A backpacking tour of Australia\u2019s east coast is an unforgettable, mind-blowing expertise, however how have you learnt what to see and do in such an enormous space? Well, listed here are 10 superb issues it’s essential to do in your east coast tour.<\/p>\n When you are taking a tour of the east coast of Australia, you\u2019re going to see a number of seashores. It\u2019s round 3,000km from Sydney to Cairns, and you should have lovely white sandy seashores and clear blue water all alongside the Pacific Highway. But there’s waaay extra to the east coast than simply implausible seashores. We\u2019ve picked out 10 superb issues it’s essential to do in your east coast tour.<\/p>\n Aussies love the outside way of life and spending their free time having enjoyable. A Stray east coast tour is the right strategy to strive a brand new sport or exercise.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t go to Australia with out browsing. We hit nice surf locations like Sydney, Byron Bay (the place we keep in The Surf home, with free surf board rent) and the long-lasting Surfer\u2019s Paradise. There are seashores with huge waves for skilled surfers, and seashores like Bargara Beach which have excellent circumstances for inexperienced persons.<\/p>\n Bet you\u2019ve by no means tried sand boarding? You can in your east coast tour. Visit Stockton Sand Dunes close to Port Macquarie, the most important sand dunes within the southern hemisphere. Before you understand it, you\u2019ll be hurtling down the dunes on a bit of wooden! Back on the water, strive snorkelling \u2013 the Lady Musgrave Island tour is superb \u2013 or kayaking. Our excursions provide the likelihood of kayaking within the everglades close to Noosa, and on lakes in Atherton Tablelands simply south of Cairns. And with all that ocean up the east coast, there’s the chance to have a go at crusing \u2013 however extra of that later.<\/p>\n For thrill seekers, there\u2019s the possibility to go skydiving at over Noosa, or throw your self off a 50m tower tied to a rubber band! The bungee bounce and big swing at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett is the place for adrenaline junkies.<\/p>\n For those that favor to maintain their ft firmly on the bottom, there are heaps of superior mountain climbing and strolling trails alongside the east coast. The lookouts at Tomaree Head, Noosa Heads and Niigi Niigi (Sealy Point) are highlights.<\/p>\n The east coast of Australia is a foodie\u2019s heaven. With a various vary of bars and eating places, there are a great deal of al fresco eateries alongside the coast, recent seafood and a variety of veggie and vegan choices too. Check out our information to vegan eating places in Byron Bay.<\/a><\/p>\n You must also attempt to style some wine and cheese on the planet famend Hunter Valley. If you solely strive one wine, make it a dry, refreshing Semillon. Don\u2019t miss the well-known Bundaberg rum and ginger beer, and take a look at Brisbane\u2019s vibrant espresso tradition. Finally, the Queensland craft beer scene is value a style (or two) in your east coast tour too.<\/p>\n As nicely as travelling up the coast, you\u2019ll have the possibility to discover three of Australia\u2019s main cities. No go to to Australia can be full with no go to to Sydney, one of many world\u2019s nice cities. Two of our east coast excursions begin in Sydney, so don\u2019t miss the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour, in addition to the long-lasting Bondi Beach. Check out 30 free issues to\u00a0 do in Sydney.<\/a><\/p>\n Brisbane is a metropolis of arts and tradition with a vibrant foodie scene. The Brisbane River winds by way of town, however it’s accessible on foot or by boat or ferry. Don\u2019t miss the museums and botanic gardens in your go to.<\/p>\n Cairns, with its tropical local weather is dwelling to an enormous salt water lagoon and with its buzzing nightlife, is the gateway to discover the Great Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re searching for nice nightlife, it\u2019s not solely discovered within the cities.\u00a0 There are numerous bars and golf equipment in your east coast tour, particularly in Noosa and Airlie Beach. We have our personal events too: pizza nights and barbies at Port Stephens, Bundaberg and Yungaburra. Some of the locations we keep are excellent for a celebration: there\u2019s a pool bar at Bounce Noosa and stay music and a nightclub at Gilligan\u2019s Cairns. So let\u2019s get this get together began!<\/p>\n As nicely because the three main cities above, there are some fascinating smaller cities you need to try to absorb in your east coast tour. The previous arty, hippy city of Bellingen is value a go to. Did you understand its church was the inspiration for a Booker Prize successful novel? Mullumbingy promotes itself as \u201cThe Biggest Little Town in Australia,\u201d and has a way of cool calm in its sub-tropical setting within the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales. It\u2019s additionally dwelling to the Mullumbingy Chocolate Shop \u2013 one other nice purpose to go to.<\/p>\n Close by is Surfer\u2019s Paradise, well-known for its high-rise skyline and pristine 3km seashore. There are at all times surfers, swimmers and joggers round, so take part. After a go to to Ok\u2019gari (Fraser Island), it\u2019s value a fast cease at Rainbow Beach. The southern finish of this lovely 23km seashore has completely different colored sands, giving it its title.