Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney and head to your hotel. If you get there before 2pm, you can store your luggage and start exploring right away. The afternoon and evening are yours to settle in, grab a meal, or walk around your neighborhood and get familiar with the area.
Landmarks/POIs Sydney - Day 2
Sydney
Today's a full guided tour covering Sydney's main attractions. You'll see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, walk around Bondi Beach, check out Kings Cross, and take in the views from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. After that, head to Milson Point and the Northern Beaches before finishing up in The Rocks where you can explore the historic pubs and restaurants in the evening.
Included Activities
- Sydney City Sights Tour with driver and guide
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Visit Harbour Bridge
- Stroll around Bondi Beach
- Explore Kings Cross
- Visit Mrs Macquarie's Chair
- Visit Milson Point
- Explore Northern Beaches
- Visit The Rocks
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Bondi Beach Kings Cross Mrs Macquarie's Chair Milson Point The Rocks - Day 3
Blue Mountains
You're heading into the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO site about two hours from Sydney. There, you'll visit lookouts with views of the Three Sisters rock formation, take the Scenic Cableway between the cliffs, walk the Scenic Walkway through rainforest, and ride the Scenic Railway down a steep 52-degree incline. Lunch with mountain views is included. Later, you'll go to Featherdale Wildlife Park to see koalas, echidnas, and crocodiles, and you'll get to feed kangaroos before heading back.
- Meals
- Lunch (Variety of menu options with gorgeous mountain views)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Stop at secluded lookouts viewing Three Sisters rock formation
- Ride Scenic Cableway
- Walk Scenic Walkway through ancient rainforest
- Ride Scenic Railway (steepest passenger railway in the world)
- Included lunch with mountain views
- Visit exclusive small group lookout
- Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park
- See koalas, echidnas and salt water crocodiles
- Feed kangaroos
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mountains Three Sisters Scenic World Jamison Valley Featherdale Wildlife Park - Day 4
Sydney to Cairns
You'll fly from Sydney to Cairns today. After landing, grab a taxi to your hotel and spend the evening relaxing. Cairns is tropical and serves as your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, so you'll want to get some rest and maybe explore the town a bit.
Landmarks/POIs Cairns - Day 5
Daintree Rainforest - Cape Tribulation
Today's all about the Daintree Rainforest. You'll travel to Mossman Gorge Centre, walk through the ancient rainforest, then cruise the Daintree River looking for estuarine crocodiles. From there, head to Noah Valley for a creek-side walk. After a BBQ lunch, you'll make your way to Cape Tribulation beach. Stop by Kulki Lookout and the Daintree Ice Cream Company before finishing at Alexandra Lookout overlooking the river estuary.
- Meals
- Lunch (BBQ lunch with fresh fish and tropical fruit, followed by regional Daintree Tea, laid out under forest canopy)
Included Activities
- Morning tea at Mossman Gorge Centre
- Shuttle into Mossman Gorge
- Guided walk through Daintree Rainforest
- 1-hour Daintree River cruise
- Walk through Noah Valley rainforest
- BBQ lunch with fresh fish and tropical fruit
- Daintree Tea
- Walk at Cape Tribulation beach
- Visit Kulki Lookout
- Afternoon refreshment at Daintree Ice Cream Company
- Visit Alexandra Lookout
Landmarks/POIs Mossman Gorge Daintree Rainforest Daintree River Noah Valley Cape Tribulation Kulki Lookout Alexandra Lookout Snapper Island - Day 6
Great Barrier Reef
You're boarding a modern boat for a day snorkeling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The captain picks from 12 exclusive moorings across 6 reef locations based on conditions that day. Dive masters will brief you on gear and sites, then you'll enter the water to see corals and tropical fish. Back on deck, there's a barbecue lunch with complimentary wine before the cruise back to shore.
- Meals
- Lunch (Barbecue lunch with complimentary glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Day Tour and Cruise
- Snorkelling at exclusive outer reef locations
- Dive master briefing on gear and sites
- Barbecue lunch
- Complimentary glass of wine
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef - Day 7
Cairns to Melbourne
You'll fly from Cairns to Melbourne today. After arriving at Tullamarine Airport, take a taxi to your hotel. The rest of the day is free, so you can explore Federation Square, check out the bars and restaurants, or wander through the cultural precinct at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Federation Square
- Visit Yarra River area
- Explore Southbank area
- Visit Arts Centre Melbourne
- Visit National Gallery of Victoria
Landmarks/POIs Federation Square Yarra River Arts Centre Melbourne National Gallery of Victoria - Day 8
Great Ocean Road
You're traveling the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most famous coastal drives. Start at Surf Beach watching surfers, pass the Memorial Arch, then go into rainforest to spot koalas and birds. You'll have lunch in Apollo Bay, walk the Maits Rest boardwalk through temperate rainforest, and see the 12 Apostles limestone stacks. The day finishes at Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge rock formation.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Apollo Bay)
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road Tour
- Stop at Surf Beach
- View Memorial Arch
- Search for koalas, parrots and lorikeets
- Lunch in Apollo Bay
- Guided bush walk on Maits Rest boardwalk through Otway Ranges rainforest
- Visit 12 Apostles
- Visit Loch Ard Gorge
- Stop at London Bridge rock formation
Landmarks/POIs Great Ocean Road Surf Beach Memorial Arch Apollo Bay Maits Rest Otway Ranges 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge London Bridge - Day 9
Melbourne
Today you're exploring Melbourne's inner city with a guide. You'll walk the Paris-end of Collins Street, visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sports Precinct, see St Patrick's Cathedral, the Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Exhibition Buildings. Later, you'll check out the Melbourne Museum, Lygon Street's Little Italy, Albert Park, and St Kilda before ending at a central location where you're free to explore more on your own.
Included Activities
- Melbourne City Sights Tour
- Visit Paris-end of Collins Street
- Visit Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sports Precinct
- Visit St Patrick's Cathedral
- Visit Shrine of Remembrance
- Explore Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Exhibition Buildings
- Visit Melbourne Museum
- Explore Lygon Street (Little Italy)
- Visit Albert Park
- Visit St Kilda
Optional Activities
- Explore Luna Park
Landmarks/POIs Collins Street Melbourne Cricket Ground St Patrick's Cathedral Shrine of Remembrance Royal Botanic Gardens Exhibition Buildings Melbourne Museum Lygon Street Albert Park St Kilda Luna Park - Day 10
Depart Melbourne
Check out of your hotel this morning and arrange a taxi or Uber to the airport for your departure. The tour concludes today.
