Australien 16 Tage Das Beste der Küste – Von Sydney nach Cairns Erlebnisrundreise für junge Reisende zwischen 18- 39 Jahre in internationaler Gruppe

Now’s the time to explore Australia on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Turn your „must-do“ list into „been there, done all of that“ on this 16-day tour up Australia’s East Coast. This classic Sydney-to-Cairns route introduces you to both sides of modern Australia – the bright lights of the big city and the raw beauty of the rugged coastline. You’ll get to try your hand at everything from surfing to snorkelling. And when you travel in small groups, you’ll get to meet the locals and experience their land as they do. That amazing new frontier you’ve been looking for? Here it is.

• Lerne im Spot X Surf Camp surfen

• Chille im berühmten Byron Bay

• Lerne bei einer Übernachtung auf K’gari (Fraser Island) die indigene Kultur kennen

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Sydney

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit.

Heute Abend kannst du beim Ausgehen den Rest der Gruppe kennenlernen. Es geht in die Side Bar direkt neben dem Wake Up Hostel, deiner Unterkunft in Sydney. Das ist die beliebteste Bar weit und breit und hier ist immer mächtig was los. Also freu dich auf gute Drinks und großartige Unterhaltung, feiere mit den anderen den Beginn eurer Reise und tanze bis zum Umfallen!

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Event: Begegne neuen Freunden
Unterkunft: Wake Up! Sydney

Optionaler Ausflug:
Besuch im Stadtviertel The Rocks (**)

2. Tag Sydney

Immerse yourself in all things Sydney with a free day to explore the oldest and biggest Australian city. Glide along the harbour on a ferry and gaze at the white sails of the Opera House gleaming in the sun. Get lost as you wander the narrow, cobbled laneways and take in Sydney’s fabled history, or catch some rays on the sand at Bondi Beach. The choice is yours so get as adventurous as you like in the „Land Down Under“! (F)

Freizeit: Sydney
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Wake Up! Sydney

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch im Sydney Opera House (**)
Küstenspaziergang vom Coogee Beach zum Bondi Beach (**)

3. Tag Sydney / Arrawarra

It’s all aboard today as you take the train north to Coffs Harbour. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views. After pulling into Coffs Harbour station, the group will travel to Spot X Surf Camp, our base for the next few days. (A)

Transport: Sydney – Coffs Harbour (9.0h)
Transport: Coffs Harbour – Arrawarra
Unterkunft: Spot X Surf Camp

4. Tag Arrawarra

Während die Sonne über dem Meer aufgeht, geht es an den Strand für eine inbegriffene Surfstunde mit Spot X, wo man sich hier an einem der schönsten Küstenabschnitte im ganzen Land vollkommen dem Surferleben verschrieben hat.

Versuche dich mit den anderen am Wellenreiten, bevor es weitergeht zu einer Känguruwanderung. Danach hast du einen freien Nachmittag, um deine Umgebung zu entdecken. Sieh dir das Meeresschutzgebiet Solitary Islands Marine Park an, spaziere vorbei an Gezeitentümpeln und halte Ausschau nach Meeresbewohnern, oder lass dir ein Picknick am Mullawarra Beach schmecken. Mache, worauf du gerade Lust hast, und genieße einfach den Tag! (F) (M) (A)

Freizeit: Spot X
Event: Kangaroo Trek
Event: Surfstunde
Unterkunft: Spot X Surf Camp

Optionaler Ausflug:
Schwimmen (**)

5. Tag Arrawarra / Byron Bay

Adventure through lush national parks, stunning beaches, rolling green hills, and small but vibrant towns full of charm and authentic Australian culture as the group drives from Arrawarra to Byron Bay. Grab lunch in the surf and arts town of Byron Bay, before walking to Cape Byron Lighthouse to see the easternmost point of mainland Australia. Keep an eye on the ocean, if luck is on your side you may glimpse some of the spectacular wildlife that call this place home. (F)

Event: Cape Byron Leuchtturmbesuch (0.5h)
Transport: Arrawarra – Byron Bay (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Wake Up! Byron Bay

6. Tag Byron Bay

Welcome to Byron Bay the city of surfing and sunbathing! The day is yours to explore; walk along hidden beaches, play in the surf, grab a massage. Want to get your adrenaline pumping? Go skydiving or try sea kayaking.

Freizeit: Byron Bay
Unterkunft: Wake Up! Byron Bay

Optionale Ausflüge:
Fallschirmspringen (**)
Seekajakfahren in Byron Bay (**)

7. Tag Byron Bay / Brisbane

Venture north with your group to the capital of Queensland; Brisbane. Along the way, stretch those legs one final time on an included walk at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre. Nestled amongst eucalyptus trees, the centre features multi-level viewing of the resident rescue koalas and interactive educational displays, making it a unique place to learn about koalas and their conservation. Tonight, experience a night out with the group in Queensland’s capital.

