“Worth it if you want an effortless social intro to Australia with a stellar guide. Think twice if weather-dependent activities matter—some get cancelled.”
- About £138/day across 8 days
- ~£1,551 all-in with a typical £448 flight from London (£194/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£100/day)
- 4.8★ from 5 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Eight days up Australia's East Coast, from Sydney's harbour and beaches through the wetlands of the Noosa Everglades to the surf town of Byron Bay.
You get a mix of city energy and quieter nature — a sunset cruise and Bondi in Sydney, then a night at an eco lodge surrounded by birdsong before you're back on the sand learning to surf.
Ends at the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, which is as good a place as any to finish a trip that covers this much ground in a week.
What you'll do
- Sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Time at Bondi Beach
- Stay at the Special Stay Everglades Eco Lodge in the Noosa Everglades
- Surf lesson in Byron Bay
- Visit the most easterly point of mainland Australia
- Fast-paced — you cover Sydney to Byron Bay with a Noosa Everglades stop in just 8 days
- Good fit if you want a taste of both city sights and coastal nature rather than settling into one place
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.
- Meals: 5 Breakfast (B) 1 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch (L)
- Activities: Sydney: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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. Check. Lakes. Check. Rainforest. Check. World’s longest sand highway. Check. 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).
- Flights: Internal flights are included as per itinerary.
- Transport: Coach, Internal Flights
- Accommodation: 5 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Eco Lodge
- Activities: Other activities and services are not included.
- Optional: Other activities and services are not included.
- Insurance: Insurance is not included.
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 22 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Sydney
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Worth it if you want an effortless social intro to Australia with a stellar guide. Think twice if weather-dependent activities matter—some get cancelled.
- Guide Trys engineered genuine friendships across 50 diverse people through intentional seating rotations and group competitions.
- Everything logistically handled means you actually complete planned activities rather than spend time figuring out transport.
- Weather regularly cancelled planned activities; seven days felt too short to recover from cancellations.
- Guide quality varies significantly—this tour benefited from an exceptional guide who fundamentally shaped the experience.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,105, about 28% below the priciest month (Nov).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Sydney
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On a budget?
Hostels in Sydney for the night before your tour · 25 Sept – 26 Sept
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Common questions
How long is Australia: City to Surf (Until Mar '27)?
It's a 8-day trip. It starts in Sydney and finishes in Brisbane.
How much does Australia: City to Surf (Until Mar '27) cost?
The land price starts from £1,103 per person for the 8-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Australia: City to Surf (Until Mar '27) really cost me all-in?
On top of the £1,103 land price, budget roughly £448 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,551 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 7 meals (5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 30 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Australia: City to Surf (Until Mar '27) run?
It runs across roughly 6 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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