The Big Walkabout
The one that's a 22 day down-under extravaganza, from the east coast to the outback
Travel Style
In-Depth Explorer
Take your time and explore in-detail each destination on this trip.
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Duration
22 days
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Places
14 places
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Meals
21 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
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Transport Style
Mini-Coach + Internal flights + Train
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Group Size
Maximum 30 people
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Average Group Age
18-35
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Team
Expert Trip Manager & Local Guides
Sydney, Byron Bay, Noosa Everglades, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Cairns, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Uluru, Hosanna Farm, Fraser Island, Townsville, Litchfield National Park, Kings Canyon
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Top Experiences
40 included & 28 free time add-ons available to add later
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Live out your bohemian dreams with a surfing lesson in Byron Bay
Included
Sydney
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Take a day trip & hike through the spectacular King's Canyon
Included
Kings Canyon
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Sail across the breathtaking Whitsundays, including a visit to idyllic Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling and lunch
A$ 189.00
Whitsundays
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Get the blood pumping with an AJ Hackett bungee jump in Cairns
A$ 165.00
Cairns
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Take a Dot-painting workshop with a local Aboriginal Anangu artist & create your own art piece
A$70
Uluru
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Soar over the sacred sites of Uluru & Kata Tjuta on a scenic flight
From A$ 150
Uluru
The Big Walkabout
40 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip
- Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains and learn about their cultural significance
- See the sights on a guided walking tour of Sydney including the Opera House & Watson's Bay
- Pay your respects at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney
- Spend the afternoon at Sydney's Bondi Beach & swim in the dreamy blue waters
- Visit Bondi Beach and protect marine life by taking '3 for the sea'
- Included Flight: Sydney to Byron Bay
- Live out your bohemian dreams with a surfing lesson in Byron Bay
- Sample Australian wine with cheese in Byron Bay (Selected departures only)
- Stay at a sustainable Eco Lodge in Noosa Everglades
- Spot kangaroos at our Special Stay Eco Lodge in the Noosa Everglades
- Enjoy a delicious roast dinner at the Noosa Everglades CootharaBar
- Visit an authentic Aussie working farm for home-cooked damper & billy tea
- Feed the farm animals at Hosanna Farm
- Spend the day on the world's largest sand island: Fraser Island
- Swim in idyllic Lake Mackenzie on Fraser Island
- Enjoy a tasty lunch on Fraser Island
- Included Flight: Noosa to Airlie Beach
- Scenic train ride along the East Coast of Australia from Proserpine to Townsville
- Watch the vibrant sunset on Magnetic Island with a glass of champagne
- Catch a local ferry to Magnetic Island
- Enjoy an unlimited chef-cooked breakfast of Aussie favourites while meeting and learning about Koalas at Bungalow Bay Koala Village
- Spot native koalas alongside WWII fortifications on a Magnetic Island Fort Walk
- See Magnetic Island's resident Rock Wallabies at dusk
- Catch a local ferry from Magnetic Island to Townsville
- Scenic train ride along the East Coast of Australia from Townsville to Cairns
- See Aboriginal culture brought to life through traditional dance, art and interactive demonstrations at Tjapukai on a Dreamtime Experience
- Take a dip surrounded by the cascading Florence Falls, Kakadu
- Gain fascinating insights into Aboriginal culture at the Warradjan Cultural Centre
- Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock
- Take a hike up to the jaw dropping Ubirr Lookout (seasonal)
- Experience & learn about Aboriginal cultural heritage with spear throwing & bush medicine at Pudakul
- Stop at Berry Springs for a swim (seasonal - dry season)
- Included flight: Darwin to Alice Springs Uluru
- Feast on a classic BBQ Dinner at Uluru
- Watch a golden sunrise over the sacred site of Uluru
