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5D City to Surf

East Coast, including Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay & Surfers Paradise

OVERVIEW

Want a taste of the big city but also lots of beachside action? City to Surf gives you a taste of both the buzzing city scene & chilled beach life, Aussie-style. Start off in Sydney & explore the iconic sites & maybe fit in some shopping before making your way to Coffs Harbour & our Surf Camp experience! Maybe cuddle a koala then take it up a notch in the ultimate Aussie party spot, Surfers Paradise, complete with amazing beaches too.

Tour Highlights These highlights are included in the price of your tour.

• Sydney
  • See the Hawkesbury River & its oyster farms
  • See the Big Banana & banana plantation
• Coffs Harbour
  • Learn to surf the waves or ride a kayak at our beach-side surf camp
  • Visit Cape Byron, Australia's most eastern point
• Byron Bay
  • Visit a wildlife sanctuary, cuddle a koala and see native Australian animals including kangaroos, emus, crocodiles, dingoes & Tasmanian devils
• Surfers Paradise
  • Visit the 'Gold Coast' beaches

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 Sydney to Coffs Harbour (Surf Village)

Meet up with your fellow travellers and Tour Manager in Sydney, and start your trip with a sightseeing tour around the city. We head into the historic district where you’ll get an overview of the glistening harbour from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a famous sandstone seat carved by convicts. You’ll soon understand why this is one the world’s most beautiful harbour cities. See the sails of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House and the iconic Harbour Bridge. Chill out on the coach today and chat with your travel buddies as we head north. We stop by the seaside for lunch before heading to Coffs Harbour, home to surf beaches, fishing and banana plantations. This is a chance for a real Aussie overnight as we arrive at our Special Stay experience at our Aussie Surf Camp. Maybe get to know your Contiki team & travel buddies over a few drinks. Our cabins are right on the beach so soak up the surf vibes and relax by the open fire under the stars.(D)

Day 2 Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay (Hotel)

Wake up to one of our Aussie highlights, a surf lesson! With our local surfing expert at hand, you’ll learn tips about how to get started before you hit the water. It’s the perfect Aussie experience & will top off your Coffs Harbour stay! Later, it’s time to hit the road for our next overnight stop, gorgeous Byron Bay – one of Aussie’s gems & a great place to hang out! With a laid-back lifestyle, cute little shops, organic food, alternative therapies and around 30km of pretty beaches, it’s a must see. Byron Bay is also known for its incredible marine life. Head out to Cape Byron, Australia’s most easterly point and see dolphins and humpback whales if you’re lucky, then grab some lunch back in town and maybe take a swim at the beach & soak up the hippy vibes & easy going atmosphere.(B)

Day 3 Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise (Resort)

This morning we cross over into Queensland and visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you’ll get up close to Australia’s amazing native animals. Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and see wombats, emus, crocodiles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and colourful birds. You can feel good about doing this too, as our visit to this not-for-profit organisation go towards the sanctuary’s animal hospital which helps over 4000 injured animals every year. Tonight we pull into legendary Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast’s party hot spot and home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world. Grab some of your new friends and join the party atmosphere of Surfers tonight. With heaps of restaurants and a buzzing nightlife, there’s something for everybody. Head to the happening Orchid or Cavill Avenues, where clubs and bars line the street or shoot some pool at a pub.(B)

Day 4 Surfers Paradise (Hotel)

With a free day, hang out among the bronzed bodies and surfers on the golden sands. Our hotel is only a short walk from the beach. For adrenaline-junkies, there’s an optional tandem skydive, where you can get your thrills and an amazing bird’s eye view over the area. Otherwise, try out a Harley Davidson ride – your Tour Manager can help you get the most out of your time here. 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 Tour Manager on where’s best to head. Tonight, there’s the chance to experience ‘Draculas’ – a fun vampire-themed cabaret show and dinner. Watch dancers, singers and comedians perform as you tuck into a three course meal.(B)

Day 5 Finish Surfers Paradise

Your tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say goodbye to your Contiki crew and friends.(B)