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The Big Walkabout with Sailing

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THE ONE THAT JOURNEYS FROM SYDNEY TO THE RED CENTRE, TOPPED OFF WITH SAILING

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 the 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.
Travel is best shared. This is a small group adventure of 12-30 people, aged between 18-35 exclusively, giving you the perfect balance of new friends to travel with and access to even more authentic experiences.
WHAT YOU GET
19 nights accommodation
10 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Special Stay - Eco Camp, 2 nights in Boat, 2 nights in Special Stay - Bush Bungalows, 3 nights in Lodge
Hostel-style accommodation with a special stay at an eco camp (complete with Kangaroos). With accommodation this centrally located you'll be right in the action and ready to enjoy your days after a comfy night's sleep. In the outback we'll stay in a lodge, a hostel and a brand-new special stay.
25 included Meals
18 Breakfast, 5 Dinner, 2 Lunch
We'll provide 25 of your meals and the rest are up to you. Food is an important part of any holiday so we want you to have all of the opportunities to explore modern Australian cuisine and local eats. Our TM's will always be on hand with their must-try meal recommendations.
Team
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.
Transport
All transport included during the trip
Australia isn't the easiest land to traverse, but we know this wild island better than most. Whether it's internal flights, scenic local trains or air conditioned coaches, our included transport will speed you from A-B in comfort, safety and style.
Your group
Travel with other 18-35 year olds from around the world
Our trips are exclusively 18-35. This means you'll be travelling with people just like you, from all over the world- laughter and friendships always guaranteed.
Experiences
20 included, 22 optional that you can add
Australia means wildlife, beaches, nature, surfing and sunsets. We'll take you to a wildlife sanctuary, teach you to surf in Byron Bay, take you on a Dreamtime walk at Tjapukai, boat out to Whitehaven beach, cool off in the idyllic Florence Falls, visit the Blue Mountains, spend a relaxing afternoon at iconic Bondi Beach, and toast the pink-hued sunset over Uluru.
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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 the 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.
Travel is best shared. This is a small group adventure of 12-30 people, aged between 18-35 exclusively, giving you the perfect balance of new friends to travel with and access to even more authentic experiences.
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
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Noosa Everglades
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Fraser Island
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Whitsundays
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Cairns
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Litchfield National Park
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DAY 1 - Arrive Sydney
Sydney
Welcome to Sydney! Meet up with your brand new travel family and set out to explore this sun drenched, cosmopolitan and eternally cool city. Your Trip Manager will give you the low down on all of Sydney's best bits as you get a tour of the highlights. After, you could opt to catch the ferry to Watsons Bay to experience the iconic skyline from a different perspective, then venture over to Bondi Beach where you can spend the afternoon lazing about in the sunshine.
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Sydney Sightseeing Tour inc. Mrs Macquaries Chair, Opera House, Ferry to Watsons Bay.
Spend afternoon at Bondi Beach
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb (pre-booked via reservations team)
Stay
Wake up hostel (or similar)
DAY 2 - Sydney
Sydney
This morning we'll hit the road and head on a day trip to one of Australia's finest: the majestic Blue Mountains (which aren't actually blue, but are still beautiful all the same). Out here in the great Aussie Outdoors we'll be learning about the legends behind the famous Three Sisters rock formation as well as exploring the Jamison Ridge area. We'll head back to Sydney and the evening is yours to make the most of. Why not visit some of the trendy rooftop bars and restaurants that make this city so vibrant? It'd be rude not to!
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Visit the Majestic Blue Mountains
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Wake up hostel (or similar)
DAY 3 - Sydney
Sydney
With a full free day to choose your own adventure, we have plenty of Free Time Add-Ons for you to pick from. Wine-lovers can sign up for an Australian wine tasting experience; water-lovers can opt for a sunset cruise or jetboat on the harbour. For the ultimate Aussie slice-of-life evening, get a group together for a signature "Cook your own BBQ" dinner at the swanky Phillips Foote heritage restaurant in the heart of The Rocks, with freshly-caught seafood & succulent steak.
