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Iconic Australia: A 12-Day Grand Discovery

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
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. Day 1

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne )
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  2. Day 2

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne )

    Optional Activities

    • Optional 3-hour Melbourne City Tour with Spanish commentary
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  3. Day 3

    Melbourne - Great Ocean Road

    Melbourne - Great Ocean Road
    Meals
    Morning Tea (Complimentary morning tea with coffee and cake on the picturesque beaches of Victoria's Surf Coast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne )

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup and all transfers with tour commentary
    • Morning tea, coffee & cake
    • Scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road
    • Rainforest tour in the Great Otway National Park Rainforest
    • Visit to the iconic rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park - 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Gibson Steps
    • Koala viewing in eucalyptus forests at Kennett River township
    • Visit to Apollo Bay
    • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
    • Informative historic photographs presentation accessible via QR code on tour

    Optional Activities

    • Optional helicopter flight over the Twelve Apostles (extra charge will be applied)
    • Gibson Beach walk at Gibsons Steps
    Landmarks
    Westgate Bridge
    Geelong
    Torquay
    Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
    Eastern View
    Kennett River
    Cape Patton
    Apollo Bay
    Otway Ranges
    Great Otway National Park Rainforest
    Port Campbell National Park
    Twelve Apostles
    Gibsons Steps
    Gibsons Beach
    Loch Ard Gorge
    Razorback
    Dumpling Pots
    Island Archway
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  4. Day 4

    Melbourne to Ayers Rock

    Melbourne to Ayers Rock
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Outback Hotel & Lodge )

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Sounds of Silence evening experience: 4.5 hours of dining under the outback sky with canapes, sparkling wine, didgeridoo performance, multi-course dinner with native bush ingredients, and guided star gazing (Departures approximately 1 hour prior to sunset, time varies by season)
    Landmarks
    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Ayers Rock - Uluru & Kata Tjuta

    Ayers Rock - Uluru & Kata Tjuta
    Meals
    Breakfast (Tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the sunrise viewing area)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Outback Hotel & Lodge )

    Included Activities

    • Uluru sunrise viewing at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku (Uluru sunrise viewing area)
    • Tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the sunrise viewing area
    • Kata Tjuta visit with 45 km drive from Uluru
    • Walk through Walpa Gorge with guide
    • View Kata Tjuta from the Dune Viewing Platform
    • Historical overview and commentary from Driver Guide
    • Travel in air-conditioned coach
    • USB chargers on large vehicles
    • Uluru sunset viewing experience
    • Sparkling wine and light snacks at sunset
    • Experienced Driver Guide commentary
    • Pick up and drop off from Ayers Rock Resort
    • Travel in air-conditioned coach
    Landmarks
    Talinguru Nyakunytjaku
    Uluru
    Kata Tjuta
    Walpa Gorge
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  6. Day 6

    Ayers Rock to Cairns

    Ayers Rock to Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns )
    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
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  7. Day 7

    Cairns - Great Barrier Reef

    Cairns - Great Barrier Reef
    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning tea), Lunch (Hot and cold buffet lunch), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea), Beverage (Tea, coffee and drinking water)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns )

    Included Activities

    • All snorkelling equipment
    • On board marine biology presentation
    • Fish feeding and identification session with marine biologist
    • Underwater Observatory
    • Glass bottom boat tour
    • Semi submarine tour
    • Use of sundeck, fresh water showers and changing rooms
    • Hot and cold buffet lunch
    • Tea, coffee and drinking water
    • Morning and afternoon tea

    Optional Activities

    • Introductory Scuba Diving (extra charge)
    • Helmet Diving (extra charge)
    • Certified Scuba Diving (extra charge)
    • Snorkel Experience Tour (extra charge)
    • Scenic Helicopter Flights (extra charge)
    • Snorkel Safari Tour (extra charge)
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
    Reef Magic Pontoon
    Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
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  8. Day 8

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns )

    Optional Activities

    • Optional full-day Cape Tribulation & Daintree Rainforest tour including: Scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive with stop at Rex Lookout, Port Douglas with Flagstaff Hill lookout, Mossman Gorge with guided walk and swim opportunity, morning tea and quality restaurant lunch with meal choice, 1-hour Daintree River Cruise with wildlife viewing, Daintree River Cable Crossing, Alexandra Lookout, guided botanical walk through Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation Beach and Lookout (Kulki Lookout), option to purchase locally made tropical ice-cream at Daintree Ice-Cream Company (at own expense). Small group touring in air-conditioned vehicles. Includes all national park fees and permits.
    Landmarks
    Daintree Rainforest
    Cape Tribulation
    Mossman Gorge
    Port Douglas
    Rex Lookout
    Flagstaff Hill
    Mossman River
    Daintree River
    Daintree River Cable Crossing
    Alexandra Lookout
    Kulki Lookout
  9. Day 9

    Cairns to Sydney

    Cairns to Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    St Mary's Cathedral
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    Bondi Beach
    Blue Mountains
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  10. Day 10

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup
    • Small group touring as per itinerary
    • Historic Rocks area visit with early convict history
    • CBD and Macquarie Street tour
    • Views at Mrs. Macquarie's Point of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
    • Eastern Suburbs drive with multiple photo stops
    • Photo stop at Sydney skyline
    • Kings Cross and Double Bay visit
    • Watsons Bay visit with option for short coastal walk with views of South Pacific Ocean and Sydney Harbour entrance
    • Bondi Beach 30-minute stop with opportunity to visit beachfront promenade
    • Tamarama and Bronte beaches
    • Centennial Park and Paddington drive-through
    • Drop off at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Harbour Lunch Cruises (morning departure - boarding at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay depending on cruise provider)
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Sydney CBD
    Macquarie Street
    NSW Parliament House
    Rum Hospital
    Hyde Park Barracks
    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
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  11. Day 11

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Blue Mountains Sunset & Wilderness Day Tour including: Late morning departure to avoid crowds, Jamison Valley exploration with magnificent canyon views, Three Sisters rock formation viewing, guided bush walks along secret trails (approximately 2-4 km, subject to fitness levels), Wentworth Falls viewing and National Pass walk, sunset viewing over rugged ranges and valleys, Australian wildlife sightings in natural habitat, dinner stop en route, onboard WiFi and charging ports, experienced tour & driver-guide with comprehensive commentary, selected Sydney inner-city pick-up and drop-off points, translation app services (select languages available), all National Park entry fees (World Heritage-Listed area)
    Landmarks
    Blue Mountains National Park
    Three Sisters
    Jamison Valley
    Wentworth Falls
    National Pass
  12. Day 12

    Sydney - Departure

    Sydney - Departure

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