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Australia: North Queensland to Uluru (Without Sailing)

13 days
From Airlie Beach to Uluru
4.7
6,248 traveler reviews
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Airlie Beach

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Airlie Beach

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the boat at Whitehaven Beach)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
    • Snorkelling at the Whitsundays
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Great Barrier Reef
  3. Day 3

    Airlie Beach

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Skydive over Australia's most beautiful drop zone
    • Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef
    • Beach relaxation and exploring boutiques, bistros and alfresco restaurants
    Landmarks
    Heart Reef
  4. Day 4

    Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island
    • Exploration of coastal walking trails
    • Opportunity to see koalas in the wild
    • Water sports in turquoise waters
    • Meeting local marsupials
    • Sunset viewing over the bay

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking to Hawkings Point Lookout
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Hawkings Point Lookout
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Magnetic Island

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Forts Walk with views of Palm Island Group and WWII fortifications
    • Koala spotting in the wild
    • Horseshoe Bay beach time and swimming
    • Rock Wallaby viewing at dusk

    Optional Activities

    • Various walking trails around the island
    • Local bar exploration in the evening
    Landmarks
    Forts Walk
    Horseshoe Bay
    Palm Island Group
  6. Day 6

    Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns

    Meals
    Dinner (Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner featuring native Australian spices, fruits, and native game)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
    • Train journey to Cairns along Australia's East Coast
    • Interactive Bush Food tutorial and dinner with native game
    Landmarks
    Cairns
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Cairns - Daintree Rainforest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Daintree Rainforest
    • Meeting local Kuku Yalanji people
    • Smoking ceremony viewing
    • Art class with Aboriginal artist
    • Learning about ancient Dreamtime stories and local history
    • Creating a personal canvas artwork

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Daintree Rainforest
    Janbal Gallery
  8. Day 8

    Cairns - Great Barrier Reef

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Catamaran trip to the reef
    • Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef
    • Diving at the Great Barrier Reef
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  9. Day 9

    Cairns - Kuranda

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Scenic Skyrail cable car journey
    • Guided journey through the rainforest
    • Visit to Kuranda village
    • Kuranda Railway return journey
    Landmarks
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    Kuranda
    Kuranda Railway
  10. Day 10

    Cairns to Uluru

    Meals
    Dinner (Included dinner with the group at Uluru)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner with the group at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Field of Lights art installation viewing
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Field of Lights
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 11

    Uluru - Kata Tjuta

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Uluru sunrise viewing
    • Guided hike to Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Segway tour
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Kata Tjuta
    Walpa Gorge
    Valley of the Winds
    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  12. Day 12

    Uluru - Kings Canyon

    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
    • Guided hike around King's Canyon
    • Garden of Eden viewing
    • Sunset drinks and nibbles with Outback views
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Garden of Eden
    Kings Creek Station
  13. Day 13

    Uluru

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What's Not Included

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  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Contiki

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.7(6,248 reviews)
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy

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    May 13th, 2023
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  • Marie
    January 26th, 2023
    Great way to see Sydney and tick off some Australian bucket list items!
  • Cole
    January 11th, 2023
    Absolutely amazing, best instructors!

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    From Saturday
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    To Thursday
    12 Nov, 2026
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    US $2,495 per person
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    Additional Upfront
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 272947

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

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  • Vaccines
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Contiki" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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