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Complete Australia Highlights 14 days

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Start point
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne Intl (MEL), 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore eclectic neighborhoods
    • Discover hidden street art
    • Stroll along the Yarra River
    • Enjoy a live performance
    • Relax in a leafy park
    • Indulge in gourmet experiences
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  3. Day 2

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)

    Included Activities

    • Vehicle-based city sights tour with air-conditioned comfort
    • Guided tour of Parliament Hill - Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel
    • Drive through the Paris End of Collins Street
    • Visit Queen Victoria Market
    • Explore Lygon Street
    • View Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
    • See Melbourne's Sports Precinct
    • Tour St Patrick's Cathedral
    • Explore Fitzroy Gardens including Cook's Cottage and Conservatory
    • Visit Federation Square
    • Tour the Shrine of Remembrance with views from the top
    • Explore Melbourne's Arts Precinct including National Gallery of Victoria
    • Informative historic photographs presentation via QR code
    • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
    Landmarks
    Parliament Hill
    Queen Victoria Market
    Royal Exhibition Building
    St Patrick's Cathedral
    Fitzroy Gardens
    Cook's Cottage
    Federation Square
    Flinders Street Station
    St Paul's Cathedral
    The Shrine of Remembrance
    National Gallery of Victoria
    Immigration Museum
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  4. Day 3

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through iconic laneways with vibrant street art
    • Visit hidden cafés for world-class coffee
    • Shop in chic boutiques
    • Explore bustling markets
    • Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens
    • Ride the historic City Circle tram
    • Day trip to Yarra Valley
    • Day trip to Great Ocean Road
  5. Day 4

    Melbourne to Ayers Rock

    Melbourne to Ayers Rock
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Lost Camel Hotel by Voyages)
    Landmarks
    Uluru
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  6. Day 5

    Ayers Rock

    Ayers Rock
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Lost Camel Hotel by Voyages)

    Optional Activities

    • Witness the ever-changing colors of the rock at sunrise
    • Witness the ever-changing colors of the rock at sunset
    • Walk the base trail to admire ancient rock art
    • Join optional guided experience to learn about Anangu people and their traditions
    • Quiet reflection
    • Cultural discovery
    • Scenic exploration
    Landmarks
    Uluru
  7. Day 6

    Uluru to Gold Coast

    Uluru to Gold Coast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (voco Gold Coast by IHG)

    Optional Activities

    • Unwind by the beach
    • Explore the lively streets of Surfers Paradise
    • Soak in the sunshine and sea breeze
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  8. Day 7

    Gold Coast

    Gold Coast
    Meals
    Snack (Light refreshments)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (voco Gold Coast by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Guided rainforest walk to Natural Bridge
    • View Purling Brook Falls
    • View up to 5 stunning waterfalls
    • Visit World Heritage listed National Park
    • Travel through Numinbah Valley
    • Learn about history, culture and stories of the region
    • Stand on the edge of an extinct 23 million year old volcano
    • Views from famous lookouts across Gold Coast, Mt Warning and Green Cauldron of Northern NSW
    • Light refreshments
    • National Park fees
    • Expert tour guide
    • In vehicle and guided walk commentary
    • Small group experience
    • Hotel pick up and drop off
    Landmarks
    Natural Bridge
    Purling Brook Falls
    Springbrook National Park
    Numinbah Valley
    Goomoolahra Falls
  9. Day 8

    Gold Coast to Cairns

    Gold Coast to Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns )
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  10. Day 9

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning tea), Lunch (Chef prepared tropical buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes including fresh tropical fruit), Snack (Afternoon tea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns )

    Included Activities

    • Sail to Great Barrier Reef on 25-metre catamaran
    • Visit two unique outer reef locations
    • Snorkeling with guided snorkel tour
    • All snorkeling equipment including fins, mask and snorkel
    • Relax on stylish upper deck or netted deck trampoline
    • Chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes and fresh tropical fruit
    • Morning tea
    • Afternoon tea
    • Meet with Eco accredited marine naturalist
    • Presentations on coral, fish and marine life
    • Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
    • Access to Underwater Observatory
    • Eco Reef Talk
    • Use of buoyancy vests and lycra suits
    • Environmental Management Charge included

    Optional Activities

    • Introductory scuba diving
    • Certified scuba diving
    • Seawalker helmet diving
    • Boat snorkel trip
    • Scenic helicopter flights
    • Wetsuit, optical mask and lycra suit hire
    • Beach hire (Parasailing, canoes, windsurfers, beach chairs)
    • Marineland Melanesia (crocodile habitat)
    • Oiled Massage Salon at Green Island Resort
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  11. Day 10

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns )

    Optional Activities

    • Unwind by the Esplanade Lagoon
    • Venture into the lush Daintree Rainforest
    • Optional adventure to the Great Barrier Reef
    Landmarks
    Esplanade Lagoon
    Daintree Rainforest
  12. Day 11

    Cairns to Sydney

    Cairns to Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
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  13. Day 12

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup
    • Explore historic Rocks area with early convict history
    • Tour Central Business District (CBD) and Macquarie Street
    • View 18th century sandstone architecture including NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral
    • Visit Mrs Macquarie's Point with magnificent views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
    • Tour Eastern Suburbs with views of Sydney Harbour
    • Photo stops for Sydney skyline
    • Pass through Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay
    • Visit Watsons Bay with option for short coastal walk with South Pacific Ocean and Sydney Harbour entrance views
    • 30-minute stop at Bondi Beach
    • Visit Tamarama and Bronte beaches
    • Drive through Centennial Park and Paddington
    • Final stop at Darling Harbour
    • Drop off at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
    • Small group touring

    Optional Activities

    • Short coastal walk at Watsons Bay
    • Coffee or cool drink at Bondi Beach
    • Optional harbour lunch cruises (Morning Departure)
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Macquarie Street
    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
  14. Day 13

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the historic charm of The Rocks
    • Take a stroll along the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
    • Cruise through the waters of Sydney Harbour
    • World-class dining
    • Shopping
  15. Day 14

    Sydney

    Sydney
    End point
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Sydney International Airport Kingsford Smith (SYD), 00:00 - 23:55)

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