Itinerary
- Day 1
Melbourne
You'll land at Melbourne International Airport where a local representative meets you and takes you to your hotel in the city center. After you settle in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander the vibrant streets, check out the laneways, grab coffee at local cafés, and browse the markets at your own pace.
- Start point
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne Intl (MEL), 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Wander through hidden alleyways filled with street art
- Visit award-winning cafés
- Explore bustling markets
- Browse galleries and live music venues
- Visit St Kilda coastline
- Shop at Queen Victoria Market
- Day 2
Melbourne
A guided city tour takes you through Melbourne's landmarks and colorful street art. You'll see Parliament Hill, Queen Victoria Market, St Patrick's Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens with Cook's Cottage, the Shrine of Remembrance for its panoramic views, the Royal Exhibition Building, Federation Square, and the Arts Precinct. An air-conditioned coach with an experienced guide gets you around, and there's complimentary Wi-Fi onboard.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Included Activities
- Vehicle-based city sights tour with informative guide commentary
- Visit Parliament Hill and Treasury Building
- Explore the 'Paris End' of Collins Street
- Stop at Queen Victoria Market
- Tour Lygon Street
- Visit Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
- See Sports Precinct stadiums
- Visit St Patrick's Cathedral
- Explore Fitzroy Gardens and Cook's Cottage
- Visit Federation Square
- Visit the Shrine of Remembrance with access to top views
- Explore Melbourne's Arts Precinct including National Gallery of Victoria
Landmarks Parliament Hill Treasury Building House of Parliament 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 
- Days 3 - 4
Melbourne
Two full days are yours to shape however you want. Wander the colorful street art laneways, take a scenic tram ride to St Kilda for beach time, walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens, try restaurants ranging from local spots to award-winning places, or spend time shopping. You're free to create your own Melbourne experience.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through iconic laneways with street art
- Take scenic tram ride to St Kilda
- Explore Royal Botanic Gardens
- Discover local and award-winning restaurants
- Enjoy beachside relaxation at St Kilda
Landmarks Royal Botanic Gardens St Kilda - Day 5
Melbourne to Cairns
You'll head north from Melbourne to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. A transfer takes you to your hotel in central Cairns. The rest of the day is for relaxing, walking along the waterfront, or just soaking in the warm tropical air.
- Accommodation
- (Pacific Hotel Cairns)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cairns waterfront
- Relax and take in tropical scenery
- Day 6
Cairns
A full day on the Passions of Paradise catamaran takes you to the Great Barrier Reef. You'll depart at 8:00am and sail to two outer reef locations for snorkeling and diving. Morning and afternoon tea is included, along with a chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch and talks from marine naturalists about coral and reef life. You're back in Cairns by 5pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning tea), Lunch (Chef-prepared hot and cold tropical buffet lunch including prawns and fresh tropical fruit), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea service)
- Accommodation
- (Pacific Hotel Cairns)
Included Activities
- Sailing on stylish performance catamaran to two outer reef destinations
- Snorkelling with guided snorkel tour and all equipment provided
- Relax on upper deck or netted deck trampoline
- Chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes and fresh tropical fruit
- Morning tea service
- Afternoon tea service
- Eco-accredited marine naturalist presentations on coral, fish and reef life
- Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
- Access to Underwater Observatory
- Eco Reef Talk presentation
- Use of buoyancy vests and lycra suits
Optional Activities
- Introductory scuba diving
- Certified scuba diving
- Seawalker helmet diving
- Boat snorkel trip
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Wetsuit hire
- Optical mask hire
- Lycra suit hire
- Beach hire including parasailing, canoes, windsurfers, beach chairs
- Marineland Melanesia crocodile habitat visit
- Oiled massage salon at Green Island Resort
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef Green Island - Day 7
Cairns
You have the full day free in Cairns where the rainforest meets the reef. Walk the scenic Esplanade, relax by the lagoon, browse shops and cafés, or pick optional activities like snorkeling, diving, exploring the ancient Daintree Rainforest, or riding the Kuranda Skyrail. This day is entirely up to you.
- Accommodation
- (Pacific Hotel Cairns)
Optional Activities
- Wander scenic Esplanade
- Relax by the lagoon
- Browse local shops and cafés
- Great Barrier Reef snorkeling or diving tours
- Daintree Rainforest exploration
- Kuranda Skyrail scenic ride
Landmarks Cairns Esplanade Daintree Rainforest Kuranda Skyrail - Day 8
Cairns to Gold Coast
You'll travel south from Cairns to the Gold Coast, known for sun, surf, and city views. A transfer takes you to your hotel in this coastal area. From there, the afternoon and evening are yours to settle in, walk along the beachfront, or explore shops and cafés along the famous Surfers Paradise strip.
