Bridge to Reef

Sydney, the Whitsundays & Cairns

Map & Sightseeing List

13 days

Total Price From* $111 per day: $1455 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 5 2
Transportation: Modern Coach
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort

Daily Itinerary Bridge to Reef

Depart for Australia Days 1 and 2

Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.
Arrive Sydney Day 3
Check into the Holiday Inn Potts Point hotel, then head out to spend the afternoon exploring Sydney. This evening meet up with your Tour Manager & fellow Contiki travelers for dinner and a night on the town.
- Hotel
- Dinner
Sydney Days 4 and 5
Enjoy a hop-on hop-off guided sightseeing tour of Sydney’s famous landmarks, then board a Sydney Harbour Cruise that that stops at many of the famous harbour attractions. Over the two full days in Sydney, there’s an abundance of things to do – why not check out the historic Rocks District, the site of Australia’s first settlement, see koalas and kangaroos at the Taronga Zoo, enjoy a Harbour BridgeClimb, take a guided bicycle tour, get dizzy with a Harbour jet boat, or even get out of town on a day trip to the famous Hunter Valley vineyards or picturesque Blue Mountains. Alternatively, shop until you drop at Sydney’s varied markets and fashion shops, explore the great museums or discover the nightlife. It’s your choice!
- Hotel
- Day 4
Sydney to the Whitsundays Day 6
Enjoy Sydney for one last morning at some of the great museums or ‘flex the plastic’ shopping. Then hop before hopping on a flight & heading to the tropical Whitsundays where you’ll find a slice of heaven on Daydream Island.
- Resort
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The Whitsundays Days 7 and 8
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.
- Resort
- Day 7
- Breakfast
- Day 8
- Breakfast
The Whitsundays to Cairns Day 9
Head north to the to the ever-popular travelers’ hub of Cairns – home to plenty of action & the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. _{Please Note: Today we may substitute the coach travel along the coast with a flight from the Whitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flight is included in the prices shown.}
- Resort
- Breakfast
Cairns Days 10 and 11
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 10
- Breakfast
Cairns Day 12

The morning is spent with a visit to Tjapukai and Kuranda to watch traditional aboriginal dancers, learn how to throw a boomerang and to appreciate the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Then return to Cairns for an afternoon of free time and your last night in the city.
Finish Cairns Day 13

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