Itinerary
- Day 1
Melbourne
- Start point
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), Airport Dr, Melbourne, Victoria 3045, Australia (MAIN ENTRANCE, 00:05 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit the Royal Exhibition Building (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral
- Visit the Shrine of Remembrance
- Explore St Kilda beach and bohemian neighborhood
- View the Twelve Apostles rock formations
Landmarks Royal Botanic Gardens Royal Exhibition Building St Paul's Cathedral Shrine of Remembrance Twelve Apostles 
- Day 2
Melbourne
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Small-group vehicle-based city sights tour
- Guided tour of Eastern Hill (Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel)
- Golden Mile exploration and history of 1850s Gold Rush period
- Visit to Queen Victoria Market (Australia's largest open-air market)
- Exploration of Melbourne's Little Italy and coffee culture
- Visit to UNESCO-protected Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
- Exploration of Melbourne's Arts Precinct
- Sports stadium visit with information about Australian Rules Football
- Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens and Ornamental Lake
- Visit to St Kilda with stops at Luna Park, St Kilda Pier, Catani Gardens, and Esplanade Hotel
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Landmarks Eastern Hill Treasury Building House of Parliament Windsor Hotel Queen Victoria Market Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens Royal Botanical Gardens Ornamental Lake Luna Park St Kilda Pier Catani Gardens 
- Day 3
Melbourne
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Explore Melbourne's botanical gardens
- Visit trendy laneway cafes
- Browse art galleries
- Stroll along the Yarra River
- Visit bookshops throughout the city
Landmarks Royal Botanic Gardens Yarra River 
- Day 4
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Accommodation
- (The Lost Camel Hotel by Voyages)
Optional Activities
- Visit Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Explore Kata Tjuta
- Visit The Cultural Centre
- Explore springs and waterholes
- View rock caves and ancient paintings
Landmarks Uluru Kata Tjuta Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park 
- Day 5
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast (Tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the sunrise viewing area)
- Accommodation
- (The Lost Camel Hotel by Voyages)
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise experience at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku
- Tea, coffee or hot chocolate at sunrise viewing area
- 45km scenic drive to Kata Tjuta with Driver Guide historical commentary
- Walpa Gorge walk through sheer gorge walls
- Viewing rare plant species (mulla mulla plants and spearwood trees)
- Dune Viewing Platform with panoramic views of Kata Tjuta and Uluru
- Air-conditioned coach travel
- Experienced local Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Return hotel transfers
- USB chargers on large vehicles
Landmarks Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Uluru Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Dune Viewing Platform 
- Day 6
Sydney
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Sydney Opera House
- Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Visit St Mary's Cathedral
- Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Bondi Beach
- Explore the Blue Mountains
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge St Mary's Cathedral Royal Botanic Gardens Bondi Beach Blue Mountains 
- Day 7
Sydney
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and small-group touring
- Visit to The Rocks with early convict history exploration
- Guided tour through Central Business District (CBD) and Macquarie Street
- 18th-century sandstone architecture viewing (NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks, St Mary's Cathedral)
- Views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Mrs. Macquarie's Point
- Eastern Suburbs tour via scenic harbour route
- Panoramic photo opportunity of Sydney skyline
- Watsons Bay stop with optional short coastal walk viewing South Pacific Ocean and Sydney Harbour entrance
- 30-minute stop at Bondi Beach
- Tour of Tamarama and Bronte beaches
- Return via Centennial Park and Paddington
- Drop-off at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
Optional Activities
- Coffee or cool drink at Bondi Beach (at own cost)
- Short coastal walk at Watsons Bay
- Harbour lunch cruise (separate booking required)
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 Darling Harbour Circular Quay 
- Day 8
Sydney
