Australia: North Queensland to Uluru (Without Sailing)

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From Airlie Beach to Uluru

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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Landmarks
Airlie Beach
Day 2
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on a boat)
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
- Snorkeling
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Islands
Day 3
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Skydive over Australia's drop zone
- Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands including Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
- Beach relaxation
- Explore boutiques, bistros and alfresco restaurants
Landmarks
Heart Reef
Day 4
Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island
Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry to Magnetic Island
- Coastal walking trails
- Hawkings Point Lookout hike
Optional Activities
- Water sports in turquoise waters
- Meet local marsupials
Landmarks
Magnetic Island
Hawkings Point Lookout
Day 5
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Forts Walk trail
- Horseshoe Bay
Optional Activities
- Rock Wallabies viewing at dusk
- Local bars and sunset watching
- Swimming and beach relaxation
Landmarks
Forts Walk
Palm Island Group
Horseshoe Bay
Day 6
Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns
Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns
Meals
Dinner (Interactive bush food tutorial and dinner featuring native game and spices, including history of bush food and traditional uses)
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Magnetic Island
- Train to Cairns
- Interactive Bush Food tutorial and dinner
Landmarks
Cairns
Day 7
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Daintree rainforest
- Meeting with Kuku Yalanji people
- Smoking ceremony
- Art class with Aboriginal artist
- Dreamtime stories and cultural learning
- Canvas art creation
Optional Activities
- Sunset boat cruise
Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Janbal Gallery
Day 8
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Catamaran trip to the reef
- Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef
- Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 9
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Whitewater rafting
- Skyrail scenic cable car
- Guided rainforest journey
- Kuranda village exploration
- Kuranda Railway
Landmarks
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Kuranda
Kuranda Railway
Day 10
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Field of Lights art installation
Landmarks
Uluru
Field of Lights
Day 11
Uluru
Uluru
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise
- 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 12
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
- Kings Canyon guided hike
- Garden of Eden
- Sunset drinks and nibbles
Landmarks
Kings Canyon
Kings Creek Station
Garden of Eden
Day 13
Uluru
Uluru

Landmarks
Airlie Beach

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Islands

Landmarks
Heart Reef

Landmarks
Magnetic Island
Hawkings Point Lookout

Landmarks
Forts Walk
Palm Island Group
Horseshoe Bay

Landmarks
Cairns

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Janbal Gallery

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Kuranda
Kuranda Railway

Landmarks
Uluru
Field of Lights

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

Landmarks
Kings Canyon
Kings Creek Station
Garden of Eden

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Base Backpackers (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Gilligans (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7, 8, 9
Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
Days 10, 11, 12

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4.7

Tracey5.0•May 2023
This tour was excellent. The skipper and crew worked seamlessly through some rough weather to ensure we had the best...
This tour was excellent. The skipper and crew worked seamlessly through some rough weather to ensure we had the best opportunity to view the reef with comfortable, clean, and safe accomodations onboard. Exceeded all of my expectations, particularly the chance to discover dive with Christine and the delicious food prepared by Zoe and Joost, who also kept us entertained with his fantastic music selection between dives. Good vibes from everyone working with us really made the trip special!Show more
Marie5.0•January 2023
Great way to see Sydney and tick off some Australian bucket list items!
Cole5.0•January 2023
Absolutely amazing, best instructors!

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