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Australian Wine Tasting at Handpicked Wines Cellar Door
Sunset Harbour Cruise
Jetboat on the Harbour
Sydney Bike Tour
Taronga Zoo
Phillip Foote Dinner - "Cook your own BBQ"
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Wake up hostel (or similar)
DAY 4 - Sydney to Byron Bay
Sydney
With Sydney satisfaction levels at a high this morning we jump on a plane to Byron Bay where all your hippie dreams can come to life.
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Included Flight: Sydney to Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Landing in Byron Bay, we'll drop off our bags at the accomodation and start as we mean to go on, heading straight to the beach. Here in Byron we'll unleash our secret talent for surfing with an included lesson. You'll be a pro in no time!
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Wake up hostel (or similar)
DAY 5 - Bryon Bay
Byron Bay
We'll continue the surf vibes today with the option to kickstart our morning with yoga on the beach. Then you have the rest of the day free to explore like a local. Start by finding the best smashed avo Byron has to offer - there's no shortage of tasty and organic cafes here. With the rest of the day stretched out ahead of you, there's kayaking, beer tasting, relaxing on the beach, whale watching (seasonal) and visiting the most easterly point of Australia all on offer - your time here will be nothing short of magic.
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Sunrise Lighthouse Tour
Morning Yoga on the Beach
Byron Bay Kayaking
Beer Tasting at Stone and Wood (famous Byron Bay brewery)
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Wake up hostel (or similar)
DAY 6 - Byron Bay to Noosa Everglades via Hosanna Farm and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Byron Bay
It's time to wave goodbye to Byron and head up the coast to Noosa Everglades. 
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Visit Hosanna Farm (Morning Tea Damper and Billy Tea)
Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - and see native Australian animals including kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes & Tasmanian devils
Hosanna Farm

On the way north we'll stop at Hosanna Farm, an authentic Aussie working farm where you'll get the chance to try some traditional Australian tucker: damper & billy tea.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Next up we'll make our way to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you'll see koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles up close and personal.
Noosa Everglades
Still buzzing from our farm & wildlife adventures, we'll arrive at our destination, the Noosa Everglades. Here we'll unpack at our Special Stay Eco Camp home for the next two nights and relax with a group dinner in the bistro & bar area, surrounded by the chatter and rustling of local birds and kangaroos.
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Habitat Noosa
DAY 7 - Noosa Everglades - Fraser Island Day Trip
Noosa Everglades
Wake up to the sound of birds chirping at our Eco Camp this morning (you might even spot a kangaroo) and grab a quick brekkie before heading out for a day on Fraser Island.
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Fraser Island Day Trip
Fraser Island

Your spirits (and your Insta Likes) will be at an all-time high after this day full of sand dunes, scenic lakes and dense rainforests. We'll cruise along the world's longest sand highway before you appease your hunger with a tasty lunch.

Noosa Everglades
It's back to the Eco Camp this evening for our final night here. You have free time to tuck into some food at the bistro, sample the offerings at the CootharaBAR boutique brewery, or just relax and enjoy the lush surroundings of this beautiful protected National Park.
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Habitat Noosa
DAY 8 - Noosa Everglades to the Whitsundays
Noosa Everglades
Say goodbye to The Glades, we're on our way to find coastal nirvana at the pristine beaches of the Whitsundays. We'll hop on a plane for a flight to Airlie Beach.
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Included Flight: Noosa to Airlie Beach
Whitsundays
Landing in Airlie Beach, you'll notice everything starting to look a bit more tropical. Hello Whitsundays! We'll head to the marina where we'll begin our Whitsundays sailing adventure and meet our crew before bunking down on our sailing yacht for the night.
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X-Base / Nomads Hostel (or similar)
DAY 9 - The Whitsundays
Whitsundays
How often do you get to wake up in paradise? Today we'll spend the whole day cruising the Whitsundays with our crew. Swim, snorkel, eat and repeat as we make our way around the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. Do as much or as little as you like - help the crew, snorkel some of the best coral reefs in Australia and laze on the fine sands of Whitehaven beach (cue: more pinch yourself moments). Soak it all in and relish living your best beachcomber life.
