Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
Your driver meets you at Sydney Airport and takes you to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day getting familiar with Australia's largest city and settling in after your journey.
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 2
Sydney
Start in The Rocks district where you'll learn about the area's convict history. From there, head to Mrs. Macquarie's Point for views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The afternoon takes you through the eastern suburbs, passing through Kings Cross, Double Bay, and Rose Bay before reaching Watsons Bay for a short coastal walk. After that, you'll check out the Bondi boardwalk and continue along the beaches through Tamarama and Bronte, finishing up via Centennial Park and Paddington.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Sydney
- Visit historic district of The Rocks
- View NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St. Mary's Cathedral
- Visit Mrs. Macquarie's Point for views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Coastal walk at Watsons Bay with views of South Pacific and Sydney Harbour entrance
- Visit Bondi boardwalk
- Beach visits at Tamarama and Bronte
- Drive through Centennial Park and Paddington
Optional Activities
- Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney - entry free, open daily from 7am, features Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters Garden, The Calyx horticultural center, and café/restaurant with harbour views
- Coffee or cool drink at Bondi (own expense)
Landmarks The Rocks NSW Parliament House Rum Hospital Hyde Park Barracks St. Mary's Cathedral Mrs. Macquarie's Point Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Kings Cross Double Bay Rose Bay Watsons Bay Bondi Beach Tamarama Beach Bronte Beach Centennial Park Paddington Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Circular Quay Art Gallery of New South Wales - Day 3
Blue Mountains
Head out to the Blue Mountains with stops along the way. At Featherdale Wildlife Park, you'll feed kangaroos and take photos with koalas. Later, a guide takes you through the UNESCO-protected Blue Mountains National Park, visiting Pulpit Rock, Hargraves Lookout, and Lincoln's Rock. You'll see the Three Sisters formation and walk to Glacier Rock at Dove Lake, plus spend time at Waldheim Guest House and Weindorfers Forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Uncharted Blue Mountains Day Tour
- Featherdale Wildlife Park - feed kangaroos and koala photo experience
- One-hour guided walk at Dove Lake to Glacier Rock
- Visit Waldheim Guest House
- Weindorfers Forest 20-minute walk
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local mountain village (guide provides suggestions)
Landmarks Featherdale Wildlife Park Blue Mountains National Park Cradle Mountain Three Sisters Pulpit Rock Hargraves Lookout Lincoln's Rock Dove Lake Glacier Rock Waldheim Guest House Weindorfers Forest - Day 4
Sydney
You'll tour inside the Sydney Opera House, seeing the ceramic tiles, custom-made chairs, and vaulted ceilings, including areas normally closed off to visitors and a digital experience about the Concert Hall. In the late afternoon, you scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the Twilight Summit climb, hiking up the upper arch to the top with 360-degree views as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sydney Opera House Tour - 1 hour
- Twilight Summit with BridgeClimb Sydney - 3 hours
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Sydney Harbour Bridge Bradfield Highway South-East Pylon - Day 5
Hunter Valley
Travel through the Hunter Valley wine region and visit three boutique wineries plus a local distillery. At each stop, you'll have guided tastings of premium wines, craft gin, handcrafted chocolate, and gourmet cheeses while talking with the passionate producers. Lunch is included, so you'll have time to relax and take in the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch included)
Included Activities
- Taste of the Hunter Valley Tour - three boutique wineries and local distillery with guided tastings
- Wine tasting - premium wines
- Craft gin tasting
- Handcrafted chocolate tasting
- Gourmet cheese tasting
- Behind-the-scenes tours of local producers
Landmarks Hunter Valley - Day 6
Sydney to Launceston
Your driver picks you up and takes you to Sydney Airport for your domestic flight to Launceston (you'll need to book this separately). Once you arrive in Launceston, Tasmania's second largest city, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your accommodation in this historic city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Sydney accommodation to Sydney Airport
- Airport transfer from Launceston Airport to accommodation
Landmarks Cataract Gorge Reserve Seaport and Inveresk precinct Harvest Market Tamar Valley Wine Route 
- Day 7
Cradle Mountain
Leave Launceston early and drive through Meander Valley to Sheffield, which is famous for its 140 murals. Continue through the Forth River Gorge to Cradle Mountain, one of Australia's most recognizable landmarks. A one-hour guided walk takes you to Glacier Rock at Dove Lake with views of Cradle Mountain and Kathleen Falls. After a light lunch at a day lodge, you'll explore Waldheim Guest House and do an easy 20-minute walk through Weindorfers Forest. On the way back, you'll stop at Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch provided by local bakery at day lodge)
Included Activities
- Cradle Mountain Day Tour
- Drive through Meander Valley
- Visit Sheffield with 140 murals
- One-hour guided walk at Dove Lake to Glacier Rock
- Visit Waldheim Guest House
- Weindorfers Forest 20-minute walk
- Visit Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door
Optional Activities
- Light lunch at day lodge provided by local bakery
- Ashgrove cheese and ice cream purchases
- Dinner at restaurants recommended by guide in Launceston
