Itinerary
- Day 1
Melbourne
You'll arrive at Melbourne International Airport and meet your local representative for a transfer into the city center. Your hotel puts you right in the heart of everything, so after you settle in, you'll have time to get oriented and rest up for the days ahead.
- Start point
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne Intl (MEL), 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Explore eclectic neighborhoods
- Discover hidden street art
- Stroll along the Yarra River
- Enjoy live performances
- Relax in leafy parks
- Indulge in gourmet experiences
- Day 2
Melbourne
A guided vehicle tour takes you through Melbourne's main attractions. You'll see Parliament Hill, Queen Victoria Market, the historic streets of Little Italy, Fitzroy Gardens, and the Shrine of Remembrance. Along the way, your guide shares the city's history while you check out street art and explore different neighborhoods with their own characters.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Vehicle-based city sights tour with air-conditioned transfers
- Informative historic photographs presentation via QR code
- Guided commentary of Melbourne landmarks
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Hill - Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel Collins Street - Paris End Queen Victoria Market Lygon Street Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne Sports Precinct St Patrick's Cathedral Fitzroy Gardens Cook's Cottage Conservatory, Fitzroy Gardens Federation Square Flinders Street Station St Paul's Cathedral Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne Arts Precinct National Gallery of Victoria Hamer Hall Carlton Gardens 
- Day 3
Melbourne
This day is yours to spend however you like around Melbourne. The laneways are full of street art and hidden cafés where you can grab coffee, or browse boutiques and markets. If you're up for a short trip, the Royal Botanic Gardens are worth visiting, or take the historic City Circle tram ride. Yarra Valley and Great Ocean Road are also possible day trips from here.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Wander through iconic laneways with street art
- Visit hidden cafés
- Shop in chic boutiques
- Browse bustling markets
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens
- Ride historic City Circle tram
- Day trip to Yarra Valley
- Day trip to Great Ocean Road
Landmarks/POIs Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Yarra Valley Great Ocean Road - Day 4
Melbourne to Uluru
You'll fly from Melbourne to Ayers Rock in the Red Centre. After arriving, a transfer brings you to your accommodation near Uluru, which rises dramatically from the desert landscape. Relax and start soaking in the quiet of the outback as your adventure there begins.
- Accommodation
- (The Lost Camel Hotel by Voyages)
Landmarks/POIs Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Day 5
Uluru
Spend your day at Uluru, taking in its scale and cultural significance. You can catch the rock at sunrise or sunset to see its colors shift, walk the base trail to see ancient rock art, or join an optional guided tour to learn about the Anangu people and their connection to this place.
- Accommodation
- (The Lost Camel Hotel by Voyages)
Optional Activities
- Witness sunrise at Uluru
- Witness sunset at Uluru
- Walk base trail to view ancient rock art
- Optional guided cultural experience with Anangu people
Landmarks/POIs Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Day 6
Uluru to Gold Coast
You'll fly from the outback to the Gold Coast and head to your hotel in this laid-back beach destination. The area is known for its café culture and surf breaks. Depending on when you arrive, you can relax by the beach, walk through Surfers Paradise, or simply enjoy the sunshine and ocean breeze.
- Accommodation
- (voco Gold Coast by IHG)
Optional Activities
- Relax by the beach
- Explore Surfers Paradise
- Enjoy laid-back lifestyle
- Experience café culture
Landmarks/POIs Surfers Paradise 
- Day 7
Gold Coast
A half-day guided tour takes you into Springbrook National Park and its ancient rainforest. You'll walk through landscapes over 100 million years old, see waterfalls like Purling Brook Falls and Natural Bridge, and stroll through Numinbah Valley. The tour includes standing on an extinct volcano and taking in views of the Gold Coast from high elevation.
