Beaches and Reefs (Reverse) with Whitsundays Sailing

Australia's East Coast from Cairns to Sydney with Whitsunday sailing

Map & Sightseeing List

18 days

Total Price From* $115 per day: $2085 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 9 2 6
Transportation: Modern Coach
Accommodation: Resort, Yacht, Country Homestead, Eco Lodge, Hotel, Surf Village

Daily Itinerary Beaches and Reefs (Reverse) with Whitsundays Sailing

Depart for Australia Days 1 and 2

Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.
Arrive Cairns Day 3
Check into the Cairns Colonial Club Resort and the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore.
- Resort
Cairns Day 4
Meet your Contiki crew then we’re off to visit Tjapukai and Kuranda to watch traditional aboriginal dancers, learn how to throw a boomerang and to appreciate the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. This evening get to know your new travel buddies with a night on the town!
- Resort
Cairns Days 5 and 6
For the adventurous, a chance to do some white water rafting on the rapids of the Tully River, or take the opportunity to visit the famous Outer Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba dive amidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Or if you prefer, maybe spend the days at leisure doing some shopping in town. In the evening we’ll check out more tropical wildlife at one of Cairns’ nightclubs!
- Resort
- Day 5
To the Whitsundays for Sailing Option Days 7 to 9
Today we drive to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays, to board our flotilla yacht. Enjoy two days and nights sailing the stunning Whitsunday islands. Swim, snorkel, or laze your way around this tropical paradise, on board a flotilla yacht.

NB: Twin share supplement not applicable. Then your third night in the Whitsundays will be spent relaxing and toasting the sunset on Daydream Island.
- Yacht
- Day 7
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 8
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 9
- Lunch
- Breakfast
The Whitsundays to Country Homestead Day 10
Travel through sugar cane fields via Mackay to the Capricorn Coast and into the heart of Australia’s beef industry. Then to our unique Aussie experience at our Country Homestead. Enjoy a hearty meal and hospitality the Australian way!
- Country Homestead
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Country Homestead to Fraser Island Day 11
This morning we continue through the country as we leave our Country Homestead, before hooking up with our ferry to Fraser Island.
- Eco Lodge
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Fraser Island Day 12
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!
- Eco Lodge
Fraser Island to Surfers Paradise Day 13
Today we travel South along the coast to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great shopping. From there we’ll take in the sights and sounds of Brisbane before arriving in Surfers Paradise. After dinner, try your luck at Jupiter’s Casino!
- Hotel
- Breakfast
Surfers Paradise Day 14
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.
- Hotel
Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour (Surf Village) Day 15
Today see Australian wildlife at Currumbin, before we are on to Byron Bay with plenty of time to relish this arty town. Later we arrive at our Surf Village near Coffs Harbour for a night of festivities!
- Surf Village
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Coffs Harbour to Shoal Bay (Port Stephens) Day 16
This morning a chance to try the iconic Aussie sport of surfing, and be taught by the best in the business, at our Surf Village. This afternoon we drive to Port Stephens and our resort at spectacular Shoal Bay.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Shoal Bay to Sydney Day 17
Take a chance in Port Stephens to do a dolphin watching cruise or try out sandboarding. Then head to Sydney & go around on a city tour to see its most famous icons, like the Sydey Opera House & Harbor Bridge. Also, cruise up to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for an outstanding panoramic view of Sydney Harbor.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
Finish Sydney Day 18

Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning.