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3 months · Sydney → Exmouth
Sydney · Hunter Valley · Newcastle · Port Stephens · Port Macquarie · Coffs Harbour · Byron Bay +18 more
90 days25 stops11,768 kmapprox. A$16,800
25 stops, in order. Open one for stays, things to do and work.
Where your trip starts. Great for beaches and meeting people — and October is a good time to be here. Harbour, surf beaches and the biggest job market in the country — most working holidays start here.
Where to stay
Big social hostel in the CBD
Social hostel · approx. A$45–85 a night
- Party hostel in Kings Cross or BondiA$40–75
- Budget hotel or private roomA$150–260
- Room in a share house (weekly rent)A$45–70
Things to do
Manly ferry and a snorkel at Shelly Beach
Half day · A$10–25 · The ferry from Circular Quay runs on Opal; snorkel hire extra.
Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Half day · Free · 6 km of cliffs, beaches and ocean pools.
Surf lesson at Bondi or Manly
Half day · A$80–130
Book on GetYourGuideOpera House, The Rocks and the Harbour Bridge
Half day · A$0–420 · Walk across the bridge and round the Opera House for free, or climb the bridge for about A$200–420. Opera House tours about A$45.
Book on GetYourGuideRoyal National Park coast walk
Full day · A$0–15 · Train to Otford or ferry to Bundeena. Only visit the Figure Eight Pools at low tide in calm seas.
Pubs and bars in Newtown, Surry Hills and Kings Cross
Half day · A$30–100
Taronga Zoo by ferry
Half day · A$50–75
Or compare tours on Viator
Day 7· Train · Intercity train + Rover Coaches · ~4.5 h · approx. A$8–18
Day 9· Bus · Rover Coaches · ~1.5 h · approx. A$4–8
Day 11· Bus · Port Stephens Coaches · ~1.5 h · approx. A$4–8
Day 13· Bus · Port Stephens Coaches + Premier Motor Service · ~6 h · approx. A$39–73
Day 15· Bus · Greyhound / Premier Motor Service · ~3 h · approx. A$25–50
Day 17· Bus · Greyhound / Premier Motor Service · ~4 h · approx. A$30–60
Day 21· Bus · Greyhound Australia · ~2 h · approx. A$32–45
Day 24· Bus · Greyhound Australia · ~1.5 h · approx. A$21–35
Day 27· Bus · Greyhound Australia · ~2 h · approx. A$33–50
Day 30· Bus · Premier Motor Service · ~3 h · approx. A$25–45
Day 34· Bus · Premier Motor Service · ~2 h · approx. A$20–40
Day 37· Bus · Greyhound Australia · ~4 h · approx. A$60–110
Day 40· Bus · Greyhound Australia · ~10 h · approx. A$127–190· overnight
Day 46· Bus · Premier Motor Service + SeaLink · ~5.5 h · approx. A$64–95
Day 49· Bus · SeaLink + Premier Motor Service · ~4.5 h · approx. A$54–85
Day 52· Bus · Greyhound Australia · ~2 h · approx. A$22–40
Day 57· Bus · Trans North · ~1 h · approx. A$38–40
Day 60· Flight · Trans North + Jetstar / Virgin Australia / Qantas · ~7 h · approx. A$198–460
Day 66· Flight · Jetstar / Virgin Australia / Qantas + QantasLink · ~6 h · approx. A$230–570
Day 69· Ferry · SeaLink coach + ferry · ~3.5 h · approx. A$80–130
Day 74· Flight · Jetstar / Virgin Australia / Qantas + Transperth (Fremantle line) · ~6.5 h · approx. A$203–454
Day 78· Bus · Transperth + Transwa · ~5.5 h · approx. A$27–33
Day 82· Bus · Transwa · ~5 h · approx. A$25–30
Day 86· Flight · Qantas · ~4.5 h · approx. A$250–550
Prices are approx., per person, in AUD, and travel times are door-to-door estimates — check before you book. We can’t promise work or a visa outcome: check every postcode with the official list and keep your payslips. Open this plan: https://backpackaus.com.au/planner?d=90&s=sydney&m=10&v=beaches.social&w=no&b=m&p=b&t=mix&st=mix
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