Is it possible to combine this tour with an earlier tour to New Zealand, 'Best of North Island' dates 22 Nov - 28 Nov. Is there enough time to transit to Sydney to start the second tour?

Since the Best of North Island tour is not part of Contiki's offerings, we recommend confirming the exact end time of that trip directly with the provider. Please also note that Contiki's Ultimate Australia tour begins in Sydney at approximately 08:00 AM on Day 1. To ensure a smooth transition, it's important to verify whether you'll have enough time to fly from New Zealand to Sydney after your tour ends on November 28. Ideally, you should plan to arrive in Sydney the evening before or very early on the morning of November 29.

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Ultimate Australia (Without Sailing)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains day trip
- Three Sisters rock formation tour
- Jamison Ridge exploration
Landmarks
Three Sisters
Jamison Ridge
Day 2
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sydney city highlights tour
- Opera House visit
- 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
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Jetboat across Sydney Harbour
- Skydiving experience
Day 4
Sydney to Byron Bay
Sydney to Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Surf lesson
Landmarks
Byron Bay Beach
Day 5
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Early morning yoga session
- Kayaking
- Evening bike tour to see glow worms
Day 6
Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades
Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro and bar)
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
- Sunrise at Australia's most easterly point
Landmarks
Australia's Most Easterly Point
Day 7
Noosa Everglades
Noosa Everglades
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))
Included Activities
- K'Gari full day excursion
- World's longest sand highway cruise
- Sand dunes exploration
- Lakes and rainforest exploration
- Lunch on K'Gari
Optional Activities
- CootharaBAR boutique brewery
Landmarks
K'Gari (Fraser Island)
Day 8
Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion on Noosa Everglades
Day 9
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on boat)
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Whitehaven Beach day trip
- Snorkelling
- Lunch on boat
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Day 10
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Skydive over Airlie Beach
- Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
Landmarks
Heart Reef
Day 11
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry to Magnetic Island
Optional Activities
- Coastal walking trails
- Water sports
- Hawkings Point Lookout hike
Landmarks
Hawkings Point Lookout
Day 12
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Forts Walk
- Horseshoe Bay
Landmarks
Forts Walk
Horseshoe Bay
Palm Island Group
Day 13
Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville
Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville
Meals
Dinner (Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER tutorial and dinner featuring native game)
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
- Train to Cairns
- Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER tutorial and dinner
Day 14
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Daintree Rainforest day trip
- Kuku Yalanji cultural experience
- Smoking ceremony viewing
- Aboriginal art class
- Dreamtime stories learning
Optional Activities
- Sunset boat cruise
Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Day 15
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef catamaran snorkelling
- Great Barrier Reef catamaran diving
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 16
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Whitewater rafting
- Skyrail scenic cable car
- Kuranda village guided tour
- Kuranda Railway return journey
Landmarks
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Kuranda
Kuranda Railway
Day 17
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Field of Lights art installation
Landmarks
Field of Lights
Day 18
Uluru
Uluru
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
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge
Valley of the Winds
Day 19
Uluru
Uluru
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
King's Canyon
Garden of Eden
Kings Creek Station
Day 20
Uluru
Uluru

Landmarks
Three Sisters
Jamison Ridge

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Watsons Bay
Bondi Beach
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Byron Bay Beach

Landmarks
Australia's Most Easterly Point

Landmarks
K'Gari (Fraser Island)

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach

Landmarks
Heart Reef

Landmarks
Hawkings Point Lookout

Landmarks
Forts Walk
Horseshoe Bay
Palm Island Group

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Kuranda
Kuranda Railway

Landmarks
Field of Lights

Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge
Valley of the Winds

Landmarks
King's Canyon
Garden of Eden
Kings Creek Station

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Where You'll Stay

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Wake Up (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar)
Hotel
Days 8, 9, 10
Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar)
Hotel
Days 11, 12
Gilligans (or similar)
Hotel
Days 13, 14, 15, 16
Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
Days 17, 18, 19

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4.7

Jasmine
May 4th, 2018
Led by Sian
Had the best time of my life and would book another contiki trip again in a heartbeat
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Emily
April 14th, 2016
Most amazing trip of my life! So much adventure!
Traveled in January 2016
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Chantell
April 12th, 2016
This trip was the best thing I could have ever done! I'm so glad that I decided to travel with contiki and start in...
This trip was the best thing I could have ever done! I'm so glad that I decided to travel with contiki and start in Darwin. I had no idea what to expect with the first half of the tour but can honestly say it exceeded all expectations. Australia, like Canada has such a large and varying past it was nice to see both sides of this amazing country. The second half, starting in Cairns, was full of action, excitement and wonder and am now very sad to have come to the end. Usually on tours I get sick of the pace and people and just want the trip to end as to not spoil the rest of the trip but this time it feels like even with 25 days and being ill I would gladly continue with contiki and the walk about if they'd have me! I have seen and done more then I have ever thought possible and have learned so much more about myself and opened myself back up to the world then I can scarcely believe. It is not only well worth the time investment but also the financial investment and I'd do it all over in a heartbeat. #noregrets really does exist!Show more
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Craig
April 10th, 2016
It was an amazing experience, far above what I could have imagined. To get to visit so many places and have the...
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Janine
April 8th, 2016
It was the Best time of my life. So many good experiences and a Lot of good memories and found better friend!
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Nikola
April 3rd, 2016
It's definetely been a life changing trip. From nice places to stay, a very knowledgable tour guide, amazing...
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Gemma
April 2nd, 2016
The best thing I have ever done! Lovely group of people with friends made for life. Very well organised and an...
The best thing I have ever done! Lovely group of people with friends made for life. Very well organised and an amazing experience with all the choices of activities. It went above and beyond my expectations. Trys Eddy our tour guide was on point. SO much enthusiasm, guidance, help and an all round nice guy who felt like one of the group. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone - and I have been!Show more
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Waltraud
April 2nd, 2016
The trip was fantastically beautiful. Accommodation, food and transport flawless. Tour Director and Bus driver were...
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Charlotte
April 2nd, 2016
The trip was a once in a life time trip and was amazing!
Traveled in May 2015
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Silvan
April 2nd, 2016
It was absolutely amazing! We had the best tour "managers" (Trys and Paddy) and drivers (Benny and Gaz) I've ever had...
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Traveled in October 2014

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Is it possible to combine this tour with an earlier tour to New Zealand, 'Best of North Island' dates 22 Nov - 28 Nov. Is there enough time to transit to Sydney to start the second tour?
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- ContikiOperator•Written October 2025
  Since the Best of North Island tour is not part of Contiki's offerings, we recommend confirming the exact end time of that trip directly with the provider. Please also note that Contiki's Ultimate Australia tour begins in Sydney at approximately 08:00 AM on Day 1. To ensure a smooth transition, it's important to verify whether you'll have enough time to fly from New Zealand to Sydney after your tour ends on November 28. Ideally, you should plan to arrive in Sydney the evening before or very early on the morning of November 29.

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Ultimate Australia (Without Sailing)

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