The Big Walkabout with Sailing
(Start Sydney)
The one that journeys from Sydney to The Red Centre, topped off with sailing the dreamy Whitsundays
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Duration
22 days
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Places
14 places
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Meals
20 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners
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Transport Style
Mini-Coach + Internal flights + Train
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Group Size
Max 30 people
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Average Group Age
18-35
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Team
Expert Trip Manager, Local Guides, Skipper & Crew
Sydney, Byron Bay, Noosa Everglades, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Cairns, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Uluru, Hosanna Farm, Fraser Island, Townsville, Litchfield National Park, Kings Canyon
Top Experiences
45 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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Snorkel some of the best coral reefs in Australia
Included
Whitsundays
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Hike to see thousands-of-years-old ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock
Included
Kakadu National Park
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Airlie Beach Skydive
Free Time Add-On
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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Yellow Waters Cruise
A$ 68.00
Kakadu National Park
The Big Walkabout with Sailing (Start Sydney)
45 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
- Spend two nights on a converted racing yacht in the Whitsundays
- Spend two nights on a converted racing yacht in the Whitsundays
- Swim, snorkel, eat & repeat as you sail across the breathtaking Whitsundays to Whitehaven beach
- Enjoy freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner on board your converted racing yacht
- Snorkel some of the best coral reefs in Australia
- 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 thousands-of-years-old ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock
- Spot crocodiles in their natural habitat on a Yellow Waters Cruise at Kakadu
- 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$55
- Airlie Beach Skydive
- Discover an underwater world on a Great Barrier Reef Cruise A$ 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
- See local flora and fauna on a scenic flight in Kakadu National Park A$145
- Yellow Waters Cruise A$ 68.00
- 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
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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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Converted Racing Yacht
Whitsundays , Australia
As you glide along the Whitsundays you’ll hop from beach to reef aboard a converted racing yacht, sleeping in a cabin just like real sailors
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
12 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Special Stay - Eco Camp, 2 nights in Yacht, 2 nights in Special Stay - Bush Bungalows, 3 nights in Lodge
About this trip
Discover the incredible mix of landscapes and activities that makes Aussie so unique. Start in Sydney and the East Coast with plenty of beach time at Bondi, Byron Bay and sailing the sun-drenched Whitsundays, before escaping to the Northern Territory for endless iconic landscapes, 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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