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Ultimate Australia (With Sailing From Apr '27)

20 days

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From Sydney to Uluru

4.7 (6,341 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

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
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
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
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
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
Day 6
Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades
Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner in the Eco Lodge bistro & bar area)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar))
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at The Farm (visit and support local farming initiatives)
- Group dinner at Eco Lodge bistro & bar
Optional Activities
- Early morning sunrise at Australia's most easterly point
Landmarks
Noosa Everglades
Byron Bay Lighthouse (most easterly point)
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
Day 8
Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
Noosa Everglades to Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Hotel (Base Backpackers (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion through Noosa Everglades
Landmarks
Airlie Beach
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
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
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 to Magnetic Island
- Beach and island exploration
Optional Activities
- Coastal walking trails
- Water sports
- Koala viewing
- Hike to Hawkings Point Lookout
Landmarks
Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)
Hawkings Point Lookout
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
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)
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
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
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
Day 17
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at Uluru)
Accommodation
Hotel (Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner with group at Uluru
Optional Activities
- Field of Lights art installation
Landmarks
Uluru
Field of Lights
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
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
- Garden of Eden visit
- Sunset celebration with drinks and nibbles
Landmarks
King's Canyon
Kings Creek Station
Garden of Eden (Kings Canyon)
Day 20
Uluru
Uluru

Landmarks
Bondi Beach
Sydney Opera House
ANZAC Memorial
Royal Botanic Gardens

Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Sydney Harbour

Landmarks
Byron Bay Beach

Landmarks
Byron Bay Beach

Landmarks
Noosa Everglades
Byron Bay Lighthouse (most easterly point)

Landmarks
K'gari (Fraser Island)
Noosa Everglades

Landmarks
Airlie Beach

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
The Whitsundays
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
The Whitsundays
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)
Hawkings Point Lookout

Landmarks
Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)
Forts Walk
Palm Island Group
Horseshoe Bay

Landmarks
Cairns (Gimuy)

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Kuranda

Landmarks
Uluru
Field of Lights

Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Walpa Gorge
Valley of the Winds

Landmarks
King's Canyon
Kings Creek Station
Garden of Eden (Kings Canyon)

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Where You'll Stay

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Wake Up (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Kangarooms Noosa Everglades (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Base Backpackers (or similar)
Hotel
Days 8, 11
Prosail (or similar)
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Nomads Magnetic Island (or similar)
Hotel
day 12
Gilligans (or similar)
Hotel
Days 13, 14, 15, 16
Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
Days 17, 18, 19

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Rating: 4.7 (6,341 reviews)
Response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 84%
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Traveler Reviews

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4.7

Jasmine5.0•May 2018
Led by Sian
Had the best time of my life and would book another contiki trip again in a heartbeat
Traveled in April 2018
Emily4.0•April 2016
Most amazing trip of my life! So much adventure!
Traveled in January 2016
Chantell4.5•April 2016
This trip was the best thing I could have ever done! I'm so glad that I decided to travel with contiki and start in...
This trip was the best thing I could have ever done! I'm so glad that I decided to travel with contiki and start in Darwin. I had no idea what to expect with the first half of the tour but can honestly say it exceeded all expectations. Australia, like Canada has such a large and varying past it was nice to see both sides of this amazing country. The second half, starting in Cairns, was full of action, excitement and wonder and am now very sad to have come to the end. Usually on tours I get sick of the pace and people and just want the trip to end as to not spoil the rest of the trip but this time it feels like even with 25 days and being ill I would gladly continue with contiki and the walk about if they'd have me! I have seen and done more then I have ever thought possible and have learned so much more about myself and opened myself back up to the world then I can scarcely believe. It is not only well worth the time investment but also the financial investment and I'd do it all over in a heartbeat. #noregrets really does exist!Show more
Traveled in March 2016
Craig5.0•April 2016
It was an amazing experience, far above what I could have imagined. To get to visit so many places and have the...
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Traveled in March 2016
Janine4.5•April 2016
It was the Best time of my life. So many good experiences and a Lot of good memories and found better friend!
Traveled in October 2015
Nikola5.0•April 2016
It's definetely been a life changing trip. From nice places to stay, a very knowledgable tour guide, amazing...
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Traveled in July 2014
Gemma5.0•April 2016
The best thing I have ever done! Lovely group of people with friends made for life. Very well organised and an...
The best thing I have ever done! Lovely group of people with friends made for life. Very well organised and an amazing experience with all the choices of activities. It went above and beyond my expectations. Trys Eddy our tour guide was on point. SO much enthusiasm, guidance, help and an all round nice guy who felt like one of the group. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone - and I have been!Show more
Traveled in September 2015
Waltraud5.0•April 2016
The trip was fantastically beautiful. Accommodation, food and transport flawless. Tour Director and Bus driver were...
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Traveled in September 2015
Charlotte4.5•April 2016
The trip was a once in a life time trip and was amazing!
Traveled in May 2015
Silvan4.5•April 2016
It was absolutely amazing! We had the best tour "managers" (Trys and Paddy) and drivers (Benny and Gaz) I've ever had...
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Traveled in October 2014

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Ultimate Australia (With Sailing From Apr '27)

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