The Sun Seeker (Start Surfers Paradise) (Ends in Cairns)

The Sun Seeker (Start Surfers Paradise)
(Ends in Cairns)
10 days
Get down on the farm, enjoy the idyllic island life, smile at the
crocodiles, snorkel the Whitsundays, dive the Great Barrier Reef,
and then dance the night away in Cairns. This extravaganza
shows you all that 'Down Under' has to offer!
You will visit
Australia
Highlights
Surfers Paradise / Stay at a resort located right by the beach / VIP nightclub entry / Relax on some of Australia's most famous beaches on the
Gold Coast Brisbane / See the Brisbane River, South Bank, Royal Botanical Gardens & visit Queen Street Mall on a city tour / See the Glass House
Mountains Noosa / Visit the picturesque seaside town & beach of Noosa / Only Contiki: Dine beachside at Noosa Surf Club & meet a lifesaver
Fraser Island / Only Contiki: Take a locally guided 4WD trip across Fraser Island & indulge in a gourmet BBQ lunch with drinks / Stay on the
world's largest sand island, a UNESCO World Heritage site / Drive along Australia's only sand highway / Stay in an eco-village & enjoy the resort
facilities / Spot whales on a boat trip across Hervey Bay (seasonal) Capricorn Coast / StoStop in Childers, a small country town, known for its
heritage & farming history / Check out the farm & animals on a hay wagon ride, then try whip cracking! / Meet the cattle station owners / Only
Contiki: Aussie Outback experience: Langmorn Station Special Stopover / Rockhampton sightseeing tour / Visit & cross the Tropic of Capricorn Mackay / Visit the main region of Australia's sugar cane industry Airlie Beach / Visit the vibrant seaside town of Airlie Beach Whitsundays
/ Transfer boat to Daydream Island / Stay on Daydream Island and enjoy all the resort facilities Townsville / Townsville city orientation /
See Magnetic Island Tully / Pass Hinchinbrook Island - Australia's largest island national park / Pass through Tully, home to Australia's best
whitewater rafting Itinerary
Day 1 Surfers Paradise
Meet up with the other Contiki Travellers and your Trip Manager in legendary Surfers Paradise. It’s the Gold Coast’s party hot spot and home to
some of the best surfing beaches in the world.
Get to know your group and Contiki crew on a fun night out by joining in an optional Cabaret dinner followed by included VIP entry into one of
Surfers Paradise’s best clubs. With loads of restaurants and buzzing nightlife, there’s something for everybody.
Accommodations: Resort
Day 2 Surfers Paradise
With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies, bikini babes and surfer dudes on the golden sands. Check out what Surfers is most famous
for, the three kilometers of gorgeous natural beaches. Kick back and spot some locals showing off their talents in the waves.
If you want to get amongst the action there’s so much happening in Surfers Paradise you are spoilt for choice. You could head up into the
Hinterland Mountains on a 4WD trip, visit South Stradbroke Island on a kayaking safari or spend all day at Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's Zoo,
Australia Zoo.
Our hotel is only a short walk from both the beach and downtown Surfers Paradise so you could also hit the shops – Surfers has some great places
to shop and a huge outlet mall for bargains, so get some tips from your Trip Manager on where’s best to head.
Accommodations: Hotel
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Itinerary (continued)
Meals: Breakfast (1) day
Day 3 Surfers Paradise to Noosa
As we make our way up the coast, we make a stop in Brisbane to see what this city is all about. You’ll get a feel for the capital of Queensland’s
laid-back atmosphere when we have a look around town.
Noosa is up next. It’s a trendy beach resort town. You could take a stroll through the shops or sunbathe and swim at the beach before we check
into our resort. Tonight, go local and enjoy a taste of Aussie life as we head to the surf club for our included dinner overlooking the beach. Later,
if you want to take it up a level, head out into the town & explore Noosa by night.
Accommodations: Resort
Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day
Day 4 Noosa to Fraser Island
This morning we make our way north to Fraser Island, a slice of paradise. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the largest sand island in
the world and is 800,000 years old. Packed with around 40 freshwater lakes, lush rainforests and diverse wildlife, Fraser Island lives up to its
amazing reputation.
If you want to explore as much of the island as possible, jump on our included full-day 4WD tour. Meet your Local Guide in the morning and be
shown some of the island’s best spots and hidden treasures, taking you through the island’s sand dunes, rainforests & freshwater lakes.
Our Local Guide will show you some of the island’s best spots and hidden treasures, such as Lake McKenzie – make sure you keep your camera
handy – this is one of Australia’s most beautiful regions.
Accommodations: Eco Lodge
Meals: Lunch (1) day, Breakfast (1) day
Day 5 Fraser Island to Farmstay
Back on the mainland this morning, we continue inland to an authentic country homestead, right in the heart of Queensland’s cattle country.
