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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 the Aussie East Coast. Get a taste of the action & adventure of Cairns then head to the Whitsundays & jump onboard a yacht for a truly awesome experience – sailing in this slice of paradise. Learn to sail like a pro, or just work on your tan. Learn to surf in Coffs Harbour & experience the hippy Byron vibes. You'll swim, snorkel, maybe hold a koala or two, & even towel off for some shopping, bushwalking, and tandem skydiving if you’re up for it.

Beaches and Reefs with Sailing (Start Cairns) (Start Cairns, end Sydney)

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Tour Duration:	14 Days
Depart From:	Sydney
Arrive in:	Cairns
Tour Style:	Discovery Plus
Tour Type:	Escorted
Tour Supplier:	Contiki Holidays
Meal Description:	22 meals: 13 breakfasts 2 lunches 7 dinners

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Departure Date	Return Date	Price(CAD)

2017-01-14	2017-01-27	4484.00
2017-01-14	2017-01-27	3700.00
2017-01-14	2017-01-27	3355.00
2017-01-14	2017-01-27	3355.00
2017-01-21	2017-02-03	4484.00
2017-01-21	2017-02-03	3700.00
2017-01-21	2017-02-03	3355.00
2017-01-21	2017-02-03	3355.00
2017-01-28	2017-02-10	4484.00
2017-01-28	2017-02-10	3700.00
2017-01-28	2017-02-10	3355.00
2017-01-28	2017-02-10	3355.00
2017-02-18	2017-03-03	4484.00
2017-02-18	2017-03-03	3700.00
2017-02-18	2017-03-03	3355.00
2017-02-18	2017-03-03	3355.00
2017-02-25	2017-03-10	4484.00
2017-02-25	2017-03-10	3700.00
2017-02-25	2017-03-10	3355.00
2017-02-25	2017-03-10	3355.00
2017-03-04	2017-03-17	4484.00
2017-03-04	2017-03-17	3700.00
2017-03-04	2017-03-17	3355.00
2017-03-04	2017-03-17	3355.00
2017-03-25	2017-04-07	4484.00
2017-03-25	2017-04-07	3700.00
2017-03-25	2017-04-07	3355.00
2017-03-25	2017-04-07	3355.00
2017-04-22	2017-05-05	4464.00
2017-04-22	2017-05-05	3680.00
2017-04-22	2017-05-05	3335.00
2017-04-22	2017-05-05	3335.00
2017-05-20	2017-06-02	4464.00
2017-05-20	2017-06-02	3680.00
2017-05-20	2017-06-02	3335.00
2017-05-20	2017-06-02	3335.00
2017-06-17	2017-06-30	4464.00
2017-06-17	2017-06-30	3680.00
2017-06-17	2017-06-30	3335.00
2017-06-17	2017-06-30	3335.00
2017-07-15	2017-07-28	4418.00
2017-07-15	2017-07-28	3634.00
2017-07-15	2017-07-28	3289.00
2017-07-15	2017-07-28	3289.00
2017-07-22	2017-08-04	4418.00
2017-07-22	2017-08-04	3634.00
2017-07-22	2017-08-04	3289.00
2017-07-22	2017-08-04	3289.00
2017-08-12	2017-08-25	4418.00
2017-08-12	2017-08-25	3634.00
2017-08-12	2017-08-25	3289.00
2017-08-12	2017-08-25	3289.00
2017-08-19	2017-09-01	4418.00
2017-08-19	2017-09-01	3634.00
2017-08-19	2017-09-01	3289.00
2017-08-19	2017-09-01	3289.00
2017-09-09	2017-09-22	4418.00
2017-09-09	2017-09-22	3634.00
2017-09-09	2017-09-22	3289.00
2017-09-09	2017-09-22	3289.00
2017-09-16	2017-09-29	4418.00
2017-09-16	2017-09-29	3634.00
2017-09-16	2017-09-29	3289.00
2017-09-16	2017-09-29	3289.00

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Overview
Itinerary
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Trip Highlights
Trip Summary

Day : 1

Cairns

Number of Days : 1

Meet your Contiki crew then we’re off on an optional day trip to experience the Great Barrier Reef or free time to explore Cairns. Put on your snorkel gear or try an optional introduction to scuba diving and check out colourful fish, turtles, vivid coral and the incredible clear waters. For your first night with the group in this city, there’s a chance to head down to a local hot-spot for dinner and the chance to try Kangaroo.

