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14 Day Cairns to Sydney Budget

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Sydney location_on
calendar_monthMulti-day Tour
sentiment_calmBus transfer
sentiment_calmHostel Accommodation
sentiment_calmWhitsundays Day Trip
sentiment_calmK'gari Day Trip
sentiment_calmGreat Barrier Reef
sentiment_calmFully customisable
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$2,010
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Multi-day Tour

This 14 Day Cairns to Sydney Budget Adventure is designed for travellers who want to see all the major highlights in a shorter timeframe while keeping costs down.

One of the best things about this package is its flexibility. While we’ve put together a tried-and-tested itinerary featuring the East Coast’s most popular destinations and experiences, it’s completely customisable to suit your travel style. Add extra nights, upgrade your accommodation, include additional tours, change travel dates, adjust the route or swap experiences. Think of it as a ready-made East Coast adventure that can be tailored however you like.

Starting in tropical Cairns, you’ll explore the world-famous Great Barrier Reef before heading south to the Whitsundays and stunning Whitehaven Beach. Continue your adventure to K’gari (Fraser Island), one of Australia’s most unique natural wonders, before relaxing in Noosa and soaking up the laid-back atmosphere of Byron Bay.

Finish your journey in Sydney, Australia’s iconic harbour city, with plenty of opportunities to add extra adventures along the way including scenic flights, skydives, surf lessons, dolphin kayaking and more. 

With accommodation, transport and some of the East Coast’s most popular experiences already included, this package takes the stress out of planning and offers incredible value for budget-conscious travellers. It’s the perfect way to experience Australia’s most famous destinations, meet like-minded travellers and make the most of your time on the East Coast.

Trip Start: Cairns
Trip End: Sydney
Length: 14 Days

Destinations: Cairns, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Rainbow Beach, K’gari (Fraser Island), Noosa, Byron Bay, Sydney

Perfect For:

  • Travellers short on time
  • First-time visitors to Australia
  • Backpackers looking for value
  • Solo travellers wanting flexibility
  • Anyone wanting to see the East Coast highlights without the hassle of planning everything themselves

Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 50
Fitness Requirement: Average Fitness
Age Restriction: 18
Group Size: 1 - 100
Operating Partner: Travel Reservations
What To Bring: -

Day 1:

Cairns

Arrive in Cairns any time and settle into tropical North Queensland. Spend the day exploring the Esplanade, Lagoon and vibrant backpacker scene, or choose from a range of optional adventures including Cape Tribulation, Atherton Tablelands waterfalls, bungy jumping or a tandem skydive. Optional Activities: Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Cape Tribulation, Waterfalls Tour, Bungy Jump, Skydive

Day 2:

Great Barrier Reef Day Trip - Cairns

Today you’ll experience one of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders with a full-day Great Barrier Reef adventure. Snorkel colourful coral gardens, discover incredible marine life and spend the day exploring this World Heritage-listed destination. Upgrade to a scuba dive if you like.

Day 3:

Bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach

This morning you’ll depart Cairns and travel south along Queensland’s stunning coastline to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays. Check into your accommodation and enjoy the lively waterfront atmosphere.

Day 4:

Whitsundays Day Trip - Airlie Beach

Get ready for an unforgettable day exploring the world-famous Whitsundays. Cruise through the islands, visit the breathtaking Whitehaven Beach and take in the spectacular views from Hill Inlet Lookout.

Day 5:

Airlie Beach & Overnight Bus to Rainbow Beach

Enjoy a free day in Airlie Beach. Relax by the lagoon, explore the town or add an extra adventure before boarding your overnight bus to Rainbow Beach. Optional Activities: Scenic Flight, Jet Boat, Jetski Adventure, Tandem Skydive

Day 6:

Rainbow Beach

Arrive in Rainbow Beach and enjoy a relaxed day discovering this laid-back coastal town. Take a walk to Carlo Sand Blow, hit the beach or join an optional activity.

Day 7:

K’gari (Fraser Island) Day Trip

Today you’ll explore K’gari, the world’s largest sand island. Visit famous highlights including Lake McKenzie, towering rainforests, freshwater creeks and spectacular coastal scenery on an action-packed day tour.

