Itinerary
- Day 1
Perth
You'll arrive in Perth and check into your hotel from 3 pm onward. Later at 6 pm, you'll meet your tour guide and other travelers for a welcome drink to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Perth to Fremantle
This morning starts with a coach tour hitting Perth's main spots. You'll see Kings Park Botanic Garden with views over the city, then head to Scarborough Beach for some time by the water. After that, you'll drive to Fremantle to walk through the historic buildings and check out the Shipwrecks Museum, which covers Western Australia's maritime past. An optional boat trip back along the Swan River is available if you want it. The total distance is roughly 50 km.
Included Activities
- Coach tour of Perth
- Kings Park Botanic Garden visit
- Scarborough Beach visit
- Fremantle harbor town exploration
- Shipwrecks Museum visit including wreck of the Batavia 400
Optional Activities
- Swan River boat trip to Perth
Landmarks Kings Park Botanic Garden Scarborough Beach Fremantle Shipwrecks Museum Swan River - Day 3
Nambung National Park - Pinnacles
You'll head north for a full day starting at Yanchep National Park, then continue to Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles—limestone columns about a meter high rising from the sand. There's a scenic loop where you can walk among these formations. By afternoon, you'll drive back through Swan Valley, north of Perth, for a local wine tasting before heading back to your hotel in early evening. This covers about 400 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Yanchep National Park visit
- Nambung National Park visit
- Pinnacles circular route
- Swan Valley wine tasting
Landmarks Yanchep National Park Nambung National Park Pinnacles Swan Valley 
- Day 4
Perth to Melbourne
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Perth Airport and fly to Melbourne. Once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel in the city. You'll have the rest of the day free to settle in and explore on your own. The drive from airport to hotel is around 50 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 5
Melbourne
Your morning includes a city tour covering St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Fitzroy Gardens, and the Parliament of the State of Victoria. You'll grab lunch at a local restaurant during the day. The afternoon is yours to use however you like—walk through shopping areas, check out museums, or take a boat trip on the Yarra River. If you're interested, there's an optional Penguin Parade excursion to Phillip Island available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour
- St. Patrick's Cathedral visit
- Fitzroy Gardens visit
- Parliament of the State of Victoria visit
Optional Activities
- Penguin Parade excursion at Phillip Island
- Museum visits
- Yarra River boat trip
- Shopping in city shopping streets
Landmarks St. Patrick's Cathedral Fitzroy Gardens Parliament of the State of Victoria Yarra River Phillip Island - Day 6
Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Today you'll drive west from Melbourne toward the Great Ocean Road. After passing through Geelong, the coastal scenery begins with small towns and beaches. The main highlights are Loch Ard Gorge and the famous 12 Apostles—these rock formations were shaped by wind and waves over thousands of years. You'll return to Melbourne by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road drive
- Loch Ard Gorge visit
- 12 Apostles viewing
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Geelong Loch Ard Gorge 12 Apostles 
- Day 7
Melbourne to Sydney
You'll transfer to Melbourne Airport and fly to Sydney. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel in the city center. From there, you can explore on foot at your own pace. The airport to hotel distance is about 30 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 8
Sydney
This morning includes a city tour with a stop at Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the Botanic Gardens for classic views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. From there, you'll head to Bondi Beach to spend time on the sand and watch surfers. At lunch, you'll board a scenic cruise through Sydney's harbor with lunch included on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic cruise lunch on board)
Included Activities
- City tour
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair visit
- Botanic Gardens visit
- Bondi Beach visit
- Scenic harbor cruise with lunch
Landmarks Mrs Macquarie's Chair Botanic Gardens Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Bondi Beach - Day 9
Blue Mountains
You'll take a day trip to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pale blue haze here comes from eucalyptus trees releasing oils into the air. You'll explore canyons, see the Three Sisters rock formation, visit waterfalls, and walk through small villages. It's about 130 km away and serves as a cooler escape from Sydney's hot summers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains visit
