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Sydney to Cairns

Name: Sydney to Cairns
Brand: Contiki
Price: 5882.00 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (139 reviews)

Sydney

Cairns

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Country

Cities

Blue Mountains to Barrier Reef in an icon-packed Australian East Coast run, with more included.

Chase the sun along East Coast Australia. This one's got Sydney icons, Byron surf, Noosa Everglades, K'gari dunes, Whitehaven Beach and Magnetic Island sunsets, all without the big spend. Think reef dives, lazy beach days and unforgettable moments in between. Then step ashore into the Daintree and Cairns for cultural experiences that go way beyond the postcard. With plenty of free time, make the trip fully yours.

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What you'll get from this trip

From$5882ppStandard price $5882 pp

Price is based on Multi Share room, departing on 30 January 2027.

Stay shoreside on Airlie and enjoy more included experiences along the way.

Maximum 30 people

What's included:

Coach, Internal Flights, Train
13 nights in Hostel
2 nights in Special Stay
24 Experiences
8 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners

Day trip highlights

Discover the moments that make this trip unforgettable — from must-see sights to optional adventures.

What's not included:

Flights to/from the start/end location
Travel insurance
Free-time add-ons

Trip Reviews

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4.6

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"Adventure of a Lifetime"

Trusted Customer

3.5/5

06/01/2026 13:32:08

I couldn't book pre/post accommodation because contiki were having issues with the operators. Hostels were ok - some nicer than others. I'm glad I didn't go sailing because the boat was cramped and had no shower - people had to share beds. Adventure of a Lifetime! Ticked off a lot of my bucket list

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Trusted Customer

5/5

02/02/2026 09:08:43

Good mix of adventure and relaxing. With very good optional add ons

Emily

5/5

01/13/2026 07:17:04

Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to travel Australia solo or with a friend. I was a solo traveler and it didn’t feel like it once. The sailing was the highlight - can’t be missed

Trusted Customer

5/5

12/23/2025 09:17:40

Jay H

5/5

12/12/2025 12:57:43

No issue. The trip was amazing, I would recommend it to anyone! Our trip manager *Personal information removed by Feefo* was such a friendly, trustworthy and knowledgeable guy, the trip wouldn't have been the same without him. The itinerary was spot on - you spent the right amount of time in every

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