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Depart for Australia Day 1 Day 2
Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.
The Whitsundays Day 3 Resort
Meet up with your Contiki Crew and new travel buddies on Daydream Island, a slice of heaven in the magnificent Whitsundays. (D)
The Whitsundays Day 4 Day 5 Resort
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. (B)(B)
The Whitsundays to Cairns Day 6 Resort
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. (B)
Cairns Day 7 Day 8 Resort
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! (B)
Cairns Day 9
A short drive north has you spending a fascinating morning at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to watch traditional aboriginal dancers, learn how to throw a boomerang and appreciate the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. Then return to Cairns for an afternoon of free time and your last night in the city.
Finish Cairns Day 10
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning.
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