Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairns
You'll get picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel in Cairns. After that, the day is yours to do what you want. Check out the Esplanade or the swimming lagoon if you feel like it. If you're up for something further out, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Daintree National Park are both within reach if you want to head that direction.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Free time to explore Cairns city
Optional Activities
- Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- Explore Cairns Esplanade
- Swimming at Cairns Esplanade lagoon
- Visit Daintree National Park
Landmarks/POIs Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Cairns Esplanade Daintree National Park - Day 2
Cairns to Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest
Meeting at 8am, you'll travel along the coast to Mossman Gorge for a swim and morning tea. From there, a cable ferry takes you across the Daintree River into the ancient Gondwana Rainforest. You'll walk through either the Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalk with huge trees and mangrove swamps around you, then stop at Alexandra Range Lookout and Cape Tribulation. Lunch happens on the beach, followed by a crocodile-spotting river cruise on the Daintree. Before heading back to Cairns, you'll stop at Rex Range Lookout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Morning tea, Lunch (Picnic lunch on Cape Tribulation Beach), Afternoon tea
Included Activities
- Mossman Gorge visit and swimming
- Morning tea
- Cable ferry crossing at Daintree River
- Cape Tribulation exploration
- Alexandra Range Lookout
- Gondwana Rainforest walk
- Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalk
- Picnic lunch at Cape Tribulation Beach
- Beach walk and rainforest-reef education
- Daintree River crocodile-spotting cruise
- Guided sightseeing
- All park entrance fees
- Wildlife viewing
- Afternoon tea
Landmarks/POIs Mossman Gorge Daintree River Cape Tribulation Gondwana Rainforest Alexandra Range Lookout Cape Tribulation Beach Marrdja Boardwalk Jindalba Boardwalk Rex Range Lookout - Day 3
Great Barrier Reef
The boat leaves Cairns at 8am for a full day on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll get a snorkeling briefing and have a breakfast roll during the ride out. Depending on conditions and what you want to do, you can choose between glass-bottom boat rides or scuba diving at different reef spots. After lunch and some downtime on deck, there's an afternoon reef site for more diving or snorkeling. You'll head back to Cairns around 4:30pm with wine and a light snack included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast roll), Morning tea, Lunch (Delicious BBQ lunch (please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book)), Afternoon snack (A glass of wine and a cheese platter)
Included Activities
- 6 hours on the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkelling equipment hire and tuition
- 15 minute guided snorkelling tour
- Glass-bottom boat tour (weather permitting)
- Complimentary x1 certified dive or beginners dive
- Wildlife viewing
- Floatation devices
- Water, tea and coffee all day (while vessel is stationary)
Optional Activities
- Additional scuba dives beyond the complimentary dive
- Scuba diving certification courses
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef Hastings Reef Breaking Patches Reef Saxon Reef Norman Reef Jorgensen Patch - Day 4
Cairns to Sydney
You'll fly from Cairns to Sydney this morning. A transfer takes you to your hotel once you land. The rest of the day is free, so you can wander around the city, grab a meal, or just settle in and explore at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- One-way flight to Sydney
Optional Activities
- Explore Sydney city
- Day 5
Sydney City Tour
A half-day city tour covers Sydney's main spots: the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Macquarie Street. Then you'll head to Bondi Beach to check out the cafes and walk the promenade. The scenic Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk is next, passing white sand beaches with ocean views. Later, you stop at Watsons Bay, an old fishing village with great harbour views. Back at the hotel by midday, leaving time for you to do more on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sydney Opera House viewing
- Sydney Harbour Bridge viewing
- Royal Botanic Gardens visit
- Macquarie Street historic sightseeing
- Bondi Beach visit
- Coogee Beach visit
- Watsons Bay visit
- South Head viewing
- Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
- Half-day sightseeing tour
Optional Activities
- Dining at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
- Cafe society experience on Campbell Parade
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Royal Botanic Gardens Macquarie Street Bondi Beach Coogee Beach Watsons Bay South Head - Day 6
Blue Mountains
A small-group tour takes you to the Blue Mountains for the day. You'll see sweeping views and sites like the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. At Scenic World, you get to ride the Scenic Railway plus the Walkway, Skyway, and Cableway. A chef-prepared lunch is included, and then you visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to see kangaroos and other native animals. You'll cruise back to Sydney along the Parramatta River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Chef-prepared lunch (dietary requirements accommodated))
Included Activities
- Park entry fees
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Scenic Railway ride at Scenic World
- Scenic Walkway at Scenic World
- Scenic Skyway at Scenic World
- Scenic Cableway at Scenic World
- Featherdale Wildlife Park entry
- River cruise ticket on Parramatta River
- Wildlife viewing at animal park
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mountains Three Sisters Jamison Valley Scenic World Featherdale Wildlife Park Parramatta River - Day 7
Sydney to Ayers Rock (Uluru)
A morning flight gets you to Ayers Rock (Uluru) in the Northern Territory. After landing, a transfer takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the area and get used to the heat and landscape of the Red Centre.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- One-way flight to Ayers Rock
- Free time to explore
Landmarks/POIs Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Day 8
Uluru
An air-conditioned vehicle takes you around Uluru for a full-day guided tour. You'll walk the Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk while learning about this sacred site and its history. The Aboriginal Cultural Centre gives you insight into indigenous culture. At sunset, you'll watch the light change over Uluru with a glass of bubbly (two drinks maximum per person). BBQ, beverages, and snacks are provided throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ dinner with sunset viewing and glass of bubbly (maximum 2 alcoholic drinks per person))
Included Activities
- Uluru day tour
- Uluru Guided Mala Walk
- Uluru Guided Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk
- Aboriginal Cultural Centre visit
- Sunset viewing at Uluru
- Air-conditioned transportation
Landmarks/POIs Uluru (Ayers Rock) Mala Walk Mutitjulu Waterhole Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Day 9
Ayers Rock Departure
Your tour ends today. Have breakfast at the hotel, then check out by 11am so you have time to get to the airport. Make sure your return flight is booked with enough buffer to get there without rushing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Breakfast at hotel
