Gold East Coast Package - 31 Days

EAST COAST PACKAGE

GOLD | 31 DAYS

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PACKAGE INFO

ABOUT THE PACKAGE

DEPARTS DAILY

From Sydney OR Cairns

This is it! Our ULTIMATE East coast package. The whole kit and caboodle! This package includes just about everything you could possibly want to do on the East Coast of Australia. Surfing, kayaking, snorkelling, skydiving, white water rafting, scenic flights, rainforests, beaches, islands, sunsets, wildlife, motorbike riding, and much MUCH more! This is for those of you who want to do everything, see everything, feel everything. We’re already jealous – take us with you!

INCLUDES

TRANSPORT - Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass

FRASER ISLAND 3 DAY 2 NIGHT TOUR - All-inclusive camping experience | Cruise in a 4WD on the beach, swim at Champagne pools, visit Lake McKenzie and explore the Maheno shipwreck

WHITSUNDAYS SAILING - All inclusive 2 day sailing experience | Visit famous Whitehaven beach and the Hill Inlet, snorkel on the great barrier reef. sleep under the stars and watch the sunrise over the islands.

BREAKFAST WITH THE KOALAS - Enjoy a delicious tropical breakfast with your new furry friends: the Koalas! You can even hold one and get a souvenir picture (optional extra).

SURF LESSON - Master the art of catching waves with a 2 hour surf lesson designed for beginners.

SCOOTEROO - MINI CHOPPER TOUR - Spend the evening as part of ‘biker’ gang as you take to the roads on your own mini-chopper. Watch the sunset before cruising back through town.

SKYDIVE - Throw your self out of plane from 15,000ft up in the air! Hurtle back to the ground at incredible speed before the parachute deploys and brings you back down to saftey as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Great barrier reef from above. Just don’t tell mum and dad!

NOOSA EVERGLADES - A river cruise and kayak tour combined for the perfect experience in Noosa’s everglades where you’ll spot HEAPS of Aussie wildlife.

DOLPHIN KAYAKING - Spot dolphins and turtles in the wild! Includes transfers to and from your accommodation.

REEF AND ISLAND SCENIC FLIGHT - Take to the skies and get a unique viewpoint of the Whitsundays and the surrounding waters, including the Heart Shaped Reef

SNORKLE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF - Spend a whole day snorkelling on some of the outer reefs! This world heritage site is home to hundreds of species of fish, turtles, whales and corals. Optional dive upgrades available!

MAGNETIC ISLAND - Explore this tropical paradise and look for koalas, feed the local rock wallabies and discover the history of the World War 2 forts. Includes return ferry.

WHITE WATER RAFTING - A white-knuckle water ride along the Tully river through the rainforest as well a yummy BBQ lunch.

VISIT THE WORLD'S OLDEST RAINFOREST - Spend a day in the Daintree exploring ancient rainforests, spectacular beaches and spot crocodiles in their natural habitat!

WATERFALLS - Time to head back in to the rainforest but this time in search of waterfalls and the elusive platypus. Slide down Josephine Falls, gaze up at Millaa Milla and take a dip in Lake Eachem

SKYPOINT TOWER - Spectacular 360 views from the top of one of Australia’s tallest buildings.

ITINERARY | 31 DAYS

DAY 1 – 4

BYRON BAY

Enjoy the happy vibes of Byron Bay coastal town and its night-life. A day trip to spot wild dolphins and a 2 hour surf lesson are included.

DAY 5 – 6

SURFER’S PARADISE

Some people call this city the ‘Miami of Australia’ and it’s easy to see why: a sprawling metropolis meets a beautiful golden sandy beach with gorgeous weather year round. Spend two days exploring the city, or just relaxing at the beach.

DAY 7 – 8

BRISBANE

The capital of Queensland – Brisbane is known for it’s vibrant night life, live music scene and year-round great weather. Take the time to explore Southbank or head out to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo (optional extra)

DAY 9 – 12

NOOSA

This stunning seaside town is nestled right next to a national park filled with Koalas and great swimming spots including the famous fairy pools.

DAY 13 – 15

FRASER ISLAND

Swim at Champagne pools, visit Lake McKenzie and explore the Maheno shipwreck. The World’s largest sand island is simply a must visit!

DAY 16 – 17

1770

This sleepy little town gets its name from the year that Captain Cook first landed in Queensland, 1770. Here you’ll be joining your own bikey gang for ‘Scooteroo’.

DAY 18 – 21

WHITSUNDAYS

2 day 2 night sailing adventure | Visit Whitehaven Beach, the Hill Inlet look-out, plus swimming & snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. Sleep on the boat and enjoy a cold beer at sunset over the islands.

