Beaches and Reefs with Sailing (Start Sydney)

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If you love sun, water, fun & adventure then this is the perfect trip for you. Packed with loads of inclusions, you’ll experience the best of what makes the East Coast of Oz so amazing. Take a surf lesson in Coffs Harbour & head to the Whitsundays & jump onboard a yacht for a truly Aussie experience – sailing in this slice of paradise. Learn to sa...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Take a tour of Kings Cross, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Mrs Macquarie's Chair Lookout & The Rocks
    • Cruise across Sydney Harbour on a ferry to Manly
    • Day trip out to the stunning Blue Mountains
    • See the famous Three Sisters rock formation
    • Hike along the ridge overlooking Jamison Valley
    • Cook your own BBQ dinner
    • Stop in the seaside resort town of Port Macquarie
    • See the famous 'Big Banana' & banana plantations
    • Learn to surf the waves or ride a kayak at our beachside surf camp
    • Visit Australia's most eastern point & Cape Byron lighthouse

What's this trip about?

    If you love sun, water, fun & adventure then this is the perfect trip for you. Packed with loads of inclusions, you’ll experience the best of what makes the East Coast of Oz so amazing. Take a surf lesson in Coffs Harbour & head to the Whitsundays & jump onboard a yacht for a truly Aussie experience – sailing in this slice of paradise. Learn to sail like a pro, or just work on your tan if you wish. Get a taste of the adventure of Cairns with a bit of city action & bright lights mixed in for good measure. You'll swim, snorkel, maybe hold a koala or two, jet ski & even towel off for some shopping, bushwalking, and tandem skydiving if you’re up for it.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAustralia/Sydney
End CityAustralia/Brisbane

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Australia

Attractions

  • Cairns
  • Sydney

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Sydney

Sydney rocks & with Contiki you’ll see the best of the city. First up, get in the know on Sydney as your Trip Manager points out all the hottest spots & icons of this harbourside haven. From the babes on the beaches of Manly, the buzzy Kings Cross & its co...

Day 2 Sydney

Meet up with your travel buddies & Contiki team & get ready for your Down Under adventure! This morning we’re heading out of the city & into the country for our included Blue Mountain’s day trip. The dramatic landscape of gorges (some up to 760m) are mass...

Day 3 Sydney to Coffs Harbour

Chill out on the coach today and chat with your travel buddies as we head northbound over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We stop by seaside Port Macquarie for lunch before heading to Coffs Harbour, home to surf beaches, fishing and banana plantations. This is a chance fo...

Day 4 Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay

This morning wake up to one of our Aussie highlights, a surf lesson! An awesome Aussie experience – hit the waves & learn to surf with some professional instructors as you have a go at surfing! Join some of the coolest people on the planet as you get involved with...

Day 5 Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise

Today is all yours to explore at your own pace. Early birds why not head towards the Byron Bay Lighthouse for a mesmerising (and romantic) sunrise experience. Then, maybe opt for a cheeky tanning session at one of the many golden beaches or if you’re a keen scuba dive...

Day 6 Surfers Paradise

This morning is all about chilling, hitting the beach, and getting a little R'n'R after the night before. We're nice like that. But remember, you're not in Surfer's forever, so do this thing right - don't stay in bed when there's a parachute with your name on it at th...

Day 7 Surfers Paradise to Noosa

As we make our way up the coast, we make a stop in Brisbane to see what this city is all about. You’ll get a feel for the capital of Queensland’s laid-back atmosphere when we have a look around town. Noosa is up next. It’s a trendy beach resort town. You could take a...

Day 8 Noosa

This morning we make our way north to Fraser Island, a slice of paradise. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the largest sand island in the world and is 800,000 years old. Packed with around 40 freshwater lakes, lush rainforests and diverse wildlife, Fraser Isl...

Day 9 Noosa to Farmstay

Today we continue inland to an authentic country homestead, right in the heart of Queensland’s cattle country. We’ll stop in the country town Childers, where you’ll have the option to visit a local winery & exotic fruit orchard for a tour & tastings. During...

Day 11 Farmstay to Whitsundays Sailing

Today we drive to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to board our sailing yacht. Enjoy two nights sailing the stunning Whitsunday islands with your friends. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around the 74 islands of ...

Day 12 The Whitsundays to Cairns

Today we head deeper into the tropics of Australia when we hit Townsville for some free time. Check out the colonial buildings and get a feel for its maritime past as we drive along the esplanade and into town where you can grab some lunch. Tonight we head out to a ...

Day 13 Cairns

Wake in tropical Cairns. Today is a free day for you to do as you please. You Trip Manager will be able to arrange Bungy Jumping, White Water Rafting or both for those adrenaline junkies. Later, take a cooling swim in the esplanade back in Cairns or sit down with a co...

Day 14 Cairns

Feed your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into. For those who are keen for a fun and thrilling ride on the rapids of the Barron River, join our optional white-water rafting adventure activity with our profes...

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Price per day$120
Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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Accommodation

13 nights multi-share accommodation: 7 nights in resorts, 2 nights on a yacht, 1 night in an eco-lodge, 1 night in a hostel, 1 night in a surf school village, 1 night at a cattle station lodge Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging National Park fees, local taxes & service charges,
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Meals Included
  • 22 meals:
  • 13 breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 7 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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