Day 8:

Bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa

Travel south to Noosa and spend the afternoon discovering one of Australia’s most popular beach towns. Explore Hastings Street, relax on Main Beach or walk through Noosa National Park.

Day 9:

Noosa

Enjoy a full free day in Noosa. Spot koalas in the national park, relax by the beach or choose from a range of optional day trips. Optional Activities: Australia Zoo, Everglades Eco Tour

Day 10:

Bus from Noosa to Byron Bay

Today you’ll travel to Byron Bay, Australia’s most iconic backpacker destination. After arriving, spend the evening soaking up Byron’s famous atmosphere, cafes and nightlife.

Day 11:

Byron Bay

Enjoy a full day exploring Byron Bay. Walk to Cape Byron Lighthouse, relax on the beach or experience one of the many adventure activities available. Optional Activities: Dolphin Kayak, Surf Lesson

Day 12:

Byron Bay & Overnight Bus to Sydney

Spend your final day in Byron Bay however you choose before boarding the overnight bus to Sydney. Optional Activities: Dolphin Kayak Tour, Waterfalls Tour, Julian Rocks Snorkelling

Day 13:

Sydney

Arrive in Sydney and check into your accommodation. Spend the day exploring Australia’s most famous city, from Circular Quay and the Opera House to Darling Harbour and Bondi Beach. Optional Activities: Sydney Harbour Cruise, Harbour Kayak, BridgeClimb

Day 14:

Sydney

Your East Coast adventure comes to an end today. If you’re not ready to leave just yet, Sydney offers plenty of additional experiences to round out your trip. Optional Activities: Blue Mountains Tour, Hunter Valley Wine Tour

  • 12 nights in hostel accommodation
  • 2 overnight buses
  • K'gari Day Tour
  • Whitsunday Island Day Tour
  • Great Barrier Reef Day Tour
  • Bus pass (flexible, can be removed)
  • Some meals included

Departures & Pickups

Trip Start: Sydney
Trip End: Cairns
Or opt to do it in reverse
Trip Start: Cairns
Trip End: Sydney

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Bookings Terms & Conditions

These booking terms and conditions apply to bookings you make with Peterpans Adventure Travel PTY LTD (ACN 673 404 389) trading as Peterpans Travel (whether over the phone or by email) as well as online bookings you make on our website. We will rely on the authority of the person making the booking to act on behalf of any other traveller on the booking and that person will bind all such travellers to these terms and conditions.

The ticket(s) (“voucher(s)”) for your travel or experience are booked by us on your behalf with various Service Providers. Each Service Provider may have their own terms and conditions applying to your travel. It is important that you read the relevant and corresponding brochure for each of your bookings in order to understand all applicable terms and conditions. If you require additional information to that contained in the brochure then we recommend that you contact the Service Provider for further clarification.

BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS

Your responsibilities: Open tickets: You must book your travel dates in advance with the individual Service Provider as per the details provided on your voucher.

Tickets with booked dates: It is your responsibility to ensure you redeem your vouchers on the dates booked. If you wish to change these dates you must organise it with the Service Provider directly, with adequate notice. You must reconfirm all booked dates 48 hours prior to travel (minimum guide only) or in the manner stated on your voucher. If applicable, dietary requirements should also be confirmed at this time.

CANCELLATIONS and REFUNDS

Credit card fees, and additional fees paid to us for deposits of accommodation, transport and luggage storage are not transferable or refundable.
Please note that deposits on bookings are also non-refundable but may be used as credit towards future bookings.

Cancellations by service providers

If a service provider cancels your booking for any reason you WILL NOT be charged any cancellation fee and will be entitled to a full refund (other than any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider). ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you outside of 14 days from the date of travel

Where you provide us with at least 14 days’ notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 10% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund (in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with no fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you within 14 days of the date of travel

Where you provide us with less than 14 days notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 30% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund ( in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with a $30 per product transfer fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON REFUNDABLE, in some cases they may be transferable.

