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The Gap Year
Have you seen the brand new daily reality show, 'The Gap Year', (brought to you from the makers of Big Brother!)?
Six travellers from around the globe– Amy, Andre, Cara, Dave (go UK!!), Lewis and Roxanne – are all taking different routes on a six-month trip of a lifetime (free!).
'The Gap Year' bring you videos of their travels, giving you the latest exciting and memorable footage from every corner of the world.
Make sure you don't miss out on Roxy taking some surfing lessons in Kuta, Bali or Lewis & Dave meeting up in Belize and getting to know the crazy locals on a seriously chilled rasta boat trip. Check out Dave's trip up the East Coast of Oz - we sorted his trip, and you can do it too! See details and Dave's adventures below!
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Coast & Whitsundays
Coast & Whitsundays
Our very own UK traveller, Dave, is heading off on the 'Coast & Whitsundays' tour in Australia.
Make sure you watch the videos, read the blogs, take the polls and don't miss out on a minute of his amazing adventures.
Check out Dave's itinerary here...
| Itinerary | |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meet your crew before heading across the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, making a photostop taking in the harbour and Opera House. Then drive north to Port Stephens where you can choose cruise with dolphins, or why not take a tour through the sand dunes and try your hand at sandboarding. |
| Day 2 | Today continue along the scenic 'holiday coast' to a Surf Village near Coffs Harbour. Here you get the option to try the iconic Aussie sport of surfing, and be taught by the best in the business! If you're not into surfing - maybe a drink, a dip or a stroll along the beach. |
| Day 3 | This morning you'll stop at Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point. Then onto trendy Byron Bay where you can shop or swim. By evening, you'll have crossed the Queensland border arriving at Surfers Paradise. After dinner, try your luck at Jupiter's Casino! |
| Day 4 | So much to do in the name of leisure. Here goes! Relax on 42km (26miles) of white sand beaches, or if you're feeling adventurous - why not try a tandem skydive, Tigermoth joyflight or Harley Davidson ride. All are available in Australia's biggest playground. |
| Day 5 | First up take in the sights and sounds of Brisbane, before heading to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great shopping. Then continue north along the coast meeting a launch to Fraser Island. |
| Day 6 | Now you're on the largest sand island in the world! What to do? Here are a few clues. Why not take a 4-wheel drive bus tour through the rainforests, a guided bushwalk or a swim in the fresh water lakes? With this many options there's no chance of going troppo! |
| Day 7 | Travel north to the heart of Australia's beef industry on the Capricorn Coast, and have a unique Aussie experience at a Country Homestead. Enjoy a hearty meal and hospitality the Australian way! |
| Day 8 | On your way to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays, you'll visit Mackay - Australia's sugar capital. Boarding your launch at Shute Harbour, you make the short journey to Long Island, one of the jewels of the Whitsundays. |
| Days 9-10 | Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great amenities of Long Island. If you're feeling energetic why not go bushwalking, play tennis or beach volleyball, or take to the water with a snorkel or a jet ski? If you prefer to relax then unwind on the palm-lined beach, have a massage, or sip cocktails at the bar as you watch another perfect sunset. |
| Day 11 | Say a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends after breakfast. |
More awesome monster trips in Oz
Have a gander at our 100% fair dinkum monster trips. They are so bonzer, that you may find yourself speaking like a native by the time your brilliant adventure has come to an end.
| Tour | Details | Price fr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aussie Explorer Sydney - Darwin... & vice versa |
25 Days With its beautiful beach towns and laid back cities, sometimes you need a little motivation to get yourself on the move in Australia. This 25 day monster trip ensures that you see a whole load of this massive country. Despite cramming in lots of wonderful places, you'll still spend enough time in each to fully max out your experience. |
£1549 | More details > |
| Contrast Reef and Rock Sydney - Alice Springs... & vice versa |
14 Days The 'Reef' bit means immaculate beaches, paradise islands and tropical rainforest. The 'Rock' bit means sunsets over Uluru, and hikes through the Outback. Combined you'll get a spectacular mirror image of just how beautiful Australia is. Kicking off in Sydney and finishing in Alice Springs, you'll love this monster trip. |
£1239 | More details > |
| Magical Tropics Cairns - Long Island (Whitsundays)... & vice versa |
7 Days Kicking off in the very lively coastal town of Cairns, you'll have time to enjoy any number of amazng activities, you'll also head up to Kuranda and the beautiful Atherton Tablelands. On day 4 you'll check out Townsville, before you head further south towards Airlie Beach, where you'll board your yacht for an amazing two nights cruising the Whitsunday Islands. You'll sleep on board at night, and by day you can either help with sailing the ship, lie back in the sun, or strap on your snorkel and jump into the perfect waters. Your last night of the trip will be spent relaxing and toasting the sunset on the beautiful beaches of Long Island. |
£539 | More details > |
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