Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Perth and head to your hotel on your own. Later at 6 p.m., you'll meet your tour guide and the rest of the group for a welcome drink at the hotel to kick things off.
Optional Activities
- Explore Perth city on foot
- Day 2
Perth
You'll take an extensive city tour starting with Kings Park Botanical Gardens, where you can see the city spread out below you. Then it's on to Scarborough Beach before heading into historic Fremantle to walk through restored buildings and check out the cafes. You'll stop at the Shipwreck Museum to see the Batavia wreck, and after that catch a scenic boat cruise back to Perth along the Swan River. The afternoon is yours to explore however you'd like.
Included Activities
- Kings Park Botanical Gardens visit with city views
- Scarborough Beach stop
- Fremantle exploration - historic port city
- Shipwreck Museum visit - Batavia wreck viewing
- Swan River scenic boat cruise back to Perth
Landmarks Kings Park Botanical Gardens Scarborough Beach Fremantle Shipwreck Museum Swan River 
- Day 3
Nambung National Park - Swan Valley
You'll head north from Perth to Yanchep National Park, then continue along the coast to Nambung National Park where the Pinnacle Desert has limestone pillars rising up to five meters high created about 50,000 years ago. You'll drive a circular route to see them up close. In the afternoon, you'll head back through the interior to Swan Valley north of Perth for a wine tasting before returning to Perth for the evening.
Included Activities
- Yanchep National Park visit
- Nambung National Park - Pinnacle Desert circular route
- Wine tasting at Swan Valley
Landmarks Yanchep National Park Nambung National Park Pinnacle Desert Swan Valley - Day 4
Perth to Melbourne
You'll transfer to Perth Airport for a domestic flight to Melbourne. Once you land, you'll take a transfer to your hotel in the city center.
- Day 5
Melbourne
You'll explore Melbourne on a city tour that includes historic St. Patrick's Church, built by women while men were working on the goldfields, plus the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens and the State Parliament of Victoria. The afternoon is free so you can either relax or try some optional activities around the city.
Included Activities
- St. Patrick's Church visit
- Fitzroy Gardens visit
- Parliament of Victoria visit
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on the Yarra River
- Penguin parade tour on Phillip Island
Landmarks St. Patrick's Church Fitzroy Gardens Parliament of Victoria Yarra River Phillip Island - Day 6
Great Ocean Road
You'll travel west from Melbourne on the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's best coastal drives. You'll pass through small coastal towns and stop at rock formations like Loch Ard and the Twelve Apostles, shaped by wind and sea over thousands of years. You'll head back to Melbourne in the evening.
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road scenic drive
- Loch Ard rock formation viewing
- Twelve Apostles rock formation viewing
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Loch Ard Twelve Apostles 
- Day 7
Melbourne to Sydney
After breakfast you'll transfer to Melbourne Airport for a domestic flight to Sydney. Once you arrive, you'll take a transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is free so you can explore Sydney at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Sydney
You'll travel by coach to some of Sydney's best spots including Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the Botanic Gardens for views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. From there you'll head to Bondi Beach to feel the sand and watch surfers at work. Around lunchtime you'll board a boat for a scenic cruise through Sydney Harbour with lunch included. The afternoon is flexible, so you can either head back to your hotel or continue exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board scenic boat cruise through Sydney Harbour)
Included Activities
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair visit in Botanic Gardens
- Bondi Beach visit
- Sydney Harbour scenic boat cruise with lunch
Landmarks Mrs Macquarie's Chair Sydney Botanic Gardens Sydney Opera House Harbour Bridge Bondi Beach - Day 9
Blue Mountains
You'll take a day trip west of Sydney to the Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a pale blue mist from eucalyptus oil hangs over the landscape. You'll see canyon landscapes, the Three Sisters rock formation, waterfalls, and small villages scattered throughout. This high-altitude region is where locals escape the summer heat, and you'll get to experience that distinctive blue beauty firsthand.
