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Whitsundays to Uluru (With Sailing Until Mar '27)

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From Airlie Beach to Uluru
4.7 (6,371 reviews)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. 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
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. 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
  5. Day 4

    Whitsundays to Magnetic Island

    Whitsundays to Magnetic Island
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Magnetic Island
    • Explore coastal walking trails
    • Spot koalas and local marsupials
    • Water sports in turquoise waters
    • Hike to Hawkings Point Lookout
    • Sunset viewing over the bay
    Landmarks
    Hawkings Point Lookout
    Magnetic Island
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Day 10

    Cairns to Uluru

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

    Included Activities

    • Internal flight to Uluru
    • Included dinner at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Optional activity: Field of Lights art installation viewing
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Field of Lights
  12. 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
  13. 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
    • Guided hike around King's Canyon
    • Explore the Garden of Eden
    • Sunset viewing with bubbles over the Outback
    Landmarks
    King's Canyon
    Garden of Eden
    Kings Creek Station
  14. Day 13

    Uluru

    Uluru

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Reviews from other tours by Contiki

  • Tracey5.0•May 2023
    This tour was excellent. The skipper and crew worked seamlessly through some rough weather to ensure we had the best...
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  • 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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    24 Jun, 2027
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    Rhonda

    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?

    Tour Details
    • 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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