Chase the Sun
Gold Coast / Fraser Island / Byron Bay
Departing from Sydney, you’ll experience three unique and fabulous destinations on Australia’s east coast. Start your holiday in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. From there you’re off to Australia Zoo, then onto Harvey Bay where you’ll hop on a huge 4WD vehicle to experience Fraser Island. Then we head south for some more beach time and action in the alternative lifestyle community of Byron Bay – home to millionaires, hippies and surfers.
Highlights include:
- Surfers Paradise
The heart of the Gold Coast - your opportunity to visit theme parks, or chill out at the beach. There’s also the great night life to experience!
- Brisbane
Pass through this beautiful city on the way to the legendary Steve Irwin's award winning Australia Zoo.
- 4 Wheel Drive - Fraser Island
4 WD the beautiful beaches of Fraser Island, with its white sand, and crystal clear waters, you'll never want to leave!
- Byron Bay
The town of Byron Bay will have you overwhelmed! With so much to do, you will be finding it tough to squeeze everything in. We can help you plan your days here so you can get the most out of them!
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Saturday
8.00pm Depart from McDonalds, Circular Quay, traveling overnight to the Gold Coast, just over the NSW border in Queensland.
Includes: transport.
Day 2 - Sunday
Arrive at Surfers Paradise, in the heart of the Gold Coast. Freshen up, then it’s your choice to visit one of the huge theme parks including Dream World and Sea World or head to the beach, check out the local scene, or do some shopping among Australia’s glitz and glamour. You’ll also be taken out to enjoy the great nightlife!
Includes: accommodation, dinner
Day 3 - Monday
Head north passing through Brisbane and onto the award winning zoo of the legendary crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin. See the live shows of crocodile feeding, have your picture taken with a giant python or pat a sleepy koala. You then continue to Harvey Bay, the whale watching capital of Australia and gateway to Fraser Island.
Includes: accommodation, entry to Australia Zoo, dinner.
Day 4 - Tuesday
Wake up for an early breakfast, then onto a huge 4 WD vehicle and off to the ferry for the crossing to Fraser Island. There you are in for a big day of swimming, fun and games at the breathtaking Birrabeen Lake, floating down crystal clear Eli Creek, walking through huge rainforest, driving along a beach highway and great food.
Includes: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, ferry crossings and transfers, all day 4WD tour, National Park entry fee.
Day 5 - Wednesday
Surfs up! Down the highway to Byron Bay and two days of anything and everything you want - skydiving, scuba diving, sea kayaking, learn to surf, swimming, shopping, chilling, partying, dancing. We can help you in deciding what you want to do.
Includes: accommodation, dinner.
Day 6 - Thursday
A free day in Byron Bay relaxing and living the lifestyle enjoyed by hippies and millionaires. We'll help you out so that you can get the most of your time in this paradise. Learn to surf, enjoy a massage, go skydiving, horse riding or simply soak up the relaxed atmosphere - you'll love it!
Includes: accommodation, breakfast.
Day 7 - Friday
Another free day to live the good life - there are so many things to do in Byron Bay! It's our final night so we celebrate with dinner in the Buddha Bar before travelling overnight back to Sydney.
Includes: accommodation, dinner.
Day 8 - Saturday
8:00am arrive back in Sydney
Included in the trip price:
- Entry to Australia Zoo
- All day 4WD tour on Fraser Island including ferry transfers and National Park fees
- All accommodation (dorm share)
- 7 meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners) including final night celebratory dinner
- Professional driver and guide
- All transport from Sydney in modern, air-conditioned coach
- Special optional extra's
What to bring:
Water bottle, camera, sun protection, beach gear, spending money, swim wear, towel.
Pick-up Point:
Circular Quay
Departs: Sydney 8.00pm
Returns: Sydney 8.00am
To book a trip online, click here.
Alternatively send an email to enquiry@internships.monash.edu.au, or call 02 9279 0100.