Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Melbourne
Melbourne- Start point
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), Airport Dr, Melbourne, Victoria 3045, Australia (MAIN ENTRANCE, 01:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Visit Federation Square
- Stroll along the Yarra River
- Explore Queen Victoria Market
- Ride a tram to Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Melbourne Museum
- Discover Melbourne's laneways and street art
Landmarks Federation Square Queen Victoria Market Royal Botanic Gardens Yarra River Melbourne Museum 
- Day 2
Melbourne
Melbourne- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Vehicle-based city sights tour with air-conditioned transfers
- Visit Parliament Hill - Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel
- Explore 'Paris End' of Collins Street and the Golden Mile
- Tour Queen Victoria Market
- Visit Lygon Street - Melbourne's Little Italy
- See Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
- Visit Sports Precinct and learn about Australian Rules Football
- Visit St Patrick's Cathedral
- Explore Fitzroy Gardens with Cook's Cottage and Conservatory
- Visit Federation Square
- Visit the Shrine of Remembrance with option to walk to the top for views
- Explore Melbourne's Arts Precinct including National Gallery of Victoria, Victorian College of the Arts, and Hamer Hall
- Access to informative historic photographs presentation via QR code
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Landmarks Parliament House of Victoria Treasury Building Windsor Hotel Collins Street Queen Victoria Market Lygon Street Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens Sports Precinct St Patrick's Cathedral Fitzroy Gardens Cook's Cottage Conservatory Federation Square Flinders Street Station St Paul's Cathedral Shrine of Remembrance National Gallery of Victoria Victorian College of the Arts Hamer Hall 
- Day 3
Melbourne
Melbourne- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Explore Federation Square
- Visit Queen Victoria Market
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens
- Join optional city sightseeing tour
- Attend optional wine tasting excursion in Yarra Valley
- Join optional wildlife adventure to Phillip Island
- Explore Melbourne's laneways and cafe culture
Landmarks Federation Square Queen Victoria Market Royal Botanic Gardens Yarra Valley Phillip Island 
- Day 4
Sydney
Sydney- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Visit St Mary's Cathedral
- Explore Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Bondi Beach
- Explore Blue Mountains
- Visit museums and art galleries
- Discover restaurants and dining
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge St Mary's Cathedral Royal Botanic Gardens Bondi Beach Blue Mountains 
- Day 5
Sydney
Sydney- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup for the tour
- Vehicle-based city sights tour with all transfers in air-conditioned comfort
- Visit the Rocks area and learn about early convict history
- Explore Central Business District (CBD) and Macquarie Street
- View NSW Parliament House
- View Rum Hospital
- View Hyde Park Barracks
- View St Mary's Cathedral
- Stop at Mrs Macquarie's Point for views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Travel through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs including Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay
- Visit Watsons Bay with option for short coastal walk
- 30-minute stop at Bondi Beach
- Pass through Tamarama and Bronte beaches
- Return via Centennial Park
- Explore Paddington district with terrace houses and boutique shops
- Drop-off at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
Optional Activities
- Short coastal walk at Watsons Bay
- Purchase coffee or drink at Bondi Beach (at own cost)
- Lunch cruise from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay (depending on cruise provider)
Landmarks The Rocks Central Business District (CBD) Macquarie Street 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 Oxford Street Darling Harbour Circular Quay 
- Day 6
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains- Accommodation
- (Falls Mountain Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Self-drive exploration of the Blue Mountains
Landmarks Blue Mountains Great Dividing Range Nepean River Hawkesbury River Coxs River Lake Burragorang Wolgan River Colo River 
- Day 7
Pokolbin
Pokolbin- Accommodation
- (Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill)
Optional Activities
- Visit wineries in Pokolbin
- Explore Pokolbin village
- Visit Hunter Valley Gardens
- Visit Potters Brewery
- Walk sections of the Great North Walk
Landmarks Hunter Valley Gardens Brokenback Range Potters Brewery Brick Beehive Kilns of Nulkaba Great North Walk 
- Day 8
Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie- Accommodation
