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Contrasts of Australia

9 days
From Melbourne to Sydney
5.0
3 traveler reviews
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$6,650
-10%
NZ $5,985 per person
+ $1,705 additional upfront costs

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • City tour in Melbourne and Sydney
  • Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland
  • View Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room
  • Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Queensland

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Melbourne, Capital of Victoria
  2. Day 2 Uncover Melbourne's Laneways
  3. Day 3 Tropical City of Cairns
  4. Day 4 Great Barrier Reef, a Natural Wonder
  5. Day 5 Cairns, All Yours to Enjoy
  6. Day 6 Breathtaking Sydney
  7. Day 7 Savour the Sights of Sydney
  8. Day 8 Sydney Through Your Eyes
  9. Day 9 Farewell Sydney
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Trafalgar

Number of tours

438

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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  • Guide
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  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • 4.5
  • Contrasts of Australia reviewer 1
    · January 10th, 2024
    Everything was Excelent
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and positive rating. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again.
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Contrasts of Australia reviewer 2
    · November 28th, 2023
    Nellie was an amazing tour guide and I had the...
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear you had a great experience with us. Our Travel Directors are highly committed to providing exceptional service and... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2023
  • Contrasts of Australia reviewer 3
    · February 23rd, 2020
    A wonderful trip with a knowledgeable,...
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for putting through such great feedback as well as your lovely photos. Our Travel Directors are trained to the highest standards and pride themselves on the care and consideration that they provide to our guests at all times. With that being... Show more
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    Trip date: January 2020

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  • L

    Lorraine

    Asked on July 27th, 2025

    Is there an option to scuba at the Great Barrier Reef? We have 2 certified divers

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2025

      Optional experience for scuba diving is offered for AU$198.00 per person. Optional experiences cannot be pre-booked and will be offered by Travel Director at the beginning of trip.

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    Ali

    Asked on March 8th, 2025

    Is a visa required for U.S. passport holders traveling to Australia?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, U.S. passport holders need an ETA or Electronic Travel Authorization for Australia.

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    Ronald

    Asked on March 3rd, 2025

    Wondering about available dates for december 2025 closer to christmas and new years. Need a triple room for client traveling with two minors.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      Only available departure date for December 2025 is December 4. No other departures in December 2025 closer to Christmas and New Year's. Happy to help find alternative tours in other destinations if interested.

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    Adrian

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

    What is the price for this trip with the single supplement? Can additional days be added at the beginning and/or end of the trip?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2025

      The Single Supplement cost is 1,350.00, which would bring the cost to a total of USD 6,317.51 in a Single Room. We can definitely arrange pre and post accommodation for you at the start and end of the tour with breakfast already included.

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    Hans Alfred

    Asked on January 16th, 2025

    What kind of accommodation options are available on the tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2025

      You have the option to either have your own room or share a room with the same sex as you and of a similar age.

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    Cathy

    Asked on October 24th, 2024

    Can we customize this tour package for Sydney and Cairns.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten October 2024

      For tour customization, it's only possible if they're given a free time or if they choose not to do our optional experiences to do their own activity. However, most of the time this tour will be guided, and they have a planned itinerary to follow.

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    Liam

    Asked on August 28th, 2024

    Can we get a room with either a queen or King bed? We do not want twin beds. What is the cost for flights between cities?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2024

      Regarding the bed size, we can certainly request a king or queen bed for you; however, please note that this is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Additionally, internal flights for this trip will be automatically added upon booking, costing $1,273.01 per person. This brings the total cost to $5,150.01 per person for a twin room.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on July 22nd, 2024

    What are the $805 additional fees for this trip?

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      Chelsea

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Is the trip price locked in if we start payments and the price changes?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2024

      The additional cost of $805.00 per person is for internal flights from Melbourne to Cairns. This cost will be automatically added to the base price. The price of the trip at the time of your booking will be locked in. The required deposit is $350.00 per person, with final payment due 90 days prior to departure.

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    Kevin

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    What is size of group?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2024

      This tour group size is a maximum of 50 guests.

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    Nicola

    Asked on March 12th, 2024

    will you provide invitation letter for visa purpose

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2024

      Regarding with the request for the letter for Visa purpose, we recommend contacting our Visa team at 877-958-4477 or send an email at [email visible after confirmation]

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before December 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Trafalgar will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Trafalgar" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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