What are the itinerary highlights for an Australia tour?

Our Australian Highlights tour is a wonderful introduction to Australia's most iconic destinations and experiences. Guests can look forward to: • Exploring the vibrant cities of Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney. • Discovering the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, with opportunities to experience one of the world's most remarkable marine environments. • Visiting the Daintree Rainforest region, one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. • Enjoying sightseeing in Sydney, including views of the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour. • Experiencing Australia's unique wildlife, culture, spectacular scenery, and diverse landscapes throughout the journey. • Learning about local history, traditions, and Indigenous heritage through included sightseeing and guided experiences. Please note that Australian Highlights currently has available departures on 07 March, 14 March, and 21 March 2027.

What are the available dates in October 2024?

We have three departure dates available in October for Australian Highlights tour. 06-Oct-2024 - 18-Oct-2024 with $6,195.00 per person in Twin room and $8,250.00 per person in Single room. 10-Oct-2024 - 22-Oct-2024 with $5,354.00 per person in Twin room, $5,091.00 per person in Triple room and $7,173.00 per person in Single room. Oct. 10 - Oct. 22 is Aboriginal Culture and Australian Highlights that will start in Melbourne (VIC) and ends in Cairns.

If we fly in/out of Melborne, how do we connect with the tour? How do we get back to Melborne from Sydney?

This adventure does end in Sydney. You could look at multi-city flights during your flight search. This will give you the option to select different arrival and departure airports.

Is it possible to add scuba diving to the Great Barrier Reef trip rather than snorkeling? Also, we are a group of 3 people so we will need 2 rooms. Is the advertised cost per person based on single or double occupancy? Please confirm that all flights within Australia are included and please explain what the additional upfront cost 0f $1,745 is for.

I am flexible but would prefer the October date. Might be able to make November work but it would be difficult.

What are the additional upfront costs?

The Upfont Costs are going to be the Internal Flights that are needed for the tour. The total cost for 2 travelers would come to EUR 14,220.00.

Does the tour price include the airfare?

We specialize in giving you the best tours from around the world, however the tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city. We do not recommend booking airfare before confirming your tour. A good website to search for great prices would be kayak.com and/or skyscanner.com.

What is the maximum size of this tour?

Trafalgar tours have an average of 40 - 45 guests on their tours.

Does the tour price include internal flights?

Internal flights are not included on this tour. They can be booked through us at an additional cost.

Does the price include all transportation while on the tour?

Transportation while on the tour is included in the price. Trafalgar uses luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys). You can find all this info under the "What's Included" tab under "Other" on the tour description page.

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Australian Highlights

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Accommodations were fantastic. Didn't care much for tour bus, but this is a Trafalgar group tour so it was expected.
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Melbourne
Melbourne
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at a popular restaurant on the waterfront)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Landmarks
Yarra River
Day 2
Melbourne
Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Included Activities
- Private guided walk of Melbourne city center
- Visit Federation Square
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Phillip Island penguin parade viewing experience
Landmarks
Federation Square
St Paul's Cathedral
Phillip Island
Day 3
Melbourne
Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Optional Activities
- History and Donuts Walking Tour
- Great Ocean Road scenic drive with Twelve Apostles and Apollo Bay
Landmarks
Queen Victoria Market
Brunswick Street
Twelve Apostles
Apollo Bay
Day 4
Melbourne to Uluru
Melbourne to Uluru
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Desert Gardens)
Included Activities
- Uluru sunset experience with sparkling wine and light refreshments
Optional Activities
- Uluru BBQ Dinner with star talk
Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Ayers Rock Resort
Day 5
Uluru
Uluru
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Desert Gardens)
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise experience
- Base tour of Uluru with Travel Director
- Western Desert art introduction with Anangu artist (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Kata Tjuta walk through Walpa Gorge
- Kata Tjuta sunset viewing
Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge
Day 6
Uluru to Cairns
Uluru to Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton)
Optional Activities
- Field of Light art installation sunrise experience by Bruce Munro
Landmarks
Field of Light
Uluru
Day 7
Cairns - Great Barrier Reef
Cairns - Great Barrier Reef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Tropical buffet lunch onboard)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef high-speed catamaran cruise
- Snorkeling or semi-submersible reef exploration
- Tropical buffet lunch onboard
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 8
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Salt House waterfront restaurant with regional seafood on custom-built Argentinian wood fired grill)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Salt House with regional seafood
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight over Atherton Tablelands
- Daintree Rainforest guided walk with traditional hunting and gathering skills
- Scenic rail journey to Kuranda village
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway return trip
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures wetlands cruise
Landmarks
Atherton Tablelands
Daintree Rainforest
Kuranda
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Melaleuca wetlands
Day 9
Cairns to Sydney
Cairns to Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Swissotel Sydney)
Landmarks
Circular Quay
Day 10
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Sydney Harbour lunch cruise menu focusing on local food and wine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Swissotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sydney Opera House with Local Specialist
- Sydney Harbour lunch cruise with local food and wine
- Visit to Bondi Beach
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour
Bondi Beach
Day 11
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Swissotel Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Blue Mountains day trip featuring Three Sisters rock formation
Landmarks
Blue Mountains
Three Sisters
Day 12
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell meal with fellow travellers and Travel Director)
Accommodation
Hotel (Swissotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Art Gallery of New South Wales with Local Specialist
- Walk through Royal Botanic Garden
- Farewell dinner with travel group
Landmarks
Royal Botanic Garden
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Circular Quay
The Rocks
Day 13
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Yarra River

