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Australia: Sydney to Uluru (With Sailing From Apr '27)

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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Sydney's iconic sights
    • 2-day transport pass access (trains, buses, ferries, light rail)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bondi Beach
    • Shopping
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Bondi Beach
    Sydney Opera House
    ANZAC Memorial
    Royal Botanic Gardens
  3. Day 2

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • 2-day transport pass access (trains, buses, ferries, light rail)

    Optional Activities

    • Harbour Bridge Climb
    • Explore neighbourhoods
    • Beach visits
    • Local cafes
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
  4. Day 3

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Jetboat ride across Sydney Harbour
    • Skydiving experience
    • Explore Sydney sights
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour
  5. Day 4

    Sydney to Byron Bay

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

    Included Activities

    • Beach visit

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lesson
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Beach
  6. Day 5

    Byron Bay

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

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning yoga session
    • Kayaking
    • Beach relaxation
    • Evening bike tour (glow worm viewing)
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay Beach
  7. Day 6

    Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning sunrise at Australia's most easterly point
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay (Australia's Most Easterly Point)
    The Farm
    Noosa Everglades
  8. Day 7

    Noosa Everglades

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

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Stay at Eco Camp in Noosa Everglades

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day K'gari (Fraser Island) adventure and island exploration
    • Dining at the bistro
    • Sample offerings at CootharaBAR boutique brewery
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Noosa Everglades
  9. Day 8

    Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach

    Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner with crew at Airlie Beach)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion through Noosa Everglades
    Landmarks
    Noosa Everglades
    Airlie Beach
    Whitsundays
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Airlie Beach to The Whitsundays

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

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Whitehaven Beach
    • Snorkelling
    • Lunch on yacht
    • Dinner on yacht
    Landmarks
    Whitehaven Beach
    The Whitsundays
    Great Barrier Reef
  11. Day 10

    The Whitsundays

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

    Included Activities

    • Island cruising
    • Snorkelling
    • Swimming
    Landmarks
    The Whitsundays
    Great Barrier Reef
  12. Day 11

    Whitsundays to Magnetic Island via Airlie Beach and Townsville

    Whitsundays to Magnetic Island via Airlie Beach and Townsville
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Townsville to Magnetic Island

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports in Magnetic Island's turquoise waters
    • Meet local marsupials
    • Hike to Hawkings Point Lookout
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)
    Townsville
    Hawkings Point Lookout
  13. Day 12

    Magnetic Island

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

    Included Activities

    • Forts Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Walking trails
    • Horseshoe Bay beach visit
    • Swimming
    • Koala viewing
    • Rock Wallaby viewing at dusk
    • Sunset viewing
    • Local bars
    Landmarks
    Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)
    Forts Walk
    Palm Island Group
    Horseshoe Bay
  14. Day 13

    Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville

    Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville
    Meals
    Dinner (Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner featuring native game, native spices and fruits)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Magnetic Island
    • Train journey to Cairns
    • Interactive Bush Food MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® tutorial and dinner
    Landmarks
    Cairns (Gimuy)
  15. 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 Daintree Rainforest (oldest tropical rainforest in the world)
    • Sunset boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Daintree Rainforest
  16. Day 15

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Catamaran to Great Barrier Reef
    • Snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef
    • Diving at Great Barrier Reef
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  17. Day 16

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gilligans (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Skyrail cable car and Kuranda guided journey
    • Kuranda Railway return to Cairns
    Landmarks
    Kuranda
  18. Day 17

    Cairns to Uluru

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

    Included Activities

    • Included dinner with group at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Field of Lights: spectacular art installation
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Field of Lights
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 18

    Uluru

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Uluru
    • Hike to Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds

    Optional Activities

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

    Uluru (Including Kings Canyon)

    Uluru (Including 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
    • Sunset drinks and nibbles at Uluru
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Kings Creek Station
    The Garden of Eden (Kings Canyon)
    Uluru
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 20

    Uluru

    Uluru

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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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