Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney at your own pace and make your way to the hotel. Later in the evening, your tour guide meets you for a welcome drink to get things started.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge 
- Day 2
Sydney
Start with the Botanical Gardens where you get views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. After that, you'll walk through Oxford Street and head to Bondi Beach. Lunch happens aboard a boat tour of Sydney Harbour, then the afternoon is free to either keep exploring or head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on boat during Sydney Harbour tour)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Botanical Gardens at Mrs. Macquarie's Chair with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Boat tour of Sydney Harbour including sightseeing
- Visit to Bondi Beach
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Sydney on your own
Landmarks Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Mrs. Macquarie's Chair Oxford Street Bondi Beach 
- Day 3
Sydney to Cairns
You'll fly to Cairns this morning and transfer to your hotel in this tropical setting. It's the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and you'll have time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 4
Cairns
This entire day is spent on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll go snorkeling, diving, and swimming through the underwater world with colorful corals and tropical fish all around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day Great Barrier Reef excursion including snorkeling, diving, and swimming
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 5
Kuranda
Take a scenic train ride to Kuranda, then walk around town and visit Rainforest Station for an Aboriginal cultural experience about local history. Afterward you'll return to Cairns by cable car over the rainforest canopy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride to Kuranda
- Visit to Rainforest Station (Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience)
- Cable car ride over rainforests back to Cairns
Optional Activities
- Walk through Kuranda town
Landmarks Kuranda Rainforest Station - Day 6
Cairns to Darwin
Head to Cairns Airport in the morning and fly to Darwin. After you land, a transfer takes you to your hotel in the Northern Territory capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 7
Katherine
Start with a Darwin city tour, then drive south to Litchfield National Park to see massive termite mounds and waterfalls like Wangi Falls and Florence Falls. You'll stop at the historic gold mining settlement of Pine, then continue to Katherine by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Tour of Darwin
- Visit to Litchfield National Park
- Stop at Wangi Falls
- Stop at Florence Falls
- Stop at Pine historic gold mining settlement
Landmarks Litchfield National Park Wangi Falls Florence Falls Pine 
- Day 8
Kakadu National Park
Begin with a boat trip through Nitmiluk Gorge on the Katherine River. From there you'll head to Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its cultural and natural value.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Nitmiluk Gorge on Katherine River
- Visit to Kakadu National Park
Landmarks Nitmiluk Gorge Kakadu National Park 
- Day 9
Darwin
Take a boat trip on Yellow Waters Lagoon where you'll spot parrots, kites, and possibly saltwater crocodiles. Next, visit Nourlangie Rock to see Aboriginal dwellings and ancient rock paintings. Stop at Window of the Wetlands before heading back to Darwin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Yellow Waters Lagoon
- Visit to Nourlangie Rock with Aboriginal dwellings and rock paintings
- Stop at Window of the Wetlands
Landmarks Yellow Waters Lagoon Nourlangie Rock Window of the Wetlands - Day 10
Darwin to Alice Springs
You'll fly to Alice Springs this morning. After arriving, check out the historic Telegraph Station and Royal Flying Doctor Service. Later, explore Desert Park with its diverse animals and birds in open-air settings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to historic Telegraph Station
- Visit to Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Visit to Desert Park with endemic animals and birds
Landmarks Telegraph Station Royal Flying Doctor Service Desert Park - Day 11
Uluru
Drive into the Red Center to see Uluru. You'll circle the monolith in an air-conditioned coach and take short walks to scenic spots. Learn about the spiritual significance at the Aboriginal Cultural Center, then watch sunset with sparkling wine at a viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Coach tour circling Uluru
- Short walks at Uluru
- Visit to Aboriginal Cultural Center
- Sunset viewing at Uluru with sparkling wine
Landmarks Uluru Aboriginal Cultural Center 
- Day 12
Watarrka National Park
Wake early to see the sunrise at Uluru as the rock changes colors at dawn. Drive to Kata Tjuta for a short hike among the dome-shaped rock formations. Later you'll head through desert landscapes toward Watarrka National Park near Kings Canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise viewing
- Visit to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
- Short hike at Kata Tjuta
- Visit to Watarrka National Park
Landmarks Uluru Kata Tjuta Watarrka National Park 
- Day 13
Alice Springs
Hike through Kings Canyon for about 3 hours surrounded by red rocky cliffs reaching 100 meters high with surprisingly lush vegetation. After the hike, drive back to Alice Springs and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn how they serve the remote outback.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- 3-hour hike through Kings Canyon
- Visit to Royal Flying Doctor Service
Landmarks Kings Canyon Royal Flying Doctor Service 
- Day 14
Alice Springs to Adelaide
Transfer to Alice Springs Airport and fly to Adelaide. Once you arrive, head to your hotel in South Australia's capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
- Day 15
Kangaroo Island
Take a bus to the south coast and then ferry to Kangaroo Island. You'll see sea lions at Seal Bay, spot koalas in eucalyptus trees at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, and check out rock formations in Flinders Chase National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry to Kangaroo Island
- Visit to Seal Bay with sea lions
- Visit to Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary with koalas
- Visit to Flinders Chase National Park
Landmarks Kangaroo Island Seal Bay Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Flinders Chase National Park - Day 16
Mount Gambier
Ferry back to the mainland and continue by bus through the Coonawarra wine region known for excellent Cabernet Sauvignons. The day ends in Mount Gambier, a town built on the slopes of an extinct volcano with a lake in its crater.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry from Kangaroo Island
- Pass through Coonawarra wine region
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Coonawarra
Landmarks Coonawarra Mount Gambier - Day 17
Melbourne
You'll drive one of the world's best coastal roads with views of the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Continue through Colac and Geelong to reach Melbourne by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road scenic drive
- View of the 12 Apostles
- View of Loch Ard Gorge
Landmarks Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge - Day 18
Melbourne
Take a guided tour of Melbourne including St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens, the General Post Office, and Parliament House. Grab lunch at a restaurant, then you have free time to explore on foot, visit museums, take a Yarra River boat trip, or do an optional penguin parade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Melbourne including St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens, General Post Office, and Parliament House
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Melbourne restaurant
- City stroll on your own
- Visit to a museum
- Boat trip on the Yarra River
- Optional excursion to Phillip Island penguin parade
Landmarks St. Patrick's Cathedral Fitzroy Gardens General Post Office Parliament House Yarra River Phillip Island - Day 19
Melbourne to Perth
Head to Melbourne Airport and fly to Perth, Western Australia's capital. After landing, you'll have free time to relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 20
Perth
Start with Kings Park Botanical Gardens for views and unusual plants. Visit Scarborough Beach, then drive along the coast to historic Fremantle with restored buildings and cafes. Tour the Shipwrecks Museum, then take a boat along the Swan River back to Perth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kings Park Botanical Gardens
- Visit to Scarborough Beach
- Visit to Fremantle historic harbor town
- Visit to Shipwrecks Museum
- Boat trip on Swan River to Perth
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Fremantle
Landmarks Kings Park Scarborough Beach Fremantle Shipwrecks Museum Swan River - Day 21
Perth
See the striking limestone pillars of the Pinnacle Desert. You'll visit Yanchep National Park and head to Nambung National Park to see formations up to five meters high created from plant growth 50,000 years ago. End with wine tasting in Swan Valley before returning to Perth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Yanchep National Park
- Visit to Nambung National Park with Pinnacle Desert
- Circular route viewing limestone pillars
- Wine tasting in Swan Valley
Landmarks Yanchep National Park Nambung National Park Pinnacle Desert Swan Valley - Day 22
Perth
Have breakfast and wrap up your 22-day journey through Australia as the tour concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
