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Australia: North Queensland to Uluru (With Sailing)

13 days
From Airlie Beach to Uluru
4.7
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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. Day 1

    Airlie Beach

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

    Airlie Beach to The Whitsundays

    Airlie Beach to The Whitsundays
    Meals
    Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board the yacht), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on board the yacht)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prosail (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
    • Snorkelling at Whitehaven Beach
    • Sailing on converted racing yacht
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    The Whitsundays

    The Whitsundays
    Meals
    Breakfast (Freshly prepared breakfast on board the yacht), Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board the yacht), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on board the yacht)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prosail (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Island cruising through The Whitsundays
    • Snorkelling opportunities
    • Swimming
    Landmarks
    The Whitsunday Islands
  4. Day 4

    Whitsundays - Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island

    Whitsundays - Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Townsville to Magnetic Island
    • Coastal exploration of Magnetic Island
    • Wildlife spotting (koalas)
    • Hawkings Point Lookout hike (weather dependent)

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports activities
    • Additional hiking trails
    Landmarks
    Hawkings Point Lookout
    Magnetic Island
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Magnetic Island

    Magnetic Island
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Forts Walk (coastal walking trail)
    • Koala spotting in the wild
    • Free time at Horseshoe Bay
    • Rock Wallabies viewing at dusk

    Optional Activities

    • Local bars and dining
    • Additional walking trails
    • Water activities
    Landmarks
    Forts Walk
    Horseshoe Bay
    Palm Island Group
  6. Day 6

    Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns

    Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns
    Meals
    Dinner (Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner featuring native game, native spices and fruits with explanation of their tastes, origins, and traditional uses)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Magnetic Island to Townsville
    • Train journey from Townsville to Cairns
    • Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner
    Landmarks
    Cairns
  7. Day 7

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Daintree Rainforest
    • Meeting with Kuku Yalanji people
    • Smoking ceremony viewing
    • Aboriginal art class
    • Canvas souvenir creation
    • Guided rainforest tour

    Optional Activities

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

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Skyrail scenic cable car experience
    • Guided tour of Kuranda village
    • Kuranda Railway return journey
    Landmarks
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    Kuranda
    Kuranda Railway
  10. Day 10

    Cairns to Uluru

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

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with the group at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Field of Lights art installation visit
    Landmarks
    Field of Lights
    Uluru
  11. Day 11

    Uluru

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Uluru
    • Guided hike to Walpa Gorge
    • Guided hike through Valley of the Winds

    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

    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 visit
    • Sunset drinks and nibbles
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Garden of Eden
    Kings Creek Station
  13. Day 13

    Uluru

    Uluru

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