east coast travel pty ltd

• +61 3 9125 3630
• Hi, {{firstName}}!
• Shortlist sign-up
• Shortlist log in
• My Shortlist
• Change password
• Travel agent? Log in here

Your browser 'Internet Explorer' is out of date. Update your browser for more security, comfort and the best experience on this site.

Outback Yarns Blog

• Agent Portal
• Live Chat Live Chat (Offline)

Last-minute Sale - Up to 25% OFF

Red centre, western australia, kimberley & top end, almost 80% of australia’s population lives in the eastern states of victoria, new south wales and queensland, so it’s not surprising the east coast is considered a must-visit destination by tourists as well..

Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane all have heaps going on – thriving live music scenes, awesome galleries, delicious restaurants and bars, and great coffee – as well as their own iconic landmarks and distinct climates. And then there’s the rest of the East Coast, from Victoria’s winding  Great Ocean Road  to Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, with tropical islands, lush forests and cruisy beach towns in between. 

Our East Coast Tours

3 Day K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag Along Adventure

3 days from $569.

Our 3 Day 2 Night K’gari (Fraser Island) tours have the most…

2 Day K’gari (Fraser Island) Tag Along Adventure

2 days from $499.

Our youth-style tag-along 4WD adventure is a great way to experience the…

Sydney to Brisbane Adventure

8 days from $1,895.

Grab your towel, slap on your sunnies and journey up the East…

Brisbane to Cairns Adventure

15 days from $4,525.

Explore the best of the East Coast from rainforests and beaches to…

Sydney to Cairns Adventure

21 days from $5,795.

Cairns to Sydney Adventure

19 days from $6,795.

What to see on Australia’s east coast

Home to one of the most Instagrammable beaches in the world (we’re talking white sands, aquamarine water and gently lapping waves), lush hinterland, and a rather fancy strip of boutiques, cafes and restaurants, Noosa is a must-visit on your East Coast adventure. Hike through the pristine national park (keep your eyes peeled for blue-tongued lizards, brush turkeys and wallabies), sip on a green smoothie – or pineapple cocktail – on fashionable Hastings Street, or slap on some 30+ sunscreen and kick back on the beach. They don’t call it the Sunshine Coast for nothing.

If you’re chasing gorgeous beaches (featuring the occasional dolphin and whale), farmers markets, mouth-wateringly good organic meals and a laid-back environment, Byron Bay offers up the goods. Sitting just south of the Queensland border on the northern NSW coast, Byron – as it’s known to the locals – delivers epic scenery, including verdant forests, waterfalls and wildlife, making it an ideal walking spot; awesome water sports like sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and surfing; and a thriving local food scene. Grab a kombucha, pop on your sunnies and soak up the chilled-out beach vibes.  

Full of some of Australia’s most iconic landmarks – the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and stunning Bondi Beach – Sydney has got to be one of the most recognisable, and beautiful, cities in the world. Lace up your sneakers and walk the six-kilometre clifftop trail from Bondi to Coogee for epic coastal views, while away the day with a stroll (and some shopping) in Darlinghurst and Surry Hills, or catch the ferry across the harbour to Manly Beach. Decisions, decisions.  

East Coast tour reviews

Trip rating, time of year, esperance & southwest adventure , december 2019.

Thanks Adventure Tours for managing our itinerary during the tour so as to keep us safe and to ensure a good experience even with the worst fire season known in Australia unfolding throughout the nation in the summer of 2020. Some of your tours were cancelled where necessary. I felt we were in good hands throughout.

Review submitted 11 Jan 2020

• 1 --> Previous
• Page 1 of 22

Read more about Australia’s East Coast

Jun 18, 2019

10 unmissable aussie experiences you need in….

While we don’t like to play favourites, we’ve rounded up a list of the ultimate,…

Mar 21, 2019

Walk this way: 8 of the best day hikes in….

From the dusty Red Centre to the tip of the Top End and all the way down to…

Feb 25, 2019

Why travelling australia taught me how small we….

Travelling in Queensland varies massively – from the tropical northern rainforest,…

Jan 11, 2019

10 of australia’s most instagrammable natural….

Here are 10 of Australia’s most Instagrammable natural wonders that you should…

Mar 13, 2018

Your ultimate guide to melbourne, australia.

Eat, drink and stroll your way around the world’s most liveable city.

Dec 21, 2017

Why every aussie should explore their own backyard.

Australia is so diverse, with scorching deserts to tropical rainforests, snowy…

Nov 8, 2017

5 weird and wonderful australian animals.

Here are five weird native animals you may spot if you head into the great…

Nov 17, 2016

What it’s like to drive from cairns to uluru.

Can you drive from Cairns to Uluru? You bet! Adventure Tours Austraila just…

Aug 25, 2016

Road tripping 101: our favourite spots on the….

We’re cruising along the clifftop highway, the minibus taking turns ponderously,…

Jul 10, 2015

Think you’re looking at the northern lights….

