The one that journeys from Sydney to The Red Centre, topped off with sailing the dreamy Whitsundays
Duration
22 Days
Places
15 places
Visiting Sydney, Byron Bay, Noosa Everglades, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Cairns, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Uluru, Hosanna Farm, Fraser Island, Townsville, Litchfield National Park, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon
12 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
21 nights: Multi-share hostel-style accommodation with a special stay at an eco camp (complete with Kangaroos), as well as two nights on a sailing yacht. 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 n authentic wilderness special stay, Bush Bungalows in Kakadu National Park.
27 Meals
20 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, Local Guides, Skipper & Crew
A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. Local Guides who show you a different side to Australia. 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.
Experiences
46 included, 32 optional that you can add
TOP EXPERIENCES ON THIS TRIP:
- Have breakfast with Koalas on Magnetic Island
- See Sydney from a peerless perspective as you climb the world famous Harbour Bridge*
- Swim, snorkel, eat & repeat as you sail across the breathtaking Whitsundays to Whitehaven beach
- Snooze amongst natural splendour at our Special Stay Bush Bungalow in Kakadu National Park
- Toast the sunset with champagne and nibbles against the stunning backdrop of Uluru
- Take a refreshing dip in the cascading crystal clear waters of Florence Falls (seasonal)
*This experience is a Free Time Add-on and not included in trip costs
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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The Big Walkabout with Sailing (Start Sydney - From April 2020)
46 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
Visit an authentic Aussie working farm for home-cooked damper & billy tea
Feed the farm animals at Hosanna Farm
Enjoy a delicious roast dinner at the Noosa Everglades CootharaBar
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 2-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
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
Visit a turtle hospital & learn about reef conservation in a Contiki Cares Reef HQ Experience
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
Meet 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 (seasonal)
Take a dip surrounded by the cascading Florence Falls, Kakadu (seasonal)
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
Take a hike up to the jaw dropping Ubirr Lookout (seasonal)
Experience & learn about Aboriginal cultural heritage with spear throwing & bush medicine at Pudakul
Take a dip surrounded by the cascading Florence Falls, Kakadu (seasonal)
Stop at Berry Springs for a swim (seasonal)
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 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
32 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
Cook your own BBQ dinner in Sydney with freshly caught seafood or succulent steak at Phillip Foote restaurant
See Sydney's skyline at its best as you take the climb of your life up the famous Harbour BridgeA$ 250.00
Taste world class Australian wine at Handpicked Wines Cellar DoorA$ 40.00
Take a sunset cruise across the spectacular bays of Sydney HarbourA$ 22.00
Whizz over the waters of Sydney harbour on a jet boatA$ 60.00
Explore the city of Sydney on two wheels with a guided bike tourA$ 80.00
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 BayA$ 31.00
Visit a lighthouse and watch the golden sunrise in Byron Bay
Kayak on the crystal clear waters of Byron BayA$ 58.00
Find your zen with morning yoga on the golden sands of Byron Bay
Paddle through the Noosa Everglades on a canoeA$55
Snuggle up for a selfie with a Koala with proceeds going back into Koala protection
Board a catamaran or glass-bottomed boat for a Great Barrier Reef Cruise selected departures
Discover an underwater world as you snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
Get the blood pumping with an AJ Hackett bungee jump in CairnsA$ 165.00
See nature from new heights with the Jungle Swing in Cairns
Feel the thrill of White Water Rafting in CairnsA$ 135.00
Take the Skyrail through UNESCO-listed rainforest to the sustainable living haven of KurandaFrom A$105
Get entry to Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome plus one ZOOM activity$45
Cuddle up to a Koala for a photo at Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome$28
Visit the inspirational Royal Flying Doctors in Darwin
Crocosaurus Cove EntryA$ 33.00
Spot crocodiles in their natural habitat on a Yellow Waters Cruise at Kakadu
See local flora and fauna on a scenic flight in Kakadu National Park
Glide across Darwin Harbour on a sunset cruise
Visit the Field of Lights, a spectacular art installation of 50,000 lights near Uluru
See a different side of Uluru on a Segway tourA$ 140.00
Take a peaceful camel ride over the rich red sand dunes alongside UluruA$ 125.00
Take a Dot-painting workshop with a local Aboriginal Anangu artist & create your own art piece
Soar over the sacred sites of Uluru & Kata Tjuta on a scenic flight
See Uluru from a thrilling perspective as you skydive over the Australian outback
Itinerary
Nights spent per location
3
3 nights
Sydney
2
2 nights
Byron Bay
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Hosanna Farm
2
2 nights
Noosa Everglades
via
via
Fraser Island
2
2 nights
Whitsundays
via
via
Townsville
2
2 nights
Magnetic Island
via
via
Townsville
3
3 nights
Cairns
1
1 night
Darwin
via
via
Litchfield National Park
2
2 nights
Kakadu National Park
1
1 night
Darwin
via
via
Alice Springs
3
3 nights
Uluru
Kings Canyon
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Emma Samson
Travelled Apr 2019
The trip was awesome. We went to so many amazing places that I never thought I would go! The itinerary was so precise and exact, everything was self explanatory, trip manager, Chloe Lindsay was great fun and very approachable! Yewwwww ??
Gemma Spijkers
Travelled Apr 2019
Nette afhandeling bij het boeken en bij vragen kon het gelijk geregeld worden
Kelsey Schachow
Travelled Mar 2019
Although The Big Walkabout is a more expensive trip, it is definitely an action packed tour, not a vacation, which is exactly what I wanted. Most of the activities I chose to do were not included in the price, but the travelers who didn't do them only regretted it. You can't do this trip with money in mind. You just have to go with it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the luggage restrictions?
Overnight bag will be required for our 2-night sail in Airlie Beach as main luggage is stored for these nights. There will be some activities where walking shoes will be required. Luggage must be kept to a 20 kg limit due to limitations on internal flights.
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