11 Days :: Contiki Coast & Whitsundays Tour

From the vibrant city if Sydney, Australia to the tropical coast, the beaches of the Gold Coast, Brisbane and the relaxing inland style of the Whitsundays. ITINERARY Day 1, SYDNEY to SHOAL BAY (PORT STEPHENS) Meet your Contiki crew and before heading across the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, we’ll make a photostop taking in the harbour and Opera House. Then we drive north to Port Stephens where you can choose cruise with dolphins, or why not take a tour through the sand dunes and try your hand at sandboarding.

Day 2, SHOAL BAY to COFFS HARBOUR (SURF VILLAGE): Today we continue along the scenic ‘holiday coast’ to our Surf Village near Coffs Harbour. Here we give you the option to try the iconic Aussie sport of surfing, and be taught by the best in the business! If you’re not into surfing – maybe a drink, a dip or a stroll along the beach.

Day 3, COFFS HARBOUR to SURFERS PARADISE: This morning we’ll stop at Cape Byron, Australia’s most easterly point. Then onto trendy Byron Bay where you can shop or swim. By evening, we’ll have crossed the Queensland border arriving at Surfers Paradise. After dinner, try your luck at Jupiter’s Casino!

Day 4, SURFERS PARADISE: So much to do in the name of leisure. Here goes! Relax on 42km (26miles) of white sand beaches, or if you’re feeling adventurous – why not try a tandem skydive, Tigermoth joyflight or Harley Davidson ride. All are available in Australia’s biggest playground.

Day 5, SURFERS PARADISE to FRASER ISLAND: First up we’ll take in the sights and sounds of Brisbane, before heading to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great shopping. We’ll continue north along the coast meeting our launch to Fraser Island.

Day 6, FRASER ISLAND: Now you’re on the largest sand island in the world! What to do? Here are a few clues. Why not take a 4-wheel drive bus tour through the rainforests, a guided bushwalk or a swim in the fresh water lakes? With this many options there’s no chance of going troppo

Day 7, FRASER ISLAND to COUNTRY HOMESTEAD: We travel north to the heart of Australia’s beef industry on the Capricorn Coast, and our unique Aussie experience at our Country Homestead. Enjoy a hearty meal and hospitality the Australian way!

Day 8, COUNTRY HOMESTEAD to THE WHITSUNDAYS: Pass through Mackay & its sugar cane fields en route to Airlie Beach – gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on tropical Daydream Island.

Day 9-10, THE WHITSUNDAYS: Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great amenities of The Whitsundays. If you’re feeling energetic why not go bushwalking, play tennis or beach volleyball, or take to the water with a snorkel or a jet ski? If you prefer to relax then unwind on the palm-lined beach, have a massage, or sip cocktails at the bar as you watch another perfect sunset.

Day 11, WHITSUNDAYS: Say a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends after breakfast.