Island and Rainforest (Reverse)

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

Map & Sightseeing List

11 days

Total Price From* $121 per day: $1339 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 6 2
Transportation: Modern Coach
Accommodation: Resort

Daily Itinerary Island and Rainforest (Reverse)

Depart for Australia Days 1 and 2

Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.
Cairns to Cape Tribulation Day 3
The rainforest adventure begins! Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head north to see Port Douglas for lunch, with time to enjoy this holiday resort for the rich and famous. Then on to Mossman Gorge for a trail walk and perhaps a refreshing afternoon swim. We’ll then head up the coast towards Daintree and our resort.
- Resort
- Dinner
Cape Tribulation Day 4
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 5
Crossing the Daintree River, we leave the heritage-listed rainforest to visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center. Learn about the fascinating indigenous Aboriginal culture, watch native dancing, see spear throwing & learn how to toss a boomerang. Then it’s back to Cairns for the evening.
- Resort
- Breakfast
Cairns Days 6 and 7
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 6
Cairns to the Whitsundays Day 8
Pass through Tully and Townsville en route to Airlie Beach – gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on pretty Daydream Island.
- Resort
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The Whitsundays Days 9 and 10
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 9
- Breakfast
- Day 10
- Breakfast
The Whitsundays Day 11
Say a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends after breakfast.
- Breakfast