Ocean to Outback

Sydney, the Whitsundays, Cairns and 'Red Centre'

Map & Sightseeing List

17 days

Total Price From* $142 per day: $2429 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 10 4
Transportation: Modern Coach
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, Outback bush camp, Lodge

Daily Itinerary Ocean to Outback

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 to Alice Springs Day 12
A relaxing start to the day before boarding your flight to Alice Springs to begin your Northern Territory adventure.
- Hotel
Alice Springs Day 13
We take a sightseeing tour of Alice Springs to see ANZAC Hill Lookout and the Desert Park. Just a little further afield we’ll visit Simpson’s Gap and other sights around Alice Springs. Time for a swim before dinner, followed by perhaps a spin at the casino.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station Day 14
Strike out West to rugged Kings Creek Station, a working camel station, and tonight do as the real Aussie ‘bushies’ do and sleep under the stars in a comfy swag.
- Outback bush camp
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Kings Creek Station to Uluru Day 15
Up early to take in the stunning sights as we wander along the ridge of Kings Canyon and discover the Garden of Eden and the Lost City.Then we’ll drive past amazing Mt Connor, to reach the modern Yulara Resort, our accommodation for the next two nights. Watch the sun set and rise over Uluru and explore this world-famous monolith.
- Lodge
- Breakfast
Uluru Day 16
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.
- Lodge
- Breakfast
Uluru Day 17
The tour ends after breakfast in Uluru and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. Or, space permitting, catch a free transfer back to Alice Springs (arrive at approximately 6.00pm).
- Breakfast