Landmarks
Federation Square
St Paul's Cathedral
Phillip Island

Landmarks
Queen Victoria Market
Brunswick Street
Twelve Apostles
Apollo Bay

Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Ayers Rock Resort

Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge

Landmarks
Field of Light
Uluru

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Atherton Tablelands
Daintree Rainforest
Kuranda
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Melaleuca wetlands

Landmarks
Circular Quay

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour
Bondi Beach

Landmarks
Blue Mountains
Three Sisters

Landmarks
Royal Botanic Garden
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Circular Quay
The Rocks

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Crowne Plaza
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Desert Gardens
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Hilton
Hotel
Days 6, 7, 8
Swissotel Sydney
Hotel
Days 9, 10, 11, 12

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4.0
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
4.5

Alodie3.5•April 2016
Accommodations were fantastic. Tour guide was very accommodating and helpful. Didn't care much for tour bus, but this...
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Traveled in November 2014
Tina4.5•April 2016
Amazing experience in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. It was our first tour and Trafalgar exceeded our expectations!
Traveled in February 2015

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Jay
Asked on August 12th, 2026
What are the itinerary highlights for an Australia tour?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2026
  Our Australian Highlights tour is a wonderful introduction to Australia's most iconic destinations and experiences. Guests can look forward to:
  
  • Exploring the vibrant cities of Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney.
  • Discovering the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, with opportunities to experience one of the world's most remarkable marine environments.
  • Visiting the Daintree Rainforest region, one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.
  • Enjoying sightseeing in Sydney, including views of the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour.
  • Experiencing Australia's unique wildlife, culture, spectacular scenery, and diverse landscapes throughout the journey.
  • Learning about local history, traditions, and Indigenous heritage through included sightseeing and guided experiences.
  
  Please note that Australian Highlights currently has available departures on 07 March, 14 March, and 21 March 2027.
C
Cindy
Asked on March 2nd, 2024
What are the available dates in October 2024?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  We have three departure dates available in October for Australian Highlights tour. 06-Oct-2024 - 18-Oct-2024 with $6,195.00 per person in Twin room and $8,250.00 per person in Single room. 10-Oct-2024 - 22-Oct-2024 with $5,354.00 per person in Twin room, $5,091.00 per person in Triple room and $7,173.00 per person in Single room. Oct. 10 - Oct. 22 is Aboriginal Culture and Australian Highlights that will start in Melbourne (VIC) and ends in Cairns.
C
Clare
Asked on January 16th, 2024
If we fly in/out of Melborne, how do we connect with the tour? How do we get back to Melborne from Sydney?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2024
  This adventure does end in Sydney. You could look at multi-city flights during your flight search. This will give you the option to select different arrival and departure airports.
M
Maria
Asked on May 23rd, 2023
Is it possible to add scuba diving to the Great Barrier Reef trip rather than snorkeling? Also, we are a group of 3 people so we will need 2 rooms. Is the advertised cost per person based on single or double occupancy? Please confirm that all flights within Australia are included and please explain what the additional upfront cost 0f $1,745 is for.
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- M
  Maria
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  I am flexible but would prefer the October date. Might be able to make November work but it would be difficult.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2023
  It turns out that the 08-Oct-2023 start date for Australian Highlights is not available and the earliest start date that we have is on 10-Dec-2023. The cost for a twin room is $5820 per person while a single room costs $7780 per person. Scuba diving is not available for the Great Barrier Reef trip.
L
Lawrence
Asked on March 6th, 2023
What are the additional upfront costs?
Price / Availability
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2023
  The Upfont Costs are going to be the Internal Flights that are needed for the tour. The total cost for 2 travelers would come to EUR 14,220.00.
L
Luis
Asked on November 1st, 2016
Does the tour price include the airfare?
Flights / Transfers
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2016
  We specialize in giving you the best tours from around the world, however the tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city. We do not recommend booking airfare before confirming your tour. A good website to search for great prices would be kayak.com and/or skyscanner.com.
B
Ben
Asked on October 1st, 2016
What is the maximum size of this tour?
Group size
- TrafalgarOperator•Written October 2016
  Trafalgar tours have an average of 40 - 45 guests on their tours.
R
Rosemary
Asked on October 1st, 2016
Does the tour price include internal flights?
Flights / Transfers
- TrafalgarOperator•Written October 2016
  Internal flights are not included on this tour. They can be booked through us at an additional cost.
K
Kathleen
Asked on April 1st, 2016
Does the price include all transportation while on the tour?
Transport
- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2016
  Transportation while on the tour is included in the price. Trafalgar uses luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys). You can find all this info under the "What's Included" tab under "Other" on the tour description page.

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