The Big Walkabout with Sailing
(Start Sydney - From April 2020)
The one that journeys from Sydney to The Red Centre, topped off with sailing the dreamy Whitsundays
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
Is this trip for me?
Travel Style
In-Depth Explorer
Group Size
Max 30 people
Average Group Age
18-35
Transport Style
Mini-Coach + Internal flights + Train
- Only $200 deposit to book
- Part pay financing available with UpLift
- No change fees
- No booking fees
What's included?
21 nights accommodation
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
27 Meals
20 Breakfast, 5 Dinner, 2 Lunch
Team
Expert Trip Manager, Local Guides, Skipper & Crew
Transport
All transport included during the trip
Experiences
46 included, 33 optional that you can add
- 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
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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
- Protect marine life by taking '3 for the sea' at Bondi Beach
- Included Flight: Sydney to Byron Bay
- Live out your bohemian dreams with a surfing lesson in Byron Bay
- Taste local wine & cheese at 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
- Toast 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)
- Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
- 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
33 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 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$ 22.00
- 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$ 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 Bay A$ 31.00
- 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$55
- Snuggle up for a selfie with a Koala with proceeds going back into Koala protection
- Board a catamaran or glass-bottomed boat for a Great Barrier Reef Cruise selected departures
- Discover an underwater world as you snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
- Get the blood pumping with an AJ Hackett bungee jump in Cairns A$ 165.00
- See nature from new heights with the Jungle Swing in Cairns
- Feel the thrill of White Water Rafting in Cairns A$ 135.00
- 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 $45
- Cuddle up to a Koala for a photo at Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome $28
- Get up close to the largest crocs in Australia at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin
- Face your fears as you swim with crocs in the Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove Darwin
- Visit the inspirational Royal Flying Doctors in Darwin
- Spot crocodiles in their natural habitat on a Yellow Waters Cruise at Kakadu
- See local flora and fauna on a scenic flight in Kakadu National Park
- Glide across Darwin Harbour on a sunset cruise
- Visit the Field of Lights, a spectacular art installation of 50,000 lights near Uluru
- See a different side of Uluru on a Segway tour A$ 140.00
- Take a peaceful camel ride over the rich red sand dunes alongside Uluru A$ 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
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are flights included in my trip?
International flights to/from the destination your trip starts and ends in are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately. You can book these independently if you want to shop around for the best quote, or through your travel agent.
Any flights you take during your Contiki are included in the cost of your trip. On certain Australian trips we use planes to get you from A to B as quickly as possible, and all of this is included.
What documents do I need to travel?
Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter Australia & New Zealand. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa (if required) to join a trip. Visa & other entry & exit conditions such as currency, arrival/ departure taxes, customs & quarantine regulations change regularly, so make sure you stay up-to-date before you travel. See here for more info: https://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/immigration-and-visas
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/visit
It is also essential that you have any necessary vaccinations & comply with all laws of the countries visited.
What are the luggage restrictions?
On our Australia & New Zealand trips, you can bring one bag or suitcase of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”), with a max weight of 20kg (44lbs) plus one piece of hand luggage suitable as a carry-on for flights.
What do the Contiki team do?
People are at the heart of everything we do, and our team is what makes our trips the best. Our worldwide On-Road Team, locally based staff & network of Local Guides are all extensively trained & widely travelled, & are the best in the business. But we know it’s not just about training, it’s about passion & our team have it in their blood.
Your Trip Manager is like your walking, talking guidebook – just for you. They plan your itinerary every day, organise your food and accomodation and book your Free Time Add ons, and because they know everything about where you’re going, you will too. Your Drivers are the experts on getting you from A to B efficiently and safely in Australia & New Zealand. They know their way around like the back of their hands & they’ll drop you at your door & unload your bags for you. Local Guides provide specialist knowledge when you need it, like when you’re journeying into the bush, and will always help you avoid the tourist traps.