Let the north have their Borealis. Down here in Australia and New Zealand we’ve…

Jan 18, 2019

Hump day facts: the great barrier reef.

Did you know that the coral of the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living…

6 Hunter Valley wineries you should visit on…

Here are a few of the best Hunter Valley wineries to check out if you get the…

Oct 18, 2017

Road-tripping to victoria’s twelve apostles.

Cruise down one of Australia’s most famous roads and check out the Twelve Apostles.

Mar 02, 2017

The best long weekend breaks in australia.

Long weekends – those blissful times of year when you get an extra day or two…

Feb 20, 2017

Weekday wanderlust: mossman gorge, queensland.

When you’re stuck in the meeting from hell, it’s easy to distract…

Feb 07, 2017

Weekday wanderlust: great ocean road.

Feb 06, 2017

Traveller stories: blowing a gale in the grampians.

Walking in Memphis plays through the bus speakers as we drive away from Melbourne….

• 02 9161 4210
• [email protected]

Promo Packages

Our packages, looking for affordable packages to suit your travelling dreams.

Then, we can be the perfect choice!!!!

At East Coast Travel, we offers a wide selection of affordable bargains and packages, including anything from family-friendly trips to romantic getaways for two, vacations for singles, adults-only retreats, and everything in between. As experts in travel packages, we provide specialized vacations and an affordable mode of transportation where cheap doesn’t necessarily equal bad. Our warm, attentive service is perfect for planning special occasions like honeymoons, girls’ trips, and even group travel packages. We also recognize that travelling with children isn’t always simple, so we have a tons of fantastic suggestions for family-friendly trips with kids.

We offer accommodation in some of the most fantastic locations in all of our destinations including beach fronts, downtown and CBD accommodations, and properties surrounded by nature. Using the special discounts of a holiday package, you can get some great deals from some of our most trusted properties and hotels including free nights’ accommodation and even complimentary room upgrades. In above mentioned holiday packages, 1 Token means 1-night free stay for 2 adults and 2 kids below the age of 12. Our respected customers can spend these nights in any of the properties mentioned on our website. Our customers can also present these tickets to family and friends as a gift so they can enjoy these holidays on their behalf.

• 12 Months Validation
• 6 Domestic Tokens
• Accommodations
• Limited Time Hot Deals

Price: $318.99

• 24 Months Validation
• 12 Domestic Tokens
• Up to 15% Off on Car Rentals
• Up to 15% Off on Flights

Price: $518.99

• 36 Months Validation
• 21 Domestic & International Tokens
• Up to 15% Off on Cruise Fare

Price: $798.99

• 48 Months Validation
• 28 Domestic & International Tokens

Price: $998.99

• 35 Domestic & International Tokens
• Up to 18% Off on Car Rentals
• Up to 18% Off on Flights
• Up to 18% Off on Cruise Fare

Price: $1498.99

• 42 Domestic & International Tokens
• Up to 20% Off on Car Rentals
• Up to 20% Off on Flights
• Free Membership Benefits
• Up to 20% Off on Cruises

Price: $1998.99

Always starving to find the greatest active holidays for our clients in the best locations all around the world.

• Sydney, Australia

About East Coast Travel

Our multi-day tours and holiday packages have been hand-picked by our knowledgeable Australian team so you can explore the world with confidence.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Services Benefits
• Terms And Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Refund Policy
• Dispatch And Delivery

SUBSCRIBE US

Join Our Subscribe List

• Terms & Condition

Copyright © 2022 East Coast Travel. All rights reserved.

Community tours

Our Packages

AUSTRALIA DESTINATIONS

Who Are We?

Travel Resources

• Start Your Adventure

The East Coast Is Epic Adventure Social Beaches Memories

Experience the best of what the east coast has to offer.

The East Coast is the most popular travel route in Australia, and with good reason. It’s perfect for road trippers, adrenaline lovers, waterfall chasers and wildlife admirers.

It’s full of adventures waiting for you.

So, we’ll share with you our favorite places to go and things to do so you can start that dream trip you’ve been thinking about.

We’re Australia Travel Specialists who have truly fallen for the magic of the East Coast, and we’re here to show you why it’s absolutely incredible!

Spectacular Sights

Rainforests, reefs, waterfalls, beaches, mountains. So much natural beauty on one stretch of coastline.

Road to Adventure

From skydiving to surfing, the East Coast will sure get your heart pumping.

Making Friends

Whether it’s on tours, whilst partying or at incredible sunset spots, it’s so easy to meet like-minded travellers on the East Coast.

Diverse Landscapes

From rainforest to reef to city, travelling the East Coast gives you the chance to experience such contrasting places.

TOP DESTINATIONS

With its beautiful beaches, epic surf, great food and good vibes, every traveller has Byron Bay on their bucket list.