Landmarks Sheffield Meander Valley Great Western Tiers Gowrie Park Forth River Gorge Cradle Mountain Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Cradle Valley Dove Lake Glacier Rock Kathleen Falls Waldheim Guest House Weindorfers Forest Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door - Day 8
Freycinet National Park
Travel east from Launceston through the Georgian towns of Evandale and Campbell Town, picking up lunch and exploring the Convict Brick Trail and Red Bridge along the way. At Freycinet National Park, a moderate 45-minute uphill hike takes you to Wineglass Bay Lookout with panoramic views (or you can extend it to 2.5 hours if you want to reach the beach). Other options include Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse. End the day at Devil's Corner Winery where you'll have wine tastings, wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, and ice cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay Day Tour
- Visit Evandale
- Visit Campbell Town
- Explore Convict Brick Trail
- View Red Bridge
- 45-minute guided hike to Wineglass Bay Lookout
- Visit Devil's Corner Winery for wine tastings
Optional Activities
- Extended hike to Wineglass Bay Beach - 2.5-hour round-trip
- Visit Honeymoon Bay
- Visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse
- Lunch pickup in Campbell Town
- Wood-fired pizza at Devil's Corner Winery
- Fresh seafood at Devil's Corner Winery
- Ice cream at Devil's Corner Winery
Landmarks Evandale Campbell Town Convict Brick Trail Red Bridge Freycinet National Park Wineglass Bay Wineglass Bay Lookout Wineglass Bay Beach Honeymoon Bay Cape Tourville Lighthouse Devil's Corner Winery - Day 9
Hobart
Start with a coach sightseeing tour of Hobart, where a local guide shares commentary about this historic city. Then you'll take a ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) for a unique gallery experience featuring ancient, modern, and contemporary art from entrepreneur David Walsh's collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hobart sightseeing tour by coach with local guide commentary
- MONA with morning city tour - ferry transfer included
Landmarks Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) - Day 10
Hobart to Melbourne
Your driver meets you at Hobart Airport and takes you to your accommodation. Later, you'll fly domestically to Melbourne (book this separately). Upon arrival in Melbourne, another driver meets you at Melbourne Airport and transfers you to your accommodation in this creative and diverse city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Hobart accommodation to Hobart Airport
- Airport transfer from Melbourne Airport to accommodation
Landmarks Yarra River Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne St Kilda Lygon Street Queen Victoria Market Block Arcade - Day 11
Dandenong Ranges and Phillip Island
Drive into the Dandenong Ranges and board the iconic Puffing Billy steam train for a nostalgic journey through lush forests. You'll stop at Emerald Lake for lunch and enjoy the scenic surroundings. Later, head to the coast to experience dramatic rock formations at Nobbies Lookout, see Seal Rock and the Blowhole, explore the information center, and stroll along the boardwalk. As evening arrives, you'll watch the penguin parade as little penguins return to shore.
Included Activities
- Puffing Billy and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
- Puffing Billy steam train ride through lush forests
- Lunch break at Emerald Lake
- Visit Nobbies Lookout
- View Seal Rock
- Visit the Blowhole information center
- Boardwalk stroll
- Penguin parade viewing at dusk
Landmarks Dandenong Ranges Puffing Billy Railway Emerald Lake Nobbies Lookout Seal Rock The Blowhole Phillip Island - Day 12
Melbourne
Meet your local guide at Gordon Reserve to start a Melbourne walking tour tailored to what interests you. The small group explores the city's historic architecture and cultural offerings. Depending on what the group wants to see and your fitness level, you might visit Gold Rush architecture, check out the laneways and street art, walk through historic arcades, explore Chinatown, stop for coffee at a local cafe, or learn about Ned Kelly at the Old Melbourne Gaol.
Included Activities
- Complete Melbourne Walking Tour - customizable route
Optional Activities
- Gold Rush Architecture + History exploration
- Melbourne's laneways + street art walk
- Melbourne's arcades exploration
- Chinatown visit
- Melbourne coffee culture visit with cafe sampling
- Old Melbourne Gaol visit
Landmarks Gordon Reserve Degraves Street Hosier Lane Blender Lane St Kilda Brunswick Street Docklands Bourke Street Yarra River Chinatown Old Melbourne Gaol - Day 13
Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles
Leave Melbourne early on this small group day tour heading to the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles. Stop in Kennett River to spot koalas in their natural setting. You'll stroll through quaint coastal towns and pass world-famous surf beaches. After walking through lush rainforest canopy, you'll visit Loch Ard Gorge to see majestic cliffs and caves with coastal views at this historic shipwreck site. Finally, visit the iconic 12 Apostles limestone cliffs with their sea views and photo opportunities before returning to Melbourne.
Included Activities
- Explore Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour
- Wildlife viewing in Kennett River - spot koalas in natural habitat
- Visit Maits Rest rainforest walk
- Visit quaint coastal towns
- Walk through rainforest canopy
- Visit Loch Ard Gorge
- Visit Gibsons Steps
- Visit 12 Apostles limestone cliffs
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Kennett River Maits Rest Gibsons Steps Loch Ard Gorge 12 Apostles - Day 14
Departure
Your tour ends today. You'll be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your flight home.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Melbourne accommodation to Melbourne Airport
