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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Australia: Sydney to Uluru (Without Sailing Until Mar '27)

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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Blue Mountains
- Learn about Three Sisters rock formation legends
- Explore Jamison Ridge area
Landmarks
Blue Mountains
Three Sisters rock formation
Jamison Ridge
Day 2
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour Sydney highlights with Trip Manager
- Visit Opera House
- Ferry to Watsons Bay
- Visit Bondi Beach
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
- Surfing lesson at Byron Bay beach
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 & bar)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit 'The Farm' MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro & bar
Optional Activities
- Early morning sunrise at Australia's most easterly point
Landmarks
The Farm
Noosa Everglades
Day 7
Noosa Everglades - K'Gari (Fraser Island)
Noosa Everglades - K'Gari (Fraser Island)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on K'Gari)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))
Included Activities
- Full day K'Gari (Fraser Island) adventure
- Cruise along world's longest sand highway
- Lunch on K'Gari
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Eco Lodge bistro
- Visit CootharaBAR boutique brewery
Landmarks
K'Gari (Fraser Island)
CootharaBAR boutique brewery
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
Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach
Day 9
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on boat at Whitehaven Beach)
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
- Snorkelling at Whitehaven Beach
- Lunch on boat
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Day 10
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Skydive over Whitsunday Islands
- Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands including Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
- Beach relaxation
- Explore boutiques, bistros and alfresco restaurants
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 in turquoise waters
- Koala spotting
- WWII fortifications tour
- Hike to Hawkings Point Lookout
- Rock wallabies spotting at dusk
Landmarks
Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)
Hawkings Point Lookout
Day 12
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Forts Walk with views of Palm Island Group and WWII fortifications
- Koala spotting
- Free time at Horseshoe Bay
- See Rock Wallabies at dusk
Optional Activities
- Visit local bars
Landmarks
Forts Walk
Palm Island Group
Horseshoe Bay
Day 13
Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville
Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville
Meals
Dinner (Interactive bush food tutorial and dinner featuring native game, learning about native spices and fruits)
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
- Train from Townsville to Cairns
- Interactive bush food tutorial and dinner with native game
Landmarks
Townsville
Day 14
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Daintree Rainforest
- Meet Kuku Yalanji people
- View smoking ceremony
- Art class with Aboriginal artist
- Learn about Dreamtime stories
- Create canvas souvenir
Optional Activities
- Sunset boat cruise
Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Janbal Gallery
Day 15
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef
- Diving at the Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 16
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Whitewater rafting
- Scenic cable car (Skyrail) over rainforest
- Guided journey through Kuranda village
- Kuranda Railway return to Cairns
Landmarks
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Kuranda
Kuranda Railway
Day 17
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at Uluru with the group)
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included dinner at Uluru
Optional Activities
- Field of Lights art installation
Landmarks
Uluru
Field of Lights
Day 18
Uluru
Uluru
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise viewing
- Hike to Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds
Optional Activities
- Segway tour
Landmarks
Uluru
Walpa Gorge
Valley of the Winds
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Day 19
Uluru - Kings Canyon
Uluru - Kings Canyon
Meals
Breakfast (Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station)
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station
- Guided hike around King's Canyon
- Sunset drinks and nibbles at Uluru
Landmarks
Kings Canyon
Kings Creek Station
Garden of Eden
Kata Tjuta
Day 20
Uluru
Uluru

Landmarks
Blue Mountains
Three Sisters rock formation
Jamison Ridge

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Watsons Bay
Bondi Beach
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Byron Bay Beach

Landmarks
The Farm
Noosa Everglades

Landmarks
K'Gari (Fraser Island)
CootharaBAR boutique brewery

Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach

Landmarks
Heart Reef

Landmarks
Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)
Hawkings Point Lookout

Landmarks
Forts Walk
Palm Island Group
Horseshoe Bay

Landmarks
Townsville

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Janbal Gallery

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Kuranda
Kuranda Railway

Landmarks
Uluru
Field of Lights

Landmarks
Uluru
Walpa Gorge
Valley of the Winds
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Landmarks
Kings Canyon
Kings Creek Station
Garden of Eden
Kata Tjuta

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Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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

Jasmine5.0•May 2018
Led by Sian
Had the best time of my life and would book another contiki trip again in a heartbeat
Traveled in April 2018
Emily4.0•April 2016
Most amazing trip of my life! So much adventure!
Traveled in January 2016
Chantell4.5•April 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
Traveled in March 2016
Craig5.0•April 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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Traveled in March 2016
Janine4.5•April 2016
It was the Best time of my life. So many good experiences and a Lot of good memories and found better friend!
Traveled in October 2015
Nikola5.0•April 2016
It's definetely been a life changing trip. From nice places to stay, a very knowledgable tour guide, amazing...
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Traveled in July 2014
Gemma5.0•April 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
Traveled in September 2015
Waltraud5.0•April 2016
The trip was fantastically beautiful. Accommodation, food and transport flawless. Tour Director and Bus driver were...
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Traveled in September 2015
Charlotte4.5•April 2016
The trip was a once in a life time trip and was amazing!
Traveled in May 2015
Silvan4.5•April 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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  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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