The Travel Collective

Semi-Guided East Coast Australia Tours

Join a 28-day journey from Sydney to Cairns, including highlights like Byron Bay, sailing the Whitsundays, exploring K’Gari, and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef. Designed for young explorers, our journeys offer the perfect balance of adventure, freedom, and new friendships.

Premium Accommodation & Trips

You'll be staying in the best hostels on the East Coast and doing the best iconic activities.

Hassle-Free

All of your accommodation, transportation and activities are pre-booked, you just need to show up!

Free-Time & Flexibility

Tons of free time along the way to explore, chill, or do whatever feels right - it's completely up to you.

Find Your Tribe

Ready-made friends from day one of your trip. Connect with like-minded travellers who share your passion for exploration.

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The Travel Collective East Coast stops

This trip has all the essentials covered – cozy stays, group activities, and unforgettable experiences, so you’ll be free to make lifelong memories, connect with your crew, and enjoy a stress-free adventure filled with good vibes.

Trip Essentials

Your 28-Day East Coast Itinerary

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We’re here to help you plan your trip!

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Planning an adventure can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re curious about destinations, need help choosing the right package, or just want to explore your options, we’re here for you. Fill out the contact form, and one of our travel experts will get back to you promptly.

Prefer something quicker? You can also reach us directly on WhatsApp for immediate assistance

Why join our group adventure tours?

What is The Travel Collective?

The Travel Collective offers a unique mix of guided and independent travel experiences. We’ve got your essential bookings covered:

  • Accommodation: Stay at top hostels and guesthouses
  • Transport: Travel smoothly from one destination to the next
  • Must-do Activities: Enjoy unforgettable experiences along the way

Unlike traditional tours, you’ll manage your own schedule. Just a heads-up:

  • No refunds for missed activities or transport
  • You’ll have a dedicated contact available via WhatsApp to support you

During your free time, you can explore independently or book optional tours (subject to availability). It’s the perfect balance of structure and freedom!

A semi-guided tour combines the best of structured travel and personal freedom. With The Travel Collective, we take care of booking your accommodation, transport, and key activities, like the Whitsundays cruise, ensuring you’re in the right place at the right time. While the itinerary has set locations and mini tours, such as guided trips and local experiences, you’ll have free time to explore on your own. Instead of a traditional tour guide, a local agent is available via WhatsApp for support. It’s a perfect balance of flexibility and structure, giving you the freedom to personalise your journey within the framework of the trip.

Our tours welcome participants aged 18 and above, the typical age range of our guests falls between 18 and 35 years old. This demographic trend is primarily due to our selection of accommodations and activities, which are often tailored to appeal to young, social backpackers within this age bracket. While all adults are invited to join, the overall experience tends to resonate most with younger travellers seeking a vibrant, communal atmosphere.

The Travel Collective is designed for adventurous and sociable travellers who seek a balance between independence and structure. While our tours are open to anyone 18 and over, they predominantly attract those aged 18-35. These trips appeal to those eager to explore new destinations, forge new friendships, and enjoy shared experiences. Whether you’re a solo traveller or part of a small group, our tours offer the freedom to explore independently while also connecting with like-minded adventurers.

Some things such as accommodation, activities and transportation are pre-organised but you will have loads of free time to explore and choose your own adventures as you travel.

You don’t need to worry about transportation, The Travel Collective will book all of your transportation for you. You just need to show up on time and the rest will all be taken care of.

Not at all, once you select your starting date, we will book you into the best accommodation on the East Coast. You won’t need to pre-book any accommodation unless you want accommodation before or after the trip begins.

You will be staying in premium hostel accommodation. Here at The Travel Collective we only work with the best hostels so rest assured your shared dorm room accommodation is the best you can get. If you wanted to upgrade to private rooms just contact our team and they will be happy to assist you with an upgrade.

We will add you to a dedicated WhatsApp chat with your crew before the trip begins. This will give you the chance to connect and get to know each other before your epic adventure begins from Sydney.

Travellers must secure a comprehensive insurance policy that provides coverage for various scenarios, including illness or injury, lost belongings, and tour cancellations. For those who already have travel insurance, it’s crucial to verify that your existing policy adequately covers all adventure activities included in your Travel Collective trip. Ensuring appropriate coverage is ultimately the responsibility of the traveller.

You will receive all of your tickets when you book the trip, you will also be added into a WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers.

On your free days, the choice is yours! We’ll recommend the best activities, from iconic coastal walks to adrenaline-packed adventures, and guide you to the best local bars and restaurants to explore at night. Experience the destination like a local! To make sure you don’t miss out, we recommend pre-booking your epic activities with our team before you start your trip.

Of course, a lot of the crew on The Travel Collective are solo-travelling, it’s an awesome way to meet like minded people.

Yes, just let us know at the time of booking and we will let the tour operators know.

No, you don’t. All travellers on The Travel Collective will snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. You can upgrade to a scuba dive by contacting our team when you book. If you have no dive experience you can book onto a discover scuba dive, specifically for people with no prior dive experience.

That’s no problem, just contact a member of our team and we’ll be happy to get it all organised for you.

Not at all, you can also travel by car or campervan. We find the bus to be the most the best value for money and stress-free.

The following items are all included: accommodation & overnight stays, transportation by bus, activities & tours listed on your package, any meals included on your itinerary, an unforgettable trip.

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