Sunsets and Surf with Sailing (Start Whitsundays)
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With harbour sprawled cities, world heritage sites, impeccable beaches & an enviably laid-back persona, the East Coast of Oz is enough to give California a run for its money. The Sunsets & Surfs starting in The Whitsundays sees the best of it over 12 glorious days. Stay at a cattle station, learn to surf & spend 2-nights yachting around postcard perfect islands.
With harbour sprawled cities, world heritage sites, impeccable beaches & an enviably laid-back persona, the East Coast of Oz is enough to give California a run for its money. The Sunsets & Surfs starting in The Whitsundays sees the best of it over 12 glorious days. Stay at a cattle station, learn to surf & spend 2-nights yachting around postcard perfect islands.
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October 2016
- Monday 10th October
- Friday 21st October
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- Monday 17th October
- Friday 28th October
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November 2016
- Monday 7th November
- Friday 18th November
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- Monday 14th November
- Friday 25th November
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December 2016
- Monday 5th December
- Friday 16th December
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- Monday 12th December
- Friday 23rd December
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January 2017
- Monday 2nd January
- Friday 13th January
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- Monday 16th January
- Friday 27th January
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- Monday 23rd January
- Friday 3rd February
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- Monday 30th January
- Friday 10th February
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February 2017
- Monday 6th February
- Friday 17th February
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- Monday 20th February
- Friday 3rd March
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- Monday 27th February
- Friday 10th March
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March 2017
- Monday 6th March
- Friday 17th March
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- Monday 27th March
- Friday 7th April
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April 2017
- Monday 24th April
- Friday 5th May
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May 2017
- Monday 22nd May
- Friday 2nd June
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June 2017
- Monday 19th June
- Friday 30th June
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July 2017
- Monday 17th July
- Friday 28th July
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- Monday 24th July
- Friday 4th August
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August 2017
- Monday 14th August
- Friday 25th August
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- Monday 21st August
- Friday 1st September
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September 2017
- Monday 11th September
- Friday 22nd September
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- Monday 18th September
- Friday 29th September
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
13 nights:
When you're not island hopping on a ballin' yacht, hotels and surf villages are the name of the game. Plus you'll spend 1 night at a cattle station. Enjoy chilling poolside, sleeping on comfy pillows and views of the sun setting over the ocean.
TEAM
Don't worry, your Trip Manager and Driver will show you the ropes, otherwise the Captain of your yacht will call the shots. Whether providing local knowledge or lols, our team members are people you can trust.
FOOD
22 meals:
We'll get 19 of your meals, you get the rest. You can expect a healthy breakfast every morning and a few good old-fashioned Aussie BBQs, as well as plenty of opportunities to try the best gourmet eats on the East coast.
INCLUSIONS
We've packed in everything from surf lessons to city tours. You'll ride a hay wagon at a Queensland cattle station, visit the iconic Manly beach and pet marsupials at Currumbin wildlife sanctuary. Expect wildlife tours and bushwalks, with between beaches and sunsets in between. You'll also spend an unforgettable few days island-hopping through the idyllic Whitsundays, sailing your private yacht out to Whitehaven Beach.
ME TIME
Let the wind flow through your hair from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia's most iconic landmark. Or if heights aren't your thing, take a kayaking trip with dolphins and turtles. If you're lucky, you might even see a few whales migrating down the coast.
TRANSPORT
When you're not island hopping on our self-contained yacht, you’ll be ridin’ dirty with your new best mates on our Contiki coach. We know comfort and style are equally important, that’s why we provide air-con, USB charging facilities and only the best Drivers and Trip Managers. Enjoy the views - from coastal cities to beautiful beaches - it's all good.
ITINERARY
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APPROX TIME SPENT
DAYS 1-2:
Sailing Whitsundays
Whitsundays
Swim, snorkel, eat & repeat is pretty much today’s vibe as we make our way around the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. Do as much or as little as you want – help the crew wince the sails, snorkel some of the best coral reefs in Australia, laze on the fine silica sands of Whitehaven Beach (cue more pinch yourself moments) – today is all about soaking in the moment and relishing the finer things in life.