<\/p>\n As nicely as having a good time, travelling is all about studying, broadening your horizons and experiences. Your east coast tour offers you the chance to be taught extra about aboriginal tradition. Discover historic customs of \u201coral tradition\u201d, the place historical past, tradition and folklore is handed down by way of generations by way of story telling. Share the aboriginal respect for land and nature, perceive \u201cDreamtime\u201d, an expression of creativity, and using native vegetation.<\/p>\n Some of our Stray Tours embrace an aboriginal cultural expertise at an necessary website of the Gumbaynggirr individuals, the place not solely will you be taught extra about their tradition and historical past, however you’ll play a component in protecting their heritage alive.<\/p>\n One of the traditions of again packing is tenting, undoubtedly one thing you need to combine in together with your hostels, inns and lodges. Three of our Stray Tours embrace a go to to Ok\u2019gari or Fraser Island, which is the most important sand island within the southern hemisphere. We keep 2 nights at a seashore camp, sleeping beneath starry skies near the seashore and ocean. The camp additionally has its personal kitchen and deck with views over the coast. In the night, it\u2019s tucker across the camp hearth for an actual tenting expertise.<\/p>\n With some a lot shoreline to discover, it\u2019s the right time to strive some crusing. We have an unimaginable crusing expertise on a few of our east coast Stray Tours. You can cast-off on a 76 foot ocean crusing yacht to the gorgeous Whitsunday islands.<\/p>\n Not solely will you be a deck hand for a few days, hoisting sail and taking a flip on the wheel, you\u2019ll really stay on board, swimming, snorkelling and crusing your approach by way of the 74 islands. And when the solar goes over the yard arm, it\u2019s time to look at the sundown with a sundowner in hand\u2026<\/p>\n Australia is a large nation with various micro climates and pure landscapes. Your east coast tour means you will note extra than simply the seashores. Don\u2019t miss the National Park at Noosa, taking in rain forest and coast, and simply accessible from the city. Just north is your likelihood to go to certainly one of solely two everglades on the planet \u2013 nice to discover in a kayak.<\/p>\n Venture inland from the east coast to soak up the Atherton Tableland area. See spectacular falls with pure swimming pools to swim in, and extinct volcanic crater lakes. Some of the Stray Tours even embrace a moonlit canoe journey on Lake Tinaroo to see probably the most unimaginable darkish skies and stargaze throughout the evening sky with no mild air pollution.<\/p>\n Finally, it goes with out saying, however you additionally need to expertise The Great Barrier Reef. With over 3,000 particular person reef methods overlaying an space of practically 345,000 sq. kilometres. It\u2019s greater than the Great Wall of China and the one dwelling factor on earth that’s seen from house. On a Stray Tour, we keep at Bundaberg on the southern Great Barrier Reef, and Cairns with its snorkelling and crusing excursions to the Reef.<\/p>\n Aussies are pleasant and enjoyable, and also you\u2019ll make a great deal of new mates in your east coast Stray Tour. But it\u2019s not simply concerning the individuals\u2026 one other factor it’s essential to do is get to know the native animals too!<\/p>\n At Port Stephens, we keep at a hostel set in 6 acres of bush land with kangaroos and wallabies roaming free. From Tomaree Head and Noosa Heads, you might be fortunate sufficient to see Bottlenose Dolphins, and even migrating Humpback Whales between May and September.<\/p>\n You should see the koalas on the Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie, and find out how they protect and rehabilitate Australia\u2019s greatest cherished creature. At Bundaberg, you\u2019ll not solely get the possibility to fulfill Bundy R. Bear (you\u2019ll \u201cbearly\u201d consider it!), you\u2019ll additionally meet the turtles at Mon Repos and should get to see these unimaginable creatures hatch.<\/p>\n A 4 wheel drive safari on Ok\u2019gari or Fraser Island means you’ll be able to spot a wide range of wildlife, together with wild dingoes on the seashore. Take care although. Remember these are wild animals, not cute canine that like their ears tickled.<\/p>\n Finally, while you\u2019re snorkelling or scuba diving off the east coast of Australia, you\u2019ll realise that the previous saying is true. There actually are so many fish within the sea!<\/p>\n Wherever you go in your tour of Australia, you\u2019ll go to some implausible locations and revel in unforgettable actions. You\u2019ll additionally make life lengthy associates on a Stray Tour, and we hope that collectively you’ll expertise a few of our ten must-do issues in your east coast tour.<\/p>\n For extra inspiration, see our Best Places to Visit and Destination Guides.<\/a><\/p>\n1. Try a brand new exercise<\/h2>\n
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2. Get a style of the east coast in your tour<\/h2>\n
3. City dwelling<\/h2>\n
4. Party, get together!<\/h2>\n
5. Chill out with a small city vibe<\/h2>\n
6. Learn about aboriginal tradition<\/h2>\n
7. Camp beneath the celebrities<\/h2>\n
8. Set sail for an island<\/h2>\n
9. Get again to nature<\/h2>\n
10. Get to know the locals<\/h2>\n