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Whitsundays to Cairns (Without Sailing Until Mar '27)

9 days

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From Airlie Beach to Kuranda

2.7 (3 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 30
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Landmarks
Airlie Beach
Day 2
Airlie Beach - Whitehaven Beach
Airlie Beach - Whitehaven Beach
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on a boat)
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Included Activities
- Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
- Snorkeling
- Lunch on boat
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Islands
Day 3
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Skydive over Airlie Beach
- Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands including Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
- Beach relaxation
- Shopping at boutiques
- Dining at bistros and alfresco restaurants
Landmarks
Heart Reef
Day 4
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coach transport from Airlie Beach to Townsville
- Ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island
- Coastal walking trails exploration
- Water sports in turquoise waters
- Koala spotting
- Hiking to Hawkings Point Lookout
- Sunset viewing over the bay
Optional Activities
- Meeting local marsupials
- Rock Wallaby spotting at dusk
- WWII fortifications viewing
- Beer in the sun
Landmarks
Hawkings Point Lookout
Magnetic Island
Townsville
Day 5
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))
Included Activities
- Forts Walk
- Horseshoe Bay beach time
- Rock Wallabies viewing at dusk
- Sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Walking trails exploration
- Swimming and beach relaxation at Horseshoe Bay
- Local bars
Landmarks
Forts Walk
Palm Island Group
Horseshoe Bay
Day 6
Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns
Magnetic Island - Townsville - Cairns
Meals
Dinner (Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner featuring native game. Learn about the history of Bush Food and sample a variety of native spices and fruits.)
Accommodation
Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
- Train from Townsville to Cairns
- Interactive Bush Food tutorial and dinner
Landmarks
Cairns
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
- Dreamtime stories and local history 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 Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling at the reef
- Diving at the reef
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 9
Cairns
Cairns
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Whitewater rafting
- Skyrail scenic cable car and guided rainforest tour
- Kuranda village exploration
- Kuranda Railway return to Cairns
Landmarks
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Kuranda
Kuranda Railway

Landmarks
Airlie Beach

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Islands

Landmarks
Heart Reef

Landmarks
Hawkings Point Lookout
Magnetic Island
Townsville

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

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Gilligans (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7, 8

All accommodations are subject to change

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Platinum Operator

Rating: 4.7 (6,387 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 88%
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Traveler Reviews

2.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
3.5
Transport
4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
2.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Curran4.0•December 2022
Mark was excellent 5/5 to him.
Traveled in December 2022
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for leaving your review during your time in Australia. We are thrilled to read that our Trip Managers demonstrate professionalism and a love for travel as they explore stunning destinations and share captivating stories, making the trip even more enjoyable. What’s more, we are incredibly pleased that we were able to help you to create some unforgettable memories.
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Yara1.0•December 2022
Booked a trip just for them to let me know 3 days later it's not available! When I rang (as they told me to do) for...
Booked a trip just for them to let me know 3 days later it's not available! When I rang (as they told me to do) for an alternative or refund, the guy told me nothing was available on those dates when he filters them! Meaning no one even looked at that he 3 days before they took my money!!!! Every person on the phone was telling me something else and I've been waiting for my refund for over a week now! I need my money to book something now but it's taking ages and everything is selling out. VERY BADShow more
Traveled in December 2022
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for sharing your pre-trip experience here with us. We understand the frustration that must be felt when your trip is not able to go ahead, especially as we know how much you might have been looking forward to it. With that said, we can see that our Reservations Team has been indirect contact with regarding the issue, and that you should be receiving your refund in due course. As such, we still hope to be able to travel with you somewhere one day, and in the meantime we are wishing you a happy holiday season.
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Lauren3.0•July 2022
Positives: It was wonderful to be able to travel alongside like-minded people and I had a fun and positive...
Positives: It was wonderful to be able to travel alongside like-minded people and I had a fun and positive experience. Our guide was fantastic, and was able to manage different personalities gracefully and ensure everyone felt included. The add-on activities were pretty great. Negatives: The accomodations on this trip and the included activities were sub-par for the price of this trip. Most of the activities are add-ons (you have to pay separately for them on TOP of the listed price here). The hostels were share rooms with others on the trip, with 4-6 people per room. I don't think the price was justified for the value. You're paying for Contiki to organize activities, transportation (not all is paid for), hostels, and potential friends to make. If this is your first time traveling solo, I'd reccomend this trip completely. You'll have a great time, meet wonderful people, and not have to stress about the nuances of travel and being in a new city/country. However, if you've traveled before, you're better off saving the money and planning this trip on your own.Show more
Traveled in July 2022
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for sharing your honest review of the North Queensland Adventure. We're delighted to read that you had thoroughly enjoyed your time away with Contiki, and that our Trip Manager really helped to make this trip all the more memorable. With said, we appreciate that you may be moving on to solo travel going forward, and we are wishing you all the best in your future adventures, wherever they may take you.
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