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1. Darwin

   The capital of the Northern Territory is warm and tropical year-round and Darwin is as busy and cosmopolitan as the region gets. Home to a little over 100,000 Northern Australians, the city is one of the country’s fastest growing and is the regional center as well as being an important military base. The major sites of the city are seen as part of Contiki’s included sightseeing tour of the city. ho... more »

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2. Alice Springs

   Alice Springs is located in what is almost literally the heart of Australia, the centre of the continent and is the countries largest inland city as well as being the second largest city in the Northern Territory, next to Darwin. The whole area around ‘Alice’ is simply known as ‘The Centre’ to the locals and the town is the centre for excursions into Australia red desert cent... more »

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3. Alice and Kakadu (Tour)

   Please Note: This tour also operates in reverse and often operates as a Modulated Tour Featuring Northern Territory Staying in Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs Starting in Darwin Finishing in Alice Springs Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet others who are going at the Alice and Kakadu Meeting Place More informatio... more »

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4. Cairns

   Cairns is renowned as the gateway to two of the world’s greatest natural attractions: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. As well as providing access to these simply indescribable and contrasting natural wonders, the city itself has a party reputation and is a haven for travelers heading in or out on explorations of Australia. Located on the East Coast in the far north of Queenslan... more »

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5. Brisbane

   Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and is home to around one and a half million people. It is the capital of Queensland and is on the south east of the state. Only a short drive north from the Gold Coast, it is built on the banks of the Brisbane River and is one of the fastest growing, dynamic (not to mention, sprawling) cities in the country. Sights Although there isn’t that much to... more »

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6. Byron Bay

   by – Tash, Tour Manager, Australia and Europe Byron Bay is the most easterly point in Australia. This is a real hot spot on the East Coast and is definitely a must see. It is renowned for its laid back, hippy atmosphere. It is very cool! Check out the amazing coastal views from the lighthouse first. If you are lucky, you’ll see dolphins playing in the waves or whales migrating north. W... more »

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7. Cape Tribulation

   Cape Tribulation is one of the least accessible towns along the Queensland East Coast and is just north of Cairns and Port Douglas in the wet tropics of North Queensland. Although the Great Barrier Reef runs almost the entire length of the Queensland coast, it is only here that the rainforest meets the reef as the lush, green, wet, tropical Daintree Rainforest literally makes its way do... more »

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