During our time at Langmorn, a working cattle station, you’ll experience a taste of real Aussie country life. The owners will show you around the
enormous property in a behind-the-scenes look at daily life on the farm. Taste local hospitality tonight as your welcoming hosts pile your table
high with a hearty roast beef and vegetables (like you've never tasted before) followed by an indulgent homemade decadent desert.
Later, have a go at whip cracking an authentic leather stock whip under night lights before heading back inside for traditional Aussie bush dancing.
Have some fun and a giggle with some evening karaoke. See if you can spot the 'Southern Cross' amongst a chandelier of stars, a constellation
only visible in the southern hemisphere & featured on the Australian flag.
Accommodations: Country Homestead
Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day
Days 6-7 Farmstay to the Whitsundays
This morning we stop off in Rockhampton, the beef farming capital of Australia that spans the Tropic of Capricorn.
As we make our way up the Capricorn Coast, the landscape becomes more tropical. Plug in your MP3 or chat with friends as we drive through
scenic Mackay, with the countryside full of vibrant green vegetation and sugar cane plantations.
In the afternoon visit the backpackers’ hub of Airlie Beach with its turquoise waters and busy café scene before boarding a boat out to stunning
Daydream Island in the Whitsundays.
As we cruise soak up the crystal clear waters, white sands and mountain peaks of the islands.
The time is then yours to enjoy the picture-perfect Whitsundays! Slow the pace down, kick back and make the most of the fantastic facilities
available at the resort. Go for a rainforest walk, swim in the pool, get into some beach or water sports, try your hand at fish-feeding, catch a film
at the big outdoor cinema or laze about on the beach.
For those that are up for it, you could get away from it all with our optional day sail. Check out some of the Whitsunday’s 74 islands from the boat
– you’ll soon understand why this region is so famous. Experience what is known as one of the top ten beaches in the world, the uninhabited
Whitehaven Beach. Swim off the boat and play beach volleyball or cricket with the local skipper and crew before enjoying a tasty lunch and a few
drinks on the way back to Daydream Island.
Accommodations: Resort
Meals: Breakfast (2 days), Dinner (1 day)
Day 8 The Whitsundays to Cairns
After sailing back to port, we head deeper into the tropics of Australia today when we hit Townsville for some free time. Check out the colonial
buildings and get a feel for its maritime past as we drive along the esplanade and into town where you can grab some lunch.
Tonight we head out to a local restaurant for dinner where you have the opportunity to try kangaroo fillets, amongst other delicious Australian
delicacies. In your free time on the first night in Cairns, walk around the buzzing night markets. It’s the perfect place for shopping and with
everything from fun, kitsch treasures to local crafts like boomerangs and didgeridoos.
Accommodations: Resort
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Itinerary (continued)
Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day
Day 9 Cairns
Wake up to the warm waters of Cairns. There’s a chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef on an optional day trip. Put on your snorkel gear or
try an optional introduction to scuba diving and check out colourful fish, turtles, vivid coral and the incredible clear waters.
Later, hit the seaside esplanade back in Cairns, sit down with a coffee and people watch. For your last night with the group, there’s a chance to
head down to a local hot-spot for dinner and a dance if you’re up for it.
Accommodations: Resort
Meals: Breakfast (1) day
Day 10 Cairns
Feed your your inner adrenaline junkie or relax? It’s your choice with another free day to do what you’re into.
For those who are keen for a fun and thrilling ride on the rapids of the Tully River, join our optional white-water rafting adventure activity with
our professional Local Guides.
There are loads more activities available in Cairns like hot air ballooning, sky diving and bungy jumping – just ask your Trip Manager for some
more info.
Later, it’s time to swap emails & numbers as your tour ends at 5:00pm.
Accommodations:
Meals: Breakfast (1) day
What's Included
Dates & Rates
Departs
19 Mar 2015
16 Apr 2015
14 May 2015
11 Jun 2015
09 Jul 2015
16 Jul 2015
06 Aug 2015
13 Aug 2015
03 Sep 2015
10 Sep 2015
01 Oct 2015
08 Oct 2015
29 Oct 2015
05 Nov 2015
26 Nov 2015
03 Dec 2015
24 Dec 2015
31 Dec 2015
07 Jan 2016
14 Jan 2016
21 Jan 2016
28 Jan 2016
04 Feb 2016
18 Feb 2016
Returns
28 Mar 2015
25 Apr 2015
23 May 2015
20 Jun 2015
18 Jul 2015
25 Jul 2015
15 Aug 2015
22 Aug 2015
12 Sep 2015
19 Sep 2015
10 Oct 2015
17 Oct 2015
07 Nov 2015
14 Nov 2015
05 Dec 2015
12 Dec 2015
02 Jan 2016
09 Jan 2016
16 Jan 2016
23 Jan 2016
30 Jan 2016
06 Feb 2016
13 Feb 2016
27 Feb 2016
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