Great Barrier Reef Highlights with Sailing (Until March 2022)(Multi Share,Start Airlie Beach, End Townsville)
Great Barrier Reef Highlights with Sailing (Until March 2022)(Multi Share,Start Airlie Beach, End Townsville)
Great Barrier Reef Highlights with Sailing (Until March 2022)(Multi Share,Start Airlie Beach, End Townsville)
6 Days Starting in Airlie Beach and ending in Townsville
Visiting: Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island, Townsville
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GBRSM18
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 50
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Contiki with specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
Looking for a spot of paradise closer to home? There's a reason the Whitsundays are one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. On this sunkissed adventure you and your crew of seadogs will get to explore them in all their glory as you sleep aboard a converted racing yacht and hop from paradise isle to paradise isle (the general vibe being: snorkel, sunbathe, sleep, repeat). Then onto Magnetic Island, where you'll get meet the local koalas and go on epic coastal walks, before ending your adventure - with glowing skin and a wide smile - in either Townsville or Cairns.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Airlie Beach
Location: Airlie Beach
Accommodation: Converted racing yacht - Prosail
Meals Included: Dinner
Hello Airlie Beach! This tropical paradise is the perfect place to kick off our adventure. Our trip starts at 4pm at Base Backpackers where we'll meet our fellow Aussie adventurers before transfering to the marina. That's right - we're wasting no time getting out on the crystal-clear waters to board a converted racing yacht - our home for the next 2 nights. A delicious dinner is included tonight as we bond and swap stories under the starlit skies.
Day 2: The Whitsundays
Location: Whitsundays
Accommodation: Converted racing yacht - Prosail
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
How often do you get to wake up in paradise? Today we'll spend the whole day cruising the Whitsundays with our crew. Swim, snorkel, eat and repeat.Do as much or as little as you like - help the crew, snorkel some of the best coral reefs in Australia and laze on the fine sands of Whitehaven beach (cue: more pinch yourself moments). Soak it all in and relish living your best beachcomber life.
Day 3: The Whitsundays
Location: Whitsundays
Accommodation: Base backpackers
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We'll have more wonders to enjoy today as we cruise through the Whitsundays until the mid-afternoon, with opportunities to snorkel, swim and soak up those rays. Then, we'll get to enjoy a free night on Airlie Beach, admiring the lush rainforests of the Whitsundays Coast. It's not hard to get into holiday mode in this place, with its boutiques, markets and seafood cafes - and of course that beautiful blue lagoon.
Day 4: The Whitsundays To Magnetic Island Via Townsville
Location: Whitsundays, Magnetic Island
Accommodation: Base Backpackers Magnetic Island
Meals Included: Dinner
Is there anything better than the Whitsundays? We think our next destination comes close. We'll board a train this morning heading for Townsville.After soaking up some East Coast scenery on our train journey, we'll hop on a ferry headed towards the spellbinding Magnetic Island.Magnetic Island is an apt name for this captivating isle, with its coastal walking trails and gum trees teeming with lazy koala bears. We'll have plenty of time to explore, try some water sports in the bright turquoise waters or meet some of the local marsupials. But first things first, we'll enjoy some champagne (our treat) and watch the sunset over the bay. Blissful or what?
Day 5: Magnetic Island
Location: Magnetic Island
Accommodation: Base Backpackers Magnetic Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have a whole day on this paradise island - lucky us! We'll waste no time meeting the locals, with a chance to eat an unlimited chef-cooked breakfast with some Koalas at the Bungalow Bay Koala Village. Then we can check out some of the walking trails - such as the Forts Walk which offers up stunning views of the Palm Island Group as well as WWI fortifications, and the chance to see more koalas in the wild- or enjoy some free time at Horseshoe bay, taking a dip on the azure waters and relaxing on the beach. See Magnetic Island's resident Rock Wallabies at dusk before a free evening, where we can watch the sunset and check out some of the local bars.
Day 6: Magnetic Island To Townsville
Location: Magnetic Island, Townsville
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning we'll say farewell to our koala friends and depart Magnetic Island on a ferry. But we'll never forget its singular beauty.Our trip ends this morning back in Townsville, however an optional train to Cairns with the rest of the group is available - chat to your Contiki Expert or Travel Agent to add this on. This adventure may be over, but we'll never forget the friends and memories we made.
What's Included
Throughout your adventure you'll be with an expert Aussie Trip Manager who knows these parts better than anyone. They'll be your friend as well as your guide, imparting their killer local trivia and tips as you explore Queensland.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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