Itinerary
- Day 1
Perth
You'll arrive in Perth, Western Australia's capital, a city that sits quite isolated between the Indian Ocean and the Nullarbor Desert. It's one of the most remote major cities in the world, so getting here feels like reaching somewhere truly special.
- Day 2
Perth
Take a guided tour around Perth this morning, then travel through Scarborough Beach on your way to Fremantle. The Shipwreck Museum there has some interesting artifacts and stories. After that, you'll head back to Perth by boat along the Swan River, which gives you different views of the city. The rest of the afternoon is yours to wander around however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Perth city tour
- Visit to Shipwreck Museum
- Return to Perth by boat on the Swan River
Optional Activities
- Travel via Scarborough Beach (without RL - likely optional round-trip component)
Landmarks Scarborough Beach Shipwreck Museum Swan River - Day 3
Nambung National Park - Swan Valley
Head out to Nambung National Park and the Pinnacle Desert, where you'll see these odd limestone pillars rising from the sand. It's one of Western Australia's most striking natural features. Later in the afternoon, drive to Swan Valley for wine tasting at some local wineries. You'll get back to Perth as evening approaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Pinnacle Desert in Nambung National Park
- Wine tasting in Swan Valley
Landmarks Nambung National Park Pinnacle Desert Swan Valley - Day 4
Perth to Melbourne
This morning you'll transfer to Perth airport and catch a domestic flight to Melbourne. It's a couple of hours in the air, so you'll arrive with most of the day still ahead of you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Melbourne
Take a guided tour through Melbourne's historic center this morning. You'll see St. Patrick's Cathedral with its neo-Gothic architecture, walk through Fitzroy Gardens, and visit Parliament House. After lunch, the afternoon is free for you to walk around and check out whatever catches your interest on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Melbourne city tour
- Visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Visit to Fitzroy Gardens
- Visit to Parliament of the State of Victoria
Landmarks St. Patrick's Cathedral Fitzroy Gardens Parliament of the State of Victoria - Day 6
Great Ocean Road
You've got a full day driving along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most famous coastal routes anywhere. Pass through small coastal towns and stop at rock formations like Loch Ard and the Twelve Apostles. The drive takes most of the day, so you'll head back to Melbourne as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion along Great Ocean Road
- Stop at Loch Ard
- Stop at the Twelve Apostles
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Loch Ard Twelve Apostles 
- Day 7
Melbourne to Sydney
Transfer to Melbourne airport for your flight to Sydney. Once you land and get to your hotel, you can head out on foot to see the city at your own pace for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Sydney
Join a guided city tour of Sydney this morning to get oriented. Around lunchtime, board a ship for a harbor cruise, sailing through Sydney's natural harbor and seeing the city from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sydney city tour
- Harbor round trip cruise on Sydney's natural harbor
- Day 9
Blue Mountains National Park
Spend the full day heading out to Blue Mountains National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see some of the region's most beautiful natural spots, from lookouts to hiking trails, depending on what you want to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Blue Mountains National Park
Landmarks Blue Mountains National Park 
- Day 10
Sydney to Alice Springs
Fly from Sydney to Alice Springs in the heart of the Red Center. After you arrive and pick up your transfer, you'll check into your hotel and settle in for the next part of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon tea
- Day 11
Kings Canyon
Drive through the Red Center's vast wilderness, where the landscape feels almost empty and the views stretch for miles. By afternoon you'll reach Watarrka National Park and see Kings Canyon with its red rocky walls glowing as evening approaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through the Red Center
- Visit to Watarrka National Park
- View of Kings Canyon at sunset
Landmarks Watarrka National Park Kings Canyon 
- Day 12
Ayers Rock
Travel to Ayers Rock in the afternoon and do some short walks around the base of this iconic formation. Later, head to a viewpoint and watch the colors change on the rock during sunset while you have a glass of sparkling wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short hikes around Ayers Rock
- Sunset viewing at Ayers Rock with sparkling wine
Landmarks Ayers Rock - Day 13
Ayers Rock to Cairns
Start very early to catch the sunrise at Ayers Rock, which is worth getting up for. After sunrise, visit the cultural center to understand the rock's significance to Aboriginal peoples. Walk to the Olgas, a group of impressive rust-red rock domes, before heading to the airport for your flight to Cairns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Ayers Rock
- Visit to cultural center
- Short hike to the Olgas
Landmarks Ayers Rock The Olgas - Day 14
Cairns
You've got a free day in Cairns to do whatever you want. You could take a trip into Daintree National Park to see the ancient rainforest, walk around the tropical city itself, or just relax at the hotel pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip to ancient rainforest of Daintree National Park
- Explore the tropical city of Cairns
- Relax by the hotel pool
Landmarks Daintree National Park - Day 15
Great Barrier Reef
Head out to the Great Barrier Reef to see the colorful coral and marine life up close. You can swim, snorkel, or dive depending on your comfort level and experience in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Barrier Reef
- Swimming, snorkeling, or diving at the Great Barrier Reef
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef 
- Day 16
Kuranda
Travel to Kuranda to learn about the indigenous people of the region, including their history, mythology, and traditional ways of life. In the afternoon, take the gondola, which is the longest cable car in the southern hemisphere, back down. You'll return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon tea
Included Activities
- Visit to Kuranda
- Learn about indigenous history, mythology, and traditional way of life
- Gondola ride (the longest cable car in the southern hemisphere)
Landmarks Kuranda - Day 17
Cairns
Your Australian journey wraps up after breakfast this morning. You'll head home with memories of everything from remote deserts to tropical reefs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
