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Highlights
Airlie Beach: Grab your new buddies, snorkel round the reef, see ‘the world’s best beach’ and eat lunch on a boat. A proper ‘pinch yourself’ moment.
Whitsunday Islands: The Great Barrier Reef is home to nearly 9,000 species of sea creatures. This means it’ll impress even the saltiest ‘sea dogs’.
Townsville: Catch a boat from the mainland to Magnetic Island.
Magnetic Island: Pack some comfy shoes and climb up to Hawking's Point for sundown. Yoga poses for Insta: optional.
Magnetic Island: Go koala-spotting, see WWII fortifications, or just have a beer in the sun. There’s something for everyone on this trail.
Magnetic Island: Mingle with Magnetic Island's resident Rock Wallabies at dusk. Just watch these cheeky little guys don’t steal your wallet!
Magnetic Island: Catch a boat from Magnetic Island to the mainland. Wave goodbye to your new BFF Reggie the Koala and promise you’ll write.
Townsville: Things heat up as the landscape gets even more tropical. Soak up the scenery on this train trip from Townsville to Cairns.
Cairns: Eat like a local with this chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner (thankfully, not a witchetty grub in sight!)
Daintree Rainforest: Check out the oldest rainforest in the world, home to frogs, butterflies, bats and more.
Daintree Rainforest: Tour the world’s oldest rainforest with an expert. Sir David Attenborough called Daintree: ‘the most extraordinary place on earth’.
Daintree Rainforest: Learn how ancient ‘Dreamtime’ stories were shared through art. Then unleash your inner Banksy and create a masterpiece at the Janbal Gallery.
Gimuy (Cairns): Time to take to the sky. Uluru, here we come!
Uluru: Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.
Uluru: Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone’s #lifegoals list.
Kata Tjuta: Walk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight.
Uluru: Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.
Uluru: Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you’ll replay in your mind forever.
Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.
Magnetic Island: Mingle with Magnetic Island's resident Rock Wallabies at dusk. Just watch these cheeky little guys don’t steal your wallet!
Magnetic Island: Catch a boat from Magnetic Island to the mainland. Wave goodbye to your new BFF Reggie the Koala and promise you’ll write.
Townsville: Things heat up as the landscape gets even more tropical. Soak up the scenery on this train trip from Townsville to Cairns.
Cairns: Eat like a local with this chef-guided bush food tutorial and dinner (thankfully, not a witchetty grub in sight!)
Daintree Rainforest: Check out the oldest rainforest in the world, home to frogs, butterflies, bats and more.
Daintree Rainforest: Tour the world’s oldest rainforest with an expert. Sir David Attenborough called Daintree: ‘the most extraordinary place on earth’.
Daintree Rainforest: Learn how ancient ‘Dreamtime’ stories were shared through art. Then unleash your inner Banksy and create a masterpiece at the Janbal Gallery.
Gimuy (Cairns): Time to take to the sky. Uluru, here we come!
Uluru: Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.
Uluru: Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone’s #lifegoals list.
Kata Tjuta: Walk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight.
Uluru: Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.
Uluru: Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you’ll replay in your mind forever.
Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.
13 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Ends
Airlie Beach, Australia
Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, Australia
What's Included
Accommodation
Base Backpackers (or similar) HotelNomads Airlie Beach (or similar) HotelNomads Magnetic Island (or similar) HotelGilligans (or similar) HotelVoyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
Meals
Lunch (x2)Dinner (x3)Breakfast (x7)
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
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Itinerary
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Australia: North Queensland to Uluru, a 13-day trip designed for young adults eager to experience the country’s most iconic landscapes and activities. Start with the vibrant coral reefs of Airlie Beach, then chase sunsets on Magnetic Island and discover the ancient beauty of the Daintree rainforest.
This tour is packed with diverse activities: snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, trek around Kings Canyon, try bungy jumping or scuba diving, and even catch aerial views of the reefs. The journey concludes amid the awe-inspiring red rocks of Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park. The unique selling point is the variety of adventure, nature, and culture—making this tour package the ultimate Australian dream trip for energetic travelers.
day 1Airlie Beach
Hello Airlie Beach! This tropical paradise is the perfect place to kick off our adventure. Our trip starts at Nomads where we'll meet our fellow adventurers.
Location Visited
Airlie Beach
Accommodation
Base Backpackers (or similar)
day 2Airlie Beach
day 3Airlie Beach
day 4Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville
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