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The Ultimate Australia Self-Drive Experience - Private

15 days
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From Melbourne to Cairns
3.9
37 traveler reviews
  • Melbourne city skyline with a bridge over the river and iconic buildings.
  • Aerial view of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  • A couple posing in front of a structure with the Australian flag.
  • Close-up of beverage bottles with a person blurred in the background.
  • Scenic view of a pier with calm water and boats during sunset.
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  • People inside a winery having a conversation.
  • Aerial view of Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance and surrounding cityscape.
  • Modern wine tasting room with wooden interior.
  • Historical cottage surrounded by lush park in Melbourne.
  • Vintage car parked in a tree-lined driveway.
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Vio Travel
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Melbourne
    Melbourne
  • Sydney
    Sydney
  • Byron Bay
    Byron Bay
  • Gold Coast
    Gold Coast
  • Cairns
    Cairns
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Highlights

  • Explore Melbourne's iconic laneways and cafes
  • Tour Melbourne's top sites with a local guide
  • Relax in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Discover the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island
  • Enjoy a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 From the Airport to the Alleyways: Day One in Melbourne
  2. Day 2 Melbourne Discovery Day Tour
  3. Day 3 Melbourne at Ease: A Day of Leisure
  4. Day 4 A New Chapter: Landing in Sydney
  5. Day 5 Panoramic Sydney Sights - HD Morning Tour
  6. Day 6 Blue Mountains National Park
  7. Day 7 Wine Country Wonders: Exploring Pokolbin
  8. Day 8 Discovering Port Macquarie: A Self-Guided Adventure
  9. Day 9 Journeying Byron Bay: Unveiling Paradise
  10. Day 10 The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
  11. Day 11 Gold Coast Escapade: Discovering Coastal Charms - Buffet Lunch Cruise
  12. Day 12 Cairns Uncovered: Exploring Tropical Wonders
  13. Day 13 Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Full Day Tour
  14. Day 14 Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove
  15. Day 15 Farewell Cairns
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3
    Upgrade Available

  • The Sydney Boulevard Hotel

    Days 4, 5

  • Falls Mountain Retreat

    day 6

  • Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill

    day 7

  • Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn

    day 8

  • Wollongbar Motel

    day 9

  • QT Gold Coast

    Days 10, 11

  • Palm Royale Cairns

    Days 12, 13, 14

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Vio Travel

3.9
(37 reviews)
This operator has good review ratings and responds to all enquiries

Number of tours

67

Age Range

2 to 80 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Baby
    · May 25th, 2025
    The accommodations and the transfers to and from hotels/ airport was good. We had three toyr provided by Vio Travel. The one in Melbourne was excellent. The one in Sidney didn't really have enough substance. The Fitzroy Island tour in Cairns was excellent although I would have liked to have gone to the Great Barrier Reef as well. I guess another trip to Australia is needed.😊
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  • Stanley
    · March 30th, 2025
    Our tour went very well & Noemie, the tour specialist assigned to us, was very helpful & quickly resolved the few issues that came up during our tour. I appreciate also that she would contact us to see how things were going. We had a great time & it went very smoothly.
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  • Lilbeth
    · July 8th, 2024
    The arrangement was very good and well paced. Hotel locations was perfect near city center, hotel is clean and perfect. Transfer are prompt and courteous. The tour guides was also very knowledgeable and good. I am very happy with everything! Thank you very much!
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