View allEverything was well arranged and if something was wrong or you had questions, you could always contact her.
Julia, traveled in May
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- Gold Operator
- Ultimate Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- High Intensity
- Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 5 - 25
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Fully guided group tour
- Ultimate Stay at Sydney’s Number 1 Hostel
- Ultimate have Direct Beach access in Byron Bay
- FREE Wifi on all bus transport
- 2 nights at Australia’s voted number 1 Hostel 2017
- Private Sydney Cruise on Ultimate Catamaran
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Sydney
- Day 2 Sydney Harbour Cruise
- Days 3 - 5 North Coast & Port Stephens Adventure
- Days 6 - 8 Explore Sydney's attractions
- Days 9 - 12 Byron Bay
- Days 13 - 15 Surfers Paradise
- Days 16 - 18 Brisbane City
- Days 19 - 20 Noosa
- Days 21 - 25 Rainbow Beach & (K'Gari) Fraser Island
- Days 26 - 28 Airlie Beach
- Days 29 - 31 Whitsunday Sailing
- Days 32 - 34 Magnetic Island
- Days 35 - 36 Mission Beach
- Days 37 - 43 Cairns
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Ultimate Travel
Number of tours
13
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
81%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- Tess· December 4th, 2025I had the absolute best time on the 6-week East Coast trip! Everything was so well organised, which completely took the stress out of travelling and allowed me to just enjoy every single moment. From start to finish, the itinerary was balanced perfectly between included experiences and optional activities, so there was something for everyone. The included trips, like the Tablelands and the Whitsundays, were truly unforgettable and felt premium, while optional activities, like skydiving and breakfast with koalas (I highly recommend!!), added even more fun and personalised experiences. Accommodation throughout the trip was excellent, all comfortable hostels and then some really unique experiences like camping on K’gari, which ended up being one of the highlights of the trip for most people. A huge shoutout to our guide, Jack, who was phenomenal. His energy, passion, and enthusiasm brought the trip to life and made everyone feel welcome from day one. He was always checking in, supporting anyone who needed it, and keeping the vibes high, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. If you get Jack, you’re in for a treat 🫶🏻 This trip was not only an incredible way to see Australia’s East Coast but also a truly memorable experience that exceeded all my expectations. If you’re thinking about booking, do it! You won’t regret it.Show moreTrip date: October 2025
- JLJack Richards· November 28th, 2024I came on this tour after losing myself back home in the UK. Running myself into the ground I needed a break, and what a break I got. Travelling all up the east coast with ultimate travel is well and truly worth it, especially with an insane tour guide (ZOE) you couldn’t have done any more for us, you helped bring back my old self. You made us feel comfy, always checking up on us, and making sure we had the best time possible. I can gladly say I’ve made friends for life on this trip. I will certainly be travelling down south in the UK and to the Netherlands to visit everyone. Ultimate travel made this happen and Zoe’s bubbly personality to make the whole group love the tour from Sydney all the way up to cairns. Highlights have got to be snorkelling with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef, scootering in magnetic island, bungee jumping and much much more. Don’t hesitate to book this 6 week trip you’ll have the time of your life. Australia I will be back, maybe even permanently.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- RRebecca· November 28th, 2024If you can use Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and get yourself home after drinking, then the tour is not worth the money. I would not recommend travelers book this tour, as 6 weeks is too long and all the stops tend to drag on unless an additional activity with an extra cost is booked. However, my biggest issue with this tour is the group dynamic it created. During the tour, there were incidents of homophobic slurs and threats made, sexist and degrading comments toward the women, and general bullying. No serious action was taken by the guide, which helped foster a toxic culture and left us feeling isolated. Moreover, I had issues with Ultimate Travel. When I first arrived in Sydney, they had not booked the room I had paid for. Then they canceled the Sydney Harbour Bridge walk at sunset, so we had to go at a different time. Finally, the Everglades cruise I had paid for was also canceled, and I was told I would have to wait until the tour was over for a refund—until I complained and finally got my money back. Overall, I do not feel that their claim of "stress-free travel" was delivered. If anything, my experience and that of others was quite distressing at times. I would recommend either a 3-week tour if you feel more comfortable with a group or having a company plan your itinerary for you. On the East Coast, we met many solo travellers who chose this option, as it allowed them more freedom while still giving them the opportunity to meet people and travel together, without the toxic group dynamic.Show more