Day : 2

Cairns

Number of Days : 1

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 coffee and people watch. Tonight is a great chance to walk around the buzzing night markets! It’s the perfect place for shopping and with everything from fun, kitsch treasures to local crafts like boomerangs and didgeridoos. There’s something for everyone.

Day : 3

Cairns to Whitsundays Sailing

Number of Days : 2

Slowly leaving the tropics behind us, 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. See vistas over Magnetic Island, a National Park and bird sanctuary, before we continue our travels south to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to board our sailing yacht. Enjoy two days and nights sailing the stunning Whitsunday islands with your friends. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around the 74 islands of this tropical paradise, where you will pass lush tropical islands, laze on the world's best beaches and personally meet an extravagant array of sea life. You can help the crew & learn how to grind the winches & hoist the sails, or just relax and top up your tan in the sun. Please note: Accommodation on board the yacht is multishare only.

Day : 5

The Whitsundays to Farmstay

Number of Days : 1

Today, plug in your ipod or chat with friends as we drive through scenic Mackay, with countryside full of vibrant green vegetation and sugar cane plantations. Continue down the Capricorn Coast and head inland to an authentic country homestead, right in the heart of Queensland’s cattle country, for our overnight stay. During our time at Langmorn, a working cattle station, you’ll experience a taste of real Aussie country life. The owners will show you around the enormous property in a behind-the-scenes look at daily life on the farm. Taste local hospitality tonight as your welcoming hosts pile your table high with a hearty roast beef and vegetables (like you've never tasted before) followed by an indulgent homemade decadent dessert. Later, have a go at whip cracking an authentic leather stock whip under night lights before heading back inside for traditional Aussie bush dancing. Have some fun and a giggle with some evening karaoke. See if you can spot the 'Southern Cross' amongst a chandelier of stars, a constellation only visible in the southern hemisphere & featured on the Australian flag.

Day : 6

Farmstay to Noosa

Number of Days : 1

After breakfast we drive back out to the coast and travel towards the beautiful beach side town of Noosa. Along the way we stop at a small town called Childers where we get the chance to enjoy some exotic fruits and do some wine tasting and learn about the local wines.

Day : 7

Noosa

Number of Days : 1

Experience a slice of paradise on Fraser Island. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the largest sand island in the world and is 800,000 years old. Packed with around 40 fresh-water lakes, lush rainforests and diverse wildlife, Fraser Island lives up to its amazing reputation. Jump on our included 4WD adventure through the island’s sand dunes, rainforests & freshwater lakes. Our Local Guide will show you some of the island’s best spots and hidden treasures, such as Lake McKenzie – make sure you keep your camera handy – this is one of Australia’s most beautiful regions. Enjoy a drink or two with the included dinner tonight at the local surf club. Later if you want to take it up a level, head out into the town & explore Noosa by night.

Day : 8

Noosa to Surfers Paradise

Number of Days : 1

There’s time to explore Noosa this morning so take a stroll through the shops and the National Park or sunbathe and swim at the beach before we make our way south. We also stop off in Brisbane today. You’ll get a feel for the capital of Queensland’s laid-back atmosphere when we have a look around town. Tonight we pull into legendary Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast’s party hot spot and home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world. Grab some of your new friends and join the party atmosphere of Surfers tonight with included nightclub entry. With loads of restaurants and buzzing nightlife, there’s something for everybody. Head to the happening Orchid or Cavill Avenues, where clubs and bars line the street or shoot some pool at the pub.

Day : 9

Surfers Paradise

Number of Days : 1

With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies, bikini babes and surfer dudes on the golden sands. Check out what Surfers is most famous for, the three kilometers of gorgeous natural beaches. Kick back and spot some locals showing off their talents in the waves. If you want to get amongst the action there’s so much happening in Surfers Paradise you are spoilt for choice. You could head up into the Hinterland Mountains on a 4WD trip or visit South Stradbroke Island on a kayaking safari. Our hotel is only a short walk from both the beach and downtown Surfers Paradise so you could also hit the shops – Surfers has some great places to shop and a huge outlet mall for bargains, so get some tips from your Trip Manager on where’s best to head.