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Walk through the Royal Botanic Garden
- Watch ferries at Circular Quay
- Take a leisurely harbour cruise
- Enjoy lunch at a cafe in The Rocks
- Browse exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Swim at Bondi Beach
- Sunset stroll at Darling Harbour
- Catch an outdoor performance at Darling Harbour
Landmarks Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Circular Quay The Rocks Art Gallery of New South Wales Bondi Beach Darling Harbour 
- Day 9
Gold Coast
- Accommodation
- (Holiday Holiday Sun City Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Explore Surfers Paradise beach
- Visit other Gold Coast beaches
- Explore the Gold Coast Hinterland
- Visit Tamborine Mountain
- Visit Springbrook
- Explore Numinbah Valley
- Visit Currumbin Valley
Landmarks Surfers Paradise Beach Burleigh Heads Gold Coast Hinterland Tamborine Mountain Springbrook - Day 10
Gold Coast
- Meals
- Lunch (Tropical buffet lunch featuring ocean king prawns, cold selections (gold coast ocean king prawns, maple-glazed baked ham, roasted chicken pieces, summer garden salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, classic coleslaw, damper-style bread rolls), and sweet selections (sliced seasonal melons & tropical fruits, pavlova with berry coulis & fresh cream))
- Accommodation
- (Holiday Holiday Sun City Apartments)
Included Activities
- 2-hour sightseeing lunch cruise on the Spirit of Elston
- Spacious modern vessel with air-conditioned dining deck and open-top sundeck
- Cruise of Gold Coast waterways with spectacular Surfers Paradise skyline views
- Tropical buffet lunch featuring ocean king prawns
- Cold selections: Gold Coast ocean king prawns, maple-glazed baked ham, roasted chicken pieces, summer garden salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, classic coleslaw, damper-style bread rolls
- Sweet selections: sliced seasonal melons & tropical fruits, pavlova with berry coulis & fresh cream
- Fully licensed bar serving local wines, craft beers and cocktails
- Entertaining and informative commentary
- Complimentary activity pack for children
- Views of Sea World, Marina Mirage, and Palazzo Versace
Landmarks Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Broadwater Sea World Marina Mirage Palazzo Versace - Day 11
Gold Coast
- Accommodation
- (Holiday Holiday Sun City Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Sunrise walk along Gold Coast beaches
- Visit Surfers Paradise beach
- Visit Burleigh Heads beach
- Breakfast at local cafe
- Explore boutique shops
- Visit Gold Coast Arts Centre
- Hike in the hinterland
- Dinner at a seaside restaurant with Pacific Ocean views
Landmarks Surfers Paradise Beach Burleigh Heads Gold Coast Arts Centre Gold Coast Hinterland - Day 12
Cairns
- Accommodation
- (Palm Royale Cairns)
Optional Activities
- Visit Centenary Lakes with 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 the 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
Kuranda
- Meals
- Lunch (Aussie BBQ lunch at the Treehouse Cafe)
- Accommodation
- (Palm Royale Cairns)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer via scenic Kuranda Range to Rainforestation Nature Park
- Full-day guided tour exploring rainforest and wildlife attractions
- Army Duck Rainforest Tour traveling through rainforest on land and water
- Tropical Fruit Orchard exploration
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
- Traditional Aboriginal dance performance
- Dreamtime Walk with boomerang throwing instruction
- Spear-throwing and didgeridoo playing demonstrations
- Elevated boardwalk exploration of Australian wildlife (crocodiles, wombats, snakes, dingoes, kangaroos, reptiles)
- Aussie BBQ lunch at Treehouse Cafe
- Koala & Wildlife Park visit
- Free time in Kuranda Village exploring shops and markets
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary with 10% discount on entry fee
- Return transfer to accommodation
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunity with a koala (additional charges apply)
- Photo opportunity with a reptile (additional charges apply)
Landmarks Rainforestation Nature Park Kuranda Range Kuranda Village Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Koala & Wildlife Park - Days 14 - 15
Cairns
- End point
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia (Your accommodation in Cairns, 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the Cairns Esplanade
- Swim in the Cairns lagoon
- Explore local markets
- Sample tropical fruits at markets
- Visit Daintree Rainforest
- Book Great Barrier Reef snorkeling tour
Landmarks Cairns Esplanade Coral Sea Cairns Lagoon Daintree Rainforest Great Barrier Reef