It’s a great destination for surfing but there are a variety of other activities you can do like yoga, chilling by the beach, or exploring the local pubs in the town.

Noosa is everyone’s favorite town. It’s a popular holiday destination not only for travellers, but also Aussies. To be honest, Noosa is as perfect as life gets.

Like Byron Bay, it has beaches to die for and a great food scene, but it also has a National Park that’s just 500m from town. This National Park is home to the famous Fairy Pools.

K'Gari (Fraser Island)

K’Gari (meaning paradise) is the traditional name for a place you may know as Fraser Island. The world’s largest sand island is one of the East Coast’s most popular places for travellers like you.

Top activities include exploring the rainforest, swimming in freshwater lakes, and going on a 4WD tour to see the sand blows

Magnetic Island

You may not have heard of Magnetic Island, but this is one of our favourites.

There’s no better place to chill than ‘Maggy’ home to so many wild koala bears and wallabies. While on Magnetic Island you’ll be able to do the famous Forts Walk, hire kayaks, snorkels or wait for it… Barbie Cars.

Whitsundays

Great Barrier Reef & Cairns

Who hasn’t heard of the Great Barrier Reef? Home to the world’s largest and most splendid coral reef system, it’s the perfect spot to go snorkelling or scuba diving.

In parallel, Cairns is THE place for backpackers. From white water rafting, to rainforest trips, to bungy jumps – you wouldn’t run out of things to do here.

Want To Know More About The East Coast?

We love to hear from you and help you with your travel plans. If you have any questions at all then feel free to get in touch.. Not only can you message us, we also offer free travel advice calls meaning you can have a real conversation with a real person that’s been in your shoes.

• [email protected]
• (03) 7065 9970
• 6b 300 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
• 812B, George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Work With Us

Subscribe to our travel newsletter.

Become a Member

Bayview apartments, golden leaf apartments, manly national apartments.

Membership with Eastcoast Vacations

This member guide is a brief introduction to the key points of membership with Eastcoast Vacations and how you can make the most of your timeshare. Classic Holidays was appointed as the Manager in October 2021 and is responsible for the day to day operation of resorts, member services, along with financial accounting. Classic Holidays reports on all aspects of the business directly to the Eastcoast Vacations Board of Directors, to whom Classic is answerable.

Classic Holidays has been providing leading timeshare services across Australia and New Zealand for over 40 years. As a family owned business, the fit between Classic Holidays and Eastcoast Vacations could not be better; with both organisations putting the highest priority on our members while delivering the very best in customer service.

What you get when you buy a share in the Eastcoast Group

• Membership in the Eastcoast Group
• Priority access to bookings at Bayview Apartments, Cowes; Golden Leaf Apartments, Caloundra and Manly National Apartments, Manly.
• A professional, friendly and knowledgeable member services with over 25 years’ experience booking timeshare holidays. We know how the timeshare system works and we’ll do our best to make your holiday dreams a reality.

Member entitlements and responsibilities

• One share in Eastcoast entitles the member to a one week holiday (7 consecutive nights) each calendar year.
• All Eastcoast members own “Fully Floating” weeks. Members can book their week any time of the year, at any of the three Eastcoast properties in any apartment size subject to availability.
•  All Eastcoast members can book their entitlement up to two (2) years in advance.
• All members have a say in how the club is run and can send suggestions, complaints and compliments to the Eastcoast Board of Directors. All directors are Eastcoast members just like you.
• Each year you will be levied a fee, called a Maintenance Levy, being your contribution to the costs of running the club. Levies are due and payable by the 31st December each year.
• Members can pay levies in full or by instalments.
• Levy payment releases your holiday week for booking.
• Access to extra holiday weeks through your club and our exchange partners. Great extra holidays at amazing prices.
• Access to all timeshare properties in Australia and worldwide through our exchange providers 7Across, E&P (Exchange & Play), RCI and HCD (subject to availability)
• Click here to read or print the owners handbook.

Online Member Services

Online Member Services puts you in control of your membership any time of the day or night from the comfort of your own computer/personal device.

The following are just some of the things you’ll be able to do once registered:

1. View your account details

• View your share/s
• View your entitlements
• View and pay your charges
• View your booking history

2. View resort profiles for the three Eastcoast properties

3. View and edit your personal details

4. Pay your annual levies

5. Make a holiday booking

6. Deposit your week with your favourite Exchange provider

7. Download member documents

Important Contacts: Eastcoast Member Services

PO Box 384 Coolangatta QLD 4225

Toll free (Aust): 1300 785 599 Toll free (NZ): 0800 554 433 Tel: (Int’l): +61 7 5595 7599

Monday to Friday 9-5 [email protected] [email protected] www.eastcoastvacations.com.au

Eastcoast Board of Directors PO Box 384 Coolangatta QLD 4225 [email protected]

7Across (formally DAE – Dial An Exchange) www.7across.com

RCI www.rci.com

HCD (Holiday Concepts Direct) www.holidayconcepts.com.au/hc-direct

For more information and to apply for membership please contact member services via the contact form below.