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Whitsundays Sailing
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X-Base / Nomads Hostel (or similar)
DAY 10 - The Whitsundays to Cairns
Whitsundays
What can top the Whitsundays? Not much…except the Great Barrier Reef, and luckily it's the next stop on our journey.
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Train: Airlie Beach to Cairns
Cairns
After a scenic train ride along the East Coast of Queensland, we'll arrive in sunny Cairns - a haven for vibing restaurants, bouncing clubs and endless tropical feels. This town is the gateway to the reef and is buzzing with energy, you won't be short of things to do here.
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Gilligan’s Hostel (or similar)
DAY 11 - Cairns
Cairns
Good morning Cairns you delightful palm tree paradise. Today we'll take you on a Dreamtime walk at Tjapukai where you can explore the rich history of the world's oldest living culture. After getting your culture fix for the day, why not unleash your inner-adrenaline junkie and take a leap of faith at AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping? Or take to the rapids for an action-packed afternoon of white-water rafting on the Barron River.  Adrenaline spikes not your thing? Today could also be the perfect chance to sign up for a day trip on the Skyrail. Here you can gain a truly unique perspective of Australia's World Heritage listed tropical rainforest, gliding above the canopy before descending to the forest floor to continue your guided explorational journey in the tropical hippie paradise of Kuranda.  Known for its appreciation of sustainable living and alternate therapies, Kuranda is a unique village in a world of commercialism.  Take the famous Kuranda Railway back to Cairns for a relaxing end to your day.
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Tjapukai - Dreamtime walk with Damper plus Tea
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
AJ Hackett Bungy Jump
White Water Rafting
A$130
Skyrail Day trip & visit the tropical hippie village of Kuranda
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Gilligan’s Hostel (or similar)
DAY 12 - Cairns
Cairns
Make the most of your free day here in Cairns and jump on our optional day trip out to Australia's most famous natural wonder, The Great Barrier Reef. Board a luxury catamaran out to the reef and try your hand at snorkelling, gape at the mindblowingly colourful coral and listen to a marine biologist tell you all there is to know about this wonder. This day is a must-do for any trip to Oz!
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Gilligan’s Hostel (or similar)
DAY 13 - Cairns to Darwin
Cairns
Wave goodbye to the east coast this morning - it's time for a change of scenery! Board your morning flight to Darwin and get ready to greet Australia's best-kept secret, the Northern Territory.
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Included Flight from Cairns to Darwin
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Crocosaurus Cove Entry
A$30
Cage of Death (pre-booked via reservations team)
Darwin
After landing in Darwin, we'll waste no time getting into it as we head out for an optional visit to Crocosaurus Cove for the brave souls among us. This unique visit lets you get up-close and personal with these primitive predators at the world's largest display of Australian reptiles. And if that's not enough, take the opportunity to swim with the crocs in the ominously named Cage of Death. Are you brave enough?
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YHA hostel (or similar)
DAY 14 - Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Darwin
We'll make the most of the day by heading to Litchfield National Park where we'll check out the enormous termite mounds, lush rainforest and famous Florence Falls.
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Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
Litchfield National Park
Here we'll hit Florence Falls - four waterfalls pouring over a wide plateau into into deep, picture-perfect water holes surrounded by thick rainforest. Grab your swimmers to take a heavenly dip in the crystal clear waters (seasonal).
Kakadu National Park

More adventure awaits us this afternoon as we head to Kakadu National Park. Here, we'll explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding National Park. Fully immersed in these timeless lands, we'll settle into our unique special stay for tonight, the Bush Bungalows.

 

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Anbinik Bush Bungalows
DAY 15 - Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park
Cameras at the ready! Today we'll uncover local aboriginal culture at the fascinating Warradjan Cultural Centre before visiting Nourlangie Rock to witness some awe-inspiring ancient rock art. You'll have the option to see the unique terrain of the Northern Territory from the sky, gliding over the strikingly different landscapes on a scenic flight. Or, if you prefer to keep things closer to ground level, you can opt for a Yellow Waters cruise, while learning why this region is so important to the local Aboriginal people.