INCLUSIONS
Chill on Whitehaven beach one of the worlds top 10 beaches
Whitsundays
DAY 3:
The Whitsundays
Whitsundays
Welcome to the Whitsundays, aka total, uninterrupted paradise. Why? How about a year round average temp of 27 degrees C, over 8 hours of sunshine a day, and 74 picture perfect sandy rimmed islands at your disposal. Spend your day soaking up the perfect waters and fine sands around your resort, or if the ocean's calling, jump on board our day’s sailing adventure for a closer look at this paradise destination.
Whitsundays
DAY 4:
The Whitsundays to Farmstay
Whitsundays
Rollin’ down the Capricorn Coast we’ll drive through the beef farming capital of Rockhampton and pass through the sugar cane plantations of Mackay before reaching Langmorn Station, a working cattle station that dishes up true Aussie farm life. Tonight may just go down in the history books, with past passengers citing it the best night of their trip...
Farmstay
Honest Australian hospitality knows no bounds at our farmstay, and you’ll be blown away by farm owner Nan and the rest of the family as they welcome you into the fold, country style. Fill up on Nan’s famous home cooked damper cake, an outback speciality, then it’s on to the tractor to meet some of the farm’s larger residents. Tonight is all about partying outback style – tuck in to a huge dinner feast, try whip cracking, then grab the karaoke mic and bust out those dancefloor moves.
INCLUSIONS
Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride, then try whip cracking!
Meet the cattle station owners
DAY 5:
Farmstay to Noosa
Farmstay
Just one night on Langmorn will have you hooked on outback life and wishing you could stay forever. But with Noosa on our horizons, things are only going to get even better from here.
Noosa
Welcome to the good life, otherwise known as the Sunshine Coast. As we make our way into Noosa, soak in the abounding natural beauty of this picture perfect seaside town. Get in those zzz’s tonight, tomorrow promises to be a big one...
INCLUSIONS
Visit the picturesque seaside town & beach of Noosa
DAY 6:
Noosa
Noosa
Rise and shine beach babes! We're heading to a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's largest sand island.
Noosa
Sitting in the sea with over 800,000 years of natural history in its grains, our included Fraser Island day trip will be filled with sand dunes, pretty lakes & dense rainforests. See those Instagram likes roll in with a snap of Lake Mackenzie, known for its silky silica sand and intense glassy blue water, then appease the hunger growls with a tasty lunch. Keep an eye out for dingoes as we cruise the world’s longest sand highway, then it’s back to Noosa tonight for a legit Aussie dinner at the Surf Club.
INCLUSIONS
Take a locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island and indulge in a delicious lunch
Drive along Australias only sand highway
Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club & meet a lifesaver
DAY 7:
Noosa to Surfers Paradise
Noosa
Adieu Noosa, we’ve got a party town to hit up, and it goes by the name of Surfers Paradise...
Brisbane
Before we sail our way into Queensland's next much-loved surf and party hub, we’ll stop for a bite in the state's capital, Brisbane. Grab a slice of the city’s well known laid-back urban lifestyle whilst roaming South Bank & Queen Street Mall, then it’s on with our journey to the Gold Coast.
INCLUSIONS
See the Brisbane River, South Bank & visit Queen Street Mall
See the Glass House Mountains
Surfers Paradise
Shake off those mellow beach vibes – Surfer’s Paradise is all about partying in style. Sitting up there with Vegas as one of the top party spots in the world thanks to its insane number of clubs in one area, Surfers is where we get our swank on. Let’s do this!
INCLUSIONS
Nightclub entry
DAY 8:
Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
How about last night…Today is all about chilling, hitting the beach, and getting a little R’n’R after the night before. We’re nice like that. But remember, you’re not in Surfer’s forever, so do this thing right – don’t stay in bed when there's skydiving on offer or some sweet night time 4WD'ing.
INCLUSIONS
Relax on some of Australia's most famous beaches on the Gold Coast
ME TIME
Tandem Skydiving
from A$345
Southern Cross 4WD night tour
Surfers Paradise
DAY 9:
Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
Surfers Paradise
OK we get the hype, the love the world has for the Gold Coast is totally justified. So this morning we’ll kick on and see if all those other Aussie rumours are as well-founded. We have a sneaking suspicion they will be...
