8 Day Byron Bay Noosa Fraser Island Tour from Sydney to Brisbane

8 Day Byron Bay Noosa Fraser Island Tour from Sydney to Brisbane

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Ready to experience the ultimate East Coast adventure in comfort and style? This 8-day small-group tour from Sydney to Brisbane blends iconic highlights, immersive culture, and laid-back coastal vibes — all without the rush.

From sipping wine in scenic Hunter Valley to meeting kangaroos and koalas up close, and learning First Nations traditions on Country, you’ll travel through a landscape full of heart and diversity. Soak up the sun in Byron Bay, explore the trails of Noosa National Park, and venture off-road on a 4x4 adventure across K'gari (Fraser Island) — a true natural wonder.

With quality accommodation, a relaxed pace, and a friendly group of like-minded travellers, this comfort-level journey offers more than just sightseeing — it delivers a connection to the people, places, and stories that make Australia unforgettable. Whether you’re watching dolphins from a lighthouse, wandering a rainforest, or relaxing on golden sands, this is the East Coast trip you’ve been dreaming of.

Activity location

Sydney
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Holiday Inn Sydney - Potts Point by IHG
- 203 Victoria Street
- 2011, Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia

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Double Room - Adult or Child

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Private Double/Twin Ensuite: Hotel/Resort style rooms - this fare is available for Adults + Children travelling together. Must be booked for 2 people.

Comfort-level Touring: Boutique touring style – small-group experience, relaxed pace, and bespoke itinerary tailored for a comfort-level traveller.
Duration: 8 days: 8 Days / 7 Nights from Sydney to Brisbane — with wildlife, culture, beaches, and bucket-list moments!
Tour Code: SB8-S

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 18:00

Price details

€2,568.13 x 1 Adult€2,568.13

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Twin Share - Adults 18+ over

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Twin Share Ensuite Room: Hotel/Resort style rooms - this fare is available for Adults 18+ over. Solo travellers will be paired with another passenger.
Comfort-level Touring: Boutique touring style – small-group experience, relaxed pace, and bespoke itinerary tailored for a comfort-level traveller.
Duration: 8 days: 8 Days / 7 Nights from Sydney to Brisbane — with wildlife, culture, beaches, and bucket-list moments!
Tour Code: SB8-B

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 18:00

Price details

€2,568.13 x 1 Adult€2,568.13

Total

Single Room - Adults 18+ over

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Private Single Ensuite Room: Hotel/Resort style room - this fare is available for Adults 18+ over, ideal for a solo traveller looking for privacy.
Comfort-level Touring: Boutique touring style – small-group experience, relaxed pace, and bespoke itinerary tailored for a comfort-level traveller.
Duration: 8 days: 8 Days / 7 Nights from Sydney to Brisbane — with wildlife, culture, beaches, and bucket-list moments!
Tour Code: SB8-P

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 18:00

Price details

€3,156.25 x 1 Adult€3,156.25

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What's included, what's not

Australian wildlife rescue centre visit
All transport (private small-group vehicle, transfers & boat trips)
Sydney meeting point / Brisbane drop-offs points
Wine, cheese, chocolate tasting
Lunch
Dinner
Guided rainforest, beach & lookout walks
First Nations cultural experience
K’gari Fraser Island 4x4 small-group day trip
International flights are not included.
Meals not listed in the itinerary can be purchased along the way and supporting local businesses.
Personal travel insurance is highly recommended

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A medical clearance or doctor’s certificate is required for participants over 70 years old, submitted at least 30 days prior to travel.
Travellers can expect some light physical activities. Guests should be mobile enough to walk unaided.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Sydney Meet & Greet

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Guests stay at Holiday Inn Potts Point in a Standard Queen Room with a comfy bed and bath-shower combo.

Sydney

We start in Australia's Harbour City, the glittering jewel in the east coast's crown. Check into your room, freshen up, then meet your tour leader and new travel mates for a welcome meeting at 6pm. Then we are off for a great welcome dinner, and the chance to get to know your fellow travellers. Included Activities: Get to know your fellow travellers with a welcome meeting and dinner.

Day 2: Sydney to Hunter Valley to Newcastle

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Guests stay at The Lucky Hotel in Newcastle’s East End in boutique rooms with king or twin beds and modern furnishings.

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary

3h
Admission ticket included

We leave behind Sydney's skyscrapers and pavements for a wildlife park boasting an all-star cast of koalas, kangaroos, and more.

