Day 1 to 4: Surf Camp, Byron Bay & Gold Coast**
The fun begins with 2 days at our private Surf Camp (hostel) (all meals whilst at camp) - here you learn to surf during the day & party at night. On Day 3 you head to Byron Bay where you can surf with dolphins at Australia's most easterly point, go for a latte in a street café or just chill-out in this hippie town & backpacker mecca.
 
BUDGET OPTION: Day 1 to 4 replaces Byron & Surf Camp with 3 nights on the Gold Coast - Australia's favourite holiday destination.

Day 5 to 8: Hervey Bay, Fraser Island & Capricorn Coast
Next you continue North through Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast before arriving in Hervey Bay. This coastal village is famous both as the whale watching hub of Australia plus as the gateway to Fraser Island. Here you have 3 options:

Option A: HERVEY BAY + FRASER ISLAND + CAPRICORN COAST
2 Nights Hervey Bay + Fraser Island Day Tour (includes Lunch) + 1.5 Nights Capricorn Coast 
Do Fraser in one fun-filled day with an experienced local guide and see the best the island has to offer. Set on the Tropic of Capricorn in Central Queensland, the Capricorn Coast is an undiscovered gem. With an average daily temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, the Capricorn Coast is a haven for long days in the warm sun all year round. If unspoilt beaches, clean white sand and sparkling ocean are your thing, then you're coming to the right place. 

Option B: HERVEY BAY + FRASER ISLAND (Lodge Option)
1 Night Hervey Bay (Hostel) + 2 Nights Fraser Island (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners)
Guided four wheel drive adventure which overnights in the Wilderness Lodge (part of Kingfisher Bay Resort). Included in your touring will be Lake Mackenzie, Basin Lake, Pile Valley, Maheno Shipwreck, Coloured Sands & Champagne Pools.

This option has an Upgrade fee of $145 (Inclusive of all meals & park fees)

Option C: HERVEY BAY + FRASER ISLAND (Camping Option)
1 Night Hervey Bay (Hostel) + 2 Nights Fraser Island (Camp)
This is a great package where you will actually get a chance to get behind the wheel and experience driving (4x4) on these remote beaches of Fraser Island. You are a part of a guided self drive tag along tour of Fraser Island (for safety you follow a lead guide driver in your vehicle). See all this unique region has to offer and spend your nights camping in this magnificent wilderness.

This option costs an additional $145 (Upgrade Fee $55 + $90 Food & Vehicle Kitty)

Day 9 to 11: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday's
Airlie is the gateway to the Whitsunday's – an archipelago of 74 tropical islands. Our resort is located on the main strip and features a swimming pool, bar and night club. This is the ideal base to explore the Whitsunday's from. Here you have 3 options:

Option A: DAY SAILING (Airlie Based)
Full Day Whitsunday Sailing (lunch whilst on cruise) + 3 Nights @ Airlie Beach
This option includes a full day sailing around the Whitsunday Islands, great snorkeling, pristine beaches PLUS all  you can eat lunch and UNLIMITED Booze.

Option B:  BUDGET SAILING OPTION (Liveaboard)
2.5 Day Sailing the Whitsunday’s (all meals whilst on cruise) + 1 Night @ Airlie Beach
Spend 2 days & 2 nights sailing the Whitsunday’s on our 25 metre backpacker cruise vessel. Each night you will sleep aboard our sailing vessel that sleeps 24 passengers + 3 crew. The accommodation is mixed dorm share. This is a great way to explore the tropical reefs and beaches as you cruise and snorkel around the islands.

This option costs an additional $115

Option C:  SNORKEL, DIVE & SAIL OPTION (Liveaboard)
2.5 Day Sailing the Whitsunday’s (all meals whilst on cruise) + 1 Night @ Airlie Beach
Spend 2 days & 2 nights sailing the Whitsunday’s on our fully air conditioned cruise vessel. Sleeping between 2,3,4 & multishare cabins. Private doubles are available at extra cost. The yacht also features a spacious saloon, dive deck, sun tanning deck, air-conditioning and great food. Cruise around and see Whitehaven Beach, do a Scuba dive (approx $60 per dive) or unlimited snorkelling on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

This option costs an additional $225 (Upgrade Fee $160 + $65 Ref Tax)

Option D: WHITSUNDAY ISLAND STAY
3 Day Whitsunday Island Adventure (includes 1 lunch) + 1 Night @ Airlie Beach
Sailing for the day you will explore magnificent Whitehaven Beach and the spectacular Whitsunday’s Islands National Park. Then stay 2 nights at our Long Island backpacker lodge. Explore Long Island, part of the Whitsunday’s National Park. Explore the 2,500 acres of rainforest, find your own secluded bay and take in the great outdoors on the 20 kilometres of scenic walking tracks. On the island there is prolific birdlife, wallabies and fruit bats. Laze by the pool or on the beach.

This option has an Upgrade fee of $75 (Inclusive Reef Taxes)

Day 12 to 13: Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Cairns is the adventure playground of Australia offering bungy jumping, white water rafting, kayaking, ballooning and diving. Here you have plenty of time to experience the Great Barrier Reef along with the other adrenaline activities that this town boasts....and then it is party time when the sun goes down. To maximise you experience on the Great Barrier Reef, we offer you a choice of 2 options:

Option A (BUDGET OPTION): Full Day Cruise
Experience the Great Barrier Reef on our fully equipped cruise vessel. This is one of the fastest vessels to get you to the reefs meaning you get to spend more time snorkelling and exploring - you can also go SCUBA diving for a small fee. Lunch is included whilst on the reef

Option B: Overnight Experience:(all meals whilst on cruise)
Spend 2 full days out on the Great Barrier Reef exploring the marine and coral life. Our 25 metre vessel features 16 air-conditioned cabins all with ensuite.

Snorkel option costs an additional $180 (Upgrade Fee $140 + $40 Reef Tax)
Certified Dive Option costs an additional $280 (Upgrade Fee $240 + $40 Reef Tax) - which includes 6 dives. (Dive courses are also available).

For the more adventurous you also have the opportunity to spend a Full Day Rafting on the Tully River (Cost AU$155).

Day 14: END Cairns
Your package is complete upon check-out of the hostel this morning.

Flexi-Tours depart daily. All our transport is on scheduled services of the national deluxe coach network. We invest in each of the communities we visit by only using local guides / companies that know the region you are visiting and all the accommodation is centrally located and chosen for its amenities. As this is FLEXI Touring, the group size may vary between each region you visit.....This is a great way to see Australia.

DATES & RATES**

14 Day Flexi without Surf Camp - Departs Daily AU$1295*
14 Day Flexi incl. Surf Camp - Departs Daily AU$1495* plus AU$65 local payment for Surf Camp

Rates Include EMC Reef tax AU$20 which is paid locally.

PEAK DATES & RATES**  (1 December to 15 January)

14 Day Flexi without Surf Camp - Departs Daily AU$1495*
14 Day Flexi incl. Surf Camp - Departs Daily AU$1695* plus AU$65 local payment for Surf Camp

Rates Include EMC Reef tax AU$20 which is paid locally.

**All rates are based on = Option A Fraser Island, Option A Whitsunday’s, Option A Great Barrier Reef