In addition, if a Service Provider charges us for the cancelled travel you must also pay us the amount that we are charged on your behalf by the Service Provider. It is, therefore, possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel or certain flight bookings). The Cancellation Fee will apply in all cases where a tour is able to run. For example, if you are unable to reach a tour due to an “act of God” (for example a road is cut off due to flooding) the normal Cancellation Fee will apply if the tour still runs in your absence or would have run but for your absence. If a tour or other travel service is cancelled by the Service Provider, we will refund you in full the amount paid for the tour or other travel service. This full refund is subject to a fully refundable amount being given to our agency from the supplier who is cancelling. We highlight here that all suppliers have different cancellation terms.

All refunds will occur in the local currency and will be refunded to the same card that payment was made with. If your credit card uses a different currency, the amount refunded may be different from the original amount paid due to exchange rate fluctuations. We are not liable for these fluctuations, or any fees your bank charges.

Please note that in the case of natural disasters (e.g. flood, fire, cyclone, etc.), many Service Providers do not offer refunds, and we may therefore be unable to provide a refund to you. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover this situation.

The 10% or 30% agency cancellation fee does not apply to: Dive Courses where you fail a Dive Medical test; or Skydives cancelled by the Service Provider within 3 days of booking due to weather, in which case a full refund will apply.

Where a refund or other payment applies, you may choose to transfer the full cost of your booking to another tour. However, a transfer fee of $30 may apply. While we aim to process refunds swiftly, high-demand situations (such as natural disasters) may result in delays.

We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy at the time of booking to protect yourself against unexpected cancellations and changes. Depending on your policy, your insurance provider may cover up to 100% of cancellation fees and other costs incurred. Cancellation fees for tours and bus bookings can be up to 100%, so having appropriate coverage can help minimise financial risk.

Please act responsibly and with respect on your travels. All Service Providers reserve the right to cancel bookings based on recommendation from another provider due to misconduct/misbehaviour during another stage of their trip. We will treat this as any normal cancellation and charge the above-mentioned Cancellation Fee, plus any Service Provider fees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. It is your personal responsibility to purchase your own travel insurance to cover any liability which may be incurred to us or a Service Provider and other travel misadventures that you wish to be insured against. We recommend that you source travel insurance with a low excess payment, to make claiming on cancelled tours worthwhile.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We endeavour to package tours that will meet your expectations. However, we take no responsibility for any matters that arise with regard to or during individual tours or arrangements with individual Service Providers. We appreciate your feedback, whether complaints, compliments or suggestions. However, to the extent permitted by law we will not be responsible to you for any loss, expense or damage that you may suffer during any particular tour, accommodation or travel, no matter the cause. These matters are the responsibility of each individual Service Provider and you agree that you will not hold us liable in any such circumstance.

TOUR DETAILS

The inclusions, departure details and itinerary points of each tour and activity listed on our websites are current as of the last product update. We endeavour to reflect up-to-date information on all website pages but will not be held accountable for changes from suppliers which are yet to be reflected on site. Upon booking we ask that you review details listed in your vouchers as these will be the most reliable.

PRICES

We endeavour to package the best value tours available at the best prices. However, we take no responsibility for price fluctuations arising from changes in the prices charged by Service Providers occurring before final payment. The price of your travel is subject to change until such time as you pay for the travel in full.

EXTRA COSTS

Many tours have extra costs and you should be aware that there may be added expenses. These expenses will differ for each Service Provider but some of the more usual extras may include: EMC Tax, Stinger suit Hire, Luggage storage, Sleeping Bag Hire, Linen Hire, National Park Fee, Food, Insurance, Accommodation, Equipment Hire, Petrol Levy. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual Service Provider when you confirm your voucher.

PASSPORT and VISAS

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility. All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport. Transfers between tours may incur a $30 administration fee.

By proceeding with a purchase via our Call Centre or Website you declare that you have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of this booking and if your booking is accepted, you will be bound by these terms and conditions.

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location_on Peterpans Adventure Travel Stores

Cairns
Peterpans Cairns Esplanade
83A Esplanade, Cairns, 4870 Queensland, Australia

Byron Bay
Peterpans Byron Bay
1/90-96 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, 2481, NSW, Australia