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Fascinating Australia

24 days
From Sydney to Cairns
3.9 (47 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 1 - 25
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*
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  2. Day 2

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on harbour round trip cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Botanic Gardens with views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquarie's Chair
    • Visit to Bondi Beach
    • Harbour round trip cruise with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Sydney city on your own
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
    Bondi Beach
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  3. Day 3

    Sydney to Hobart

    Sydney to Hobart
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*, Hotel 4*

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Hobart
    • Visit to Mount Wellington with views of Hobart
    Landmarks
    Mount Wellington
  4. Day 4

    Hobart

    Hobart
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at lavender farm)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Port Arthur Historic Site
    • Harbour cruise at Port Arthur
    • Access to over 30 historic buildings at Port Arthur
    • Lunch at lavender farm
    Landmarks
    Port Arthur Historic Site
  5. Day 5

    Hobart to Cradle Mountain

    Hobart to Cradle Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary with viewing of Tasmanian devils and exotic animals
    Landmarks
    Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
    Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
  6. Day 6

    Cradle Mountain to Launceston

    Cradle Mountain to Launceston
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*

    Included Activities

    • Hike around Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park
    • Visit to Cataract Gorge in Launceston
    Landmarks
    Dove Lake
    Cataract Gorge
  7. Day 7

    Launceston to Melbourne

    Launceston to Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*
  8. Day 8

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Melbourne including St. Patrick's Church, Fitzroy Gardens, and Parliament of Victoria

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Melbourne's restaurant scene
    • Stroll through the city
    • Boat trip on Yarra River
    • Excursion to Phillip Island with penguin parade
    Landmarks
    St. Patrick's Church
    Fitzroy Gardens
    Parliament of Victoria
    Phillip Island
  9. Day 9

    Melbourne to Mount Gambier

    Melbourne to Mount Gambier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Travel on Great Ocean Road
    • Viewing of 12 Apostles rock formations
    • Viewing of Loch Ard rock formation
    • Pass through Port Fairy
    Landmarks
    12 Apostles
    Loch Ard
    Port Fairy
  10. Day 10

    Mount Gambier to Kangaroo Island

    Mount Gambier to Kangaroo Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Viewing of Blue Lake in Mount Gambier
    • Travel via Fleurieu Peninsula
    • Ferry crossing to Kangaroo Island
    Landmarks
    Blue Lake
    Fleurieu Peninsula
  11. Day 11

    Kangaroo Island to Adelaide

    Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Flinders Chase National Park with rock formations
    • Visit to Hanson Bay Koala Sanctuary
    • Visit to Seal Bay sea lion colony
    • Ferry crossing back to mainland
    Landmarks
    Flinders Chase National Park
    Seal Bay
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  12. Day 12

    Adelaide

    Adelaide
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Adelaide on foot
    • Visit Botanic Gardens
    • Visit museums in Adelaide
    • Visit National Wine Centre of Australia
    • Take historic streetcar to Glenelg
    • Trip to McLaren Vale wine region
    • Trip to Barossa Valley wine region
    Landmarks
    Adelaide Botanic Gardens
    National Wine Centre of Australia
    Glenelg
    McLaren Vale
    Barossa Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Adelaide to Alice Springs

    Adelaide to Alice Springs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Royal Flying Doctor Service
    • Visit to old telegraph station
    Landmarks
    Royal Flying Doctor Service
  14. Day 14

    Alice Springs to Kings Canyon

    Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Short hike along Kings Canyon floor (approximately 45 minutes)

    Optional Activities

    • Longer circular hike around Kings Canyon the next morning
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Watarrka National Park
  15. Day 15

    Kings Canyon to Uluru

    Kings Canyon to Uluru
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*, Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Optional challenging hike to rock plateau above Kings Canyon (approximately 3 hours)
    • Drive around Uluru with stops for short walks
    Landmarks
    Uluru
  16. Day 16

    Uluru to Alice Springs

    Uluru to Alice Springs
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Uluru
    • Short hike around Kata Tjuta
    Landmarks
    Kata Tjuta
  17. Day 17

    Alice Springs

    Alice Springs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in dining car while viewing outback landscape)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Alice Springs Desert Park
    • Exploration of Standley Chasm in West MacDonnell National Park
    • Exploration of Simpsons Gap in West MacDonnell National Park
    • Boarding and dinner on The Ghan train in Gold Class service
    Landmarks
    Alice Springs Desert Park
    West MacDonnell National Park
    Standley Chasm
    Simpsons Gap
  18. Day 18

    The Ghan to Darwin

    The Ghan to Darwin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in on-board restaurant), Lunch (Lunch on train)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast in on-board restaurant
    • Boat trip on Katherine River in Nitmiluk National Park
    • Train journey to Darwin with lunch
    Landmarks
    Nitmiluk National Park
    Katherine River
  19. Day 19

    Darwin to Kakadu National Park

    Darwin to Kakadu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Short city tour of Darwin
    • Visit to Nourlangie Rock with Aboriginal rock paintings
    Landmarks
    Kakadu National Park
    Nourlangie Rock
  20. Day 20

    Kakadu National Park to Darwin

    Kakadu National Park to Darwin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip on Yellow Waters Lagoon
    • Visit to Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center
    • Visit to Ubirr Rock with rock paintings and views
    Landmarks
    Yellow Waters Lagoon
    Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center
    Ubirr Rock
  21. Day 21

    Darwin to Cairns

    Darwin to Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4*
  22. Day 22

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Great Barrier Reef by excursion boat
    • Opportunity to swim, snorkel or dive at Great Barrier Reef
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  23. Day 23

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Historic train journey through rainforest to Atherton Tablelands
    • Visit to Kuranda jungle village
    • Learning about Aboriginal history and culture in Kuranda
    • Gondola ride on longest cable car in southern hemisphere back to valley
    Landmarks
    Atherton Tablelands
    Kuranda
  24. Day 24

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Individual departure
    • Tour extension options

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Who is travelling?

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