Email Address

Bayview Resort – Phillip Island, Victoria Golden Leaf Resort – Caloundra, Queensland Manly – Manly, New South Wales

Member Log-In

Eastcoast vacations pty ltd .

Email:  [email protected] Toll free (Aust): 1300 785 599 Toll free (NZ): 0800 554 433 Tel: (Int’l): +61 7 5595 7599

• +61 7 3368 1966

Start dreaming about your next experience in

“The team’s in-depth knowledge of Japan was second to none, as was their professionalism & attention to detail.”

Jill shaw -, 2024 walking tour of nagano & japan alps, 13 day tour, 2024 food tour of kyushu, japan in autumn, japan tour specialists, unparalleled knowledge and network in japan to deliver truly unique guided tours of japan.

Each 2023/24 Japan tour offers the discerning traveller much more than just travelling through Japan as a tourist. You will discover the hidden gems that reveal the true heart of Japan. By striking a balance between classic highlights and local secrets, urban and rural, historic and contemporary you will have a fun, safe, and deeply rewarding holiday in this endlessly fascinating country!

What makes Journey to the East tours unique?

Off-the-beaten-path itineraries.

Japan specialists who know Japan like back of their hands. You will experience the real Japan as our itineraries are crafted by our Japan specialists.

Peace of Mind

Member of AFTA and hold both ATAS and CATO accreditation. Recognised by JNTO. Running for over 11 years.

Value for Money

Discover the ultimate value in our Japan tours, with an outstanding guest feedback rating of 4.9 out of 5. Every dollar you spend goes straight towards your unforgettable tour experience. Say goodbye to intermediaries.

A wholly owned subsidiary in Japan to deliver your tour to the standard of quality we set, and our guests are in the hands of Journey to the East from start to finish (not passed on to third party operators).

Sustainability

Offering small group sizes reduces the impact on local resources. We also support local businesses with environmental initiatives.

Boutique Accommodation, Restaurants & Activities

Experience small locally owned accommodation, restaurants and activities. These are not well known to the mass tourists.

You have two Japan tours option available

Enjoy a more intimate and personalized journey through japan, small group tours.

Enjoy a more intimate and personalised journey through Japan with our extra small group tour format.

• Travel with like-minded travellers, which is more fun
• Small group size of 6-10 people enables visits sites often off-limits to larger groups
• Flexibility to add to the tours for travellers’ specific interests
• Proven itineraries that have been carefully designed to capture the Japanese magic
• Supported by expert guides throughout for ease of travel and security
• Great value for money with most meals and activities included.

Perfect for: individuals and couples

Want something tailor-made for you, private tours.

Enjoy a tailor-made tour of Japan that we create from the ground-up.

• Completely customisable and extremely popular
• Everything is your choice, from the length of your stay in Japan, to accommodation type and activities
• Decide what time of year you want to travel
• Incorporate special needs and wishes for your Japan trip
• We also offer sample Japan travel itineraries as a starting point, which you can modify it to suit your needs
• Create your personal holiday to Japan to suit your budget.

Perfect for: families, friends, clubs, or corporate groups

Our experience with Journey to the East is that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or do another trip with them or recommend them to people with similar interests to us.

Stuart Christie

New zealand.

Journey to the East has put a huge amount of research into providing a true ‘holiday of a lifetime’ experience with no stone unturned to ensure their clients dreams are fulfilled. A 11 out 10.

Peter Canham

For anyone interested in seeing and experiencing the best of Japan, Journeys to the East is the go-to tour company, with the most wonderful guides, great planning and organisation, and the best all-round, guaranteed fabulous experiences!

This is our second trip with Journey to the East and we can’t recommend them highly enough . The guides and the attention to detail were fantastic.

If you want to really see the real Japan you can’t do better that to travel with Journeys to the East.

Sandra Parker

Journey to the East excelled again. This was our second trip with them and we couldn’t speak highly enough of them. Their attention to detail is second to none. We’ll be back for a third time!

Journeys to the East provides exceptional experience, local guides and all the attention to detail you would need to have a fantastic holiday in Japan.

Robyn Kennedy

Without hesitation I would thoroughly recommend JttE to anyone considering Japan. They have near all-inclusive tours and great itineraries. To those wanting a feel for Japan I would recommend the Signature tours as you get to travel like the locals and great but not 5 star hotels.

Colin Thorburn

We have traveled to Japan with Journey to the East on two occasions, Autumn Leaves and Cherry Blossom & Food tours. Their itineraries, accommodations and guides attention to detail ensured an absolutely fabulous holiday each time.

Reginald Toohey

This is my third tour with Journey to the East. In 2023 I will take my fourth tour as they have all been excellent.

Bill Mackay

The tour exceeded our expectation and will be remembered for the best tour of our lives.

Ian Woodroffe

I highly recommend touring with JttE. From the first contact they were quick to respond and helpful. They provided a spectacular tour, covering all aspects so efficiently. They arranged my extra accommodation and transport and ensured I not only had all tickets needed but had clear instructions to make it all so easy and stress free.

Sheryl Collins

Thank you for the impeccable standard of customer service you and the whole team provided to us, from my initial enquiry to our last day. If you are considering a trip to Japan – Journey to the East should be your 1st consideration, you won’t be disappointed.

This tour changed our perceptions of what group tours can offer. The quality of accommodation, tour guides, food and the overall itinerary were professional and individualised. I cannot praise enough, the professionalism of the tour guides who managed to navigate our small group around Japan.

Deborah Armour

I would be very happy to recommend Journey to the East Tour company to anyone wanting a small group tour with superb variety in art, gardens, food and Japanese experiences. Terrific trip.

Bronwyn Chapman

JTTE were very helpful and informative throughout the booking process. The tour itself was great and covered a wide variety of art venues and gardens and the local guides were all very helpful, informative and pleasant. It was also nice to travel in a smaller group. I would happily recommend JTTE to anyone thinking of travelling to Japan.

Catherine Morris

What a phenomenal tour of the northern Japan countryside, where we enjoyed exceptional food and meeting the local people who are passionate about what they do. We got a true flavor of country living and the farm-to-table foods of the area. Thank you, JttE!!!!

Teresa & Curt Flory

This is the 3rd tour I have taken with Journey to the East. The itineraries have all been well thought out so you end up with a much better appreciation of Japan after each tour.

William Mackay

The team at Journey to the East pulled off the impossible in arranging a short notice trip to the very best of Japan for me and my family this summer. They dealt with the logistics and bureaucracy very quickly (less than a month) and their paperwork enabled us to get visas and start the trip on our preferred date with no fuss. Their guides were a joy to work with and were all knowledgeable, and extremely well organised, as well as charming the whole (demanding and diverse) family group. Thank you for making this a memorable summer.

Catriona Syed

I was a little concerned about the cost but having experienced the superb arrangements and organisation I would say that this trip was very good value for the money. In a lifetime of travelling this would be by far the best organised experience overall.

Brian & Cheryl Palliser

Contact one of our japan travel consultants today, privacy overview.

Prices include Travel and Accommodation passes and Whitsundays Sailing. Compare your price in local currency   here .

EAST COAST ADVENTURE PACKAGES

No two people are the same, so your travel experiences shouldn’t be either. With our Fully Flexible East Coast Adventure packages, you choose where you go, how long you stay, and what you do.  Choose to travel between 10 and 60 days and get the freedom to travel and explore destinations during that period in the way you want to!

You’ll have 100% control over planning and booking your own bus journeys and accommodation while getting the perks of our having our Group Leaders in the most popular stops to access lots of optional activities and a  travel experience with like minded travelers (and soon-to-be best mates!)

Prices include Travel and Accommodation passes and Whitsundays Sailing. Prices are listed in AUD. Compare your price in local currency   here .

CHECK PRICING & BOOK

GET TRIP NOTES

REQUEST MORE INFO

Accommodation included for the duration of your package in 6 – 12 Bed Dorms. Choose from up to 8 Hostels on Australia’s East Coast. The most popular stops include Sydney, Melbourne, Byron Bay, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island, Cairns plus more!

Travel the East Coast on Australia’s largest coach network. Hop on hop off travel in any direction on any route on along the East Coast for your chosen duration. Transport features include WiFi, onboard toilets, USB charging slots and reclining seats.

Our East Coast Adventure Packages are 100% flexible as you are in control!  Control how long you stay in each location and manage your own bus journey and accommodation bookings.

Upon booking, gain instant access to our ULTIMATE Australia Facebook group with 4,000+ active members and start connecting with like minded travellers today! In addition to this, receive constant support and guidance from our team at ULTIMATE and have the ability to connect with our Group Leaders at over 10 East Coast stops throughout your journey.

This package gives you the freedom to participate in an endless selection of activities that allow travellers to create lifelong friendships and memories. Whether it be learning to surf on the Gold Coast, snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef or exploring K’gari (Fraser Island), there is something for everyone! Connect with our experienced Group Leaders along the way and we’ll be sure to show you a great time!

No two people are the same, so your travel experiences shouldn’t be either. With our Fully Flexible East Coast Adventure packages, you choose where you go, how long you stay, and what you do.  Choose to travel between 10 and 60 days and get the freedom to travel and explore destinations during that period in the the way you want to!

// PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Accommodation included for the duration of your package in 6 – 12 Bed Dorms. Choose from up to 8 Hostels on Australia’s East Coast. The most popular stops include Sydney, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Cairns plus more!

