Three-Week East Coast Tour in Australia: Lea’s Travel Adventure

Only a few days into the trip, I was blown away by all the impressions I had gathered in such a short time. The three weeks turned out to be absolutely sufficient!

I landed in Sydney, where I spent the first two days before the tour officially started. The trip to the first hostel was super smooth because everything was organized for me. I just had to hop on a bus that took me directly to the hostel. I highly recommend booking an extra night or two before the tour begins to get used to the new surroundings and adjust to the time difference.

On the first day of the tour, I met the group members. I was a bit nervous about fitting in, but my worries quickly disappeared. Everyone was so friendly, and I immediately felt at home. Sydney amazed us with its many fascinating sights. Despite a packed schedule, we still had plenty of time to explore the city on our own and bond with each other.

On the first evening, we took an overnight bus to Byron Bay and arrived the next morning. We had the chance to relax at the beach or visit the charming small town, which was just a few minutes from the hostel. One of the highlights was a trip to waterfalls and lakes, including a tea tree oil lake. These spots were relatively unknown, so we had them almost entirely to ourselves.

After two days, we moved on to Surfers Paradise. There, we explored the city and enjoyed a wonderful group dinner. During our stay, we took a surfing lesson and went on a catamaran tour – both were absolutely amazing experiences.

In Brisbane, we visited the famous Australian Zoo, where we had the incredible opportunity to pet kangaroos and koalas – a definite highlight of the trip!

Next on our itinerary was Rainbow Beach.This stop was particularly exciting because it was the gateway to Fraser Island. We spent two nights camping on the island, surrounded by stunning nature.

At Airlie Beach, we went on the Whitsundays tour. Sailing through the area, snorkeling with colorful fish, and seeing the Great Barrier Reef was absolutely breathtaking.

Our final stop was Cairns, where we participated in various activities and ended the trip with an emotional farewell dinner.

This tour gave me so many new experiences I would never have had in my everyday life. I overcame fears, such as being afraid of the ocean or spiders (which I only encountered on Fraser Island). I also learned to let go and take things as they come, a mindset that still helps me stay calm and confident in many situations.

The time spent in hostels brought the group closer together, and I’m happy to now call three group members some of my closest friends.

Two activities I highly recommend are skydiving in Cairns and the surfing lesson in Surfers Paradise – unforgettable!