At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Would you like to discover the highlights and hidden gems found on the East Coast? Explore small coastal towns, vibrant cities, endless beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, the oldest rainforest in Australia and more. There are plenty of opportunities to have encounters with unique Australian wildlife too. This journey can be as easy-going, active or adventurous as you wish.
Quick facts about this sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best travel time is between March and November
- Relaxed travel pace with 2-4 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 2-4 hours
- Stay with locals at 6 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- 3 domestic flights
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
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![Explore the city by bike or on foot, take a boat or a train](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=dbe2460175e40c9da2ead44c7ed20bfc 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=27bfe40d8668ea380f31ac82d26d2471 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=a5a52abd42f0a5a110747a382459aafe 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/auz-sydney-opera-house-solo-easy-going-1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=e69de6117c8afdb26914d6da39a2c3ca 400w)
![Watch the sunset over the Storey Bridge](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/2-5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=394d0d73dbeda8fb7728912cc194cee6 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/2-5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=bb8dd1e612c6fa32bfbb1f3caaa514f4 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/2-5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=bd4dc6dc3ed54bfe6fc7448c46d914cd 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/general/2-5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=4705a571f1132d4ba67c0411ff37b21e 400w)
![Learn to surf at Noosa](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Noosa_TeaTree_Drone.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=91bf21c03d2125b4a74e2b50ca58e444 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Noosa_TeaTree_Drone.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=6e4bb27ce437586126039e247f20fc50 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Noosa_TeaTree_Drone.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=9a55fbd146fe8ec3d395f05bb4a1db6b 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Noosa_TeaTree_Drone.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=230b2db857ffd031c1db3478236dca2a 400w)
![Relax in a tropical paradise](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Whitsunday-Islands_Whitehaven-Beach-seaplane.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=d3b71d4ca11a4e1c0a46b2cf55352363 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Whitsunday-Islands_Whitehaven-Beach-seaplane.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=97645deec016d51f9b5e6fcd8090bb63 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Whitsunday-Islands_Whitehaven-Beach-seaplane.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=ca7aca0592f9ee8512f7731bca0c71bd 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Whitsunday-Islands_Whitehaven-Beach-seaplane.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=4d7a383be089d9f54c41992e960d77c5 400w)
![Spot koalas in Eucalyptus trees](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=c234136e425bd165233680d043a60e99 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=c54cbcc71023721bffa306d924394a4e 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=94fb94790ddc64a942e56085effc480f 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-qld-Edited-Magnetic-Island-Koala.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=b3a29cfcc7720560a708b81d4b7d3480 400w)
![Snorkel in one of the seven wonders of the world](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=cfb99f1e144b7824d2c00d8dcffc5133 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=263ee0bc92ab8aa724e3f52712bfd0e6 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=7772e69f16f53c0df771e1f82dcf6c1f 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/2423_Pro_Dive_Cairns6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=344defb2fad1b45c9a477ec82cdb2ef4 400w)
Price guide per person
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During shoulder season you can enjoy significant price savings. Talk to a specialist now on 020 36 95 95 69
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