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Queensland East Coast, Australia

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Queensland's East Coast stretches from the Gold Coast in the south to Cairns in the north, spanning over 2,000 kilometres of tropical and subtropical coastline. It's home to some of Australia's most iconic natural attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef — the world's largest coral reef system — and the ancient rainforests of the Daintree. Travellers are drawn here for world-class diving and snorkelling, island-hopping through the Whitsundays, surfing, and wildlife encounters, alongside a well-worn backpacker trail connecting lively towns like Airlie Beach, Noosa, and Mission Beach. The region's mix of adventure, natural beauty, and year-round warm weather makes it one of Australia's most popular routes for both independent travellers and group trips.

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Queensland East Coast, Australia · 10 days

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Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays (Self-Launched)

A self-launched, hostel-based version of G Adventures' 10-day Queensland east coast run: Brisbane nightlife, a 4WD overnight on K'gari (Fraser Island), the Noosa National Park coastal walk, an overnight Queensland Rail train north, a full-day Whitsundays raft and snorkel trip including Whitehaven Beach, and a reef or skydive day in Cairns. Everything is bookable direct or via GetYourGuide/Klook — no group leader, no fixed hotel list, and roughly £1,150–£1,300 per person instead of G Adventures' advertised US$1,987 (about £1,530) discounted fare. Costs are indicative backpacker rates and exclude international flights.

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