Every Flexi package includes a 3 Day Whitsunday Sailing adventure departing from Airlie Beach! Enjoy 2 nights on board a unique sailing voyage around the 74 Whitsunday Islands – a highlight of the East Coast!

Upon booking, gain instant access to our ULTIMATE Australia Facebook group with 4,000+ active members and start connecting with like minded travelers today! In addition to this, receive constant support and guidance from our team at ULTIMATE and have the ability to connect with our Tour Leaders at over 10 East Coast stops throughout your journey.

This package gives you the freedom to participate in an endless selection of activities that allow travellers to create lifelong friendships and memories. Whether it be learning to surf on the Gold Coast, Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef or exploring K’gari (Fraser Island), there is something for everyone! Connect with our experienced tour guides along the way and we’ll be sure to show you a great time!

// WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Travel Pass:  All transport via Scania (BIG Bus) coaches from Sydney to Cairns (Or Cairns to Sydney)
• Accommodation Pass: Choose from up to 8 East Coast Hostels to stay at for the duration of your trip
• 3-day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure: Spend 2 nights sailing the Whitsundays. Visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Look Out plus more. 
• Social Experience:  Start making friends now with access to our ULTIMATE Facebook group containing over 4,000 travelers
• Flexible Group Leaders:  Connect with our various guided tour groups along the way and participate in City Walks and Free Activities
• Customised Activities:  Choose your own activities while making your booking. Choose from over 20 Activities, Day Trips and Overnight Adventures. 
• Complete Control:  You control your own itinerary. Manage your own bookings and reservations online.

East Coast Sightseeing:

• Admire the Sydney Harbour key sights including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more
• Go hiking at the Blue Mountains & Wildlife Park 
• Byron Bay Sunset Lighthouse walk
• Explore the wonders of the Gold Coast
• Brisbane City walks
• Sunbathe at the world renown Bondi Beach
• Check out each cities unique nightlife scene
• Noosa National Park walks
• Visit Noosa’s Fairy Pools
• Explore Lake Mckenzie, Eli Creek, Lake Wabby, Maheno Shipwreck, and much more.
• Visit the Airlie Beach lagoon
• Sunbathe on the famous Whitehaven Beach
• Feed wild wallabies on Magnetic Island and spot wild koala bears.
• Explore the beautiful Daintree Rainforest
• Experience the natural beauty of Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Milla Milla Falls, Lake Eacham, and much more.
• Snorkel in the famous Great Barrier Reef

The Flexi Australia Hop on Hop off package allows YOU to create your own Australian adventure with full flexibility. Choose from 10 to 60 day options and stay at any of the 8 participating East Coast properties included on the accommodation Bed Hopper Pass. The Greyhound Travel Pass gives you further flexibility to travel between these properties as well as stop anywhere in between! 

How do I manage Bus Transport?

You can manage your pass and add trips through the online portal and by entering your booking number and PIN code. You can add a 'sector' by entering your origin, destination and date into the availability search and choose the trip that works for you! If there is a seat available on that sector, lock it in!

How do I manage booking Accommodation?

The East Coast Bed Hopper passes are 100% self managed. While travelling you can make a booking by contacting the hostel directly by email or phone. Make sure to quote your unique Bed Hopper card number. We recommend minimum 48 hours’ notice.

How do I book the Whitsunday Sailing Adventure?

Once you book, you will be issued a 'Open Dated' Sailing Voucher for the Whitsundays. Once you have planned your itinerary, you can call or email ULTIMATE or the boat provider to secure your sailing adventure. Boats depart regularly between 3-5 times per week throughout the year. We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance due to high demand.

Once you book:

After you book, you will be issued three passes. 

• Travel Pass Booking Number and PIN
• Accommodation pass. Confirmation number linked to your email
• Whitsunday Sailing 3 Day/2 Night Open Dated voucher

From the bustling city of Sydney to the stunning beaches of the Gold Coast, there is something for everyone on the East Coast of Australia.  Add  some of the most popular optional extras to your itinerary during the booking process. We will confirm your activity vouchers and all you need to do is call the activity provider on arrival to lock in your preferred date!

• Dolphin Kayaking in Byron Bay - 
• Stand up Paddleboarding - 
• Rapid V8 Boat - 
• Skypoint Tower Gold Coast - 
• Australian Zoo - 
• Noosa Everglades - 
• Rainbow Beach Kayak - 
• Reef & Island Scenic Flight - 
• Falls to Paradise - 
• Jet ski tour - 
• Moreton Island Day Trip from Brisbane - 
• Breakfast with Koalas - 
• White Water Rafting 
• SkyDive Mission Beach - 
• Cairns Pub Crawl - 
• Bungy Jump in the rainforest - 
• Padi Dive Course - 

Your Flexible East Coast Adventure package includes a Bed Hopper pass which gives you access to accommodation at 8 unique properties along the East Coast. This gives you the flexibility to fully customize your trip by choosing when and where to stay as well as the duration. In addition to this, enjoy unlimited travel on Australias largest coach network for as many days as your pass allows.

