Australia: City to Surf | 2025 - 2026
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Want to discover the bright lights & best beaches of the East Coast in under one week? Let this trip guide you from sun-drenched Sydney to bohemian Byron Bay with a stop in the wilderness of the Noosa Everglades to finish. Catch a sunset cruise in Sydney Harbour, kick back at Bondi beach, wake up to the sounds of birds chirping at your Special Stay Everglades Eco Lodge, learn to surf in Byron Bay and bask in the sun at the most easterly point of Australia. Challenge accepted.
Duration 8 days
Destination Brisbane
Company Contiki
Availability From 13/09/2025 to 04/04/2026
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 5 Breakfast (B)1 Dinner (D)1 Lunch (L)Sydney: Why does the itinerary use dual-names for locations (ie
- Warrane/Sydney)? Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent
- Dual-naming reflects that, as we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect Indigenous custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country
- Sydney: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations
- There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers
- Sydney: Dramatic scenery
- Fresh mountain air filling your lungs
- A World Heritage Site
- If that’s your thing, prepare to be impressed
- Sydney: The Opera House
- ANZAC Memorial
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- It’s all here for you to post on social and make your friends jealous!Sydney: Step onto the golden stretch of one of the world’s most famous beaches
- The ultimate sandy nirvana for sun worshippers
- Sydney: Passports at the ready folks
- Byron Bay: You’re booked in for an afternoon surf lesson
- Side note: schedule some chillout time afterwards – you might ache from wrestling the tides
- Noosa Everglades: We’ll say hey to Scottish cows and English pigs
- We’ll explore a unique 80-acre farm, where the farmers share a passion for sustainability
- We’ll sample food that’s grown using traditional methods and is 100% chemical-free
- What ‘moo’ could you ask for?Noosa Everglades: The gateway to tree-lined waterways and ancient rainforests of Noosa Everglades
- And if that doesn’t tempt you: there’s a micro-brewery onsite
- Noosa Everglades: Our Special Stay Eco Lodges are in the heart of the action
- You may even have a jumping joey as a friendly neighbour
- K’gari: Sand dunes
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- Lakes
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- Rainforest
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- World’s longest sand highway
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- Possibly one of the coolest places we know
- K’gari: Thanks to the white sand and turquoise waters, you’ll think you’re stranded on a paradise island
- K’gari: Ready for some true tranquillity? Today you’ll have the chance to dine and unwind on the simply stunning island of K’Gari (Fraser Island)
Availability
- From 13/09/2025 to 04/04/2026
Visit Brisbane
Day 1
Welcome to Sydney (Warrane)! Meet up with your brand new travel family and hit the road and head on a day trip to one of Australia's finest: the majestic Blue Mountains (which aren't actually blue, but are still beautiful all the same).
Out here in the great Aussie Outdoors we'll be learning about the legends behind the famous Three Sisters rock formation as well as exploring the Jamison Ridge area. We'll head back to the city and the evening is yours to make the most of.
Day 2
This morning set out to explore this sun-drenched, cosmopolitan and eternally cool city.
Your Trip Manager will give you the low down on all of the best bits as you get a tour of the highlights. Check out the Opera House, catch the ferry to Watsons Bay to experience the iconic skyline from a different perspective, then venture over to Bondi Beach where you can spend the afternoon lazing about in the sunshine. If you've got a head for heights, an optional Harbour Bridge climb is the best way to see that iconic harbour.
Day 3
A full free day to spend just how you like? Yep! Water lovers can opt for a jetboat across the Harbour.
But if staying on land is your thing, Sydney's beautiful sights are equally as exciting.
Day 4
With satisfaction levels at a high this morning we jump on a plane to Byron Bay where all your hippie dreams can come to life.
Landing in Byron Bay (Cavvanbah), we'll drop off our bags at the accommodation and start as we mean to go on, heading straight to the beach. Here we'll unleash our secret talent for surfing with an included lesson. You'll be a pro in no time!
Day 5
We'll continue the surf vibes today with the option to kickstart our morning with sunrise at Australia's most easterly point.
Then you have the rest of the day free to explore like a local. With the afternoon stretched out ahead of you, there's kayaking, relaxing on the beach and an evening bike tour to see glow worms in their natural habitat all on offer - your time here will be nothing short of magic.
Day 6
It's time to wave goodbye to Byron Bay and head up the coast to Noosa Everglades.
But first, why not opt for early morning yoga? Relaxed from our time at the beach, we'll head to our next destination, the Noosa Everglades. Here we'll unpack at our Special Stay Eco Lodge home for the next two nights and relax with a group dinner in the bistro & bar area, surrounded by the chatter and rustling of local birds and kangaroos.
Day 7
Wake up to the sound of birds chirping at our Eco Camp this morning (you might even spot a kangaroo) and grab a quick brekkie before heading out for a day on K'Gari.
Your spirits will be at an all-time high after this day full of sand dunes, scenic lakes and dense rainforests. We'll cruise along the world's longest sand highway before you appease your hunger with a tasty lunch. It's back to the Eco Camp this evening for our final night here. You have free time to tuck into some food at the bistro, sample the offerings at the CootharaBAR boutique brewery, or just relax and enjoy the lush surroundings of this beautiful protected National Park.
Day 8
It's your final day but what better way to say goodbye to The Glades than with an optional Canoeing Excursion on one of only two Everglades in the world! Swap social deets in Brisbane (Meeanjin) and make plans for future adventures.
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Departure dates and Pricing
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Sat 13th September, 202513/09/2025 | Sat 20th September, 202520/09/2025 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Sat 18th October, 202518/10/2025 | Sat 25th October, 202525/10/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Sat 1st November, 202501/11/2025 | Sat 8th November, 202508/11/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sat 29th November, 202529/11/2025 | Sat 6th December, 202506/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Sat 13th December, 202513/12/2025 | Sat 20th December, 202520/12/2025 | available | Per person from$2219* | Enquire » |
Tue 23rd December, 202523/12/2025 | Tue 30th December, 202530/12/2025 | available | Per person from$2343* | Enquire » |
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Sat 31st January, 202601/02/2025 | Sat 7th February, 202608/02/2025 | available | Per person from$2325* | Enquire » |
Sat 10th January, 202611/01/2025 | Sat 17th January, 202618/01/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Sat 28th February, 202601/03/2025 | Sat 7th March, 202608/03/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
Sat 7th February, 202608/02/2025 | Sat 14th February, 202615/02/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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Sat 28th March, 202629/03/2025 | Sat 4th April, 202605/04/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$2113* |
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