DAY 22 – 24

MAGNETIC ISLAND

2 nights on a tropical island surrounded by koalas and rock wallabies. Hire a car to explore or just chill at your beachfront hostel.

DAY 25 – 26

MISSION BEACH

Time to do something that scares you! Throw yourself down the river on a white water adventure before jumping out of plan and landing on the beach!

DAY 27 – 31

CAIRNS

The adventure capital of Australia! A full itinerary of snorkelling, rainforests and waterfalls in waiting! Don’t forget to make time for Cairns’ famous night life!

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IMPORTANT INFO

This is a self-guided trip with a hop-on-hop-off bus, and includes a selection of amazing guided tours that we have hand-picked for you.
Trip is flexible – please contact our friendly team if you wish to book dates for only part of your trip; or to extend in certain locations. You can also fully customise your trip by contacting our awesome travel team.
Trip can be left “open-dated” where you’ll choose and book your dates in later (travel up to 12 months from the purchase date).
If left “open-dated”, Fraser Island & Whitundays require 7-14 days notice; other trips usually need 48+ hours

You’ll be with different people along the way as you travel the East Coast. We’ve simply put together the best hostels and trips, to make planning and booking as easy as possible for you. Our travel experts have years of experience helping backpackers, so you can guarantee that we’ve picked the TOP ones for you.

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TRANSPORT OPTIONS

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

The most common way to travel the East Coast is with a Hop-on Hop-off bus pass. This gives you the flexibility to travel the coast at your own pace and extend your stay at fun spots along the way. If you purchase your bus pass through Mad Monkey – we are more than happy to book all your bus sectors according to your accommodation and activities so you don’t need to worry about anything at all – just turn up and show your vouchers. Or you can be more flexible and book them in yourself when you want to travel.

Car & Campervan Hire

If you are traveling solo we recommend you take a bus pass, but if you are traveling with 2 or more friends – car or camper might work out cheaper for you.

Please get in touch with us to get a custom quote on a car or campervan hire; we’ve got a few friends in the industry so we will make sure you get a nice discount.

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WHITSUNDAYS OPTIONS

The boat included in this package is Wings.

This is an amazing trip where you get to sleep on the boat for 2 nights in the middle of the Whitsundays.

Highlights:

Spend hours on Whitehaven Beach
Get that iconic photo on the Hill Inlet lookout
Sail amongst the Whitsunday Islands
Snorkel the reefs accompanied by your snorkel guide, who is there to help and show you how it’s done
Humpback whales visit the Whitsundays from July to September

Boat Specifications

Shared Cabins
Singles and Doubles available
Air-conditioned throughout
Large Saloon with seating area
Colour 62” Plasma TV and surround sound music system (for Movies and Music)
Sheltered area with seating
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UPGRADE: The Atlantic Clipper 2 Day & 2 Night Party Boat

The size of the Atlantic Clipper is a whopping 34-meters on 3 levels with 21 air-conditioned cabins ranging from 2, 3 and 4 berth accommodation. There are 5 hot showers, 7 toilets and a saloon that can sit 60 people very comfortably. There are plenty of suntan decks and many sheltered areas too. Combine this with two large sails, a 12-person spa, a water chute slide, and a massive 8-meter inflatable waterslide.

UPGRADE: Ride to Paradise 2 Day & 2 Nights (Luxury Resort)

Ride to Paradise is the ultimate 2-day 2-night resort stay package around the Whitsunday Islands. The all-inclusive combo departs from Airlie Beach and offers an exclusive two nights accommodation at the multiple award-winning Paradise Cove Resort.

The custom-built vessel offers a comfortable and smooth ride to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, and snorkelling at pristine locations on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. The vessel allows passengers to arrive at the destinations quickly with more time for activities such as sunbathing, swimming and exploring the Whitsunday Islands.

Paradise Cove Resort is a hidden gem situated off the Whitsunday Coast. All guests can enjoy natural beauty and tranquillity of absolute oceanfront tropical gardens fringed by white sand and towering coconut palms. This luxury hideaway will take guests to another place.

When does this trip depart?

Trip departs daily – subject to availability. Please select your preferred date of departure when booking. If your date is not available, we will arrange a suitable alternative for you or provide a full refund.

Do I have to choose a date now?

We recommend you choose a departure date so we can book everything for you; however, if you aren’t sure you can leave the whole package “open-dated” and you will have 12 months to complete your travels. Too easy!

When will my booking be confirmed?

We will send full confirmation and all vouchers within 48 hours.

I’ve got some of my accommodation already sorted – can I remove those nights?

Yes – just let us know know when sending an inquiry and we will adjust everything for you.

