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Contiki Tours Contrast Reef and Rock 14 Day Tour

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14 Day Tour that journeys through New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, this tour covers nearly all of this island continent known as 'Down Under'.

Day 1  
Sydney to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens)  
Resort

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. (D)

Day 2
Shoal Bay to Coffs Harbour (Surf Village)
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. (B,D)

Day 3
Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
Hotel

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! (B)

Day 4
Surfers Paradise
Hotel

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
Eco Lodge

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. (B,D)

Day 6
Fraser Island
 Eco Lodge

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
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! (B,D)

Day 8
Country Homestead to the Whitsundays
Resort

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. (B,D)

Day 9
The Whitsundays
Resort

Free time today to experience one of the wonders of the world - the Great Barrier Reef. If you prefer you can unwind on the palm-lined beach, have a massage, or sip cocktails at the bar as you watch another perfect sunset. (B)

Day 10
The Whitsundays to Cairns
Resort

Today a short flight from the Whitsundays to Cairns where you will have free time at our resort or savour Cairns' nightlife. (B)

Day 11
Cairns to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Lodge

See the contrasts today as you continue your tour by flying from the 'blue and green' of the coast to the 'red' of the outback at Yulara Resort. (B)

Day 12
Uluru
Lodge

Uluru National Park and the famous 'big rock' await. We'll watch the amazing warm hues of an Uluru sunrise, followed by a visit to the excellent Cultural Center housing a display of information on Aboriginal history and culture. Then why not jump on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to take in more of the Spinifex plains? Maybe take a flight over the area or challenge the vertical and climb Uluru? Later time for a swim and to enjoy a glass of bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset. (B)

Day 13
Uluru to Alice Springs
Hotel

Today we visit a traditional roadhouse on our way to Alice Springs. Maybe join us for dinner tonight to try outback delicacies like crocodile and emu. (B)

Day 14
Alice Springs

This morning there is the chance to watch dawn break over the MacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon before taking in the local sights of Alice Springs. We'll visit the ANZAC Hill Lookout and the original Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Time to say a final farewell as our tour ends in Alice Springs this afternoon.

COSTS
From $2835 pp twin share

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