Do I get to drive the 4WD?

If you're 21+ with a full licence, yes, it's a tag-along convoy so you drive your own vehicle behind the lead guide. No licence? Ride as a passenger.

Is this the same as the 28-day?

The 28-day adds the Sydney → Brisbane leg (Sydney, Byron surf, Gold Coast) in front of this exact route. Already done the south? Start here.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms for this trip are set by INTRO Travel, the operator, and are confirmed on your booking voucher. Refunds mirror the operator's policy, if they can refund, so can we. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 and we chase it on your behalf; if the operator cancels, you're fully refunded. Message us for the exact day-by-day terms before you book.

Multi-dayAdventureSail4WD

Oz East Coast Adventure, 20 Days Brisbane to Cairns

Drive your own 4WD across K'gari, sail the Whitsundays, spot wild koalas on Magnetic Island and snorkel two outer Great Barrier Reef sites, the upper East Coast start to finish, 100% carbon neutral.

⭑ 4.9 575 Trustpilot reviews 📍 East Coast Australia ⏱ 20 days · 19 nights · Brisbane → Cairns 👥 Group tour with leader 🔥 Active 🎂 Ages 18 to 45

More East Coast Australia trips

Compare all 10 East Coast Australia trips

Save $300 was $4,499

From

$4,199 AUD

per person · twin share

4.9 from 575 Trustpilot reviews

💳 Pay in instalments on selected trips

How payment plans work →

Booking guarantee. Full refund if your operator cancels, and your money is held in trust until departure, so you're never out of pocket.

Book now Got a question first? Ask our team →

Confirmed within 48 hours

Pay to secure your spot at today's price · full refund if we can't confirm your date.
Free date changes up to 7 days out

Life happens. Move with one message, no fees from us.
Vetted operator

We've been on this trip ourselves. Real humans, real reviews.

Secure payment via Square · funds held in trust until departure

Select your start date

Departures year-round, multiple each month. Pick a start date below and we'll confirm your exact departure and hold your spot.

SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Available, pick any date to hold your spot

From

$4,199 AUD pp

Choose a start date →

Travellers

Pick a date to reserve Reserve an open-dated trip →

Prices vary by season, we confirm your exact departure and final price before any payment.

Secure payment via Square · funds held in trust until departure

Trip highlights

Drive a 4x4 across K'gari + camp under the stars

Sail 74 tropical islands in the Whitsundays

Whitehaven Beach

Wild koalas & wallabies, Magnetic Island

Full-day snorkel at 2 outer reef sites

Atherton Tablelands waterfalls

Photos

On the ground

Real moments from the trip, tap any clip to play with sound.

Day-by-day itinerary

1 Days 1-2 · Big cities and sunsets

Meet your group and your INTRO leader on arrival, settle in before your first night out together as the adventure begins.

3 Days 3-7 · Rainbow Beach & K'gari

Discover the idyllic coastal town of Rainbow Beach. We'll kick back beach-side before heading to one of the absolute highlights on the East Coast of Australia - K'gari! You'll travel in 4x4's around the biggest sand island in the world. The beach and sand dunes are your highway for the next 3 days. Swim in the incredible turquoise waters of Lake McKenzie, float down the lazy river of Eli Creek, chill in the bubbles of the Champagne Pools, learn about the Aboriginal history on the island, spot dingoes in the wild, and then sleep beneath the stars in a purpose built campsite with your group. Arriving back in Rainbow Beach, we'll explore the colourful sand dunes before catching our overnight bus to the Whitsundays. 🌱 Small Change: Explore K'gari with Eco certified operator Dingos working closely with native Butchulla representatives to follow cultural protocols.

8 Days 8-11 · Sail tropical islands

The next few days are for exploring the stunning Whitsundays. Made up of 74 tropical islands, we'll board our boat for the next 2 nights. Relax and sunbathe on the deck as we sail around the islands. Snorkel with an abundance of marine life on the fringing reefs and later explore the amazing swirls of fine white sand on the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. We'll then head to Airlie Beach where you will have free time to explore and try out some epic optional activities. 🌱 Small Change: Sail the stunning Whitsundays with Eco Certified operator Prosail, where sustainability meets adventure.