- Accommodation
- (voco Gold Coast by IHG)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along beachfront
- Browse shops and cafés
- Explore Surfers Paradise strip
Landmarks Surfers Paradise 
- Day 9
Gold Coast
A half-day guided rainforest walk takes you through an ancient Gondwana rainforest over 100 million years old. You'll see Springbrook with up to 5 waterfalls including Purling Brook Falls and Natural Bridge, walk through Numinbah Valley, view an extinct volcano's edge, and get panoramic views of the Gold Coast. The tour departs at 8:45am.
- Meals
- Snack (Light refreshments)
- Accommodation
- (voco Gold Coast by IHG)
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest walk to Natural Bridge
- View Purling Brook Falls
- Visit Best of All Lookout
- Visit Canyon Lookout
- Visit Goomoolahra Falls Lookout
- Explore World Heritage Listed National Park
- Travel through Numinbah Valley
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Light refreshments
- National Park fees
- Expert tour guide with in-vehicle and guided walk commentary
- Small group experience
Landmarks Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge Purling Brook Falls Numinbah Valley Goomoolahra Falls - Day 10
Gold Coast
The entire day on the Gold Coast is yours to enjoy. You could spend time on the golden sands of Surfers Paradise, do world-class shopping, explore the lush hinterland and scenic lookouts, check out a theme park, or relax at a beachside café. How you use this day is completely your choice.
- Accommodation
- (voco Gold Coast by IHG)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Surfers Paradise beach
- World-class shopping
- Explore hinterland and scenic lookouts
- Theme park adventure
- Beachside café relaxation
- Leisurely esplanade stroll
Landmarks Surfers Paradise - Day 11
Gold Coast to Sydney
You'll travel south from the Gold Coast to Sydney, Australia's most iconic city. A transfer brings you to your hotel in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is for relaxing or starting to explore, maybe with a walk around Circular Quay, views of the Opera House, or a sunset walk over the Harbour Bridge.
- Accommodation
- (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Circular Quay
- View Sydney Opera House
- Walk across Harbour Bridge
- Explore waterfront areas
Landmarks Circular Quay Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 12
Sydney
A morning or afternoon panoramic tour takes you through Sydney's highlights. You'll see the historic Rocks area, the CBD and Macquarie Street with 18th-century sandstone buildings, and magnificent views from Mrs Macquarie's Point of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. After that, you'll drive through the Eastern Suburbs, stop at Bondi Beach for 30 minutes, visit Tamarama and Bronte beaches, and finish at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.
- Accommodation
- (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Visit historic Rocks area with early convict history
- Tour CBD and Macquarie Street
- View NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks, and St Mary's Cathedral
- Stop at Mrs Macquarie's Point for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge views
- Drive through Eastern Suburbs past Kings Cross, Double Bay, and Rose Bay
- Stop at Watsons Bay with optional short coastal walk with South Pacific Ocean and Sydney Harbour views
- 30-minute stop at Bondi Beach
- Pass through Tamarama and Bronte beaches
- Return via Centennial Park and Paddington
- Final stop at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay
- Hotel pickup
Optional Activities
- Harbour lunch cruises
- Short coastal walk at Watsons Bay
- Coffee or cool drink at Bondi Beach
Landmarks The Rocks NSW Parliament House Rum Hospital Hyde Park Barracks St Mary's Cathedral Mrs Macquarie's Point Kings Cross Double Bay Rose Bay Watsons Bay Bondi Beach Tamarama Beach Bronte Beach Centennial Park Paddington Darling Harbour Circular Quay Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Central Business District - Day 13
Sydney
You have the full day to experience Sydney at your own pace. Stroll through The Rocks' historic lanes, relax on Bondi Beach, take a ferry to Manly, visit world-class galleries, or enjoy trendy cafés, waterfront dining, and local markets. How you explore the best of Sydney is up to you.
- Accommodation
- (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic Rocks laneways
- Relax on Bondi Beach
- Take ferry to Manly
- Explore world-class galleries
- Visit trendy cafés and restaurants
- Browse local markets
- Enjoy waterfront dining
Landmarks The Rocks Bondi Beach Manly - Day 14
Sydney
On your final day, you'll check out from your hotel and head to the airport for your next flight. Before you go, you could have a leisurely breakfast with Opera House views, take one last walk through The Rocks laneways, or relax by the water at Circular Quay while thinking back on your Australian adventure.
- End point
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Sydney International Airport Kingsford Smith (SYD), 00:00 - 23:55)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Leisurely breakfast with Opera House views
- Final stroll through The Rocks
- Relax at Circular Quay
Landmarks Sydney Opera House The Rocks Circular Quay
