Australia: Beaches & Reefs | 2025
2026
Tour Description:
Ahh, the famous East Coast, where you can expect wildlife tours and bushwalks between beaches and sunsets. Kicking things off in Sydney, you’ll sleep at an Eco Camp in the Noosa Everglades, breakfast with koalas on Magnetic Island, learn to surf at Byron Bay and gaze out over the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach. This is a one way ticket to wanting to live the Aussie lifestyle for good.
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Dates & Pricing
Saturday 12 Apr 25 — Sunday 27 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,450 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 26 Apr 25 — Sunday 11 May 25 | Starting at $3,450 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 10 May 25 — Sunday 25 May 25 | Starting at $3,450 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 24 May 25 — Sunday 08 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,450 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Jun 25 — Sunday 22 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,450 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Sunday 06 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,450 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Sunday 20 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Sunday 03 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 02 Aug 25 — Sunday 17 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Sunday 31 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Sunday 14 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 13 Sep 25 — Sunday 28 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Sunday 12 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,416 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 11 Oct 25 — Sunday 26 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 18 Oct 25 — Sunday 02 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 01 Nov 25 — Sunday 16 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,382 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 15 Nov 25 — Sunday 30 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 29 Nov 25 — Sunday 14 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 06 Dec 25 — Sunday 21 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 13 Dec 25 — Sunday 28 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 23 Dec 25 — Wednesday 07 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,815 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 10 Jan 26 — Sunday 25 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 17 Jan 26 — Sunday 01 Feb 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 31 Jan 26 — Sunday 15 Feb 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Feb 26 — Sunday 22 Feb 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 14 Feb 26 — Sunday 01 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 28 Feb 26 — Sunday 15 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Mar 26 — Sunday 22 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 21 Mar 26 — Sunday 05 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 28 Mar 26 — Sunday 12 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,526 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
9 Breakfast (B)
3 Dinner (D)
4 Lunch (L)
FAQs
Sydney: Why does the itinerary use dual-names for locations (ie. Warrane/Sydney)? Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. Dual-naming reflects that, as we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect Indigenous custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.
Gimuy (Cairns): Can I catch a flight the next day after diving at the Great Barrier Reef? It’s best to wait at least 24 hours after your last dive before flying.
Yunbenun (Magnetic Island): Can I get a single or twin room upgrade in Magnetic Island? During your 2-night stay in Magnetic Island, you’ll stay in multi-share rooms with the same sex even (if you’ve booked single or twin room for the trip duration). But if you’d like some privacy, you can request a paid upgrade to a single or twin room, but the confirmation would depend on availability.Please note that this is a modular trip. That means you’ll be joining a trip that started 1 week earlier – if you wish to do the full version, please refer to the Ultimate Australia trip.
Included Experience
Sydney: Dramatic scenery. Fresh mountain air filling your lungs. A World Heritage Site. If that’s your thing, prepare to be impressed.
Sydney: The Opera House. ANZAC Memorial. Royal Botanic Gardens. It’s all here for you to post on social and make your friends jealous!
Sydney: Step onto the golden stretch of one of the world’s most famous beaches. The ultimate sandy nirvana for sun worshippers.
Sydney: Passports at the ready folks.
Byron Bay: You’re booked in for an afternoon surf lesson. Side note: schedule some chillout time afterwards – you might ache from wrestling the tides.
Noosa Everglades: The gateway to tree-lined waterways and ancient rainforests of Noosa Everglades. And if that doesn’t tempt you: there’s a micro-brewery onsite.
Noosa Everglades: Our Special Stay Eco Lodges are in the heart of the action. You may even have a jumping joey as a friendly neighbour.
K’gari: Sand dunes. Check. Lakes. Check. Rainforest. Check. World’s longest sand highway. Check. Possibly one of the coolest places we know.
K’gari: Thanks to the white sand and turquoise waters, you’ll think you’re stranded on a paradise island.
K’gari: Ready for some true tranquillity? Today you’ll have the chance to dine and unwind on the simply stunning island of K’Gari (Fraser Island).
Airlie Beach: Grab your new buddies, snorkel round the reef, see ‘the world’s best beach’ and eat lunch on a boat. A proper ‘pinch yourself’ moment.
Whitsunday Islands: The Great Barrier Reef is home to nearly 9,000 species of sea creatures. This means it’ll impress even the saltiest ‘sea dogs’.
Townsville: Catch a boat from the mainland to Magnetic Island.
Magnetic Island: Pack some comfy shoes and climb up to Hawking's Point for sundown. Yoga poses for Insta: optional.
Magnetic Island: Go koala-spotting, see WWII fortifications, or just have a beer in the sun. There’s something for everyone on this trail.
Magnetic Island: Mingle with Magnetic Island's resident Rock Wallabies at dusk. Just watch these cheeky little guys don’t steal your wallet!
Magnetic Island: Catch a boat from Magnetic Island to the mainland. Wave goodbye to your new BFF Reggie the Koala and promise you’ll write.
Townsville: Things heat up as the landscape gets even more tropical. Soak up the scenery on this train trip from Townsville to Cairns.
Daintree Rainforest: Check out the oldest rainforest in the world, home to frogs, butterflies, bats and more.
Make Travel Matter®
Noosa Everglades: We’ll say hey to Scottish cows and English pigs. We’ll explore a unique 80-acre farm, where the farmers share a passion for sustainability. We’ll sample food that’s grown using traditional methods and is 100% chemical-free. What ‘moo’ could you ask for?
Cairns: Eat like a local with this chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner (thankfully, not a witchetty grub in sight!)
Daintree Rainforest: Tour the world’s oldest rainforest with an expert. Sir David Attenborough called Daintree: ‘the most extraordinary place on earth’.
Daintree Rainforest: Learn how ancient ‘Dreamtime’ stories were shared through art. Then unleash your inner Banksy and create a masterpiece at the Janbal Gallery.