Contiki Beaches & Reefs with Sailing

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Visit the East Coast of Australia and spend your time learning to surf, exploring the cities and reefs and visiting the beautiful Seaside towns. Head on wildlife tours and bushwalks between beaches and sunsets. Kicking things off in Sydney, you’ll sleep at an Eco-Camp in the Noosa Everglades, learn to surf at Byron Bay and sail the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach. This is a one-way ticket to wanting to live in Aussie for good.

9 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Contiki Special Stay, 1 night in Yacht
12 Breakfast, 3 Dinner, 2 Lunch
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Experiences – 17 included, 19 optional that you can add
All transport included during the trip

Day 1 – Sydney

Welcome to Sydney! Meet up with your brand new travel family and hit the road and head on a day trip to one of Australia’s finest: the majestic Blue Mountains (which aren’t actually blue, but are still beautiful all the same). Out here in the great Aussie Outdoors we’ll be learning about the legends behind the famous Three Sisters rock formation as well as exploring the Jamison Ridge area. We’ll head back to Sydney and the evening is yours to make the most of. Why not get a group together for a signature “Cook your own BBQ” dinner at Phillips Foote heritage restaurant in the heart of The Rocks, with freshly-caught seafood or succulent steak just like the locals.

Day 2 – Sydney

This morning set out to explore this sun drenched, cosmopolitan and eternally cool city. Your Trip Manager will give you the low down on all of Sydney’s best bits as you get a tour of the highlights. Catch the ferry to Watsons Bay to experience the iconic skyline from a different perspective, then venture over to Bondi Beach where you can spend the afternoon lazing about in the sunshine.

Day 3 – Sydney

With a full free day to choose your own adventure, there are plenty of Free Time Add-Ons for you to pick from. Wine-lovers can sign up for an Australian wine tasting experience; water-lovers can opt for a sunset cruise or jetboat on the harbour.

Day 4 – Sydney to Byron Bay

Landing in Byron Bay, we’ll drop off our bags at the accomodation and start as we mean to go on, heading straight to the beach. Here in Byron we’ll unleash our secret talent for surfing with an included lesson. You’ll be a pro in no time! Afterwards, why not finish the afternoon with some beer tasting at a famous Byron Bay Brewery?

Day 5 – Byron Bay

We’ll continue the surf vibes today with the option to kickstart our morning with sunrise at Australia’s most easterly point followed by yoga on the beach. Then you have the rest of the day free to explore like a local. Start by finding the best smashed avo Byron has to offer – there’s no shortage of tasty and organic cafes here. With the afternoon stretched out ahead of you, there’s kayaking, relaxing on the beach and whale watching (seasonal) all on offer – your time here will be nothing short of magic.

Day 6 – Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades via Hosanna Farm and the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

On the way north we’ll stop at Hosanna Farm, an authentic Aussie working farm where you’ll get the chance to try some traditional Australian tucker: damper & billy tea.

Next up we’ll make our way to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you’ll see koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles up close and personal.

Still buzzing from our farm & wildlife adventures, we’ll arrive at our destination, the Noosa Everglades. Here we’ll unpack at our Special Stay Eco Camp home for the next two nights and relax with a group dinner in the bistro & bar area, surrounded by the chatter and rustling of local birds and kangaroos.

Day 7 – Noosa Everglades and Fraser Island

Your spirits will be at an all-time high after this day full of sand dunes, scenic lakes and dense rainforests. We’ll cruise along the world’s longest sand highway before you appease your hunger with a tasty lunch.

It’s back to the Eco Camp this evening for our final night here. You have free time to tuck into some food at the bistro, sample the offerings at the CootharaBAR boutique brewery, or just relax and enjoy the lush surroundings of this beautiful protected National Park.

Day 8 – Whitsundays

Landing in Airlie Beach, you’ll notice everything starting to look a bit more tropical. Hello Whitsundays! We’ll head to the marina where we’ll begin our Whitsundays sailing adventure and meet our crew before bunking down on our sailing yacht for the night.

Day 9 – Whitsundays Sailing

How often do you get to wake up in paradise? Today we’ll spend the whole day cruising the Whitsundays with our crew. Swim, snorkel, eat and repeat as we make our way around the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. Do as much or as little as you like – help the crew hoist the sails, snorkel some of the best coral reefs in Australia and laze on the fine sands of Whitehaven beach (cue: more pinch yourself moments). Soak it all in and relish living your best beachcomber life.

Day 10 – Travel to Cairns

After a scenic train ride along the East Coast of Queensland, we’ll arrive in sunny Cairns – a haven for vibing restaurants, bouncing clubs and endless tropical feels. This town is the gateway to the reef and is buzzing with energy, you won’t be short of things to do here.

Day 11 – Cairns

Good morning Cairns you delightful palm tree paradise. Today we’ll take you on a Dreamtime walk at Tjapukai where you can explore the rich history of the world’s oldest living culture. After getting your culture fix for the day, why not unleash your inner-adrenaline junkie and take a leap of faith at AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping? Or take to the rapids for an action-packed afternoon of white-water rafting on the Barron River.

Day 12 – Cairns on your own

Make the most of your free day here in Cairns and jump on our optional day trip out to Australia’s most famous natural wonder, The Great Barrier Reef. Board a catamaran out to the reef and try your hand at snorkelling, gape at the mindblowingly colourful coral and listen to the marine crew tell you all there is to know about this wonder. This day is a must-do for any trip to Oz!

Day 13 – Depart Cairns

Your final day is yours to explore and do whatever your heart desires – and the perfect chance to sign up for a day trip on the scenic cable car, Skyrail. Here you can gain a truly unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rainforest, gliding above the canopy before descending to the forest floor to continue your guided explorational journey in the tropical hippie paradise of Kuranda. Known for its appreciation of sustainable living and alternate therapies, Kuranda is a unique village in a world of commercialism. Take the famous Kuranda Railway back to Cairns for a relaxing end to your day before your trip finishes in the late afternoon.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 1 person sharing and doesn’t include any additional supplements.

Please call for single supplement prices if you want your own room. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.

Please call us free on 0800 707 6229 for pricing and availability

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Location

Australia, Australasia and Pacific

Board Basis

Selected Meals Included

Duration

13 Days

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