- (Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn)
Optional Activities
- Visit Billabong Zoo and Africa Exhibit
- Explore Port Macquarie wineries
- Visit cafes and restaurants
- Go fishing at local fishing spots
Landmarks Billabong Zoo - Day 9
Byron Bay
Byron Bay- Accommodation
- (Wollongbar Motel)
Optional Activities
- Explore hinterland rainforest
- Visit Byron Bay beaches
- Visit local markets
- Attend yoga retreats
- Enjoy organic dining
- Try surfing
- Experience local music venues
- Visit night spots and entertainment
Landmarks Byron Bay 
- Day 10
Byron Bay
Byron Bay- Accommodation
- (QT Gold Coast)
Included Activities
- Guided sea kayak tour to Australia's most easterly point
- All kayaking equipment provided
- Guide services
- Lockers for storage
- Complimentary drinks
Landmarks Cape Bay Marine Park Byron Bay 
- Day 11
Gold Coast
Gold Coast- Meals
- Lunch (Tropical buffet lunch featuring Gold Coast ocean king prawns, maple-glazed baked ham, roasted chicken, garden salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, coleslaw, damper bread rolls, seasonal melons and tropical fruits, and pavlova with berry coulis and fresh cream)
- Accommodation
- (QT Gold Coast)
Included Activities
- 2-hour cruise on Gold Coast waterways
- Tropical buffet lunch featuring Gold Coast ocean king prawns
- Spacious modern vessel with air-conditioned dining deck and open-top sundeck
- Fully licensed bar serving local wines, craft beers, and cocktails
- Entertaining informative commentary
- Complimentary activity pack for kids
Landmarks Gold Coast Broadwater Sea World Marina Mirage Palazzo Versace - Day 12
Cairns
Cairns- Accommodation
- (Palm Royale Cairns)
Optional Activities
- Visit Centenary Lakes and rainforest boardwalk
- Explore City Botanic Gardens
- Visit Lake Placid
- Explore Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
- Visit northern beaches (Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove, Holloways Beach, Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach)
- Explore Smithfield Conservation Park
- Visit Great Barrier Reef
- Visit Copperlode Dam
- Explore Atherton Tablelands
- Visit Daintree Rainforest
- Visit Cairns Regional Gallery
- Visit Cairns Museum
Landmarks Centenary Lakes City Botanic Gardens Lake Placid Mount Whitfield Conservation Park Trinity Beach Yorkeys Knob Palm Cove Holloways Beach Kewarra Beach Clifton Beach Smithfield Conservation Park Great Barrier Reef Copperlode Dam Atherton Tablelands Daintree Rainforest Cairns Regional Gallery Cairns Museum - Day 13
Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island- Meals
- Lunch (Tropical buffet lunch at Fitzroy Island)
- Accommodation
- (Palm Royale Cairns)
Included Activities
- 1.5-hour air-conditioned catamaran journey to Moore Reef Pontoon
- 2 hours reef time at Moore Reef Pontoon
- Complimentary snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, Lycra suit, buoyancy vest)
- Complimentary Sunlover waterslide (only waterslide on the Great Barrier Reef)
- Glass-bottom boat tours at Moore Reef
- Enclosed ocean pool for children
- Underwater observatory
- Fish feeding presentation
- Marine naturalist presentation
- Complimentary tea and coffee on boarding and while at the reef
- Upper-level sun deck access
- Freshwater showers and change rooms at Moore Reef
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Full bar facilities
- Semi-submersible tours (subject to wind conditions)
- Visit to Fitzroy Island
- 3 hours island time including lunch
- All snorkelling equipment at Fitzroy Island (mask, snorkel, fins, Lycra suit, life jacket)
- Access to self-guided National Park walks and pristine beaches
- Tropical buffet lunch at Fitzroy Island
Optional Activities
- Guided Snorkel Safari at Moore Reef Pontoon (35 minutes, 6 guests maximum, ideal for non-swimmers)
- Seawalker Helmet Dive at Moore Reef Pontoon (20 minutes, underwater at 3.5 metres, includes equipment, wetsuit, weight belt, water shoes)
Landmarks Moore Reef Pontoon Great Barrier Reef Fitzroy Island - Day 14
Hartley's Crocodile Park
Hartley's Crocodile Park- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot Australian breakfast with koala and keeper)
- Accommodation
- (Palm Royale Cairns)
Included Activities
- Hot Australian breakfast with koala and keeper
- Boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon to watch crocodiles feeding
- Informative and entertaining wildlife presentations throughout the day
- Close-up viewing of Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, quolls
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Park entrance ticket
Optional Activities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Landmarks Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Hartley's Lagoon - Day 15
Cairns to Airport
Cairns to Airport- End point
- Cairns Airport (CNS), Airport Avenue, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Main Entrance, 00:05 - 23:55)
