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Travelling solo doesn’t mean travelling alone.

Group trips and solo itineraries across Australia and New Zealand. We sort the planning, you meet the people.
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Travellers cruising around Magnetic Island
"Cruising around Maggie Island"
Magnetic Island
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"Riding around with the crew"
K’gari
Travellers on an NZ girls trip at Mount Cook
"NZ girls trip"
Mount Cook
Travellers after a skydive in Airlie Beach
"Post-adrenaline rush"
Airlie Beach
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"Sailing adventures"
The Whitsundays
White-water rafting on the Tully River near Cairns
"Tully River rafting"
Cairns
Jet boating in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown
"Skippers jet boating"
Queenstown
Heli hike on the Tasman Glacier
"Heli hike!"
Tasman Glacier
Hiking around the volcanoes on the Tongariro Crossing
"Hiking around volcanoes!"
Tongariro Crossing

Explore our group trips

From tropical coastlines to epic mountain landscapes, discover the best of Australia and New Zealand with unforgettable experiences and great people along the way.
travel buddies

Sydney to Cairns

The classic four weeks. Every East Coast bucket list stop and activity, plus a new group of friends.
Australia

28 days

From $4,499 AUD

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Cairns to Sydney

The classic route in reverse, with more time, more stops and a beachfront surf camp.
Australia

32 days

From $5,199 AUD

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Auckland to Queenstown

Both islands, one crew. New Zealand is as stunning as everyone says, and every included activity is unreal.
New Zealand

24 days

From $4,699 AUD

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Cairns to Brisbane

Big bucket list days, plenty of free ones, and all the East Coast action in between.
Australia

23 days

From $4,499 AUD

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Brisbane to Cairns

The East Coast’s major bucket list activities, all in one trip. This is where all the action is.
Australia

21 days

From $3,999 AUD

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travel buddies

Sydney to Cairns

The classic four weeks. Every East Coast bucket list stop and activity, plus a new group of friends.
Australia

28 days

From $4,499 AUD

View tripStart planning
Three travellers standing in the back of a small pink convertible by the sea

Cairns to Sydney

The classic route in reverse, with more time, more stops and a beachfront surf camp.
Australia

32 days

From $5,199 AUD

View tripStart planning

Cairns to Brisbane

Big bucket list days, plenty of free ones, and all the East Coast action in between.
Australia

23 days

From $4,499 AUD

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Brisbane to Cairns

The East Coast’s major bucket list activities, all in one trip. This is where all the action is.
Australia

21 days

From $3,999 AUD

View tripStart planning
Group of travellers posing on a mountain lookout above a lake

Auckland to Queenstown

Both islands, one crew. New Zealand is as stunning as everyone says, and every included activity is unreal.
New Zealand

24 days

From $4,699 AUD

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Why Choose

Travel Buddies

Mates from day one

A group of like-minded travellers your age
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Freedom

Stays, transport and key activities sorted. Free days are yours, and we’ll help you plan or add extras.

All the highlights

All the must-do activities and destinations, with the right amount of time in each place.

Group or solo

Join a group trip, or take a custom solo itinerary.
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    Auckland to Queenstown

    New Zealand

    24 days

    From $4,699 AUD

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    Cairns to Sydney

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    32 days

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    Cairns to Brisbane

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    23 days

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    Cairns to Brisbane

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    23 days

    From $4,499 AUD

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    Sydney to Cairns

    Australia

    28 days

    From $4,499 AUD

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    Auckland to Queenstown

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    1 Dec

    Brisbane to Cairns

    Australia

    21 days

    From $3,999 AUD

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    8 Dec

    Sydney to Cairns

    Australia

    28 days

    From $4,499 AUD

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    15 Dec

    Brisbane to Cairns

    Australia

    21 days

    From $3,999 AUD

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    4 Mar

    Cairns to Sydney

    Australia

    32 days

    From $5,199 AUD

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    Build your dream trip!

    Got your own dates, destinations or ideas? Tell us what you’re into and we’ll help create an adventure that fits your plans, budget and travel style.
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    Find a trip that fits you

    Explore our suggested East Coast itineraries, choose a route that suits your timeframe and let us help build your perfect trip.
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    The Tropical Trail

    Brisbane-Cairns (Reversible)

    20 days

    From $2,799 AUD

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    The Island Hopper

    Brisbane-Cairns (Reversible)

    15 days

    From $2,499 AUD

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    The Queensland Express

    Brisbane-Cairns (Reversible)

    8 days

    From $1,499 AUD

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    The Perfect East Coast

    Sydney-Cairns (Reversible)

    28 days

    From $3,299 AUD

    Start planning
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    The East Coast Speed Run

    Sydney-Cairns (Reversible)

    11 days

    From $1,599 AUD

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    The Essentials

    Sydney-Cairns (Reversible)

    15 days

    From $2,399 AUD

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    The Coastal Classic

    Sydney-Cairns (Reversible)

    21 days

    From $2,799 AUD

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    What we are about

    We run small-group trips up and down Australia’s East Coast and across New Zealand, built for solo travellers aged 18 to 30. We handle the accommodation, transport and key activities, so you can spend less time planning and more time saying yes to whatever’s next. Every trip comes with loads of free time built in, and a group of new mates who won’t feel like strangers for long.

    Prefer to go your own way? We also offer self-guided solo itineraries, customised to your dates, budget and ideas.