- Accommodation
- (voco Gold Coast by IHG)
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest walk to Natural Bridge
- Visit Springbrook National Park (World Heritage listed)
- View up to 5 waterfalls including Purling Brook Falls and Natural Bridge
- Travel through Numinbah Valley
- Stand on extinct 23 million year old volcano
- Access to panoramic lookouts with views to Gold Coast, Mt Warning and Green Cauldron
- Light refreshments
- National Park fees
- Expert tour guide with in-vehicle and guided walk commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Landmarks/POIs Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge Purling Brook Falls Numinbah Valley Goomoolahra Falls Lookout - Day 8
Gold Coast to Cairns
You'll fly north from the Gold Coast to Cairns, shifting from beach scenery to tropical rainforest and reef landscapes. After arriving, a transfer brings you to your hotel in central Cairns. From here, you're positioned to explore both the ancient rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Accommodation
- (Pacific Hotel Cairns )
Landmarks/POIs Daintree Rainforest 
- Day 9
Cairns
You'll board a catamaran with Passions of Paradise and head out to two reef locations to snorkel and dive. You'll see turtles, colorful fish, and coral formations up close. The day includes morning and afternoon tea, a tropical lunch buffet, and marine naturalist presentations about reef life. Optional water activities are available if you want to do more.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning tea), Lunch (Chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes including fresh tropical fruit and prawns), Snack (Afternoon tea)
- Accommodation
- (Pacific Hotel Cairns )
Included Activities
- Return fast catamaran cruise to Great Barrier Reef
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Reef presentation from Eco-accredited marine naturalist
- 3 hours at Outer Reef platform
- Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel) with instruction
- Free guided snorkel tour
- Hot and cold buffet lunch including prawns
- Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
- Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk
- Use of buoyancy vests and lycra suits
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) included
Optional Activities
- Introductory scuba diving
- Certified scuba diving
- Seawalker helmet diving
- Boat snorkel trip
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Wetsuit hire
- Optical mask hire
- Lycra suit hire
- Beach hire (Parasailing, canoes, windsurfers, beach chairs)
- Marineland Melanesia (crocodile habitat)
- Oiled Massage Salon at Green Island Resort
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef - Day 10
Cairns
This is a free day in Cairns for you to plan. You could relax by the Esplanade Lagoon, head into the Daintree Rainforest, or arrange optional reef trips. With so much tropical culture and natural scenery around, you can shape the day to match what interests you most.
- Accommodation
- (Pacific Hotel Cairns )
Optional Activities
- Relax by Esplanade Lagoon
- Venture into Daintree Rainforest
- Optional adventure to Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks/POIs Esplanade Lagoon Daintree Rainforest - Day 11
Cairns to Sydney
You'll fly from Cairns to Sydney, moving from rainforest and reefs to beaches and the harbor. After transferring to your hotel, you'll have time to settle in and prepare for exploring Sydney's famous landmarks and vibrant culture.
- Accommodation
- (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 12
Sydney
A morning or afternoon sightseeing tour covers Sydney's main sights. You'll photograph the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, visit Bondi Beach, walk through The Rocks historic area and trendy Paddington, pass through Kings Cross and Double Bay, check out Eastern Beaches, and get views from Mrs. Macquarie's Point.
- Accommodation
- (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Guided half-day panoramic city sights tour
- Visit historic Rocks area with early convict history
- Tour Central Business District (CBD) and Macquarie Street
- View 18th century sandstone architecture including NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral
- Mrs. Macquarie's Point for views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Eastern Suburbs drive including Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay
- Watsons Bay with optional coastal walk
- 30-minute stop at Bondi Beach
- Visit Tamarama and Bronte beaches
- Return via Centennial Park and Paddington
- Final stop at Darling Harbour
- Hotel pickup
Optional Activities
- Harbour lunch cruises (morning departure - boarding at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay)
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge The Rocks NSW Parliament House Hyde Park Barracks St Mary's Cathedral Mrs. Macquarie's Point Kings Cross Double Bay Rose Bay Watsons Bay Bondi Beach Tamarama Beach Bronte Beach Centennial Park Paddington Darling Harbour Circular Quay Macquarie Street Rum Hospital - Day 13
Sydney
You'll spend this day exploring Sydney on your own terms. Head to The Rocks for historic charm, walk the Bondi to Coogee coastal path, take a cruise through Sydney Harbour, or find world-class restaurants and shops. You can experience Sydney however feels right to you.
- Accommodation
- (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Explore The Rocks historic area
- Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- Cruise through Sydney Harbour
- Dine at world-class restaurants
- Shop in boutiques and markets
Landmarks/POIs The Rocks Bondi Beach Coogee Beach Sydney Harbour - Day 14
Sydney Departure
Before departure, take a final morning walk along the harbor or grab one last coffee at a local café. After checking out, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories of the landscapes, wildlife, and people you've encountered across Australia.
Optional Activities
- Morning walk by Sydney Harbour
- Final coffee at local café
