Backpackers World offers a huge range of amazing East Coast Australia tour packages, flexible backpacker itineraries, and budget-friendly travel options to suit every kind of traveller. Whether you’re planning a classic Sydney to Cairns tour, a full Melbourne to Cairns adventure, or a short escape along the coast - by combining different tours together, we can save you loads of money while still giving you the trip of a lifetime!
If you're keen on backpacking East Coast Australia, ticking off must-see highlights like Fraser Island 4WD tours, Whitsunday Islands sailing trips, and Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tours, we’ve got you covered!
Click on your start location to check out the very best East Coast travel packages and flexible itineraries. These exclusive Australia deals will take you the full length of the country along the East Coast – from chilly Melbourne in the south to the tropical wonderland of Cairns in the north!
Our tour packages are designed to work around the Greyhound and Premier East Coast bus routes and timetables.
Prefer more freedom? We also offer unbeatable car and campervan hire deals if self drive road tripping is more your style. Enquire here for your free quote!
This iconic stretch of coastline from Melbourne to Cairns is Australia’s most popular travel route - and for good reason - it is stuffed full of some of Australia’s top locations. From the buzzing cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to the laid-back surf towns of Byron Bay and Airlie Beach, and onto the wild beauty of the Queensland rainforest and Great Barrier Reef - the East Coast is packed with adventure, culture, wildlife, and jaw-dropping natural wonders. Cruise the Great Ocean Road, swim under waterfalls in the Queensland hinterland, or go full adrenaline junkie in Cairns, the choice is yours.
We offer East Coast Australia backpacker tours, group tours, guided and semi-guided options – including the most in-demand routes like our Brisbane to Cairns tours, Sydney to Cairns 3-week packages, and more.
Want to add a surf stop to your adventure? We’ve got you sorted with surf camp stays in Byron Bay, Spot X and other coastal favourites. Travelling by bus? Most of our itineraries are designed to work perfectly with popular East Coast hop-on hop-off bus passes for total flexibility.
Also, don’t forget to check out our Gold Coast tour packages – perfect for surf lovers, theme park enthusiasts, and anyone chasing sunshine.
Love one of our packages but want to tweak it? No worries. Contact us now and we’ll help you create the perfect East Coast itinerary to suit your time, style and budget.
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