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  • 18 days
  • 15 overnight stays
  • Flights and baggage
  • Campervan

Your Itinerary

18 days
  • Sydney
  • Cairns
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • K'gari
  • Brisbane

Do you dream of van life and total freedom, marsupials and wild nature in The Land Down Under? Australia's East Coast is calling for adventure! Start your trip in the country's metropolis Sydney and marvel at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge before taking to the skies. Then pick up the keys to your very own campervan and man the helm of your new home on wheels. The best part? You'll be taking it with you the whole way as you discover the beauty of Australia's East Coast from Brisbane to Cairns. Plunge into the depths of the oldest tropical rainforest in the world, bury your feet in the snow-white sands of the Whitsunday Islands' idyllic beaches, explore the world-famous underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and immerse yourself in the mysterious Australian Everglades. And of course, you can't miss the kangaroos in Cape Hillsborough and koalas on Magnetic Island! Enjoy absolute freedom and decide for yourself each day where your road trip takes you. It's time for an adventure, wouldn't ya say?!

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Australia – just hearing its name has you bristing with excitement. You've been looking forward to this day for so long, and now you're finally standing at the airport. It's time to board the plane that's soon to bring you closer to the other side of the world. So sit back, close your eyes and have one last dream about all the adventures that await you before they finally come true!

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Australia's East Coast: Van life, waves and wildlife

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Australia's East Coast: Van life, waves and wildlife

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A glance out the window tells you your plane is about to land in Sydney. Your heart leaps in your chest, and before you know it, you're standing on Australian soil.

Welcome to Sydney! You're far too curious about the city to spend the day relaxing by the pool. It's time to head to Circular Quay. The famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge are ready and waiting for you to come snap some Insta pics. Visit the famous concert hall and order yourself a drink at the Opera Bar. And if you want the perfect view of the Opera House, then head to Milsons Point. When you get there, you'll also find Sydney's second biggest highlight right next to you: Harbour Bridge. Walk across it and enjoy your first once-in-a-lifetime moment in Sydney. Watch as the setting sun bathes the Opera House and the skyline in the most beautiful colours and the city transforms into a colourful sea of lights! 

If you already marvelled at the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge yesterday, then it's time to check out some more must-sees! And true to the saying 'It's not the destination, it's the journey', a trip through the harbour (optional, payable on site) is one of them. Start at Circular Quay and choose the line that makes your heart beat the fastest. How about the most iconic route, which takes you to North Beach in Manly? After your beach adventure, it's back to the city and back to the roots. The Rocks waterfront district will lure you on a journey back in time. Head to Cadman's Cottage, the city's oldest house, and the Australian Heritage Hotel, the oldest pub in town. And at the end of a perfect day, you of course have to take a stroll through Darling Harbour. Whether it's a break in the Chinese Garden of Friendship or a cocktail with a view of the harbour, in Darling Harbour, you can do it all.

Ready for adventure? You wave to the Opera House one more time, then your plane breaks through the clouds on its way to the Great Barrier Reef and Cairns. And there's something very special waiting for you there.  It's time to pick up your new travel companion for the next few days: your fully equipped campervan. Now nothing stands in the way of your road trip adventure! So, where to? That's entirely up to you. From here on, you're the captain of your own ship! Take this unique opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of the East Coast with all its highlights between Brisbane and Cairns and simply seize the day as you live the van life. Enjoy absolute freedom and decide for yourself which campsite you'll spend the night at and snuggle up in your bed on wheels. Let's go!  Your first destination is in Speewah Regional Park. Dive into the jungle life, explore Josephine Falls and its natural water slide and make sure to check out the Babinda Boulders to kick off your adventure.

Recommended campsite: Speewah Regional Park Campground 

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