Australia: North Queensland to Uluru | with Sailing
Tour Description:
One minute you're floating around colourful fish and vibrant corals, next you're feasting on a BBQ dinner in the middle of a desert. Australia is full of wonderful surprises, and on this 13-day journey, you'll see them all. From visiting the world's best beach and sailing an ex-racing yacht, to skydiving and incredible birds-eye views of the desert and sea. This trip will give you adventure in the sea, in the sky and even on land. What's not to love?
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Dates & Pricing
Saturday 19 Apr 25 — Thursday 01 May 25 | Starting at $3,249 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 03 May 25 — Thursday 15 May 25 | Starting at $3,249 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 31 May 25 — Thursday 12 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,249 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 14 Jun 25 — Thursday 26 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,249 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 28 Jun 25 — Thursday 10 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,249 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Thursday 24 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 26 Jul 25 — Thursday 07 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Thursday 21 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 23 Aug 25 — Thursday 04 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 06 Sep 25 — Thursday 18 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 20 Sep 25 — Thursday 02 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 04 Oct 25 — Thursday 16 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 18 Oct 25 — Thursday 30 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 25 Oct 25 — Thursday 06 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 08 Nov 25 — Thursday 20 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,181 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 22 Nov 25 — Thursday 04 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 06 Dec 25 — Thursday 18 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 13 Dec 25 — Thursday 25 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 20 Dec 25 — Thursday 01 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 30 Dec 25 — Sunday 11 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 06 Jan 26 — Sunday 18 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 17 Jan 26 — Thursday 29 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 24 Jan 26 — Thursday 05 Feb 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Feb 26 — Thursday 19 Feb 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 14 Feb 26 — Thursday 26 Feb 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 21 Feb 26 — Thursday 05 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Mar 26 — Thursday 19 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 14 Mar 26 — Thursday 26 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 28 Mar 26 — Thursday 09 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,309 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 04 Apr 26 — Thursday 16 Apr 26 | Starting at $2,841 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
4 Lunch (L)
5 Dinner (D)
9 Breakfast (B)
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.
Airlie Beach: What is the sailing boat like in the Whitsundays? Pretty darn epic, if you ask us. It’s a converted racing yacht that sleeps up to 20 people with all the basic amenities. It’s snazzy – perfect if you’re all about fun adventures out on the sea.
Included Experience
Whitsunday Islands: Float around the reefs, marvel at rainbow-coloured fish, then chill out on deck (and secretly hope no one brought a ukulele).
Whitsunday Islands: Seeing Whitehaven Beach is like seeing a little piece of heaven. With 15 of your new best friends! #lifegoals
Whitsunday Islands: Step aboard a converted racing yacht – where your friendly captain trusts you enough to let you try steering it.
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.
Gimuy (Cairns): Time to take to the sky. Uluru, here we come!
Uluru: Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.
Uluru: Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone’s #lifegoals list.
Kata Tjuta: Walk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight.
Uluru: Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.
Uluru: Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you’ll replay in your mind forever.
Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.
Make Travel Matter®
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.