Can I drive the 4WD on Fraser Island?

Yes – if you are over 21 years old and hold a valid drivers license (even international).

Do I have to do the full 31 days in one go?

No – this package is fully flexible. For example – you can choose to do just Sydney to Byron Bay and leave the rest of the trip “open-dated” – just let us know at the time of the booking and we’ll get it all sorted for you.

If I book all my dates in and then my plans change – what happens?

We highly recommend to lock in the dates only when you are 100% sure there won’t be any changes, as some suppliers do charge change/cancelation fees. If you aren’t sure on dates then we recommend we book in the beginning of your trip. Then you’ll get open-dated vouchers to lock the rest of the dates in yourself as you make your way up or down the East Coast.

Can I upgrade to 2 Days & 2 Nights Whitsunday Islands sailing boat?

Yes – just let us know when booking your package and we will help you with any upgrades you may want. For Wings Catamaran all-inclusive upgrade it will only be $275 extra.

How much spending money should I have?

We recommend $50/day, but it mainly depends on how much you spend on eating & going out. You can definitely do it on less! All the hostels and local restaurants have discounted meal deals.

How is it with BYO alcohol on trips?

All trips in this package allow BYO. There are always local Bottle shops so no need to stock up; only for Fraser Island, you’ll be told at the pre-departure briefing to visit a Bottle shop in Rainbow Beach before departure.

What is the difference between Fraser Island and the Whitsunday islands?

Fraser Island – over the course of your trip you’ll be on the island the whole time – it’s about driving on the beach, swimming in lakes, Champagne pools, exploring the rainforest, sand-dunes, and camping on the beach.

Whitsunday Islands – you’ll spend your time mostly on the boat, swimming, snorkelling and the only time you will be on an island is when visiting the World famous Whitehaven Beach.

Start in Sydney or Cairns

Day 1 Sydney to Byron Bay (Overnight)
Day 2 Byron Bay
Day 3 Byron Bay and Surf Lesson
Day 4 Byron Bay and Dolphin Kayaking Tour
Day 5 Byron to Surfer’s Paradise
Day 6 Surfer’s Paradise
Day 7 Surfer’s Paradise to Brisbane
Day 8 Brisbane
Day 9 Brisbane to Noosa
Day 10 Noosa
Day 11 Noosa Everglades day trip
Day 12 Noosa to Rainbow Beach
Day 13 Fraser Island 4WD Adventure
Day 14 Fraser Island 4WD Adventure
Day 15 Fraser Island 4WD Adventure
Day 16 Rainbow Beach to 1770
Day 17 1770 and Scooteroo to Airlie Beach (Overnight)
Day 18 Airlie Beach and Scenic Flight over the Whitsundays
Day 19 Whitsundays Sailing Adventure
Day 20 Whitsundays Sailing Adventure
Day 21 Whitsundays to Airlie Beach
Day 22 Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island
Day 23 Magnetic Island
Day 24 Magnetic Island to Mission Beach
Day 25 Mission Beach and White Water Rafting
Day 26 Skydive Mission Beach and then to Cairns
Day 27 Cairns
Day 28 Cairns and Waterfalls day trip
Day 29 Cairns and Great Barrier Reef day trip
Day 30 Cairns and Rainforest Day trip
Day 31 Cairns

- Book your dates in advance – there’s no such thing as ‘too soon’

- Let us know if you’ve got any dietary requirements, allergies or limitations

- Pack light for your trip

- What to pack check-list:

Chargers & adapters
Shoes (flip flops, closed shoes, party shoes)
Sunglasses, sunscreen & hat
Swimmers
Light sweater or jacket
T-shirts and shorts, skirts or dresses
Dressier clothes for nights out
Waterproof or windproof jacket – recommended but not essential

- We highly recommend travel insurance

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Your travel has been booked by Mad Monkey Adventures (“us” or “we”), on the basis of the following terms and conditions. The enclosed ticket(s) (“voucher(s)”) have been booked by us on your behalf with various Service Providers. Each Service Provider may have their own terms & conditions applying to your travel. It is important that you read the relevant & corresponding voucher for each of your bookings in order to understand all applicable terms & conditions. If you require additional information to that contained in the voucher then we recommend that you contact the Service Provider for further clarification.

BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS

Your responsibilities: Open tickets: You must book your travel dates in advance with the individual Service Provider as per details provided on your voucher. Please be aware open dated tickets are subject to supplier price fluctuations which you could incur. Tickets with booked dates: It is your responsibility to ensure you redeem your tickets on the dates booked. If you wish to change these dates you must organise it with the Service Provider directly, with adequate notice. You must reconfirm all booked dates 48 hours prior to travel (minimum guide only) or in the manner stated on your voucher. If applicable, dietary requirements should also be confirmed at this time. It is your responsibility to ensure the dates on vouchers are correct and correspond to your own itinerary.