Day : 10

Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay

Number of Days : 1

This morning, we visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where you’ll get up close to Australia’s amazing native animals. Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and see wombats, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and colourful birds. You can feel good about doing this too, as our visits to this not-for-profit organisation go towards the sanctuary’s animal hospital and help over 4000 injured animals every year. Next up: cross the Queensland/New South Wales state boarder to one of Aussies not-to-be-missed spots - gorgeous Byron Bay. With a laid-back lifestyle, cute little shops, organic food, alternative therapies and around 30km of pretty beaches, it’s a must see. Byron Bay is situated on a marine park also known for its incredible marine life. Head out to Cape Byron, the mainland Australia’s most easterly point and see the local pod of dolphins and if you’re lucky the seasonal humpback whales. Grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach. There are loads of other things on offer here too, like a sea kayaking adventure where you catch up with a family of dolphins at Wategos beach, their curiosity often brings them right up next your kayak, and snorkeling at Middle reef home to turtles, rays, corals, eels, starfish and sharks.

Day : 11

Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour

Number of Days : 1

This morning you’ll wake up to more good times in Byron Bay. Maybe head to the beach for a swim or a wander round town before it’s time to leave the chilled out atmosphere behind after lunch. Later, there’s more beach action. Tonight we’ll stay in Coffs Harbour, home to surf beaches, fishing and banana plantations. This is a chance for a unique experience with our overnight Special Stay experience – we’re staying at a Surf Village! This afternoon it’s time for 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 Australia's beach culture. Our cabins are right on the beach, so soak up the surf vibes, top up your tan and relax by the open fire under the stars tonight.

Day : 12

Coffs Harbour to Sydney

Number of Days : 1

This morning, chill out on the coach and chat with your travel buddies as we head south. We pass the iconic ‘Big Banana’ in Coffs Harbour, before heading to Port Macquarie for lunch. Relax with your travel buddies…it’s a chilled out day before reaching Sydney. From the high-energy downtown area to its popular beaches, Sydney has something for everyone. You’ll soon understand why this is one the world’s most beautiful harbour cities. See the sails of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House and the famous Harbour Bridge. Tonight, there is a chance for you to scale the heights of the Harbour Bridge on the optional BridgeClimb.

Day : 13

Sydney

Number of Days : 1

First up today – 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 colourful characters to Chinatown & Darling Harbour, the sights & sounds are as varied as its residents & we’re here to uncover it all. We’ll also take you to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair Lookout Street and the Rocks, for undoubtedly the city’s best views of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge in one go (so it’s perfect for some of those legendary Sydney snaps). Later, it’s a totally Sydney experience with an included ride to the famous Manly Beach. We’ll drop you right at the beach. Bliss! On arrival, grab some lunch then throw down your towel, pop in your iPod & take time to paddle in the cool water, work on your tan if the weather is right, or just people watch as you soak up the vibes & atmosphere. There are loads of shops & restaurants here too, for those that are keen to check out the local buzz. Later, take the Sydney scenic route back – you’ll get a panoramic view of the city as your backdrop whilst you cruise on the famous & iconic ferry Celebrate your last night on tour together by heading out for dinner at Darling Harbour & soaking up the buzzing nightlife of Sydney with your friends one last time!

Day : 14

Sydney

Number of Days : 1

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 massive & will impress with the endless views into the distance. We’ll take a casual hike along the Jamison Ridge to the top of Wentworth Falls, passing a number of lookouts along the way. Next we’ll stop at Leura, a charming country village before visiting the iconic ‘Three Sisters’ – the famous rock formations. With amazing views & photos to keep your memories fresh when you get home, we’ll head back to Sydney. This city is home to some of the world’s best shopping, so it’s a haven for those who love to shop! Explore the unique boutiques in beautiful surroundings at the historic Queen Victoria Building right in the heart of the city. It’s a short walk from Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, the Botanic Gardens and Sydney shopping Mecca Pitt Street Mall – home to Australian retail giants Myer and David Jones. Say farewell to your new friends as your trip winds up upon arrival back in Sydney this afternoon.

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