- Three Sisters viewing
- Waterfall visits
- Village exploration
Landmarks Blue Mountains Three Sisters - Day 10
Sydney to Alice Springs
You'll fly to Alice Springs in the outback and start with an orientation drive through town. Then you'll visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn how they operate in remote areas. Next, you'll explore the old telegraph station for local history, followed by the Desert Park where you can see native animals and birds in open enclosures. There are darkened exhibits for nocturnal species. The total drive is roughly 40 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Orientation drive in Alice Springs
- Royal Flying Doctor Service visit
- Telegraph station visit
- Desert Park visit
Landmarks Alice Springs Royal Flying Doctor Service Telegraph Station Desert Park 
- Day 11
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
You'll drive through the Red Center with wide open wilderness views. When you reach Watarrka National Park, you'll see Kings Canyon with its 100-meter cliffs glowing red in the evening light. There's green vegetation in the canyon despite the dry surroundings. You'll do a short 45-minute hike along the canyon floor to get a feel for the area and decide if you want to do the longer loop tomorrow. This is about 475 km of driving.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon short hike (approximately 45 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Longer circular hike
Landmarks Watarrka National Park Kings Canyon - Day 12
Kings Canyon to Uluru
Early morning brings a challenging hike up to the rocky plateau above Kings Canyon, taking roughly 3 hours with great views as your reward. Then you'll drive to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and circle it either by coach or on short walks around the base. The day ends at a viewpoint where you'll watch the sunset with a glass of sparkling wine, seeing the rock shift through different shades of red. You'll cover about 360 km today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon challenging hike (approximately 3 hours)
- Uluru circumscribed coach tour
- Uluru short walks
- Sunset viewing at Uluru with sparkling wine
Landmarks Uluru 
- Day 13
Uluru to Cairns
You'll wake early to watch the sunrise at Uluru, then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Center to learn about the spiritual meaning of Uluru for Aboriginal people. Later, you'll drive to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) about 60 km away and walk around the dome-shaped rock formations. After that, you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Cairns. A transfer takes you to your hotel in this tropical city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise viewing
- Aboriginal Cultural Center visit
- Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) walk
Landmarks Uluru Aboriginal Cultural Center Kata Tjuta - Day 14
Great Barrier Reef
Today you'll head out to the Great Barrier Reef on a fast boat going to the Outer Reef. The coral there supports colorful marine life. You'll swim, snorkel, or dive to see the underwater world up close. The boat trip covers about 20 km from shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef excursion boat tour
- Outer Reef visit
- Swimming and snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Diving
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef 
- Day 15
Kuranda
You'll ride a historic train through rainforest up to the Atherton Tablelands with sweeping views of the coast and reef. The train arrives at Kuranda, a small jungle village where you'll learn about indigenous history, mythology, and traditional life. In the afternoon, you'll take the longest cable car in the southern hemisphere back down over the rainforest canopy. A transfer takes you back to your Cairns hotel. You'll travel about 60 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic train journey through rainforest to Atherton Tablelands
- Kuranda village visit
- Indigenous cultural experience
- Cable car return over rainforest canopy
Landmarks Kuranda Atherton Tablelands 
- Day 16
Cairns to Darwin
You'll transfer to the airport and fly to Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel in this tropical city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Darwin - Day 17
Darwin to Katherine
Your morning starts with a short bus tour of Darwin's city center. Then you'll leave heading south to Litchfield National Park, which has giant termite mounds and waterfalls. You'll stop at Wangi Falls and Florence Falls to see the white water against red rock and green plants. The historic gold mining town of Pine Creek is next, with around 350 people, making it the fourth largest settlement between Darwin and Alice Springs. You'll end the day at Katherine, an outback town. This covers roughly 500 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Darwin city center bus tour
