10 Day Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group Rail 18-30's

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Trip Length

10 Days

Trip Starts

Brisbane

Trip Finishes

Cairns

Countries Explored: Australia

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

18-to-Thirtysomethings

Departures

Apr 2025 to Jan 2027

Budget

Affordable

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Pace

Moderate

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

OABC

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays. Now's the time to explore Australia on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. If you're big on ambition but short on time, sign yourself up for this zippy ten-day tour up the East Coast of Queensland. Play transport bingo as you hop on a yacht, train, truck, and private vehicle to get around your destinations. Hit K'gari (Fraser Island) and the Whitsundays, go snorkelling, and explore the beauty of Noosa. Your time here may be fleeting, but the photos...read more

Itinerary

Arrive in Brisbane at any time. There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city. Opt to catch city cat or walk to explore Brisbane via the river. Visit spots like, the Howard Smith Wharves, the Botanical Gardens, New Farm Park, or relax at Streets Beach on the South Bank. Stay: BUNK Brisbane

This unique stay on K'gari is hosted by the Traditional Owners of the land who are keen to share their experiences with you and welcome you. This is an incredibly unique experience and a thrilling opportunity to gain insight into Australia's Indigenous culture-both past and present. Stay: The Eco Retreat (B/L/D)

Today you'll climb sand dunes, see the Maheno shipwreck and swim in the crystal clear Eli Creek that pumps millions of litres of spring-fed fresh water into the ocean every hour. In the afternoon, say goodbye to K'gari and head to your next beachy destination, Noosa. Stay: Bounce Noosa (B/L/D)

Picture rocky coast against perfect turquoise water. Now head out with your CEO and see it first hand. Catch the ferry and start your easy hike in Noosa National Park along the waterways to end up at the secluded beach, Hell's Gate. While it sounds intimidating, it is well worth it, and really quite spectacular. Keep your eye out for koalas along the hike too. Enjoy the afternoon free in Noosa. Opt to get lunch on Hastings Street and enjoy some relaxing beach time or rent a surfboard. Then take the ferry back before dinner. Stay: Bounce Noosa

Enjoy a free day in cute beachfront town of Noosa! Do some shopping along Hasting Street in search of souvenirs, have a coffee on the beach, or go for a surf. Many consider Noosa to be the best place for surfing in all of Australia. You can also choose to spend time back at the hostel or participate in some of the optional activities offered in the area. In the afternoon, we'll pack our bags and head to the train station. Tonight we sleep on an overnight train as we head north to some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Fall asleep in Noosa and wake up by the Whitsundays! Stay: Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel

Hop off the train and board a bus for a short ride to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier reef. After dropping your bags, do your thing in Airlie Beach. Relax on a gorgeous beach, take a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef or get some shopping in on the town. Airlie Beach is your oyster. Stay: Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel

Get ready for an amazing day at sea! Today, we'll climb aboard an ocean raft and zoom around the wispy turquoise waters. With time to snorkel, go on bushwalks, and chill on the beach, today will be as close to perfect as one can get. Stay: Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel (L)

With an early morning departure, admire the scenery on the bus ride north to Cairns. We'll make a few pit stops along the way to stretch your legs, see some sights and check out some of Australia big things! Stay: Cairns Central YHA

Opt to pre-book the "Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Stay: Cairns Central YHA

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Trip Inclusions

Enjoy the coastal beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Noosa's stunning beaches and national park.
Discover the pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters of the Whitsundays on a day trip.
Experience the natural wonders and diverse wildlife with an overnight stay on K'gari (Fraser Island).
Explore the tropical charm and adventure activities of Cairns at your own pace.

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Cairns
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cairns
K'gari overnight experience
K'gari Welcome Ceremony
4x4 Adventure on K'gari
Whitsunday full day sailing excursion
Whitehaven Beach visit
Transport to and from included activities

Hostels (8 Nights, multi-share with 4-8 people), overnight train (1 Night)
All nights are multi-share on this trip
Please note that multi-share accommodation is very popular in Australia and is the way you will be spending most of your nights. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory-style rooms for the whole group. It is also worth noting that all multi-share accommodation is generally split by gender in Australia. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities. We have specifically chosen unique accommodations to give local flavour to your trip.
Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Private vehicle, overnight train, truck, ferry, bus

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays

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Day 1: Brisbane

Day 2: Brisbane - K'gari (Fraser Island)

Day 3: K'gari (Fraser Island) - Noosa

Day 4: Noosa

Day 5: Noosa - Airlie Beach

Day 6: Airlie Beach

Day 7: Whitsunday Islands - Airlie Beach

Day 8: Airlie Beach - Cairns

Day 9: Cairns

Day 10: Cairns

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