Island and Rainforest

Australia's East Coast & Rainforest from the Whitsundays to Cairns

Map & Sightseeing List

12 days

Total Price From* $111 per day: $1339 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 6 2
Transportation: Modern Coach
Accommodation: Resort

Daily Itinerary Island and Rainforest

Depart for Australia Days 1 and 2

Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.
The Whitsundays Day 3
Meet up with your Contiki Crew and new travel buddies on Daydream Island, a slice of heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays.
- Resort
- Dinner
The Whitsundays Days 4 and 5
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 4
- Breakfast
- Day 5
- Breakfast
The Whitsundays to Cairns Day 6
It’s north to Townsville to explore the scenic lookout of Castle Hill, overlooking Magnetic Island. This evening we’ll check into our Cairns hotel, situated in a lush tropical setting.
- Resort
- Breakfast
Cairns Days 7 and 8
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 7
- Breakfast
Cairns to Cape Tribulation Day 9
This morning we visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Then we head for a swim at Mossman Gorge before crossing the Daintree River. From here we drive up into a world heritage listed rainforest. Awesome!
- Resort
- Dinner
Cape Tribulation Day 10
The opposite of tribulation. Today we’ll explore the lush Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation National Park. A ‘must do’ is a dip in one of the many swimming holes before we head back to Cape Tribulation Beach.
- Resort
- Breakfast
Cape Tribulation to Cairns Day 11
You’ll have free time this morning in the Daintree before heading down to Port Douglas. See gorgeous Four Mile Beach & hang out in this glamorous, yet low-key resort town popular with the rich & famous. Then return to Cairns for free time.
- Resort
- Breakfast
Finish Cairns Day 12

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