Guide
Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides + Captain & Crew
Meals
20 Breakfast (B) 7 Dinner (D) 4 Lunch (L) Uluru: Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru. Magnetic Island: Enjoy a chef-cooked breakfast at Selina Koala Village, where youโll meet these furry little guys and learn what makes them tick. Cairns: Eat like a local with this chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner (thankfully, not a witchetty grub in sight!)
Others
Sydney: Dramatic scenery. Fresh mountain air filling your lungs. A World Heritage Site. If thatโs your thing, prepare to be impressed. Sydney: Get around the City with an Included 3 Day Sydney Transport Pass. Sydney: The Opera House. ANZAC Memorial. Royal Botanic Gardens. Itโs all here for you to post on social and make your friends jealous! Sydney: Step onto the golden stretch of one of the worldโs most famous beaches. The ultimate sandy nirvana for sun worshippers. Byron Bay: Youโre booked in for an afternoon surf lesson. Side note: schedule some chillout time afterwards โ you might ache from wrestling the tides. Sydney: Passports at the ready folks. Noosa Everglades: The gateway to tree-lined waterways and ancient rainforests of Noosa Everglades. And if that doesnโt tempt you: thereโs a micro-brewery onsite. Noosa Everglades: Our Special Stay Eco Lodges are in the heart of the action. You may even have a jumping joey as a friendly neighbour. Kโgari: Sand dunes. Check. Lakes. Check. Rainforest. Check. Worldโs longest sand highway. Check. Possibly one of the coolest places we know. Kโgari: Thanks to the white sand and turquoise waters, youโll think youโre stranded on a paradise island. Kโgari: Ready for some true tranquillity? Today youโll have the chance to dine and unwind on the simply stunning island of KโGari (Fraser Island). Brisbane: Whitsunday Islands: Float around the reefs, marvel at rainbow-coloured fish, then chill out on deck (and secretly hope no one brought a ukulele). Airlie Beach: Think youโll catch some zzzzs on the train to Townsville? Think again. You wonโt want to miss a moment. Townsville: Catch a boat from the mainland to Magnetic Island. Magnetic Island: Pack some comfy shoes and climb up to Hawking's Point for sundown. Yoga poses for Insta: optional. Magnetic Island: Go koala-spotting, see WWII fortifications, or just have a beer in the sun. Thereโs something for everyone on this trail. Magnetic Island: Mingle with Magnetic Island's resident Rock Wallabies at dusk. Just watch these cheeky little guys donโt steal your wallet! Magnetic Island: Catch a boat from Magnetic Island to the mainland. Wave goodbye to your new BFF Reggie the Koala and promise youโll write. Townsville: Things heat up as the landscape gets even more tropical. Soak up the scenery on this train trip from Townsville to Cairns. Daintree Rainforest: Check out the oldest rainforest in the world, home to frogs, butterflies, bats and more. Whitsunday Islands: Seeing Whitehaven Beach is like seeing a little piece of heaven. With 15 of your new best friends! #lifegoals Whitsunday Islands: Step aboard a converted racing yacht โ where your friendly captain trusts you enough to let you try steering it. Whitsunday Islands: The Great Barrier Reef is home to nearly 9,000 species of sea creatures. This means itโll impress even the saltiest โsea dogsโ. Cairns: Off we soar to our next destination. Darwin: Weโll uncover the very best of this cultural hotspot, with a local guide on hand to answer all our burning questions. Kakadu National Park: Climb to the top and be rewarded with a sunset to rival the African savannas. Youโll half-expect a lion to walk into the frame! Kakadu National Park: See the work of Aboriginal artists and craft-makers and learn more about the indigenous tribes. Kakadu National Park: Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken. Katherine: Kick back and take a refreshing dip in the crystalline plunge pools, surrounded by monsoon forest. Pure bliss! Litchfield National Park: One for the bucket list. Take it easy in the relaxing plunge pools, or swim under the cascading Florence Falls. Litchfield National Park: WTF? You say. Trust us. This a weird but unmissable highlight at Litchfield National Park. Darwin: Time to take to the sky. Uluru, here we come! Uluru: Start the day the right way โ by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyoneโs #lifegoals list. Kata Tjuta: Walk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight. Uluru: Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not. Uluru: Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment youโll replay in your mind forever. Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon. Noosa Everglades: Weโll say hey to Scottish cows and English pigs. Weโll explore a unique 80-acre farm, where the farmers share a passion for sustainability. Weโll sample food thatโs grown using traditional methods and is 100% chemical-free. What โmooโ could you ask for? Daintree Rainforest: Tour the worldโs oldest rainforest with an expert. Sir David Attenborough called Daintree: โthe most extraordinary place on earthโ. Daintree Rainforest: Learn how ancient โDreamtimeโ stories were shared through art. Then unleash your inner Banksy and create a masterpiece at the Janbal Gallery. Kakadu National Park: Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at Pudakul. Meet a local family in their home and learn about the significance of the Didgeridoo.
Flights
Included flight Sydney to Byron Bay Included Flight Brisbane to Airlie Beach Included Flight Cairns to Darwin Included Flight Darwin to Alice Springs ***International flights before and after the tour are not included***
Transport
Coach + Internal Flights + Train
Accommodation
12 nights in Hostels, 5 nights in Hotels, 3 nights in Lodge, 2 nights in Eco-camp, 2 nights in Converted Racing Yacht
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.
Not included:
Others
Other activities and services are not included.
Optional
Harbor Bridge Climb Sydney Harbor Jet Boat Ride Sydney Highlights Bike Tour Byron Bay Lighthouse at Sunrise Byron Bay Sea Kayaking Byron Bay Yoga Noosa Everglades Canoe Tour Sail an ex-racing yacht Great Barrier Reef Cruise Scuba Diving (in addition to Outer Barrier Reef Cruise) Bungy Jump & Jungle Swing Combo 7,500ft Jump Cairns Skydive 15,000ft Jump Cairns Skydive Skyrail Experience Half Day White Water Rafting Barron River Royal Flying Doctors in Darwin Scenic Flight over Kakadu National Park Sunset Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong Katherine Gorge Cruise Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise Field of Lights Segway tour Dot-painting Workshop Scenic Flight Camel ride
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
Start planning your experience
Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Australia (Sailing, 25 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Start Sydney
Day 1: Start Sydney
- Day 2 Day 2: Sydney
Day 2: Sydney
- Day 3 Day 3: Sydney
Day 3: Sydney
Tour leaving from Sidney
Sydney is the largest and most populated city in Australia and Oceania. In this city stands one of the most emblematic buildings in Australia: the Opera House. This is one of the principal destinations for immigrants in Australia. From Sydney you can visit beaches and forests, having several beautiful landscapes.
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 35
This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.
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