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Ultimate Australia (Without Sailing From Apr '27)

20 days
From Sydney to Uluru
4.7 (6,341 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Sydney's iconic sights
    • 2-day Opal Card transport pass included

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sydney Opera House
    • Explore ANZAC Memorial
    • Walk through Royal Botanic Gardens
    • Relax at Bondi Beach
    • Explore hidden neighbourhoods
    • Shop in Sydney
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    ANZAC Memorial
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    Bondi Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • 2-day Opal Card transport pass (continued from Day 1)

    Optional Activities

    • Harbour Bridge Climb
  3. Day 3

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Jetboat across Sydney Harbour
    • Skydiving experience
    • Explore Sydney's sights and beaches
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour
  4. Day 4

    Sydney to Byron Bay

    Sydney to Byron Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lesson at Byron Bay beach
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Beach
  5. Day 5

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning yoga session
    • Kayaking
    • Evening bike tour to see glow worms
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Beach
  6. Day 6

    Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades

    Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro & bar)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to "The Farm" MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supporting local farming and community initiatives
    • Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro & bar

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning sunrise at Australia's easterly point
    Landmarks
    Australia's Easterly Point
    Noosa Everglades
    The Farm
  7. Day 7

    Noosa Everglades

    Noosa Everglades
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day K'gari (Fraser Island) adventure
    Landmarks
    Noosa Everglades
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
  8. Day 8

    Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach

    Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion on Noosa Everglades
    Landmarks
    Noosa Everglades
    Whitsunday Islands
  9. Day 9

    Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Whitehaven Beach with snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
  10. Day 10

    Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Airlie Beach (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Skydive over Australia's most beautiful drop zone
    • Scenic flight over Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, and Heart Reef
    • Beach relaxation
    • Explore boutiques, bistros, and alfresco restaurants
    Landmarks
    Heart Reef
    Whitehaven Beach
  11. Day 11

    Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island

    Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island

    Optional Activities

    • Coastal walking trails exploration
    • Water sports
    • Wildlife spotting (koalas and local marsupials)
    • Hike to Hawkings Point Lookout
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Hawkings Point Lookout
  12. Day 12

    Magnetic Island

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

    Included Activities

    • Access to walking trails including Forts Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Forts Walk exploring WWII fortifications and koala wildlife
    • Horseshoe Bay beach relaxation and swimming
    • Rock Wallaby spotting at dusk
    • Sunset viewing
    • Local bars exploration
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island
    Forts Walk
    Horseshoe Bay
    Palm Island Group
  13. Day 13

    Magnetic Island to Cairns

    Magnetic Island to Cairns
    Meals
    Dinner (Interactive bush food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner featuring native game, native spices and fruits with exploration of their tastes, origins, and traditional uses)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
    • Train from Townsville to Cairns
    • Interactive bush food tutorial and dinner at Cairns
    Landmarks
    Cairns
  14. Day 14

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Dinner (Chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day trip to the Daintree rainforest (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    • Sunset boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Daintree Rainforest
  15. Day 15

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Catamaran day trip to the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling or diving
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  16. Day 16

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Scenic Skyrail cable car and Kuranda visit with guided rainforest journey
    • Famous Kuranda Railway return to Cairns
    Landmarks
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    Kuranda
    Kuranda Railway
  17. Day 17

    Cairns to Uluru

    Cairns to Uluru
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at Uluru)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Group dinner at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Field of Lights art installation
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Field of Lights
  18. Day 18

    Uluru

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Uluru
    • Guided hike to Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds in Kata Tjuta

    Optional Activities

    • Segway tour
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    Walpa Gorge
    Valley of the Winds
  19. Day 19

    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 Kings Canyon including Garden of Eden
    • Sunset drinks and nibbles
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Garden of Eden
    Kings Creek Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Uluru

    Uluru

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    Jasmine5.0May 2018
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    Most amazing trip of my life! So much adventure!
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    It was the Best time of my life. So many good experiences and a Lot of good memories and found better friend!
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    It's definetely been a life changing trip. From nice places to stay, a very knowledgable tour guide, amazing...
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  • Gemma5.0April 2016
    The best thing I have ever done! Lovely group of people with friends made for life. Very well organised and an...
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    The trip was fantastically beautiful. Accommodation, food and transport flawless. Tour Director and Bus driver were...
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    The trip was a once in a life time trip and was amazing!
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