Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Sydney whenever works for you. After meeting your CEO and other travelers, you'll head to the hotel to settle in. Then spend the rest of the day checking out the city on your own schedule and getting oriented to the area.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Sydney
Start with a walking tour through Sydney's main landmarks to get your bearings. From there, take a ferry from Circular Quay over to Manly Beach where your CEO can point out local recommendations. Walk the coastal path to Shelly Beach and grab some fish and chips somewhere along the water. End the evening with the group at a local restaurant for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Meal together at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sydney Orientation Walk
- Manly Beach
Landmarks/POIs Circular Quay Manly Beach Shelly Beach - Day 3
Sydney
This day is completely yours to organize. Check out the Rocks neighborhood and its Museum of Contemporary Art if galleries interest you, or try something more active like jet boating or climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Whatever you choose, you've got the full day to make it work.
Optional Activities
- Explore the Rocks neighborhood
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Jet boating tour (85AUD per person)
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Landmarks/POIs The Rocks Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 4
Sydney to Yulara
Fly to Yulara and settle into your tented camp. This afternoon you'll explore Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta, then position yourself to catch the sunset over Uluru. After that, head back to camp for dinner served under the stars in the open air.
- Meals
- Dinner (Outdoor meal cooked at camp)
Included Activities
- Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
- Sunset at Uluru
Landmarks/POIs Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Uluru - Day 5
Yulara
Get up early to watch the sunrise over Uluru. A guide will take you through culturally significant areas of this sacred Indigenous site, explaining its history and meaning. Later in the day, you'll travel overland to Kings Canyon where you'll stay at another tented camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Uluru at Sunrise
- Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park - Day 6
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
This morning brings a Kings Canyon hike. You can take on the challenging 3-hour Rim Walk with its steep 500-step ascent for panoramic views, or go for the easier 2km valley route through the canyon floor. After your hike, drive east toward Alice Springs where you'll arrive in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Hike
Landmarks/POIs Kings Canyon - Day 7
Alice Springs to Melbourne
Tour Alice Springs this morning, visiting the historic Telegraph Station that once connected Australia to the British Empire and seeing Anzac Hill. Then fly to Melbourne, a city known for its food scene and arts. Your CEO can arrange an optional dinner if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Anzac Hill Hike
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with CEO in Melbourne
Landmarks/POIs Telegraph Station Anzac Hill - Day 8
Melbourne
Explore Melbourne using your feet and the public transport system. Start at Queen Victoria Markets, then join a guided walk through both famous and hidden laneways around the city. Grab lunch somewhere that appeals to you, then head to the Royal Botanic Gardens where you can walk through 38 hectares with over 800 different plant species.
Included Activities
- Queen Victoria Markets
- Melbourne Laneways Walk
- Royal Botanic Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Queen Victoria Markets Melbourne Laneways Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - Day 9
Melbourne
Another free day in Melbourne with options to suit different interests. Take a trip to Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade, or go for a full day driving the scenic Great Ocean Road and seeing the coastal cliffs and small towns along the way.
Optional Activities
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road
- Day 10
Melbourne to Cairns
Fly to Cairns, your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Australia's oceanside. You'll arrive with time to get settled and start getting a feel for this tropical city.
- Day 11
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
Head north toward Cape Tribulation. Along the way, stop at Mossman Gorge for a walk and then take an interpretive tour through the Daintree Rainforest where you'll learn about Indigenous peoples and the area's ancient ecosystem that's been here for thousands of years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Visit (209AUD per person)
- Daintree National Park Visit (Free)
- Daintree Rainforest Night Walk (45AUD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Mossman Gorge Daintree Rainforest - Day 12
Cape Tribulation
The day is yours to plan. You can organize a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef, or explore Daintree National Park at your own pace. Either way, you've got the flexibility to decide what works best for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Visit (209AUD per person)
- Daintree National Park Visit (Free)
- Day 13
Cape Tribulation to Cairns
You'll travel back toward Cairns in the afternoon with a stop in Port Douglas. There's an option to have lunch at a local market before continuing on. You'll arrive in Cairns with some free time to wander around this laid-back oceanside town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local market in Port Douglas
Landmarks/POIs Port Douglas - Day 14
Cairns to Airlie Beach
Leave early for a full day of driving to Airlie Beach. Sit back and take in the coastal scenery as you travel south along the highway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Whitsunday Islands
Spend the day out on the water touring the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. You can swim or snorkel if you want, and there's a hike to an island lookout that gives you views over Whitehaven Beach with its famous white sand. Return to Airlie Beach to sleep.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion
- Barrier Reef Visit
Optional Activities
- Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling (Free)
Landmarks/POIs Whitsunday Islands Whitehaven Beach Great Barrier Reef - Day 16
Airlie Beach to Byron Bay
Fly to Brisbane, then transfer down to Byron Bay where you'll stay for two nights. This laid-back town has a 'hippie' vibe that's worth experiencing as soon as you arrive.
- Day 17
Byron Bay
Spend your morning in Byron Bay however you like, or sign up in advance for a kayaking tour if paddling appeals to you. The afternoon brings a surf lesson with a trained instructor who'll teach you the basics and then let you practice catching some waves in the water.
Included Activities
- Surfing Lesson
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking
- Day 18
Byron Bay to Port Macquarie
Start the morning browsing Byron Bay's local shops or grab a coffee on the beach to relax. Later you'll drive to Port Macquarie, a coastal township with beautiful beaches and gorgeous national parks surrounding the area.
Landmarks/POIs Port Macquarie - Day 19
Port Macquarie to Blue Mountains
Travel from Port Macquarie up to the Blue Mountains, known for their soaring sandstone ridges. You'll pass through charming mountain towns, see ancient Aboriginal rock art, wind through lush green valleys, and pass dramatic craggy cliffs. Whether clouds surround the peaks or they glow in the fading sunlight, the scenery shifts with every turn.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mountains - Day 20
Blue Mountains
Spend the day exploring the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area around Leura and Katoomba. See the iconic Three Sisters rock formation, walk through Jamison Valley, and ride the Scenic Railway, which holds the title of steepest railway in the world.
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains Excursion
- Jamison Valley Walk
- Scenic Railway
Landmarks/POIs Three Sisters Jamison Valley Scenic Railway - Day 21
Blue Mountains to Sydney
Leave the Blue Mountains and head back down to Sydney. Once you arrive, start with an orientation walk through the city, then you've got free time to continue exploring. Rent a bike if you want, stroll through the botanical gardens, or go see the iconic Opera House up close.
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Sydney Opera House Visit (43-185AUD per person)
- Bike rental
- Botanical gardens stroll
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House - Day 22
Sydney
Get a real feel for Sydney by heading to Bondi Beach and spending time by the water. There's an optional group outing in the evening if you want to join the others for a night out in the city.
Optional Activities
- Optional night out with the group
- Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach Coastal Walk
Landmarks/POIs Bondi Beach Coogee Beach - Day 23
Departure
You'll depart Sydney anytime that works for your travel plans.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
