrier Reef along with the other adrenaline activities that this town boasts....and then it is party time when the sun goes down.

To maximise you experience on the Great Barrier Reef, we offer you a choice of 2 options:
Option A: Full Day Cruise
Option B: Overnight Experience:
Spend 2 full days out on the Great Barrier Reef exploring the marine and coral life. Our 25 metre vessel features 16 airconditioned cabins all with ensuite.
Snorkel option - AU$120 surcharge
Certified Dive Option - $240 surcharge which includes 6 dives.
(Dive courses are also available).

For the more adventurous you also have the opportunity to spend a Full Day Rafting on the Tully River plus spend a night at Mission Beach (Cost AU$155).

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
16 Day incl. Lodge on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1695
16 Day incl. Camping on Fraser Island - Departs Daily AU$1395
14 Day BUDGET OPTION - Departs Daily AU$995

Please note: The Local Payment is made up of Reef Tax $15 - $30, Whitsunday tax $0 - $35, Fraser Levy $16 (lodge) or $70 (camping)