- Litchfield National Park visit
- Wangi Falls stop
- Florence Falls stop
- Pine Creek historic settlement view
Landmarks Litchfield National Park Wangi Falls Florence Falls Pine Creek Katherine - Day 18
Katherine to Kakadu National Park
After about 30 minutes by coach, you'll reach Nitmiluk Gorge and board a boat trip on the Katherine River through wild landscape. A waterfall will cool you down, and you'll stop at Edith Falls for a swim and walk along the rocky banks. Then you'll drive by air-conditioned bus to Kakadu National Park, Australia's largest nature reserve at 20,000 square kilometers. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site with significant Aboriginal rock paintings. You'll cover about 340 km today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nitmiluk Gorge visit
- Katherine River boat trip
- Edith Falls swim and walk
- Kakadu National Park visit
Landmarks Nitmiluk Gorge Katherine River Edith Falls Kakadu National Park - Day 19
Kakadu National Park to Darwin
You'll start the morning with a leisurely boat trip on Yellow Waters Lagoon right after breakfast. You'll see colorful parrots, whistling kites, and other birds, plus maybe saltwater crocodiles. Then you'll drive to Nourlangie Rock to see Aboriginal rock art that dates back 20,000 years. On the way back to Darwin, you'll stop at the Window of the Wetlands for another view of the wetlands and water birds. The drive is about 320 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Yellow Waters Lagoon boat trip
- Nourlangie Rock visit
- Window of the Wetlands visit
Landmarks Yellow Waters Lagoon Nourlangie Rock Window of the Wetlands - Day 20
Darwin to Emma Gorge
You'll fly to Kununurra, crossing the border into Western Australia. From the air, you'll see vast outback landscapes spread out below. After landing, you'll continue to Emma Gorge in the El Questro Wilderness Area for your overnight stay, getting your first real taste of the outback on this leg of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Kununurra El Questro Wilderness Area Emma Gorge 
- Day 21
Emma Gorge
You'll start with an active hike to Emma Gorge, where there's a hidden waterfall and natural pool. Afterwards, you'll relax at Zebedee Springs, natural hot springs surrounded by green plants. In the afternoon, you'll take a two-hour Aboriginal culture tour to learn about ancient stories, symbols, and the spiritual connection between Aboriginal people and the land.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Emma Gorge hike
- Zebedee Springs visit
- Two-hour Aboriginal culture tour
Landmarks Emma Gorge Zebedee Springs - Day 22
Emma Gorge to Kununurra
After breakfast, you'll leave El Questro and drive back to Kununurra. Next, you'll take a boat trip on the Ord River and have lunch by the riverbank as you go. You'll see diverse wildlife and impressive landscapes throughout this remote region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Riverside lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ord River boat trip
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Ord River - Day 23
Kununurra to Bungle Bungle Range
You'll take a scenic flight over Purnululu National Park to see the Bungle Bungle Range, known for beehive-like sandstone cliffs that look especially dramatic from the air. The flight shows you gorges and mesas, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site holds both cultural and geological significance. You'll also do a short hike to experience it closer up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic flight over Purnululu National Park
- Bungle Bungle Range viewing
- Short hike in Purnululu National Park
Landmarks Purnululu National Park Bungle Bungle Range - Day 24
Kununurra to Broome
You'll fly to Broome, the legendary pearling town on the northwest coast. The afternoon is free—you can walk along the famous Cable Beach or explore the historic streets of Chinatown at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Cable Beach walk
- Chinatown exploration
Landmarks Broome Cable Beach Chinatown - Day 25
Broome
Today you can choose between two optional experiences. A day trip to Horizontal Falls in the remote Kimberley shows how large amounts of water get forced through narrow openings during high tide, creating unique horizontal waterfalls. Alternatively, you can visit Willie's Pearl Farm to learn about traditional pearl farming in the region. Both need to be booked ahead of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Horizontal Falls day trip
- Willie's Pearl Farm visit
Landmarks Horizontal Falls Kimberley Region Willie's Pearl Farm - Day 26
Broome
Your tour through Australia wraps up after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
