Tokyo & East Coast Australia
20 day City Stay & Self Drive – from £1875
With flights from £3575
Combine an exciting Tokyo city stay with a self drive to Australia’s East Coast and experience the best of the Queensland Coast.
Highlights:
- Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Tokyo
- Enjoy Sydney’s iconic attractions and harbour
- Explore the pretty seaside town and golden beaches of Agnes Water
- Discover picturesque beauty spots and fascinating wildlife on K’gari
- Take a day cruise from Airlie to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your Tokyo & Australia holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Fly into one of the world’s most vibrant and fast paced cities. Tokyo provides visitors with an impressive mix of both the modern and traditional world, and is a feast for the senses.
Whether your aim is to browse and purchase the latest technology, bask in the tranquillity of ancient temples, or simply soak up the adrenaline and fast pace of this sprawling metropolis, a three night stay will provide ample time to appreciate the city’s diversity.
Your chosen Tokyo hotel


Day 4 to 6 – Sydney
Fly on to Sydney this morning for a three night stay in New South Wales’ vibrant capital city. Board one of the iconic ferries to one of the neighbouring bays or beaches, enjoy fish and chips at Watson’s Bay, or watch the local surfing skills at Bondi. Make sure you also find time to head out and visit the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley regions.
For more inspiration take a look at our Sydney Experiences.
Your chosen Sydney hotel


Day 7 & 8 – Brisbane
Fly from Sydney to Brisbane this morning, pick up your hire car and head north to the sunshine coast.
Just over an hour’s drive from Brisbane, the fashionable resort of Mooloolaba has sheltered soft sand beaches, trendy restaurants and galleries and a confident holiday vibe.
Away from the beach, you can hike some of the trails through the Glass House Mountains, visit the Giant Pineapple near Woombye, or the markets at Eumundi.
Just up the coast is the relaxed coastal town of Noosa, home to Noosa National Park and the Noosa Everglades, great for spotting wildlife like koalas, kangaroos and colourful birdlife such as rainbow parakeets.
Standard & Deluxe: Coco Mooloolaba


Day 9 & 10 – Hervey Bay & K’gari
First stop today is Gympie, gateway to the Great Sandy National Park and a number of State Forests. Visit the old gold fossicking site and Heritage Museum here before heading on to the waterside town of Hervey Bay.
The calm waters of the bay provide shelter for breeding whales, as well as a home for turtles, dolphins and dugong.
A two night stay in Hervey Bay provides the perfect opportunity to visit K’gari, formerly Fraser Island, and we can arrange a 4WD tour of the island for you.
Standard: Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay
Deluxe: Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay


Day 11 – Bundaberg & Agnes Water
Drive north today through the forests and farmland of coastal Queensland. Leaving the highway at Childers, you will pass through the town of Bundaberg, famous for its rum, which is made from locally grown sugar cane. The distillery in the town offers daily tours.
The pretty seaside town and golden beaches of Agnes Water make a welcome stop at the end of the day.
Standard: Sandcastles 1770
Deluxe: 1770 Beach Shacks


Day 12 – Rockhampton
Take the chance of an early dip or a stroll along the forest boardwalk before you leave Agnes Water for your drive to Rockhampton. On the way is the port of Gladstone, departure point for Heron and Lady Elliot Islands.
The old colonial city of Rockhampton is at the heart of Central Queensland’s beef producing region. Arrive early to explore the impressive Heritage Village, Art Gallery and lush Botanical Gardens.
Standard & Deluxe: Edge Apartment Hotel


Day 13 – Mackay
The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Rockhampton, so you are now well and truly in the tropics. Your drive today passes through more sugar cane fields, cattle stations and forests, and touches the coast again at Clairwater Dugong Sanctuary.
Tonight’s stop is at the coastal town of Mackay at the mouth of the Pioneer River. There are plenty beaches to explore in the area, as well as a marina and fascinating Heritage Walk.
Standard: Rydges Mackay Marina
Deluxe: Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina


Day 14 & 15 – Airlie Beach & The Whitsundays
Mackay is surrounded by cane fields but inland is the spectacular, forested Eungella National Park, with waterfalls and natural swimming holes, well worth visiting as today’s drive is fairly short.
Journey on for a two night stay at the lively seaside resort of Airlie Beach, which gives you plenty of time to explore this beautiful region. You will find secluded beaches and scenic walking trails in Conway National Park but most popular is a day cruise from Airlie to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands or even the Great Barrier Reef, and we can pre-book these for you.
Standard: Heart Hotel & Gallery
Deluxe: Coral Sea Resort


Day 16 – Townsville
Leave the boutiques and cafés of Airlie Beach behind this morning as you head north to Bowen for an ocean stop on your way to Townsville.
In Townsville, the largest city in North Queensland, explore the fascinating Museum of Tropical Queensland, stroll along the picturesque waterfront or climb to Castle Hill lookout for a great view of the city.
Standard: Mercure Townsville
Deluxe: The Grand Hotel Townsville


Day 17 to 19 – Cairns
Continue on to the popular tropical resort town of Cairns. Explore the fabulous palm fringed beaches at Palm Cove and Port Douglas or perhaps board the Kuranda Skyrail for a scenic ride over the rainforest to the village of Kuranda.
You have three nights to explore so why not head out to the ancient Daintree Rainforest or join a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, which you can pre-book before you travel.
Your chosen Cairns hotel


Day 20 – Farewell from Cairns
Hand your hire car in this morning as you head to Cairns airport for you return flight to the UK.

