East Coast Australia Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

The weather on the East Coast varies across each state, but generally, most regions on the East Coast enjoy hot summers and cool winters with clear distinctions between summer, autumn, winter and spring. 

There are exceptions to this, though, with destinations in tropical Far North Queensland such as Cairns and Port Douglas experiencing hot, humid and wet summers and dry winters.

It's extremely easy to get around the east coast of Australia; however, as the region spans 3,000km of coastline, travelling between destinations is not always quick and efficient.

There are several airports located in different cities along the coast - namely Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) - that allows for relatively fast transportation between the major cities.

There's also an extensive public transportation system in the form of a train and bus network that can transport you from one destination along the coast to another.

It's also straightforward to drive between destinations, with all major freeways connecting the states to one another regularly maintained and easily navigable.

Australia's east coast is massive, and the landscapes are diverse, so you'll probably need more than a pair of thongs, bathers, and sunscreen for your trip. But whether you go to the metropolitan city of Melbourne or snorkel your way over the Great Barrier Reef, there are a few items we think are essential:

• Reusable water bottle 
• Daysack 
• Suncream
• Sunglasses (with UV protection)
• Warm layers 
• Insect repellent 
• Portable power bank
• Camera
• Torch
• Bathers 
• Comfortable, sturdy footwear 
• Thongs
• Lightweight towel

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.