Itinerary
- Day 1
Airlie Beach
You'll arrive in Airlie Beach and get settled at Nomads, where you'll meet the other travelers on your trip. This tropical coastal town is where everything kicks off, and you'll have time to get your bearings before heading out on the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
- Day 2
Whitsunday Islands
After heading to the marina, you'll board a converted racing yacht that'll be your home for the next couple nights. The first stop is Whitehaven Beach where you can snorkel in the clear water, then you'll return to the boat for dinner and settle in for your first night afloat.
- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prosail (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
- Snorkeling
Landmarks Whitehaven Beach 
- Day 3
Whitsunday Islands
Your day involves cruising around the Whitsunday Islands with plenty of chances to jump in and snorkel, swim, or just hang out on deck. Meals are prepared fresh on board, so you'll eat well while taking in the tropical surroundings without having to go anywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly prepared breakfast on board), Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prosail (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruising through Whitsunday Islands
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Day 4
Townsville to Magnetic Island
You'll leave the yacht and board a coach heading to Townsville, then catch a ferry out to Magnetic Island (Yunbenun). Once there, you can explore coastal walking trails, look for koalas in their natural habitat, or try some water sports. By evening, you'll be watching the sun set over the bay from the island.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry to Magnetic Island
- Sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Water sports
- Koala spotting
Landmarks Magnetic Island 
- Day 5
Magnetic Island
This full day on Magnetic Island gives you options. Walk Forts Walk to see old WWII structures and spot koalas, or head to Horseshoe Bay for swimming in the turquoise water. Later, you can catch Rock Wallabies at dusk and have your evening free to check out local bars or catch another sunset.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Forts Walk
- Horseshoe Bay beach access
Optional Activities
- Coastal walking trails
- Swimming
- Water activities
- Local bar visits
Landmarks Forts Walk Horseshoe Bay Palm Island Group - Day 6
Magnetic Island to Cairns
You'll take the ferry back to Townsville and then board a scenic train heading up the East Coast to Cairns, arriving in the late afternoon. That evening features an interactive session where a chef teaches you about native spices, fruits, and traditional uses before serving you dinner that includes native game.
- Meals
- Dinner (Chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner featuring native game and native spices)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
- Train journey to Cairns
- Bush Food Tutorial and Dinner
Landmarks Cairns - Day 7
Daintree Rainforest
This full-day trip takes you to the world's oldest tropical rainforest where you'll meet the Kuku Yalanji people. You'll watch a smoking ceremony, learn about Aboriginal culture and Dreamtime stories, and participate in an art class to create your own canvas souvenir. On the way back to Cairns, you have the option to take a sunset boat cruise.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Daintree Rainforest day trip
- Meeting with Kuku Yalanji people
- Smoking ceremony viewing
- Art class with Aboriginal artist
- Canvas creation souvenir
Optional Activities
- Sunset boat cruise
Landmarks Daintree Rainforest - Day 8
Great Barrier Reef
You'll head out on a catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling or diving in the clear water. There you'll see colorful coral and vibrant fish while learning from the marine crew about the reef itself and what's being done to protect it.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Catamaran trip to Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling
- Diving
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 9
Cairns Adventure Activities
Cairns has adventure activities or a more relaxed option. Try bungy jumping, skydiving, or whitewater rafting if you're into that, or board Skyrail to see the rainforest from above before heading to the bohemian village of Kuranda. Your return to Cairns comes via the scenic Kuranda Railway for an easy finish to the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Whitewater rafting
- Skyrail scenic cable car
- Kuranda village tour
- Kuranda Railway
Landmarks Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Kuranda Kuranda Railway - Day 10
Cairns to Uluru
You'll fly to Uluru and arrive mid-morning. If you want, check out the Field of Lights art installation, then gather with your group for dinner that's included with your tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Uluru)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner at Uluru
Optional Activities
- Field of Lights art installation
Landmarks Field of Lights Uluru - Day 11
Uluru
Wake up early to see the golden sunrise lighting up Uluru, then spend the day exploring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Hike through Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds where rock formations tower around you. Later in the afternoon, you can try an optional Segway tour if that interests you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise viewing
- Walpa Gorge hike
- Valley of the Winds hike
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park exploration
Optional Activities
- Segway tour
Landmarks Uluru Walpa Gorge Valley of the Winds Kata Tjuta Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Day 12
Kings Canyon
You'll start the morning with a big BBQ breakfast at Kings Creek Station, then hike around King's Canyon. The landscape looks lunar and otherworldly, and as you descend you'll find the Garden of Eden, a lush green area tucked in the middle of the barren outback. End the day with drinks and snacks while watching the sun go down over the outback.
- 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 guided hike
- Garden of Eden visit
- Sunset drinks and nibbles
Landmarks Kings Canyon Garden of Eden Kings Creek Station - Day 13
Departure
This is your final day where you'll say goodbye to your group and wrap up your Australian adventure. It's time to reflect on all the things you've done and the people you've met along the way.