Currumbin
Our first QLD stop is the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where all animal life goals can easily be achieved. Here’s your chance to cuddle a koala, feed a kangaroo & see a crocodile up close (but not too close, obvs). Best of all, it's a not-for-profit set up, so our visit supports the sanctuary’s animal hospital and gives back to Aussie's furry friends.
INCLUSIONS
Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - and see native Australian animals including kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes & Tasmanian devils
Byron Bay
Dolphins and humpback whales sailing past the lighthouse of Australia's most easterly point. Organic cafes and bohemian bazaars. 30 kilometres of perfect sand. Oh yes - Byron Bay is every kind of beach paradise with a cherry on top, and our time here will be nothing short of magic.
INCLUSIONS
Visit Australia's most eastern point & Cape Byron lighthouse
Get into Byron's organic lifestyle & cool nightlife
ME TIME
Byron Bay Kayaking 3hrs
A$65
DAY 10:
Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour
Byron Bay
After a night of boho bliss (or maybe some table top dancing, Cheeky Monkey’s style) our open road adventure continues. Next stop, Coffs...
Coffs Harbour
Your surf bum dreams are all about to come true as we shack up for the night in our Coffs Harbour surf camp. Sitting right on the beach, a constant stream of swims and beach hangs are the norm, then come night fall it’s all about an open fire, great chats with your new wolf pack, and occasional star gazing. Perfection much?
INCLUSIONS
Learn to surf the waves or ride a kayak at our beachside surf camp at Coffs Harbour
DAY 11:
Coffs Harbour to Sydney
Coffs Harbour
Time to say good-bye to those surf camp vibes as Sydney is calling.
Port Macquarie
We'll break up our journey to Sydney with a lunch stop in Port Macquarie. This pretty seaside town sits at the end of the Hastings River and gives us a taste of life on the New South Wales mid coast.
INCLUSIONS
Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
Sydney
DAY 12:
Sydney
Sydney
Today we have one main mission – to explore the sun drenched, eternally cool city of Sydney. Your team will give you the down low on all of Sydney’s best bits as you take a tour of the highlights, including a ferry ride across the world famous harbour. Beach hangs in Manly & the chance to climb the Harbour Bridge are all in a days work.
INCLUSIONS
Experience Darling Harbour, Mrs Macquarie's Chair Lookout & The Rocks
Cruise across Sydney Harbour on a ferry from Manly
ME TIME
Sydney Opera House Tour
Harbour Bridge climb
from A$198
Sydney
DAY 13:
Sydney
Sydney
Today we’ll be ending our trip with a bang, or more specifically a day trip to one of Australia’s finest – the majestic Blue Mountains (which aren’t actually blue, but are still damn beautiful). Out here in the great Aussie outdoors we’ll be learning the legend behind the famous Three Sisters rocks formation and exploring the Jamison Ridge area, basically living out all our rustic dreams.
Suck in that fresh country air, as this afternoon we head back to the city and the end of our epic adventure.
Suck in that fresh country air, as this afternoon we head back to the city and the end of our epic adventure.
Sydney
DAY 14:
Finish Sydney
Sydney
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning.
Sydney
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- Booked from United States
- Traveled August 2014
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This is Australia (Anything can happen)
I was worried the weather might be a little cold traveling in August (Australia's winter), but I had such a pleasant experience. And huge thumbs up for the Sailing! Highly recommended when you're in the Whitsundays.
Very moderate weather, with some rain in Sydney at the tail end. Watched some beautiful thunderstorms off the coast in Coffs Harbour, after spending the afternoon taking surf lessons at sunset. Definitely the highlight activity of my trip! Not to mention the bonfire that evening.
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24 August 2014 - 5 September 2014
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I was worried the weather might be a little cold traveling in August (Australia's winter), but I had such a pleasant experience. And huge thumbs up for the Sailing! Highly recommended when you're in the Whitsundays.
Very moderate weather, with some rain in Sydney at the tail end. Watched some beautiful thunderstorms off the coast in Coffs Harbour, after spending the afternoon taking surf lessons at sunset. Definitely the highlight activity of my trip! Not to mention the bonfire that evening.
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