• Accommodation is based on 6-12 bed shared dorm arrangements.
• Free WIFI and USB chargers available on every coach.
• Anywhere is accessible with 8 different accommodation properties and 38 coach stops to choose from.
• Stay at social backpacker properties- meet plenty of like minded travelers at every stop.
• Plan your bus trips online. Just login and reserve a seat!

East Coast Transport Stops: 

Brisbane Agnes Water Airlie Beach Apple Tree Creek Arrawarra (Spot X) Ayr Babinda Ballina Bilinga (Opp Gold Coast Airpt) Bowen Brisbane Brunswick Heads Bulahdelah Bundaberg Byron Bay Cairns Cardwell Cardwell Childers Coffs Harbour Cooroy - Sunshine Coast Delta Gladstone Gordonvale Grafton Gympie Hervey Bay Home Hill Ingham Innisfail Kempsey Mackay Maroochydore - Sunshine Coast Maryborough Miriam Vale Mission Beach (Wongaling) Nambucca Heads Newcastle Noosa - Sunshine Coast Port Macquarie Proserpine Rainbow Beach Rockhampton Sarina Sarina Southport - Gold Coast Surfers Paradise - Gold Coast Sydney Taree Townsville Traveston Tully Wallu Wallu Woolgoolga Yamba

• Accommodation Pass: Choose from up to 8 East Coast Hostels

Admire the Sydney Harbour key sights including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more Go hiking at the Blue Mountains & Wildlife Park  Byron Bay Sunset Lighthouse walk Explore the wonders of the Gold Coast Brisbane City walks Sunbathe at the world renown Bondi Beach Check out each cities unique nightlife scene Noosa National Park walks Visit Noosa’s Fairy Pools Explore Lake Mckenzie, Eli Creek, Lake Wabby, Maheno Shipwreck, and much more. Visit the Airlie Beach lagoon Sunbathe on the famous Whitehaven Beach Feed wild wallabies on Magnetic Island and spot wild koala bears. Explore the beautiful Daintree Rainforest Experience the natural beauty of Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Milla Milla Falls, Lake Eacham, and much more. Snorkel in the famous Great Barrier Reef

The Flexi Australia Hop on Hop off package allows YOU to create your own Australian adventure with full flexibility. Choose from 10 to 60 day options and stay at any of the 8 participating properties included on the accommodation Bed Hopper Pass. The Greyhound Travel Pass gives you further flexibility to travel between these properties as well as stop anywhere in between! 

//  THE ACCOMMODATION

Your Flexible East Coast Adventure package includes a Bed Hopper pass which gives you access to accommodation at 8 unique properties along the East Coast. Bed Hopper passes allow you to easily purchase all of your accommodation for your trip in one convenient package. These passes can be used at any of our hostels and offer the flexibility to choose where you stay each night. With a Bed Hopper pass, you can have peace of mind knowing that your accommodation is already paid for and ready for you to use whenever you need it. Participating locations include: Sydney, Brisbane**, Airlie Beach, Cairns and more! Check out the Accommodation Providers here. 

**Please note accomodation is NOT available in Brisbane for the forseeable future**

//  EAST COAST AUSTRALIA PACKAGE FAQ’S

It is recommended that you arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to ensure you can store your luggage and check in on time.  If you’re running late, the coach will not arrive be able to wait for you, and you will forfeit that trip.

If you are booked onto a package on your own, you will be travelling solo. If you are looking  for new mates to add to your crew, you can join our Travel Community to look for new travel friends. The East Coast of Australia is the most popular backpacker route in the world and you will have plenty of opportunities to meet people at each leg of your Hop on Hop off journey!

Once you book, every ticket and confirmation is issued to you electronically via email. We care about our travel footprint and encourage you to avoid printed copies of your ticket, but you can always come by our Sydney office to collect physical copies on arrival into Australia. You don’t need to present a physical copy of any vouchers while travelling. You will only require your booking numbers and photo ID.

There is no specific start or end point of our Flexible Packages. The most popular starting point is Sydney and the most popular ending point is Cairns. You can easily begin your journey in Cairns and end in Sydney. The choice is yours! 

2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners are included on your Whitsunday 3 Day 2 Night sailing adventure. Food and Drink is not included on any part of these flexible packages.

On our Group Tours, your transport and accommodation along with the meals and activities listed on the itinerary are all included in your tour price. While you are travelling you may wish to participate in additional activities which you will need to budget for. While travelling you may wish to eat and drink out or you may plan to cook and prepare some of your own meals.

As a guide, we recommend you budget an additional $40 - $60AUD per day for spending money . Please note that all travellers are different and you may wish to travel with additional spending money. There are amazing optional activities and food options on offer on the East Coast and if you desire to experience most of them, you may wish to budget for additional spending money.