- Visit the Olgas (Kata Tjuta), the Walpa Gorge & the Valley of the Winds in the heart of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Indulge in a BBQ 'Big Brekkie'
- Toast Uluru at sunset with drinks & nibbles
- Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon
- Take a day trip & hike through the spectacular King's Canyon
28 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
- See Sydney's skyline at its best as you take the climb of your life up the famous Harbour Bridge A$ 250.00
- Taste world class Australian wine at Handpicked Wines Cellar Door A$ 40.00
- Take a sunset cruise across the spectacular bays of Sydney Harbour A$ 25.00
- Whizz over the waters of Sydney harbour on a jet boat A$ 60.00
- Explore the city of Sydney on two wheels with a guided bike tour A$ 70.00
- Get up close to protected Sumatran tigers, Asian elephants, chimpanzees, giraffes & red kanagaroos at Sydney's Taronga Zoo A$ 47.00
- Taste craft beer at the Stone and Wood Brewery in Byron Bay A$ 40.00
- Visit a lighthouse and watch the golden sunrise in Byron Bay
- Kayak on the crystal clear waters of Byron Bay A$ 58.00
- Find your zen with morning yoga on the golden sands of Byron Bay
- Paddle through the Noosa Everglades on a canoe A$55
- Sail across the breathtaking Whitsundays, including a visit to idyllic Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling and lunch A$ 189.00
- Discover an underwater world on a Great Barrier Reef Cruise A$ 189.00
- Get the blood pumping with an AJ Hackett bungee jump in Cairns A$ 165.00
- See nature from new heights with the Jungle Swing in Cairns A$ 119.00
- Take the Skyrail through UNESCO-listed rainforest to the sustainable living haven of Kuranda From A$105
- Get entry to Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome plus one ZOOM activity A$ 45.00
- Visit the inspirational Royal Flying Doctors in Darwin A$25
- Crocosaurus Cove Entry A$ 33.00
- Spot crocodiles in their natural habitat on a Yellow Waters Cruise at Kakadu A$68
- See local flora and fauna on a scenic flight in Kakadu National Park A$145
- Glide across Darwin Harbour on a sunset cruise
- Visit the Field of Lights, a spectacular art installation of 50,000 lights near Uluru A$42
- See a different side of Uluru on a Segway tour A$170
- Take a Dot-painting workshop with a local Aboriginal Anangu artist & create your own art piece A$70
- Soar over the sacred sites of Uluru & Kata Tjuta on a scenic flight From A$ 150
- See Uluru from a thrilling perspective as you skydive over the Australian outback From A$379
- Take a peaceful camel ride over the rich red sand dunes A$ 127.00
Where You'll Stay
Learn more about the accommodation available on this trip
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Noosa Everglades Eco-Camp
Noosa, Australia
The beautiful Noosa Everglades Eco-Lodge is nestled just 25 minutes north of Noosa, in the heart of the Everglades. Stroll along the stunning 65 acres of greenery, glide down the glades on a cruise, or enjoy a beer at the on-site CootharaBar micro-brewery
2 nights
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Base Backpackers
Magnetic Island, Australia
Located right on Magnetic Island’s beach with an outdoor deck, a swimming pool and hammocks, it’s the perfect place to either kick back or party, depending on your mood
2 nights
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Gilligan's Hostel & Resort
Cairns, Australia
Gilligan's Hostel & Resort is an award-winning adventure destination which is centrally located in the heart of Cairns
3 nights
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Anbinik Kakadu Resort
Kakadu National Park, Australia
Set within the tropical forestlands of Kakadu, the resort features a swimming pool, BBQ areas and award-winning architecturally designed accommodation. It’s the perfect location to hike, cruise or hunt for waterfalls in Australia’s largest national park
2 nights
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21 nights
All accommodation is included on this trip
14 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Special Stay - Eco Camp, 2 nights in Special Stay - Bush Bungalows, 3 nights in Lodge
About this trip
Discover the incredible mix of landscapes and activities that makes Australia so unique. Start in Sydney and the East Coast with plenty of beach time at Bondi, Byron Bay and the Whitsundays, before escaping to the Northern Territory for endless landscapes & icons, including 3 nights at the unforgettable Uluru. One minute you're in a city downing kaffir lime cocktails, next you're gazing up at the stars in the wilderness of the outback. You’ll feel like a true blue Aussie in no time.
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