Ultimate Travel commented on this reviewHey there Thanks for your feedback. We understand that a 6-week itinerary may not suit everyone’s travel style but it is our most popular itinerary and tour option that 99% of our customers book because of the value and tour duration. The specific 6... Show moreTrip date: October 2024 - AAnonymous· May 16th, 2024Overall was everything great!! But the best thing was our tourguide Eli, she was the best tourguide ever!!!Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- SMSophia· May 16th, 2024I had the best time ever with my group and our tour guide ?! Everything was so much fun and Eli was the best tour guide ever! It was a journey I would never forget. She really made the tour so special for us. It wouldn’t be the same without her.Show moreUltimate Travel commented on this reviewThanks Sophia! Great to hear you had the best time on tour and with Eli :)
Trip date: April 2024 - RLRixt· May 16th, 2024amazing! Our tour guide Eli made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything because everything was taken care of. She was the best!! Always made sure we had something to do :)Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- FPFaye· May 16th, 2024This tour was AMAZING! I had so much fun and our tour guide Eli made everything amazing.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- EBEsmee· May 16th, 2024I loved it, Eli our tourgide made it so much fun and unforgettable!! I am most grateful for these 6 weeksShow moreTrip date: March 2024
- Femke· May 16th, 2024It was the most amazing time for me here in Australia. We had a perfect groupleader, she was the best! Everything was being taken care of by Ultimate and Eli, so for us the only thing what we had to do was have fun. And we did!!Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- Julia· May 16th, 2024the tour was great, and that was made possible by Eli. Everything was well arranged and if something was wrong or you had questions, you could always contact her, no matter how big or small the problem was. For the rest, the tour itself was well organized and I thought it was definitely worth itShow moreTrip date: March 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Laurie
Asked on October 25th, 2025I am older than 35 years old, would it be possible to to join this trip in January 5?
Ultimate TravelOperator•Written October 2025Unfortunately our group tours are only for 18-35 year olds only, so we wouldn't be able to take the booking.
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Teresa
Asked on September 23rd, 2025Is it possible to join this tour if I am ove 45 years old?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written September 2025
No, sorry. Our group tours are only for 18-35 year olds.
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Terry
Asked on August 21st, 2025I have a request regarding an adventure booking for surfing in Australia.
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written August 2025
We can offer a surfcamp trip. This is 5 Days/4 Nights? 5 days of Surfing - Eight 2-hour lessons. It is designed for both beginners and Intermediate.
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Alexa
Asked on March 2nd, 2025Are flights included in the price of the tour?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Flights are not included in the tour price. Travellers usually move up the east coast on buses as part of the tour's itinerary.
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Christian
Asked on January 29th, 2025When will I receive confirmation that the tour will definitely take place?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written January 2025
The tour is confirmed to take place, so you can proceed with making necessary travel arrangements such as booking your flights and visa.
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Jenny
Asked on January 10th, 2025Is it possible to join the tour if I am over 35 years old?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Our tours are specifically designed for travelers aged 18-35 to create an atmosphere and experience tailored to this age group. Unfortunately, we're unable to include participants outside this range, as it's part of our terms and conditions.
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Rachel
Asked on December 27th, 2024Will the airport transfer be arranged in Cairns? How much money will the traveler require daily? Where can travelers exchange money for local currency?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Airport transfer is available for Sydney, not Cairns. Cairns airport is a short 10 minute drive from Gilligan's Hostel. Recommend having $80-$100 per day for food, drinks and optional activities. Travelers can exchange money at the airport or currency exchange stores. Many travelers use Transferwise online bank for currency exchange.
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Chemin
Asked on November 27th, 2024What time should we meet for the tour?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written November 2024
The tour starts at the designated time mentioned in your booking confirmation, and your group leader will be available for contact at the meet-up point specified.
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Nina
Asked on November 5th, 2024Can I bring a surfboard on the tour?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written November 2024
It is not advised to bring your own surfboard as space is limited on the coach. However, there are ample opportunities to surf, as most hostels offer surfboard rentals, or you can hire one from the beach.
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Sophie
Asked on October 15th, 2024do you have any idea of the demographics of this group. what is the age range?
- Ultimate TravelOperator•Written October 2024
Our tours all range from 18 years old to 35 years old. This tour date you have look at so far has customers booked on who are born in 1997 to 2006.
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