Your Itinerary
You can customise your Tokyo & Australia holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1 to 3
| Tokyo
Fly into one of the world’s most vibrant and fast paced cities. Tokyo provides visitors with an impressive mix of both the modern and traditional world, and is a feast for the senses.
Whether your aim is to browse and purchase the latest technology, bask in the tranquillity of ancient temples, or simply soak up the adrenaline and fast pace of this sprawling metropolis, a three night stay will provide ample time to appreciate the city’s diversity.
Your chosen Tokyo hotel

Day 4 to 6
| Sydney
Fly on to Sydney this morning for a three night stay in New South Wales’ vibrant capital city. Board one of the iconic ferries to one of the neighbouring bays or beaches, enjoy fish and chips at Watson’s Bay, or watch the local surfing skills at Bondi. Make sure you also find time to head out and visit the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley regions.
For more inspiration take a look at our Sydney Experiences.
Your chosen Sydney hotel

Day 7 & 8
| Brisbane
Fly from Sydney to Brisbane this morning, pick up your hire car and head north to the sunshine coast.
Just over an hour’s drive from Brisbane, the fashionable resort of Mooloolaba has sheltered soft sand beaches, trendy restaurants and galleries and a confident holiday vibe.
Away from the beach, you can hike some of the trails through the Glass House Mountains, visit the Giant Pineapple near Woombye, or the markets at Eumundi.
Just up the coast is the relaxed coastal town of Noosa, home to Noosa National Park and the Noosa Everglades, great for spotting wildlife like koalas, kangaroos and colourful birdlife such as rainbow parakeets.
Standard & Deluxe: Coco Mooloolaba

Day 9 & 10
| Hervey Bay & K’gari
First stop today is Gympie, gateway to the Great Sandy National Park and a number of State Forests. Visit the old gold fossicking site and Heritage Museum here before heading on to the waterside town of Hervey Bay.
The calm waters of the bay provide shelter for breeding whales, as well as a home for turtles, dolphins and dugong.
A two night stay in Hervey Bay provides the perfect opportunity to visit K’gari, formerly Fraser Island, and we can arrange a 4WD tour of the island for you.
Standard: Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay
Deluxe: Oaks Resort & Spa Hervey Bay

Day 11
| Bundaberg & Agnes Water
Drive north today through the forests and farmland of coastal Queensland. Leaving the highway at Childers, you will pass through the town of Bundaberg, famous for its rum, which is made from locally grown sugar cane. The distillery in the town offers daily tours.
The pretty seaside town and golden beaches of Agnes Water make a welcome stop at the end of the day.
Standard: Sandcastles 1770
Deluxe: 1770 Beach Shacks

Day 12
| Rockhampton
Take the chance of an early dip or a stroll along the forest boardwalk before you leave Agnes Water for your drive to Rockhampton. On the way is the port of Gladstone, departure point for Heron and Lady Elliot Islands.
The old colonial city of Rockhampton is at the heart of Central Queensland’s beef producing region. Arrive early to explore the impressive Heritage Village, Art Gallery and lush Botanical Gardens.
Standard & Deluxe: Edge Apartment Hotel

Day 13
| Mackay
The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Rockhampton, so you are now well and truly in the tropics. Your drive today passes through more sugar cane fields, cattle stations and forests, and touches the coast again at Clairwater Dugong Sanctuary.
Tonight’s stop is at the coastal town of Mackay at the mouth of the Pioneer River. There are plenty beaches to explore in the area, as well as a marina and fascinating Heritage Walk.
Standard: Rydges Mackay Marina
Deluxe: Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina

Day 14 & 15
| Airlie Beach & The Whitsundays
Mackay is surrounded by cane fields but inland is the spectacular, forested Eungella National Park, with waterfalls and natural swimming holes, well worth visiting as today’s drive is fairly short.
Journey on for a two night stay at the lively seaside resort of Airlie Beach, which gives you plenty of time to explore this beautiful region. You will find secluded beaches and scenic walking trails in Conway National Park but most popular is a day cruise from Airlie to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands or even the Great Barrier Reef, and we can pre-book these for you.
Standard: Heart Hotel & Gallery
Deluxe: Coral Sea Resort

Day 16
| Townsville
Leave the boutiques and cafés of Airlie Beach behind this morning as you head north to Bowen for an ocean stop on your way to Townsville.
In Townsville, the largest city in North Queensland, explore the fascinating Museum of Tropical Queensland, stroll along the picturesque waterfront or climb to Castle Hill lookout for a great view of the city.
Standard: Mercure Townsville
Deluxe: The Grand Hotel Townsville

Day 17 to 19
| Cairns
Continue on to the popular tropical resort town of Cairns. Explore the fabulous palm fringed beaches at Palm Cove and Port Douglas or perhaps board the Kuranda Skyrail for a scenic ride over the rainforest to the village of Kuranda.
You have three nights to explore so why not head out to the ancient Daintree Rainforest or join a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, which you can pre-book before you travel.
Your chosen Cairns hotel

Day 20
| Farewell from Cairns
Hand your hire car in this morning as you head to Cairns airport for you return flight to the UK.

This Holiday Includes
Flights & More
Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.
They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:
- Extra nights in Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney or Cairns
- A day tour to Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Australia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Tokyo & East Coast Australia
20 day City Stay & Self Drive – from £1875
With flights from £3575
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Flights, hotels and tours are subject to availability and seasonal variations may apply. Please call Freedom Destinations for details.
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