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Welcome to the complete travel experience for 18-35s
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Sail or stroll? Take your pick
When you travel with us, you can pick the version of the trip that suits you. One thing’s for sure: whether you love the chill or the thrill – fun is guaranteed.
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Embrace the East Coast
Surfing in Byron Bay? A satisfying chef-made bush meal? How about immersive aboriginal art? When you travel with us, you’ll experience it ALL.
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Make a good impact
Our Australia trips for 18-35s are loaded with MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences at Australia’s best spots – from the Great Barrier Reef to Daintree & beyond.
Why Australia with Contiki?
Australia tour reviews
Not a moment wasted learning about Australia, bonding with everyone and checking off over half my bucket list in under a month.
Kelsey
I would highly recommend the Kakadu dreaming tour. The tour guide and bus driver were amazing!!
Ellymay
Way beyond my highest expectations – so many people had recommended Contiki to me. As I had never solo-traveled before, I was a little nervous… but now I never want to stop exploring the world with them!
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Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
Head up the East Coast to Cairns and jump into Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. The world’s largest reef system won’t disappoint with its mesmerising corals and sea life.
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Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Towering across Sydney Harbour, this bridge gives some pretty awesome views. Get psyched to see iconic Australia attractions like the Opera House, Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains (to name a few).
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Discover the Daintree Rainforest
Explore the world’s oldest rainforest (home to frogs, butterflies, bats and more) with expert local guides on an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
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Explore the rugged Outback
Bathe in Florence Falls. Trek rainforests. Get up close and personal with nature. Wonder at aboriginal art and enjoy sunset hikes in these stunning Northern Territory sites.
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Go Surfing in Byron Bay
Byron Bay is among the best places to visit in Australia. This East Coast town is known for its surfing, scuba diving sites, beaches and all-round chilled Aussie vibes.
Australia Trip Highlights
Chicken Parma
Chicken parmigiana - chicken schnitzel with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan - is Australia’s national dish and you’ll see it on any Australian pub menu. Goes great with an Aussie shiraz!
Kangaroo
Unsurprisingly, kangaroo meat is big in Aus. The lean protein can be enjoyed as a stacked burger or juicy steak and is a must-try for hungry carnivores.
Barramundi
The Aussies’ take on fish and chips typically features grilled or deep-fried Barramundi. A delicate, crispy-skinned fish that’s great for lunch or dinner.
Tim Tams
Sweet-toothed travellers should 100% try Australia’s ‘fave chocolate biscuit’ (biscuit = cookie). A great pick-me-up snack for those more active days on your Australian holiday.
Pavlova
The nation’s national dessert (as long as you don’t ask the kiwis), Pavlova is a dreamy mountain of meringue, whipped cream and fresh fruit. Yum.
Top food in Australia
Australian Museum, Sydney
Founded in 1827, this is the oldest museum in Aus. Packed with preserved wildlife and fossils, aboriginal archaeology and tons of stuff on coral reefs, you can easily lose yourself here for a whole day. A must-visit on any Australian tour, it offers a deep dive into the country's rich natural and cultural history.
Melbourne Museum
The biggest museum in the Southern Hemisphere boasts 600 million years of natural history. A complete whale skeleton and movie screenings in IMAX make for a fun way to get a bit of culture in your downtime.
South Australian Museum
Adelaide’s impressive 5-storey museum is home to the world’s biggest collection of Aboriginal artefacts, with over 4 million objects on display. A real treat for history fans on our Australia tours.
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Located on Larrakia Land in Darwin, this place is the ultimate guide to all that unique flora and fauna of Central Australia. There’s indigenous culture in abundance and over 30,000 cultural artefacts, plus free entry.
National Sports Museum
Not your usual museum, you’ll find it at Melbourne Cricket Ground (known as the ‘G’). Celebrates the many sporting achievements of Aus, plus there’s a cool cricket hall of fame.
Top museums in Australia
Sydney New Year’s Eve
Iconic all-day celebration culminating in not one but TWO firework displays - one at 9pm and one to ring in the new year. (Top tip: watch for free on Observatory Hill at Millers Point).
Sydney Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival runs from Feb - March every year. Expect pool parties, musicals, all-nighters and *lots* of glitter…
Adelaide Fringe
Easily one of the best festivals in Australia. Enjoy four weeks of live music, comedy, dance, theatre, food stalls, late night parties and more...
Byron Bay Bluesfest
For five days Byron Bay plays host to the most exciting artists in contemporary pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B. If you’re there in April, don’t miss it.
Parrtjima
Nestled in a remote town deep in the outback, Parrttjima celebrates all things Aboriginal. Expect epic light shows, music and workshops in the heart of the Aussie desert.
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** Based on Ultimate European plus Greek Island Hopping departing 21st July 2026, as of 1 May 2025.
^ Based on Thai Island Hopper West departing 14th December 2026, as of 1 May 2025.