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Warradjan Cultural Center
Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Yellow Waters Cruise
Kakadu Scenic Flight
Stay
Anbinik Bush Bungalows
DAY 16 - Kakadu National Park to Darwin
Kakadu National Park
Today we'll hike to one of Kakadu's most famous beauty spots: Ubirr lookout. Passing Aboriginal art sites we'll reach the lookout and gawp at the rainforest ribbons, winding woodlands and sweeping floodplains. See ya Kakadu, we'll never forget you.
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Ubirr Lookout Hike
Pudakul Bush Tucker Experience
Boomerang Throwing
Darwin
Hiked-out and humbled by all the natural splendour, tonight we'll head back to Darwin for the night for a much deserved rest.  But first we need to tick another box: 'bush tucker' and boomerang throwing! 
Stay
YHA hostel (or similar)
DAY 17 - Darwin to Uluru via Alice Springs
Darwin
Today we board a flight from Darwin to Alice Springs and then on to Uluru. With authentic Australian experiences high on our agenda this is the place to be! A quick visit to Simpson's Gap, a remarkable rock formation, will whet our appetites before we reach the most iconic rock of all, and a bonafide trip highlight: Uluru. 
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Included flight Darwin to Alice Springs
Toast Uluru at sunset with drinks & nibbles
Visit ANZAC Hill
Simpsons Gap
Alice Springs
A quick stop at ANZAC Hill after touching down in The Alice, to get a birds eye view of the unofficial capital of the  Outback and to also learn about Australia's fallen soldiers in the 20th century wars.
Uluru
Here we'll settle into our lodge, ready for a few days of exploring this jaw-dropping destination. Before your head hits the pillow, we'll make our acquaintance with The Rock, glass of bubbles in hand and the sunset casting a glow over the Outback's most picturesque backdrop.
Stay
Outback Pioneer Lodge
DAY 18 - Uluru
Uluru
Grab your sneakers, camera and your sense of adventure - it's time for a day trip! Your guided hike around the imposing King's Canyon awaits.  Wonder at the lunar-like landscape as you hike through the canyon and take respite from the sun in the shady space at the bottom of the climb, The Garden of Eden.  It's as idyllic and mythical as it sounds and is home to its own unique ecosystem in this barren landscape.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Indulge in a BBQ 'Big Brekkie'
Day trip to Kings Canyon
BBQ Dinner
Stay
Outback Pioneer Lodge
DAY 19 - Uluru Day 2
Uluru
After a comfy night's sleep it's time to get out and about and explore the majesty of Uluru. And what better way to start the day than witnessing the rock bathed in the golden glow of an Australian sunrise? First discovered by Europeans on 18 July, 1873, and a major sacred site for the local aboriginal tribe, this imposing rock is actually a staggering 700 million years old. We'll then get right into the heart of the Kata Tjuta National Park with a hike to the Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds, where boulders bigger than skyscrapers dominate the landscape then marvel at the lesser known but no less impressive rock formation of the Olgas, or Kata Tjuta as it's known to the locals. This afternoon you'll have a chance to try out your skills by taking an optional Segway tour around Uluru.  You could also check out the landscape from the clouds with a scenic flight and maybe kick it with camels for your final evening in the Outback, complete with a cold beer in hand.
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Sunrise at The Rock followed by The Olgas Kata Tjuta and the Valley of the Winds Walpa Gorge
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Segway around Uluru
Uluru & the Olgas Scenic Flights
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Visit the Camel Farm for a sunset ride with beer batter damper and and ice cold beer
Stay
Outback Pioneer Lodge
DAY 20 - Uluru
Uluru
This morning we'll say our sad farewells to our Contiki family. Australia, it's been real. We may shed a tear, but we'll never forget what we've experienced together in this spectacular land. And just remember, it's not goodbye, just see you soon.