12 Days 12-13 · Island exploring

Today we'll jump on the ferry to a slice of tropical paradise - Magnetic Island. Over the next 2 days you'll explore the best of this magical Island. Chill out by the ocean, and hike up the historic Forts Walk. If you're lucky you'll even spot wild koalas and rock wallabies.

14 Days 14-15 · Heart-pumping adventure

Time to relax in the chilled out beachfront town of Mission Beach, with your choice of any adrenaline pumping experience this tiny town is known for. If you've ever thought of skydiving this is the place! As an optional add-on, you'll be able to jump at 15,000ft and soak up views of both the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests before landing on the beach, or white water raft the Tully River rapids through a specular gorge surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest. We'll meet up later for a BBQ together!

16 Days 16-19 · Great Barrier Reef

Cairns is the ultimate backpacker adventure hub. Here you'll tick off a massive bucket list item and experience a full day on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll get to snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef and visit 2 unique outer reef locations. 🌱 Small Change: Uncle Brian's is an Eco Certified operator working to protect the ancient Daintree Rainforest through sustainable tourism. While in Cairns we'll also explore the real Aussie oasis of the Atherton Tablelands. You'll swim under epic waterfalls, slide down natural rock slides and swim in dormant volcano craters all while your experienced guide teaches you about this extraordinary place. Tonight we wrap things up with a farewell dinner and drinks to toast the incredible adventures we've had together.

20 Day 20 · Check out & onward travel

Your epic Aussie adventure comes to an end this morning. If you need help with onward travel in Oz we are here to help for the rest of your time in Australia.

What's in the box

✓ What's included

19 nights accommodation
20 meals
Awesome group leader
Brisbane city tour
Jet boating
3 day 4WD tag along tour of K'gari
2 day 2 night Whitsundays sailing trip
2 nights Magnetic Island with ferry transfers
Forts walk
Atherton Tablelands
Full day snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
All transport included

✕ Not included

✕Flights
✕Travel insurance
✕Some meals
✕Personal spending

Accommodation

Curated stays along the route, a mix of characterful hotels, traditional lodgings and social hostels, all with the essentials sorted.

Airlie Beach hostel

2 nights in a funky hostel with tropical vibes. Multi-share rooms with shared bathrooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, air con, bar & jacuzzi.

Mission Beach resort

2 nights nestled amongst a tropical rainforest. Multi-share rooms with ensuite, Wi-Fi, air con, laundry, BBQ area, gym & swimming pools.

Whitsundays premium boat

2 nights sleeping onboard a premium boat. Multi-share cabin with shared bathrooms.

Cairns hostel

4 nights in the most popular hostel in Cairns! Multi-share rooms with ensuite, Wi-Fi, air con, laundry & swimming pool.

Rooming is typically same-gender multi-share unless a private/twin upgrade is noted, ask us if you'd like a private room.

Common questions about this trip

Do I get to drive the 4WD?

If you're 21+ with a full licence, yes, it's a tag-along convoy so you drive your own vehicle behind the lead guide. No licence? Ride as a passenger.
Is this the same as the 28-day?

The 28-day adds the Sydney → Brisbane leg (Sydney, Byron surf, Gold Coast) in front of this exact route. Already done the south? Start here.
What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms for this trip are set by INTRO Travel, the operator, and are confirmed on your booking voucher. Refunds mirror the operator's policy, if they can refund, so can we. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 and we chase it on your behalf; if the operator cancels, you're fully refunded. Message us for the exact day-by-day terms before you book.

Got a question that's not here? Ask us or hit the chat, instant AI reply with a human follow-up.

What travellers say

Reviews from real travellers

Verified reviews of the vetted operator who runs this tour on the ground.

The operator's track record

4.9 on Google · 5 on Tripadvisor · 15,000+ five-star reviews · 20+ years operating

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

via Google

"Just finished the Oz Intro Australia tour and had an unreal time. All the activities were incredibly fun and well organised by our group leader Amber-Rose, who had such a great personality and really made the whole group gel from day one. …"

Kevan Meow

Verified traveller · 5 days ago

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

via Google

"I had an amazing time on my 10 day trip through Australia! My tour guide Tom was amazing throughout the trip showing excellent knowledge of culture and heritage about all areas we visited, creating a positive atmosphere and encouraging us to make the most of our trip. …"

Ailish Kenny