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site exploration
- Three Sisters rock formation viewing
- Waterfalls viewing
- Village exploration
Landmarks Blue Mountains Three Sisters - Day 10
Sydney to Alice Springs
You'll transfer to Sydney Airport for a domestic flight to Alice Springs. Once there you'll explore the outback town starting with the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn how the flying doctors operate across remote areas. You'll see the historic old telegraph station, then head to the Desert Park where you can observe Australian animals and birds in open-air enclosures that mimic natural landscapes, plus darker enclosures for nocturnal species.
Included Activities
- Royal Flying Doctor Service visit
- Old telegraph station visit
- Desert Park visit with endemic animal and bird species viewing
Landmarks Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Telegraph Station Desert Park 
- Day 11
Watarrka National Park
You'll head to Western MacDonnell National Park to see gorges like Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap where water creates lush vegetation in the desert against rocky backdrops. You'll drive through the vast Red Center wilderness before reaching Watarrka National Park, where Kings Canyon's red cliffs rise 300 meters high and glow beautifully at evening with surprisingly green vegetation clinging to the slopes.
Included Activities
- Western MacDonnell National Park exploration
- Standley Chasm visit
- Simpsons Gap visit
- Watarrka National Park visit
- Kings Canyon viewing
Landmarks Western MacDonnell National Park Standley Chasm Simpsons Gap Watarrka National Park Kings Canyon - Day 12
Ayers Rock
In the morning you'll hike to the rocky plateau above Kings Canyon for great desert views. Later you'll drive to Ayers Rock and circle the monolith in an air-conditioned coach, with options to do short hikes around the base. You'll finish the day at a viewpoint where you'll have sparkling wine at sunset and watch the rock shift through different shades of red.
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon rim hike
- Ayers Rock circular tour by coach
- Ayers Rock base area short hikes
- Sunset viewing at Ayers Rock with sparkling wine
Landmarks Kings Canyon Ayers Rock 
- Day 13
Kata Tjuta - Cairns
You'll start before dawn to see the sunrise at Ayers Rock as the monolith fills with color. After that you'll visit the Aboriginal Cultural Center to learn about Uluru's spiritual importance to indigenous people. You'll drive 60 km to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) for a walk through the dome-shaped rock formations, then head to the airport for a flight to Cairns and a transfer to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Ayers Rock sunrise viewing
- Aboriginal Cultural Center visit
- Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) walk
Landmarks Ayers Rock Aboriginal Cultural Center Kata Tjuta - Day 14
Great Barrier Reef
You'll take a speedy boat far out to the Outer Reef to explore the Great Barrier Reef. You'll see colorful coral and marine life while swimming, snorkeling, or diving in the underwater world.
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef excursion boat trip to Outer Reef
- Coral reef and marine life viewing
- Swimming/snorkeling/diving in Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef 
- Day 15
Atherton Tablelands
You'll travel on a historic train through the rainforest to the Atherton Tablelands with sweeping views of the Pacific coast and Great Barrier Reef. You'll arrive at the jungle village of Kuranda to learn about indigenous people's history, mythology, and traditional ways. In the afternoon you'll board a gondola, the longest cable car in the southern hemisphere, for the ride back.
Included Activities
- Historic rainforest train journey to Atherton Tablelands
- Kuranda village visit and indigenous history/culture exploration
- Gondola (cable car) ride - longest in southern hemisphere
Landmarks Atherton Tablelands Kuranda 
- Day 16
Leisure Day
This day is completely free for you. If you're interested, you can optionally explore the ancient rainforest of Daintree National Park north of Port Douglas.
Optional Activities
- Daintree National Park day trip from Port Douglas
Landmarks Daintree National Park - Day 17
Departure
After breakfast this round trip ends and you'll have individual departures or onward journeys. Your hotel room is available until 10 a.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer (available at additional cost)