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Ashleigh Wilson
Traveled Jan 2019
Great experience with 1 let down
I really thought this was value for money as there were a lot of include activities that I never would have thought to do myself. Like croc spotting on the yellow water river cruise in Kakadu or surfing in Coffs. It was a great experience
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Adam Hawkins
Traveled Jul 2018
Amazing team amazing adventure
Great value for money can’t fijd additional activities cheaper and contiki organise everything and that help release some of the stress you can experience with traveling
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Anonymous
Traveled Jul 2018
The Big Walkabout with Sailing
So much fun, great to meet new people and the optional extras were really good something you could never do if planning yourself in such a short amount of time!
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Jessica Jackson
Traveled Mar 2018
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This trip is the reason I now have travel fever. Will never forget it!
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Anonymous
Traveled Dec 2017
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Ha a great time thanks to tour manager Adam Zammit !!! And bus driver dave !!! They are what made the Northern Territory so great , and the east cost had lots of activities with great people
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Anonymous
Traveled Nov 2017
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It was an amazing experience! I was not sure what to expect but it was incredible! I liked starting out in the Northern Territory before moving on to the East Coast. I liked the diversity of the two locations and both groups got along really well. So much packed into one trip of a lifetime!
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Francesca Bruce
Traveled Nov 2017
The Big Walkabout with Sailing
Both my tour guides were amazing, Zam & Mark. Both our drivers were brilliant Deb & Gary. Everything went above expectation and I miss it so much.
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Joseph Irwin
Traveled Nov 2017
The Big Walkabout with Sailing
Great activities, great tour managers, amazing locations, great food.
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Mohammed Ravat
Traveled Oct 2017
Excellent adventure across the length and breadth of Australia
Excellent value for money. Unforgettable experiences
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Bethany Anderson
Traveled Sep 2017
So much fun!
The two halves of the trip were completely different with i want fully prepared for but once I was over the change two very different amazing experiences!
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Sarah Hamilton
Traveled Aug 2017
The best 25 days of my life!
A very fun filled tour which lets you experience Australia to the max! Lots of included activities to get you mixing with the rest of the tour group but also to help you get the most out of your time in Aus. The optional activities which came as extras were also amazing with lots of variety. I ended up doing things I would never have imagined doing before.
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Daniela Strofton
Traveled Aug 2017
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Incredible tour, so well organised and really exciting
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Anonymous
Traveled Jul 2017
Awesome!
Brilliant. Absolute variety and every moment fantastic
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Anonymous
Traveled Jul 2017
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It was everything and more I thought the trip would be. Seen so many things in so little time.
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Gabriella Oliver
Traveled May 2017
Such an awesome trip!
Worth every penny. Couldn't have planned the same trip with the same budget on my own. Contiki takes a lot of the stress off a huge trip like this.
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Anonymous
Traveled Apr 2017
The Big Walkabout
Foi uma experiencia fantastica, principalmente a parte do Outback Australiano. É diferente de tudo que estamos acostumados e é incrível se desconectar um pouco do mundo nesse lugar diferente e único.
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Clare Dower
Traveled Mar 2017
Contiki show you the best of the best
A fantastic way to see the country, showcasing all the best bits with a varied itinery.
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Traveled Mar 2017
Contiki was a great trip because they squeezed in so much with the amount o...
Contiki was a great trip because they squeezed in so much with the amount of time the trip was, but not feeling so rushed. There are a lot of things that are not included so make sure you check that out before you pay. The tour guides are super enthusiastic with lots of information and advice for further travel also. Accommodation was a mixture of everything such as hotels, hostels, camping. I feel the group sizes are too big though - maximum 20/25 would be perfect. A group of 50 meant that either not everybody got the same experience and it was very touristy moving around as a 'herd'. Also there was quite a bit of drinking involved but that was more down to the ages of people on the tour, and not organised like this by the tour manager.
Traveled Mar 2017

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Mel
Traveled Jan 2017
The Heart of Australia!
