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Australia: City to Surf

8 days
From Sydney to Brisbane
4.8
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Blue Mountains day trip
    • Three Sisters rock formation viewing and legends
    • Jamison Ridge exploration
    Landmarks
    Three Sisters
    Jamison Ridge
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  2. Day 2

    Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sydney city tour highlights
    • Opera House visit
    • Ferry to Watsons Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Harbour Bridge climb
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Watsons Bay
    Bondi Beach
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Jetboat across Sydney Harbour
    • Skydiving experience
  4. Day 4

    Sydney to Byron Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Surf lesson
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning yoga session
    • Kayaking
    • Evening bike tour to see glow worms
  6. Day 6

    Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades

    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner in the bistro and bar area)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at The Farm
    • Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro and bar

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning sunrise at Australia's most easterly point
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Lighthouse
  7. Day 7

    Noosa Everglades

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • K'Gari (Fraser Island) full day tour
    • Sand dunes exploration
    • Scenic lakes viewing
    • Rainforest exploration
    • World's longest sand highway cruise
    • Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • CootharaBAR boutique brewery
    Landmarks
    K'Gari (Fraser Island)
  8. Day 8

    Noosa Everglades to Brisbane

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion on Noosa Everglades
    Landmarks
    Noosa Everglades

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  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Contiki

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Rating
4.7(6,248 reviews)
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
84%
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Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.5
  • 4.7

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  • M
    January 26th, 2023
    Great way to see Sydney and tick off some Australian bucket list items!
    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your amazing review during your time in Australia. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon on your next Contiki adventure.
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  • A
    April 1st, 2016
    This tour, although only lasting 7 days, was one of the best experiences of my life so far. I had never been abroad...
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    Traveled in November 2015
  • H
    April 1st, 2016
    What an amazing experience! I don't know what I was expecting but it was incredible. I made great friends and met...
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    Traveled in January 2016
  • P
    April 1st, 2016
    The absolute best week of my life...ive done 3 contiki tours since and I can honestly say that my guide Trys was the...
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    Traveled in August 2014
  • M
    April 1st, 2016
    It was an amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour. After 1 week with the people you meet, you just don't...
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    Traveled in August 2015

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  • C

    Caitlin

    Asked on March 12th, 2025

    Where does the Australia: City to Surf tour end and at what time?

    Tour Details
    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2025

      The trip ends upon arrival at Brisbane Airport approximately 12:00PM.

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    Maria Salut

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    What is the policy on internal flights within the tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Internal flights are included with a maximum weight for checked baggage of 20kg and 7kg for carry-on. Additional baggage will incur extra fees.

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    Natasha

    Asked on January 22nd, 2025

    Is travel insurance required for the tour?

    Travel Support
    • ContikiOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is required for participating in the tour.

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    Gabriele

    Asked on November 5th, 2024

    Is it possible to book optional excursions in advance?

    Tour Details
    • ContikiOperatorWritten November 2024

      Optional excursions cannot be pre-booked. They will be offered by the Travel Director at the beginning of your trip and are subject to availability and local circumstances.

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    Karol

    Asked on September 23rd, 2024

    Are there any special considerations for luggage?

    Other
    • ContikiOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, besides the general luggage requirements, all passengers' baggage must match exactly as per the airline's baggage policy to avoid any discrepancies and potential additional charges.

  • C

    Clara

    Asked on August 25th, 2024

    What are some key activities included in the tour?

    Tour Details
    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2024

      The tour includes various activities but specific ones like snorkeling are not included; however, it includes surfing lessons. For snorkeling, other specific tours are recommended.

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    Pia

    Asked on August 24th, 2024

    What should I do if I haven't decided on my departure details after the tour ends?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2024

      If you haven't booked your onward or return journey yet, you can update your details later. It's not mandatory to have those details at the time of booking.

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    Jerry

    Asked on March 22nd, 2024

    What type of accommodation is provided on the tour?

    Accommodation
    • ContikiOperatorWritten March 2024

      The tour offers multi-share rooms that accommodate a maximum of 6 people of the same gender.

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    Alyssa

    Asked on February 29th, 2024

    can i skip the Sydney days?

    Tour Details
    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2024

      Absolutely! You just need to let us know the exact join details so we can update your booking. Please note though that this won't affect the trip price.

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    Romy

    Asked on February 6th, 2024

    Can I join the tour on day 2 and skip the Sydney days?

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten February 2024

      Yes, you can join the tour later but please inform us about your exact join details. Note that this will not affect the tour price.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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