where is the nearest airport? I also am wondering if there will be opportunity to snorkel in the great barrier reef?

The preferred arrival airport for this tour in Airlie Beach is Whitsunday Coast Airport/Proserpine (PPP). On Day 8, there is an Optional Experience 'Great Barrier Reef Cruise' where you can go snorkeling. This can be booked through the Travel Director on the commencement of the tour and is subject to availability.

any other possible dates in July 2025?

We do have a departure on Saturday, 26 July 2025, for our Australia: North Queensland to Uluru with Sailing tour. The cost for a single room on this tour is $2,312.00.

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Whitsundays to Uluru (With Sailing Until Mar '27)

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From Airlie Beach to Uluru

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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 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Day 2
Airlie Beach to The Whitsundays
Airlie Beach to The Whitsundays
Meals
Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (Prosail (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
- Snorkeling at Whitehaven Beach
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Day 3
The Whitsundays
The Whitsundays
Meals
Breakfast (Freshly prepared breakfast on board), Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (Prosail (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruising through Whitsunday islands
- Snorkeling opportunities
- Swimming
Day 4
The Whitsundays to Magnetic Island
The Whitsundays to Magnetic Island
Accommodation
Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Magnetic Island
Optional Activities
- Coastal walking trails
- Water sports in turquoise waters
- Hiking to Hawkings Point Lookout
- Koala spotting
Landmarks
Hawkings Point Lookout
Magnetic Island
Day 5
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Forts Walk hiking trail
- Horseshoe Bay swimming and beach relaxation
- Koala spotting in the wild
- Rock Wallabies viewing at dusk
- Local bars exploration
Landmarks
Forts Walk
Horseshoe Bay
Palm Island Group
Day 6
Magnetic Island to Cairns
Magnetic Island to Cairns
Meals
Dinner (Chef-guided Bush Food tutorial and dinner featuring native game and native spices and fruits)
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Interactive Bush Food tutorial and dinner
- Bush Food cultural education
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 7
Cairns - Daintree Rainforest
Cairns - Daintree Rainforest
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Daintree Rainforest
- Meeting with Kuku Yalanji people
- Smoking ceremony viewing
- Art class with Aboriginal artist
- Canvas creation activity
- Learning about Dreamtime stories and Aboriginal history
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 Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef
- Diving at 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 ride
- Guided rainforest journey
- Kuranda village exploration
- Kuranda Railway return journey
Landmarks
Kuranda
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Day 10
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru
Meals
Dinner (Included dinner with the group)
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included dinner at Uluru
Optional Activities
- Field of Lights art installation visit
Landmarks
Field of Lights
Uluru
Day 11
Uluru
Uluru
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Uluru
- Guided hike to Walpa Gorge
- Valley of the Winds exploration
Optional Activities
- Segway tour
Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Walpa Gorge
Valley of the Winds
Kata Tjuta
Day 12
Uluru - Kings Canyon
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 exploration
- Sunset drinks and nibbles over the Outback
Landmarks
Kings Canyon
Garden of Eden
Kings Creek Station
Day 13
Uluru
Uluru

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach

Landmarks
Hawkings Point Lookout
Magnetic Island

Landmarks
Forts Walk
Horseshoe Bay
Palm Island Group

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Janbal Gallery

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Kuranda
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Landmarks
Field of Lights
Uluru

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

Landmarks
Kings Canyon
Garden of Eden
Kings Creek Station

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

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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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Asked on May 4th, 2025
where is the nearest airport? I also am wondering if there will be opportunity to snorkel in the great barrier reef?
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- ContikiOperator•Written May 2025
  The preferred arrival airport for this tour in Airlie Beach is Whitsunday Coast Airport/Proserpine (PPP). On Day 8, there is an Optional Experience 'Great Barrier Reef Cruise' where you can go snorkeling. This can be booked through the Travel Director on the commencement of the tour and is subject to availability.
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Sheila
Asked on March 9th, 2025
any other possible dates in July 2025?
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- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
  We do have a departure on Saturday, 26 July 2025, for our Australia: North Queensland to Uluru with Sailing tour. The cost for a single room on this tour is $2,312.00.

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Whitsundays to Uluru (With Sailing Until Mar '27)

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