The trip itself is incredible value for money! The accommodation was always good (Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays was a huge highlight) with breakfast included everywhere (sometimes cooked by our very own Contiki team). There are so many inclusions- more on this one than on any other Contiki I have done previously. I could never have organised the same trip for myself at that price. The Me-Time Optionals are so well-organised and thought out, always at a competitive price. Our tour managers were amazing at organising the optionals and ensuring that they fit into our day and that we could sign up for them with friends for added enjoyment.
Booked from Melbourne, Australia Traveled Jan 2017

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I really thought this was value for money as there were a lot of include activities that I never would have thought to do myself. Like croc spotting on the yellow water river cruise in Kakadu or surfing in Coffs. It was a great experience
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Amazing team amazing adventure
Great value for money can’t fijd additional activities cheaper and contiki organise everything and that help release some of the stress you can experience with traveling
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So much fun, great to meet new people and the optional extras were really good something you could never do if planning yourself in such a short amount of time!
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This trip is the reason I now have travel fever. Will never forget it!
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Ha a great time thanks to tour manager Adam Zammit !!! And bus driver dave !!! They are what made the Northern Territory so great , and the east cost had lots of activities with great people
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It was an amazing experience! I was not sure what to expect but it was incredible! I liked starting out in the Northern Territory before moving on to the East Coast. I liked the diversity of the two locations and both groups got along really well. So much packed into one trip of a lifetime!
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The Big Walkabout with Sailing
Both my tour guides were amazing, Zam & Mark. Both our drivers were brilliant Deb & Gary. Everything went above expectation and I miss it so much.
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Great activities, great tour managers, amazing locations, great food.
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Excellent adventure across the length and breadth of Australia
Excellent value for money. Unforgettable experiences
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So much fun!
The two halves of the trip were completely different with i want fully prepared for but once I was over the change two very different amazing experiences!
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The best 25 days of my life!
A very fun filled tour which lets you experience Australia to the max! Lots of included activities to get you mixing with the rest of the tour group but also to help you get the most out of your time in Aus. The optional activities which came as extras were also amazing with lots of variety. I ended up doing things I would never have imagined doing before.
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The Big Walkabout with Sailing
Incredible tour, so well organised and really exciting
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Awesome!
Brilliant. Absolute variety and every moment fantastic
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The Big Walkabout with Sailing
It was everything and more I thought the trip would be. Seen so many things in so little time.
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Such an awesome trip!
Worth every penny. Couldn't have planned the same trip with the same budget on my own. Contiki takes a lot of the stress off a huge trip like this.
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The Big Walkabout
Foi uma experiencia fantastica, principalmente a parte do Outback Australiano. É diferente de tudo que estamos acostumados e é incrível se desconectar um pouco do mundo nesse lugar diferente e único.
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Contiki show you the best of the best
A fantastic way to see the country, showcasing all the best bits with a varied itinery.
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Contiki was a great trip because they squeezed in so much with the amount o...
Contiki was a great trip because they squeezed in so much with the amount of time the trip was, but not feeling so rushed. There are a lot of things that are not included so make sure you check that out before you pay. The tour guides are super enthusiastic with lots of information and advice for further travel also. Accommodation was a mixture of everything such as hotels, hostels, camping. I feel the group sizes are too big though - maximum 20/25 would be perfect. A group of 50 meant that either not everybody got the same experience and it was very touristy moving around as a 'herd'. Also there was quite a bit of drinking involved but that was more down to the ages of people on the tour, and not organised like this by the tour manager.
READ MORE
The Heart of Australia!
The trip itself is incredible value for money! The accommodation was always good (Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays was a huge highlight) with breakfast included everywhere (sometimes cooked by our very own Contiki team). There are so many inclusions- more on this one than on any other Contiki I have done previously. I could never have organised the same trip for myself at that price. The Me-Time Optionals are so well-organised and thought out, always at a competitive price. Our tour managers were amazing at organising the optionals and ensuring that they fit into our day and that we could sign up for them with friends for added enjoyment.
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