It’s vital to include visiting the islands in your east coast Australia road trip itinerary, and I’d advise doing the full 3 day 2 night tour to get the full experience.Alcohol was brought on a BYO term. I miss it so much! If your planning on doing an epic road trip like this its handy to rent the campervan in one city and arrange to drop it off in a different city (usually for extra cost).I spent at least $500 on fuel each time I’ve done an East Coast Australia road trip but a campervan is still an affordable way to travel Australia as it also saves you money on accommodation, tours and food. Learning to surf on famous Bondi Beach and explore the beautiful harbour and nature by taking the spectacularSo after Sydney you can choose – do you take the quickest route to Melbourne, take time out and see The highlights along the coastal route from Sydney to Melbourne include Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital of cool and Australia’s most European city. Brilliant guide Claire, love the format and all the information you provide. There’s also a huge mango outside (if you don’t know already, Australia Townsville, ‘the capital of Northern Queensland’ is the gateway to Magnetic Island. So jealous. !Sounds awesome! There are international airports in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and the Gold Coast on this route – check out this If you’re not doing the whole Cairns to Melbourne drive, use this nifty table of contents to take you to just the part of the road trip that you want to go on.I travelled all over Australia in my trusty Subaru forester, and I’d highly recommend to I had my own car for this trip and all of my Aussie road trips, and if you are planning on travelling more than just the east coast (which you should, as the rest of the country is spectacular) then I’d recommend you buy a car of your own. Choose from a 4 or 7 bed dorm or a private room and bathroom. If you can’t afford a campervan then cheaper options are a station wagon – chuck a mattress in the back or a car and tent.However, contrary to popular belief you can’t just camp up and sleep anywhere. The tropical city is a great place to accustom to Australian lifestyle and a few days can easily be passed chilling by the lagoon, dining at the many cafes and restaurants of the city and enjoying its nightlife scene. I lived here for five months and couldn’t get enough of it. Global Gallivanting and Anna Phipps reserves the copy right for all content and images on this website unless otherwise stated. If you fancy lazing back on a beach, there’s plenty of those; or seek some adventure at one of the surrounding national parks.Just south of Eden is the New South Wales/ Victoria border, another unassuming crossing that only involves passing a sign.A somewhat sizable town under 200kms from the NSW/ Victorian border, Lakes Entrance is a perfect mix of idyllic water, beautiful beaches and fascinating history. If you’re after a lively backpacker scene and crazy parties, stick to Surfers. An East Coast Australia road trip will give you a taste of the best Australia has to offer from cosmopolitan cities, iconic sites, world class natural wonders, show stopping beaches and ancient rainforests. It’s a backpacker’s dream—stunning beaches, great nightlife, amazing island-hopping trips, and an awesome travelers’ atmosphere. Although some people stop to do their farm work in Bowen, for many it’s not really much more than a quick pit stop. Hi Neil. This busy hostel has lots going on, with cheap dinners, an on site bar and complimentary bike hire, rice, pasta, tea and coffee. I have always wanted to do the roadtrip from melbourne to cairns so this is very helpful for me. It’s the largest sand island in the world, it’s a unique and There are a few ways to do it but you won’t be able to take your 2WD campervan or car onto the sandbar! Choose from a 6 bed dorm room or a private double room, all which come with included breakfast. Why am I recommending you go there then? If you’re taking the Greyhound down the coast, I’d really recommend renting a car, taking the train or taking a tour to this national park – it’s definitely an Australia must-see.Covered in eucalypt forests, the Blue Mountains are named so because of how the oil from the trees mixes with water vapour. It was definitely an expensive few weeks. It’s loved by backpackers and locals alike, because of its beautiful surroundings and bustling atmosphere.Nomads Noosa is located right in the heart of town, making all of Noosa’s main attractions easily accessible.