Hunter Valley

3h
Admission ticket included

We're in the heart of the Hunter Valley, so there's nothing better to do than a wine, cheese and chocolate tasting.

Newcastle

We'll also visit the sunny port city of Newcastle, rounding off an eclectic day and orientation tour.

Day 3: Newcastle to Port Macquarie via the Koala Hospital

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Guests stay at El Motor Inn Port Macquarie in a newly renovated Standard Room with modern comforts and ensuite bathroom.

Port Macquarie

After breakfast, we’re off to Port Macquarie, where we’ll have a chance to meet the volunteers at a Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. Relax for the evening with a stroll along the foreshore and a free night for dinner. Enjoy the sounds of the local bird population and keep your eyes peeled for the local wild dolphins. Included Activities: • Visit Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. • Foreshore walk and a chance to spot wild dolphins.

Koala Conservation Hospital Port Macquarie

2h
Admission ticket included

Guests will have a chance to meet the volunteers at a Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. If you're unable to tear yourself away from the cuddly critters, don’t worry – you’re not the first. Expect to come away with loads more knowledge about these often misunderstood creatures, & how by joining our tour, you are supporting this amazing center's conservation efforts.

Day 4: Port Macquarie to Byron Bay

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Guests stay at Beachcomber Byron Bay in studio apartments with a king bed, kitchenette, and modern comforts.

Forest Sky Pier

2h
Admission ticket included

On the morning of Day 4, guests take part in the Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience, immersing in language, stories, and song on sacred Gumbaynggirr Country, supporting the revitalisation of local culture and community.

Byron Bay

Then we're headed to Byron Bay, a laid-back surf paradise with boundless coastline, sand and friendly locals. We'll pay a visit to Cape Byron, for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life. Included Activities: • Visit to Cape Byron to see the famous local lighthouse, the most easterly point of Australia for a unique photo opportunity, and the chance for the eagle-eyed to spot dolphins, whales in season, and other marine life.

Day 5: Byron Bay (free day to relax)

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Guests stay at Beachcomber Byron Bay in studio apartments with a king bed, kitchenette, and modern comforts.

Byron Bay

Today we're talking relaxation, relaxation, and relaxation. Spend the morning on the warm sand, shopping for bargains, or indulge in one of your optional activities: surfing or kayaking plus many activities like balloon rides, whale watching, brewery tours etc. The day is all yours – put your feet up, head to a cosy bar, or watch the world go by from one of the local cafes. Included Activities: • Free day to relax, or enjoy optional activities: Surf lesson, kayak experience

Day 6: Byron Bay to Noosa to Rainbow Beach

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Guests stay at Rainbow Getaway Apartments in a studio rooms with kitchenette, large ensuite, and private balcony.

Noosa National Park

3h
Admission ticket not included

We're crossing into Queensland – the Sunshine State. Your first stop is laid-back Noosa, and Noosa National Park where you will have the chance to spot koalas and other Aussie critters. Included Activities: • Noosa National Park and the chance to spot koalas in the wild. • Noosa orientation including Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street.

Rainbow Beach

We continue further up the Sunshine Coast to our base for the next 2 nights, it's time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the vibrant Rainbow Beach.

Day 7: K’Gari (Fraser Island)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Guests stay at Rainbow Getaway Apartments in a studio rooms with kitchenette, large ensuite, and private balcony.

Fraser Island

Ready, steady, go, for a once-in-a-lifetime 4x4 K’Gari adventure today. Once known as Fraser Island, the destination has been returned to its original name K’gari. K’gari is the local Butchulla nation’s name for the island, meaning ‘paradise’ – you’ll find out why soon enough. You'll never want to leave, as we explore the largest sand island in the world, kick back at some of Queensland's most renowned lookouts, take a walk on the wild side in a lush rainforest, dive into Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) a crystal-clear lake, see the famous S.S Maheno shipwreck and course go dingo-spotting along the golden 75 Mile Beach. The fun needn't stop there; after the tour feel free to enjoy Carlo Sand Blow and Rainbow Beach, or put your feet up in your accommodation.

Day 8: Rainbow Beach to Brisbane

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Brisbane

It’s Bris-vegas baby! We’re off to Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. See for yourself how wonderful Brisbane is with a walk (or ferry ride) along the aptly named Brisbane river and its surrounds. Your tour ends this afternoon, but why not join for a last dinner to say farewell?

Location

Activity location

Sydney
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Holiday Inn Sydney - Potts Point by IHG
- 203 Victoria Street
- 2011, Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia

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