Explorer Tours from Sydney to Cairns
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10 best Explorer tours from Sydney to Cairns
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- East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | ULTIMATE
- Sydney to Cairns Explorer - 14 days
- Oz East Coast Adventure 28 Days
- Sydney to Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Comfort Tour
- Sydney to Cairns Best Of The East Coast – 17 Day Boutique Comfort Tour
- Oz East Coast + Work 28 days
- East Coast Australia: 6 Week | ULTIMATE
- Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns
- Sydney to Brisbane Adventure (from Sydney to Cairns)
- Best of Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef
East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | ULTIMATE
99 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Some of my highlights were Frazer island, sailing around the Whitsundays, skydiving and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef.”
Rachel, traveled in July 2024
- Fully guided group tour
- Ultimate have Direct Beach access in Byron Bay
- FREE Wifi on all bus transport
Duration 36 days Destinations Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, Magnetic IslandSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Ultimate Travel From $3,322
10% Off- US$2,990You save $332
- Explore Sydney's vibrant Harbour City
- Taste wine and cheese in Hunter Valley
- Meet koalas at a Port Macquarie hospital
Duration 14 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, 75 Mile Beach, BrisbaneSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $5,815
10% Off- US$5,234You save $581
Oz East Coast Adventure 28 Days
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The best tour, full of activities and great people!”
Maia, traveled in October 2024
- Experience Sydney’s famous beaches and nightlife
- Learn to surf with real Aussie surf dudes in the famous Byron Bay
- Drive your own 4x4 on the biggest sand island in the world – Fraser Island (K'gari)
Duration 28 days Destinations Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission BeachSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $3,024
10% Off- US$2,722You save $302
Sydney to Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Comfort Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was great, and the hotels were nice. I really enjoyed it!”
Jonathan, traveled in October 2024
- Explore Sydney with a local guide
- Meet koalas and kangaroos up close
- Learn about koalas at Port Macquarie
Duration 14 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Airlie BeachSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Via Travel Australia From
10% Off- US$5,206
Sydney to Cairns Best Of The East Coast – 17 Day Boutique Comfort Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a small group of like-minded people. We loved it!!”
Lorene, traveled in October 2023
- Explore Sydney with a local guide
- Meet koalas and kangaroos up close
- Cruise and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
Duration 17 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Airlie BeachSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Via Travel Australia From
10% Off- US$6,776
Oz East Coast + Work 28 days
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was planned perfectly, it was a smooth running of the trip where I didn't have to worry about anything.”
Leah, traveled in September 2024
- Experience Sydney’s famous beaches and nightlife
- Learn to surf with real Aussie surf dudes in the famous Byron Bay
- Drive your own 4x4 on the biggest sand island in the world – Fraser Island (K'gari)
Duration 28 days Destinations Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission BeachSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $3,074
10% Off- US$2,767You save $307
East Coast Australia: 6 Week | ULTIMATE
69 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was AMAZING! I had so much fun and our tour guide Eli made everything amazing.”
Faye, traveled in April 2024
- Fully guided group tour
- Ultimate Stay at Sydney’s Number 1 Hostel
- Ultimate have Direct Beach access in Byron Bay
Duration 43 days Destinations Sydney, Bondi Beach, Manly, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser IslandSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Ultimate Travel From $3,843
10% Off- US$3,459You save $384
Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns
36 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Great Barrier Reef is a must see!”
Emilia, traveled in September 2023
- Dance the night away at Side Bar, Sydney
- Surf and sunbathe at Bondi Beach
- Learn to surf at Spot X Surf Camp
Duration 16 days Destinations Sydney, Arrawarra, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Cairns Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $3,849
20% Off- US$3,079You save $769
- Explore The Rocks with an Aboriginal guide
- Taste wines in Hunter Valley's oldest winery
- Hike through Crowdy Bay National Park
Duration 7 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Cessnock, Port Macquarie, Dorrigo National Park, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Byron Bay, Springbrook, Gold CoastSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,060
10% Off- US$1,854You save $206
- Explore Sydney's iconic Opera House
- Cruise through Sydney Harbour's beauty
- Discover the Blue Mountains and wildlife
Duration 12 days Destinations Sydney, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Fitzroy Island, Green Island National Park Age Range 6 to 82 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company From $2,605
20% Off- US$2,084You save $521