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Australia's Hidden Wonders (2025/2026)

10 days
From Sydney to Cairns
4.4
15 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 22
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    After landing in Sydney, your Journey Director will meet you at the airport. Later this evening, head up to the hotel rooftop where Kiln restaurant is waiting with a welcome dinner featuring contemporary Australian cuisine and wine, plus views across the Sydney skyline.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at Kiln, rooftop restaurant featuring contemporary Australian cuisine infused with influences from Italy, Japan, and Southeast Asia, crafted with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner with wine at Kiln rooftop restaurant
    Landmarks
    Sydney Skyline
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Sydney

    Start the morning with a Sydney City Sights tour that takes you through different neighborhoods and past iconic landmarks, then move into a private guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House. In the afternoon, you'll get dropped off at Bondi with time to yourself. By evening, there's a private tour of the Art Gallery of New South Wales followed by a multi-course dinner at Crafted.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Multi-course dinner at Crafted featuring exquisite Australian cuisine paired with fine wine, helmed by acclaimed chef Matt Moran)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney City Sights tour
    • Private guided tour of Sydney Opera House
    • Private guided tour of Art Gallery of New South Wales
    • Multi-course dinner at Crafted restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Beachside dining at Bondi
    • Scenic coastal walk from Bondi
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Bondi Beach
    Art Gallery of New South Wales
  3. Day 3

    Leura - Echo Point

    Begin at Sydney Zoo where an Indigenous expert guide leads you through Australia's wildlife and culture. After that, free time in the mountain town of Leura lets you wander through cafes at your own pace. Later, head to Echo Point where you'll see the Three Sisters rock formation, then your evening is yours to do as you like.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Sydney Zoo guided tour with Indigenous expert
    • View Three Sisters rock formation at Echo Point

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at cafes in Leura
    Landmarks
    Sydney Zoo
    Leura
    Three Sisters
    Echo Point
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Sydney

    This day is entirely yours to spend however you'd like. Cafe hop around town, walk along Sydney Harbour, check out the historic Rocks district for shopping and sightseeing, or hop on a ferry to see the city's skyline and coastline from the water.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Cafe hopping
    • Stroll along Sydney Harbour
    • Visit Rocks district for shopping and sightseeing
    • Ferry ride around Sydney Harbour
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour
    The Rocks
  5. Day 5

    Sydney to Uluru

    Fly from Sydney to Uluru and arrive in the red desert landscape. Once you're settled at your resort, the afternoon is free to explore or relax by the pool. Tonight, the Wintjiri Wiru Cultural Light Show features Indigenous storytelling, drone lights, and traditional music all set against Uluru, followed by dinner under the stars.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable dinner under the stars highlighting native Australian ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Wintjiri Wiru Cultural Light Show with Indigenous storytelling
    • Dinner under the stars featuring native Australian ingredients

    Optional Activities

    • Explore resort grounds
    • Enjoy pool at resort
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Wintjiri Wiru Cultural Light Show
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Uluru

    Morning starts with a walk through Walpa Gorge in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park where you'll see towering red rocks and unique plants and animals. In the afternoon, take the iconic Uluru Base walk, a 10.6 kilometre loop around the base of this sacred monolith with information about ancient rock art and cultural meaning. As the sun gets lower, gather for drinks while watching Uluru glow golden.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Walpa Gorge in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    • Uluru Base walk (10.6 kilometres)
    • Drinks with sunset view of Uluru
    Landmarks
    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    Walpa Gorge
    Uluru
  7. Day 7

    Uluru to Port Douglas

    Before sunrise, you'll walk through the Field of Light art installation with its 50,000 glass spheres in different colors spread across the landscape before Uluru. Watch the dawn break and see how light changes the artwork throughout. After that, fly to Cairns and transfer to the coastal town of Port Douglas where you can settle in and spend the evening however you'd like, whether that's trying local restaurants or relaxing on Four Mile Beach.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Field of Light art installation experience

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local dining scene in Port Douglas
    • Stroll along Four Mile Beach
    Landmarks
    Field of Light
    Uluru
    Four Mile Beach
  8. Day 8

    Low Isles

    Board the sailing catamaran Sailaway VI for the journey to the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Head to Low Isles, a coral cay island where you can relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel over coral gardens with a marine biologist, explore the underwater world through a glass-bottom boat, or take a guided heritage walk. Throughout the day, morning tea, a tropical buffet lunch with seafood, and afternoon tea are all included.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tropical buffet lunch with variety of seafood)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Low Isles on Sailaway VI catamaran
    • Snorkeling over coral gardens with marine biologist
    • Glass-bottom boat exploration
    • Guided heritage walk at Low Isles

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on white sandy beach at Low Isles
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Low Isles
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  9. Day 9

    Daintree Rainforest

    Spend the day in the ancient Daintree Rainforest, a World Heritage site, on an experience with the Kuku Yalanji people. Walk through rainforest home to over 3,000 plant species including the towering Bull Kauri, and learn about pristine beaches and diverse wildlife. The day wraps up with a Celebration Dinner that includes wine and time to reflect on your experiences and cultural insights.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Daintree Rainforest walk with Kuku Yalanji guide
    • Celebration Dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    Daintree Rainforest
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  10. Day 10

    Port Douglas to Cairns

    Your journey comes to an end today as you depart Port Douglas with a private transfer to Cairns Airport, heading home with all the unforgettable experiences and memories you've collected throughout Australia.

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    · August 30th, 2022
    We had a fantastic experience touring with our group. Wonderfully led by our guide Toni, and always feeling safe with Ollie behind the wheel. Accommodation was great and some delightful meals along the way. Unforgettable memories of a beautiful part of our country. Highly recommend this trip
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