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Sydney to Cairns

Name: Sydney to Cairns
Brand: Contiki
Price: 3193.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (139 reviews)

Sydney

Cairns

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Blue Mountains to Barrier Reef, staying on a yacht for 2 nights, for those who enjoy sailing the Whitsundays, with more optionals to choose from.

Chase the sun along East Coast Australia. This one’s got Sydney icons, Byron surf, Noosa Everglades, K’gari dunes, Whitsundays sailing and Magnetic Island sunsets, all without the big spend. Experience reef dives, lazy beach days and all the unforgettable moments in between, with enough free time to explore your own way. Then step ashore into the Daintree and enjoy cultural moments that go way beyond the postcard.

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What you'll get from this trip

FromUS$3193ppStandard price US$3193 pp

Price is based on Multi Share room, departing on 19 June 2027.

Sail the Whitsundays and make the trip your own with more optional experiences.

Maximum 30 people

What's included:

Coach, Internal Flights, Train
11 nights in Hostel
2 nights in Special Stay
20 Experiences
5 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
5 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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"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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