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Australia East Coast (Sydney to Cairns)

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The Australian East Coast stretching from Sydney to Cairns is one of the world's most iconic road and travel routes, spanning over 2,800 kilometres along the Pacific coastline. The journey takes travellers through New South Wales and Queensland, passing through highlights like the Blue Mountains, Byron Bay, the Whitsundays, and the Daintree Rainforest. The region is famous for snorkelling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef, surfing, whale watching, and a vibrant backpacker culture centred around beach towns and hostels. It's a bucket-list route for independent travellers and groups alike, offering a mix of adventure, wildlife, coastal scenery, and laid-back Australian lifestyle.

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Australia East Coast (Sydney to Cairns) · 18 days

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Real Australia Self-Guided: Sydney to Cairns

An epic 18-day self-guided adventure along Australia's east coast from Sydney to Cairns. This itinerary mirrors Intrepid Travel's 'Real Australia' tour — hitting all the same highlights including Crowdy Bay, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Lamington National Park, Brisbane, Noosa, the Whitsundays, Magnetic Island and Cairns — but using public transport, self-booked activities and hostel accommodation to save you a substantial sum. All cost estimates are approximate and per person.

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