Itinerary
- Day 1
Brisbane
You'll arrive in Brisbane with your hotel room ready for immediate check-in. Aim to get there by 4pm so you can join the welcome briefing and have dinner with the group this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Day 2
Brisbane
Start with an orientation tour through Brisbane's historical buildings and modern skyline, learning about the city's convict history and cosmopolitan character. From there, head to Nyanda Waterhole Reserve where traditional Aboriginal owners will welcome you and share their culture. After that, you'll visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, which opened in 1927 and remains the oldest and largest koala sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Brisbane including historical buildings and modern high-rises
- Nyanda Waterhole Reserve cultural experience with traditional Aboriginal welcome and bush walk
- Traditional bush food sampling
- Boomerang tossing experience
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary visit
Landmarks/POIs Nyanda Waterhole Reserve Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - Day 3
Brisbane
You have the full day to explore Brisbane on your own. Consider riding the Wheel of Brisbane for city views, spending time at Streets Beach (Australia's only inner-city man-made beach), or walking through Queen Street Mall shopping district. Optional island trips and water activities are available if you want something more structured.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wheel of Brisbane Ferris wheel ride
- Streets Beach visit
- Queen Street Mall shopping and dining
- Tangalooma Island swim and snorkel excursion among shipwrecks
Landmarks/POIs Wheel of Brisbane Streets Beach Queen Street Mall Tangalooma Island - Day 4
Brisbane to Cairns
Fly to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Once you arrive, you'll get an orientation tour of the city followed by a visit to the Cairns Aquarium with 71 exhibits, animal presentations, and shark feeds showing the region's rare species from rainforest to reef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight to Cairns
- Orientation tour of Cairns
- Cairns Aquarium visit with 71 exhibits and animal presentations
Landmarks/POIs Cairns Aquarium - Day 5
Cairns
Board a catamaran heading out to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders. You can snorkel among coral and tropical fish, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour for underwater viewing, listen to marine biologist talks, or just relax on deck. You'll head back to Cairns in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Great Barrier Reef exploration (choice of snorkeling, semi-submersible tour, or marine biologist presentation)
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef Outer Great Barrier Reef - Day 6
Cairns
Cairns is yours to explore at your own pace today. You might take one of the world's most beautiful railway journeys to Kuranda, ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, walk along Cairns' famous Esplanade checking out shops and galleries, or unwind by the resort pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kuranda railway journey
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Cairns Esplanade stroll with shops and art galleries
- Resort pool and leisure activities
Landmarks/POIs Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Cairns Esplanade - Day 7
Cairns to Melbourne
Fly to Melbourne, a city known for its diverse and culturally rich character. You'll have an orientation tour after arrival before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Melbourne
- Orientation tour of Melbourne
- Day 8
Melbourne
Your sightseeing tour covers Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance honoring Australia's war heroes, the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Victorian Arts Centre, and the Koorie Heritage Trust with its focus on indigenous southeast Australian culture. You'll have a free afternoon before dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Parliament House visit
- Shrine of Remembrance visit
- Fitzroy Gardens visit
- Royal Botanic Gardens drive-by
- Victorian Arts Centre viewing
- Koorie Heritage Trust visit
Landmarks/POIs Parliament House Shrine of Remembrance Fitzroy Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens Victorian Arts Centre Koorie Heritage Trust - Day 9
Melbourne
The day is yours to experience Melbourne's multicultural and cosmopolitan side however you like. Visit Melbourne Skydeck for views over the city, head to the Yarra Valley wine region, drive the Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles, or go to Phillip Island for the famous Penguin Parade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Melbourne Skydeck visit
- Yarra Valley wine region tour
- Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles scenic excursion
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Landmarks/POIs Melbourne Skydeck Yarra Valley Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Phillip Island - Day 10
Melbourne to Canberra
Fly to Canberra, Australia's capital city. Upon arrival, visit the Australian War Memorial which honors the sacrifice and service of Australia's armed forces through its shrine, museum, and World War I and II galleries. Your evening is free to explore the city's dining options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Canberra
- Australian War Memorial visit with guided tour of shrine, museum, and WWI and WWII galleries
Landmarks/POIs Australian War Memorial - Day 11
Canberra to Sydney
This morning you'll visit Parliament House to see some of Australia's finest architecture and contemporary art. Then stop at a local winery for tasting and lunch before flying to Sydney. Once there, you'll have free time to check out restaurants, shops, and attractions on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local winery)
Included Activities
- Parliament House visit with architecture and contemporary art viewing
- Local winery tasting and lunch
Landmarks/POIs Parliament House - Day 12
Sydney
Your morning sightseeing tour includes Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the Botanic Gardens, a sandstone rock carved by convicts in 1810, and a private guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have a panoramic lunch at one of the Opera House restaurants with sweeping harbor views. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Panoramic lunch at Sydney Opera House restaurant with harbor views)
Included Activities
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair visit in Botanic Gardens
- Sydney Opera House private guided tour
- Panoramic lunch at Sydney Opera House restaurant
Optional Activities
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb for city and harbor views
- The Rocks Pub Tour
Landmarks/POIs Mrs Macquarie's Chair Sydney Opera House Sydney Botanic Gardens Sydney Harbour Bridge The Rocks - Day 13
Sydney
Sydney is open for exploration today. Check out the Queen Victoria Building for fashion and jewelry, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, take a walk through the Royal Botanic Garden, or have dinner in Spice Alley. This evening you'll join your Tour Director and travel companions for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant with Tour Director and travel companions)
Optional Activities
- Queen Victoria Building shopping
- Art Gallery of New South Wales visit
- Royal Botanic Garden exploration
- Spice Alley dining
Landmarks/POIs Queen Victoria Building Art Gallery of New South Wales Royal Botanic Garden Spice Alley - Day 14
Sydney to Fiji (Nadi)
Board your flight to Fiji for three nights in this tropical location. You'll arrive in Nadi and transfer to your resort. The rest of your day is free to settle in and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Fiji
- Transfer from Nadi airport to resort
- Day 15
Fiji (Beachcomber Island)
Cruise out to Beachcomber Island for a full day of activities. You can do guided snorkeling in vibrant waters, learn to make traditional Fijian Kokoda, try basket weaving, or feed turtles while learning about conservation efforts. A BBQ lunch with local beer and tea is included. You'll head back to the resort in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch on Beachcomber Island with local fresh beer and tea)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Beachcomber Island
- Guided snorkel trip
- Traditional Fijian Kokoda cooking class
- Basket weaving class
- Turtle feeding and conservation education
- BBQ lunch
- Local beer and tea
Landmarks/POIs Beachcomber Island - Day 16
Fiji
Today is yours to do what you like. Take part in daily resort activities like swimming, watching Fijian handicraft demonstrations, trying water sports with kayaks and paddleboards, or simply relaxing and watching the sunset with a drink. Underwater adventures come highly recommended.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Resort pool
- Fijian handicraft demonstration
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Underwater/snorkeling activities
- Sunset viewing
- Day 17
Fiji (Departure)
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. You'll depart Fiji.
- Meals
- Breakfast