// BOOK AN EAST COAST ADVENTURE PACKAGE

Making your booking.

To make your booking, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. If you are unsure about optional extras or if you need additional accommodation before or after your tour, you can let us know later via email. If you have a travel date in mind but you’re not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a $200 deposit. We’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.  Your final payment is due 45 days before your tour date and you will be sent an automatic reminder. You can make payments on your tour balance sooner or regularly via our website here .   A non refundable 3.5% booking processing fee applies to each booking.

MANAGING YOUR BOOKING

After you book, you will be issued three passes.

You will have 100% management over your own itinerary. Once you book, you will have access to online portals to manage your own travel sectors along with contact numbers for service centers.

MEETING OTHER TRAVELLERS

Travelling solo? Great! Most of the people you meet on tour will also be on a solo adventure! If you are curious as to who you could be travelling with or want to make some friends before arriving, join our Travel Community and reach out to your potential new travel mates! Join the conversation here .

BOOKING WITH CONFIDENCE

Booking with ULTIMATE is easy! We take payments securely via Mastercard or Visa Credit and Debit Card and we will charge you in Australian Currency (AUD). Your deposit is always flexible and if you can no longer travel, you can save your deposit for a later trip or destination, or even gift it to a mate to use anytime in the future. We also allow date changes up until 14 days before your scheduled tour date! Check out our full booking policy here .

We’re here to help

 with your travel plans.

We are Group Adventure and Gap Year specialists and can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure.

// GROUP TOURS YOU MAY LIKE

AGENT PORTAL CONTENT CORNER/AMBASSADORS RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL TOUR PAYMENT GIFT VOUCHERS

ABOUT ULTIMATE

TOUR FAQS CONTACT US VISA INFORMATION COVID SAFE TRAVEL BOOKING & PRIVACY POLICY

Ultimate Adventure Travel Pty Ltd

806 George Street. Sydney, NSW 2000 ABN: 91 133 215 166 Member of WYSE & BOA NSW

Request More Tour Info

We are here to help you plan your next adventure or answer any of your tour questions. Browse our  FAQs  or feel free to get in touch with our team below.  

Send me trip notes. View our  Privacy Policy  to see how we will then communicate with you.

DOWNLOAD TRIP NOTES

get our latest news 

Be the first to know about travel deals, destination updates, competitions and more. Unsubsribe anytime.

NEW AGENT REGISTRATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

IN BECOMING AN ULTIMATE AGENT

WE WILL BE IN TOUCH SHORTLY TO CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION AND TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ACCESS TO OUR BOOKING PORTAL. IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT BOOKING TO PROCESS, CONTACT OUR RESERVATIONS TEAM VIA EMAIL OR PHONE

[email protected]

 +61 02 9211 7900

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE TRAVEL PTY LTD. 2 Lee St, Sydney, NSW 2000 ABN: 91 133 215 166

ORDER STORE BROCHURES

THANK YOU FOR YOUR REQUEST

WE WILL BE IN TOUCH SHORTLY TO CONFIRM YOUR BROCHURE. YOUR BROCHURES SHOUDL ARRIVE WITHIN 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS. YOU CAN CONTACT US VIA SKYPE OR EMAIL WITH ANY FURTHER QUERIERS. [email protected]

@ULTIMATE.TRAVEL

#TRAVELULTIMATE COMPETITION

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

This Competition is open to all Ultimate Travel customers. Posts must have been published from 01 Jan 2019 onwards, be original content captured or produced by the traveller and must be posted to a personal Instagram account. Qualifying entries must be deemed by Ultimate Travel to reflect the style of Ultimate’s brand and reflect experiences accessible by Ultimate customers. Posts with no association to Ultimate will not qualify. The winning post will be decided at the discretion of Ultimate Adventure Travel Pty Ltd. If you qualify for a prize, your acceptance of the prize consents Ultimate to a worldwide license to use the image within its marketing material and promotional activities. Entries must include the relevant Ultimate Travel hashtags at the time of posting. These must be clearly displayed and not hidden after bulk text or hashtags. Winners must be following Ultimate Travel on Instagram. Ultimate Travel reserve the right to withdraw and end this competition at any time.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRY!

YOU'RE NOW IN THE RUNNING TO WIN A SPOT ON OUR 10-DAY ULTIMATE BALI TOUR FOR YOU & A MATE! 

THE WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED ON 4TH MARCH 2019.

WANT TO SUBMIT A VIDEO ENTRY? EMAIL [email protected].

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR COMPETITION UPDATES!

// APPLY TO BE AN ULTIMATE BRAND AMBASSADOR

HAVE YOU TRAVELLED WITH ULTIMATE BEFORE?

Refer to our privacy policy for information on how your data is used and stored.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION!

A BRAND AMBASSADOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR WILL BE IN TOUCH VIA EMAIL.

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @ULTIMATE.TRAVEL