Transport: Byron Bay – Brisbane (4.0h)
Event: Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Unterkunft: BUNK Brisbane

8. Tag Brisbane / K’gari (Fraser Island)

An early rise today starts your journey to K’gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area. Upon arrival to the largest sand island in the world, you will go through a traditional welcome by the Butchulla people, setting the tone for what’s to come. After the welcome ceremony, get straight into the 4WD adventure. Swim in Boorangoora (Lake Mckenzie), hike beneath the amazing rainforest and walk along the beach during sunset (seasonal). At night, sit around the campfire with your new found friends. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Brisbane – Noosa (2.75h)
Event: Welcome to Country Ceremony
Event: K’gari Inland Experience
Event: Stories around the campfire
Unterkunft: The Eco Retreat

9. Tag K’gari (Fraser Island) / Noosa

Today you’ll drive along 75 Mile Beach, see the Maheno shipwreck and swim in the crystal clear Eli Creek that pumps millions of litres of spring-fed fresh water into the ocean every hour. In the afternoon, say goodbye to K’gari and head to your next beachy destination, Noosa. (F) (M) (A)

Event: K’gari Beach Tour
Transport: K’gari (Fraser Island) – Noosa (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Bounce Noosa

10. Tag Noosa

Picture rocky coast against perfect turquoise water. Now head out with your CEO and see it first hand. Catch the ferry to start your easy hike in Noosa National Park, along the walkway enjoying the beautiful coasta views as you make your way to Hell’s Gate lookout. While it sounds intimidating, it is well worth it, and really quite spectacular. Keep your eye out for koalas along the hike too. Enjoy the afternoon free in Noosa. Opt to get lunch on Hastings Street and enjoy some relaxing beach time or rent a surfboard. Then take the ferry back before dinner.

Event: Noosa Coastal Walk
Freizeit: Noosa
Unterkunft: Bounce Noosa

11. Tag Noosa / Airlie Beach

Enjoy a free day in cute beachfront town of Noosa! Do some shopping along Hasting Street in search of souvenirs, have a coffee on the beach, or explore the near by Eumundi markets. You can also choose to spend time back at the hostel or participate in some of the optional activities offered in the area. In the afternoon, we’ll pack our bags and head to the train station. Tonight we sleep on an overnight train as we head north to some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Fall asleep in Noosa and wake up by the Whitsundays!

Freizeit: Noosa
Transport: Noosa – Airlie Beach

Optionale Ausflüge:
Noosa Everglades Kayak Adventure (**)
Eumundi Market (**)

12. Tag Airlie Beach

Hop off the train and board a bus for a short ride to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier reef. After dropping your bags, do your thing in Airlie Beach. Relax on a gorgeous beach or get some shopping in on the town. Airlie Beach is your oyster.

Freizeit: Airlie Beach
Unterkunft: Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel

13. Tag Whitsunday Islands / Airlie Beach

Get ready for an amazing day at sea! Today, we’ll climb aboard an ocean raft and zoom around the wispy turquoise waters. With time to snorkel, go on bushwalks, and chill on the beach, today will be as close to perfect as one can get. (M)

Event: Segelausflug zu den Whitsunday Islands (8.0h)
Unterkunft: Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel

14. Tag Airlie Beach / Cairns

With an early morning departure, we take a relaxing rail journey through sugar-cane fields, and coastal countryside, the perfect way to unwind and watch Queensland roll by.

Transport: Airlie Beach – Cairns (10.0h)
Unterkunft: Cairns Central YHA

15. Tag Cairns

Cairns is quite the place to visit if you love warm weather (it would be headline news for the city’s temperature to drop much below 20C (68F)) and want to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Take advantage of a free day to book one of the many optional activities that will get you out in nature’s playground. Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef or get that adrenaline pumping by skydiving, and cap it all off on a Big Night Out in Cairns with your fellow travellers. Drinks all around are well deserved after spending the day escaping your comfort zones.

Freizeit: Cairns
Event: Big Night Out
Unterkunft: Cairns Central YHA

Optionale Ausflüge:
Fallschirmspringen (**)
Schnorcheln am Great Barrier Reef (Cairns) (**)

16. Tag Cairns

Depart at any time.

Event: Tag der Abreise

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden
Dein Hands-On-Moment: Surfstunde, Spot X
Dein Discover-Moment: Byron Bay
Dein Discover-Moment: Cairns
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Cairns. Sydney orientation walk. Kangaroo trek. Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit. Daisy Hill Koala Centre. K’gari Welcome Ceremony. K’gari overnight experience (incl Twilight Beach Walk & Stories around the campfire). 4×4 Adventure on K’gari. Noosa Coastal Walk. Whitsunday full day boat excursion, including snorkelling. Whitehaven Beach visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hostels (13 N, 4- bis 8-Bettzimmer), Nachtzug (1 N), abgelegene Strandunterkunft (1 N, Mehrbettzimmer); alle Übernachtungen in Mehrbettzimmern.
Transport: Privatfahrzeug, Zug, Boot, Allradwagen, Fähre, zu Fuß, Bus.
Mahlzeiten: 5 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

Gruppengröße: 5 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen