Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll meet your travel group and head out on a day trip to the Blue Mountains, one of Australia's most known destinations. Learn about the legendary Three Sisters rock formation and walk through the Jamison Ridge area. You'll return to Sydney by evening with free time to settle in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains day trip
- Three Sisters rock formation viewing and legends
- Jamison Ridge exploration
Landmarks Blue Mountains Three Sisters Jamison Ridge 
- Day 2
Sydney
Check out Sydney's highlights with your Trip Manager, visiting the iconic Opera House and catching the ferry to Watsons Bay for a different perspective of the harbour. The afternoon takes you to Bondi Beach where you can relax and spend time. An optional Harbour Bridge climb is available if you're up for adventure.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sydney highlights tour with Trip Manager
- Opera House viewing
- Ferry to Watsons Bay
- Bondi Beach visit
Optional Activities
- Harbour Bridge climb
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Watsons Bay Bondi Beach Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 3
Sydney
You have a full free day to explore Sydney as you like. Water enthusiasts can go for a jetboat adventure across the harbour. Sky lovers can choose skydiving. Or stay on land and see Sydney's sights at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Jetboat across Sydney Harbour
- Skydiving experience
- Day 4
Sydney to Byron Bay
After flying to Byron Bay and dropping your bags at accommodation, you'll head straight to the beach. An included surf lesson kicks off your time in this bohemian beachside town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Surf lesson
Landmarks Byron Bay Beach - Day 5
Byron Bay
Start with an optional sunrise viewing at Australia's most easterly point. From there, the rest of the day is yours to explore like a local. You can kayak, relax on the beach, or take an evening bike tour to spot glow worms in their natural habitat.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Australia's most easterly point
- Kayaking
- Evening bike tour to see glow worms
Landmarks Byron Bay Headland - Day 6
Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades
An optional early morning yoga session is available. Then you'll travel to Noosa Everglades and check into the Special Stay Eco Lodge for two nights. Later, a group dinner in the bistro and bar area lets you relax surrounded by sounds of local birds and kangaroos.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro and bar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro and bar
Optional Activities
- Early morning yoga
Landmarks Noosa Everglades 
- Day 7
Noosa Everglades / K'Gari
Your morning starts to bird sounds at the Eco Camp with possible kangaroo sightings. After breakfast, you'll spend the day on K'Gari (Fraser Island) exploring sand dunes, scenic lakes and dense rainforests. You'll cruise the world's longest sand highway and have lunch before returning to the Eco Camp for your final night with free time to dine, visit the boutique brewery or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- K'Gari day trip
- Sand dunes exploration
- Scenic lakes viewing
- Rainforest exploration
- World's longest sand highway cruise
- Lunch
Landmarks K'Gari (Fraser Island) - Day 8
Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
Begin with an optional canoeing excursion on one of only two everglades in the world. Later you'll fly to Airlie Beach in the tropical Whitsundays. The afternoon is spent exploring the endless cafes, bars and ocean vistas in this backpacker hub.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion on Noosa Everglades
Landmarks Airlie Beach 
- Day 9
Whitsunday Islands
You'll transfer to the marina and board a converted racing yacht for your 2-night stay on the water. The day takes you to Whitehaven Beach for snorkelling in clear waters. You'll have freshly prepared lunch and dinner back on the yacht.
- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on yacht), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on yacht)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prosail (or similar))
Included Activities
- Whitehaven Beach visit
- Snorkelling
- Lunch on yacht
- Dinner on yacht
Landmarks Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands 
- Day 10
Whitsunday Islands
Spend the day cruising through the Whitsunday Islands with freshly prepared meals on board. You'll have endless opportunities to snorkel, swim and soak up the sun in one of the world's most beautiful destinations.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly prepared breakfast on yacht), Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on yacht), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on yacht)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prosail (or similar))
Included Activities
- Island cruising
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Meals on board
Landmarks Whitsunday Islands - Day 11
Whitsunday Islands to Magnetic Island
You'll leave the yacht and travel to Townsville by coach, then ferry to Magnetic Island. This island features coastal walking trails and gum trees with lazy koalas. Sunset over the bay is followed by time for water sports and meeting local marsupials.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry to Magnetic Island
- Sunset viewing over bay
Optional Activities
- Water sports
Landmarks Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) Townsville 
- Day 12
Magnetic Island
A full day to explore this paradise island. Check out walking trails like Forts Walk with views of the Palm Island Group and WWII fortifications, plus chances to see wild koalas. Free time at Horseshoe Bay lets you swim and relax on the beach. Watch for resident Rock Wallabies at dusk before a free evening to watch the sunset and enjoy local bars.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Forts Walk
- Palm Island Group viewing
- WWII fortifications viewing
- Horseshoe Bay visit
Landmarks Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) Forts Walk Horseshoe Bay Palm Island Group - Day 13
Magnetic Island to Cairns
After departing Magnetic Island by ferry and traveling to Townsville, you'll board a scenic train journey along Australia's East Coast to Cairns, arriving late afternoon. An interactive bush food tutorial and dinner follows, with a chef guiding you through native spices, fruits and traditional uses, then serving a dinner featuring native game.
- Meals
- Dinner (Chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner featuring native game with history of bush food, native spices, fruits, origins and traditional uses)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Magnetic Island
- Train journey to Cairns
- Bush food tutorial
- Bush food dinner
Landmarks Cairns (Gimuy) - Day 14
Daintree Rainforest
You'll spend the full day exploring Daintree, the oldest tropical rainforest in the world with ancient ferns and vibrant canopies. Meet the local Kuku Yalanji people to learn about their rich Aboriginal culture and history. You'll see a smoking ceremony, take an art class with an Aboriginal artist, learn about Dreamtime stories, and create your own canvas souvenir. An optional sunset boat cruise is available in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Daintree Rainforest day trip
- Kuku Yalanji cultural experience
- Smoking ceremony viewing
- Art class with Aboriginal artist
- Dreamtime stories learning
- Canvas creation and souvenir
Optional Activities
- Sunset boat cruise
Landmarks Daintree Rainforest - Day 15
Great Barrier Reef
An optional catamaran trip heads out to the reef for snorkelling or diving in clear waters. You'll see colorful coral and vibrant marine life while expert marine crew provides information about this vulnerable natural area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Catamaran to Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkelling at the reef
- Diving at the reef
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 16
Cairns / Kuranda
Try adventurous activities Cairns is known for like bungy jumping, skydiving or whitewater rafting. Or take a scenic cable car ride (Skyrail) gliding above the rainforest canopy before exploring the tropical village of Kuranda known for sustainable living. The famous Kuranda Railway brings you back to Cairns for a relaxing end to your day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Whitewater rafting
- Skyrail scenic cable car
- Kuranda village exploration
- Kuranda Railway return
Landmarks Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - Day 17
Cairns to Uluru
An early morning flight takes you to Uluru, arriving by mid morning. An optional Field of Lights art installation activity is available. Later, an included dinner with the group happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at Uluru)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Field of Lights art installation
Landmarks Uluru Field of Lights - Day 18
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
You'll start with sunrise viewing of Uluru bathed in golden glow, a sacred site for local Aboriginal people and 700 million years old. Hiking takes you to Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, surrounded by massive boulders. An optional Segway tour is available in the afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise viewing
- Walpa Gorge hike
- Valley of the Winds hike
Optional Activities
- Segway tour
Landmarks Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Walpa Gorge Valley of the Winds - Day 19
King's Canyon
This day trip begins with an included Big BBQ Breakfast at Kings Creek Station. You'll hike around King's Canyon, exploring the lunar-like landscape and discovering the Garden of Eden, a shady oasis with unique ecosystem. Finish with sunset views over the Outback backdrop while enjoying a glass of bubbles.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Big BBQ Breakfast at Kings Creek Station)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Big BBQ Breakfast at Kings Creek Station
- King's Canyon hike
- Garden of Eden exploration
- Sunset viewing with bubbles
Landmarks King's Canyon Kings Creek Station Garden of Eden - Day 20
Departure
You'll say farewell to your Contiki travel family as Australia's journey comes to a close. The trip has been filled with experiences and new friendships. While it's goodbye for now, these memories will stay with you.