CANCELLATIONS and REFUNDS

Credit card fees and fees paid to us for accommodation, bus tickets and luggage storage are not transferable or refundable. If you cancel your travel, you must pay us a fee of 50% of the value of the travel that was booked on your behalf and cancelled (“Cancellation Fee”). In addition, if a Service Provider charges us for the cancelled travel you must also pay us the amount that we are charged on your behalf by the Service Provider. It is therefore possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel or certain flight bookings).

The Cancellation Fee will apply in all cases where a tour is able to run. For example, if you are unable to reach a tour due to an “act of God” (for example a road is cut off due to flooding) the normal Cancellation Fee will apply if the tour still runs in your absence or would have run but for your absence. If a tour or other travel service is cancelled by the Service Provider, we will first endeavour to rebook you free of charge. If this is not possible we will refund you the amount you paid for the tour or other travel service less a 20% administration fee (“Admin Fee”). This full refund minus admin fee is subject to a fully refundable amount being given to us from the supplier who is cancelling. We highlight here that all suppliers have different cancellation policies applying to your travel and that it is important to familiarise yourself with these at time of purchase.

The 20% Admin Fee does not apply to; Skydives or Scenic flights cancelled by the Service Provider within 3 days of booking due to weather and a full refund will apply.

Whilst we normally attempt to process refunds swiftly, situations (such as natural disasters) may result in up to 30 days processing time, due to high volume.

ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SENT VIA E-MAIL TO: adventures@madmonkey.com.au

DEPOSITS

We will take deposits on planned tours, transport and travel itineraries and hold it for you for a period of 48 hours. Deposits are non refundable should you choose not to proceed.

DIVE ACTIVITIES

When booking any Scuba Diving related activities please advise us if you have a past history or currently suffer from any of the following medical conditions: Asthma, wheezing, persistent chest pain, chronic sinus, chest surgery, high blood pressure, ear surgery, epilepsy, chronic bronchitis, collapsed lung, diabetes mellitus (sugar), fainting, seizure or blackouts, lung disease. When signing our terms and conditions you further declare that you are not currently taking any prescribed medicine or drug (excluding oral contraceptives), you are not pregnant and that you are not flying within the next 24 hours. If you are refused to participate any Scuba Diving related activity booked on your behalf through any pre or existing medical condition than failure to declare these at time of purchase will result in a 100% cancellation fee.

TRAVEL/ CANCELLATION INSURANCE

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. It is your personal responsibility to purchase your own travel insurance to cover any liability which may be incurred to us or a Service Provider and other travel misadventures that you wish to be insured against.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We endeavour to package tours that will meet your expectations. However, we take no responsibility for any matters that arise with regard to or during individual tours or arrangements with individual Service Providers. We appreciate your feedback, whether complaints, compliments or suggestions. However, to the extent permitted by law we will not be responsible to you for any loss, expense or damage that you may suffer during any particular tour, accommodation or travel, no matter the cause. These matters are the responsibility of each individual Service Provider and you agree that you will not hold us liable in any such circumstances.

PRICES

We endeavour to package the best value tours available at the best prices. However, we take no responsibility for price fluctuations arising from changes in the prices charged by Service Providers occurring before final payment. Accordingly, the price of your travel is subject to change until such time as you pay for the travel in full.

EXTRA COSTS

Many tours have extra costs and you should be aware that there may be added expenses. These expenses will differ for each Service Provider but some of the more usual extras are: EMC Tax, Stinger suit Hire, Luggage storage, Sleeping Bag Hire, Linen Hire, National Park Fee, Food, Insurance, Accommodation, Equipment Hire, Petrol Levy. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual Service Provider when you confirm your ticket. All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $30 administration fee per item booked. Transfers between tours will incur a $30 administration fee and transfers are at suppliers discretion.

PASSPORT VISA and IMMIGRATION

It is your responsibility to fulfil the passport, visa and other immigration requirements for all transiting and stopover destinations applicable to your itinerary. You should confirm these with these with the relevant High commissions, embassies and/ or consulates. We do not accept any responsibility in the case of you being unable to travel due to not complying with any such requirements. Your passport must be valid for 6 month beyond your return date into Australia.

TRAVEL ADVICE and VACCINATIONS

Australian residents should refer to the travel advice posted by the department of Foreign Affairs at www.dfat.gov.au or www.smartraveller.gov.au for all the countries you intend to visit. Vaccinations may be required for some or all of the places you are intending to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged all necessary vaccinations for your itinerary.