Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairns
This afternoon you'll meet your Journey Director and other travelers at a welcome reception held at Reef House Restaurant in Far North Queensland. The setting sits under Melaleuca trees, giving you a nice introduction to the tropical environment you're entering.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Reef House)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception at Reef House Restaurant
- Day 2
Daintree Rainforest
You'll head out with an Aboriginal guide into the ancient Daintree Rainforest for an exclusive experience. The guide shares how the local Kuku Yalanji people connect with their land. Depending on tide conditions, you'll learn about cultural traditions, try bush foods, and sample traditional medicines used by Aboriginal people.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Reef House)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Daintree Rainforest with Aboriginal guide
- Learn about Kuku Yalanji cultural traditions
- Bush food tasting
- Traditional Aboriginal medicine sampling
Landmarks/POIs Daintree Rainforest - Day 3
Cairns
You get to choose how to spend your day exploring tropical Cairns. Option one takes you aboard a Quicksilver wave piercing catamaran out to the Great Barrier Reef's outer edge with professional crew. Option two heads to the rainforest village of Kuranda by Scenic Railway, where you can walk through Heritage Markets and return via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Reef House)
Included Activities
- Choice Option A: Quicksilver catamaran cruise to Great Barrier Reef
- Choice Option B: Scenic Railway to Kuranda
- Choice Option B: Exploration of Kuranda Heritage Markets
- Choice Option B: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway return journey
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef Kuranda 
- Day 4
Cairns to Uluru
After flying from Cairns to Uluru in the Red Centre, you'll take a guided walk through Walpa Gorge in the Kata Tjuta domes this afternoon. Later on, you'll have sparkling wine while watching Uluru shift colors as the sun drops below the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cairns to Uluru
- Guided walk through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta
- Sunset viewing at Uluru with sparkling wine
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge - Day 5
Uluru
You'll wake early to see the Field of Light, where artist Bruce Munro's 50,000 glass spheres create a color display near Uluru. From the dune-top, watch dawn spread across the desert plain. After breakfast, you'll walk around Uluru's base, hear stories, see rock art, and visit Mutitjulu Waterhole. This evening brings a local dining experience under the outback sky at the Sounds of Silence Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local Dining Experience at Sounds of Silence Dinner under the sparkling outback sky)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)
Included Activities
- Field of Light experience by Bruce Munro
- Dawn viewing at Uluru
- Guided walk around base of Uluru
- Rock art viewing
- Mutitjulu Waterhole visit
- Sounds of Silence Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Field of Light Uluru Mutitjulu Waterhole - Day 6
Uluru to Melbourne
Start early watching the sun rise over Uluru. After that, you'll fly to Melbourne where a welcome dinner at one of the city's restaurants waits for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner at one of Melbourne's restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercontinental Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Uluru
- Flight from Uluru to Melbourne
- Welcome Dinner in Melbourne
Landmarks/POIs Uluru - Day 7
Yarra Valley
Your day in the Yarra Valley includes chocolate tasting and a winery masterclass. You'll then have lunch at Dominique Portet, a French-style restaurant in the Yarra Valley serving dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (at Dominique Portet with locally sourced produce), Dinner (with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercontinental Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Chocolate tasting in Yarra Valley
- Winery masterclass in Yarra Valley
- Lunch at Dominique Portet with locally sourced produce
Landmarks/POIs Yarra Valley Dominique Portet - Day 8
Melbourne to Sydney
The morning is free to wander Melbourne's laneways or check out local boutique shops. Later you'll take a city orientation tour to see Melbourne's main sites, grab lunch at Big Esso by Mabu Mabu featuring native Australian bush flavors, then fly to Sydney.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (at Big Esso by Mabu Mabu with native Australian bush flavours)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Langham Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Melbourne city orientation tour
- Lunch at Big Esso by Mabu Mabu with native Australian bush flavours
- Flight from Alice Springs to Sydney
Optional Activities
- Explore Melbourne's world-famous laneways
- Shopping at local stylish boutique stores
Landmarks/POIs Big Esso by Mabu Mabu - Day 9
Sydney
You'll take a Sydney sightseeing tour that includes Mrs. Macquarie's Chair for views over the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Mid-morning you choose: either a 90-minute walkabout with an Aboriginal guide through the Rocks District hearing dreamtime stories, or a historic pub walking tour with Dave's Tours. This afternoon you'll head to the Hunter Valley wine region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley)
Included Activities
- Sydney sightseeing tour
- Mrs. Macquarie's Chair visit with panoramic views
- Choice Option A: 90-minute Aboriginal walkabout through the Rocks District with dreamtime stories
- Choice Option B: Historic pub walking tour of Sydney's oldest pubs with Dave's Tours
- Transfer to Hunter Valley wine region
Landmarks/POIs Mrs. Macquarie's Chair Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge The Rocks District - Day 10
Hunter Valley
Your day in Hunter Valley wine region centers on good food, great wine, and nice scenery. You'll do private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. There's time to browse a cheese shop, chocolatier, and other spots before having the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasting lunch), Dinner (with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley)
Included Activities
- Hunter Valley wine region exploration
- Private wine tastings at boutique vineyards
- Tasting lunch
- Cheese shop exploration
- Chocolatier exploration
Optional Activities
- Dining options in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Hunter Valley Wine Region - Day 11
Sydney
You'll return to Sydney and cruise through Sydney Harbour with lunch featuring local produce and wines. From the spacious deck, you'll sail past iconic sights like the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and small secluded coves. This evening is free to find and try one of Sydney's local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (on Sydney Harbour cruise with local produce and wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Langham Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Sydney Harbour cruise
- Lunch on Sydney Harbour cruise with local produce and wines
Optional Activities
- Evening dining at local Sydney restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Harbour Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 12
Sydney
You have a free day to explore Sydney at your own pace. Consider climbing the Harbour Bridge, taking the ferry to Manly Beach, or checking out lesser-known pockets of the city. Late afternoon brings a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House followed by a Celebration Dinner at Bennelong restaurant, located perfectly under the Opera House's famous 'sails' to mark the end of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Bennelong restaurant, featuring Australian cuisine under the famous 'sails' of the Sydney Opera House)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Langham Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- VIP guided tour of Sydney Opera House
- Celebration Dinner at Bennelong restaurant
Optional Activities
- Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Ferry to Manly Beach
- Explore lesser-known pockets of Sydney
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Harbour Bridge Manly Beach Sydney Opera House Bennelong - Day 13
Sydney
You'll be transferred to Sydney Airport for your onward flight, saying goodbye to the Harbour City.
