I am interested in going there with my son around the dates of March 5th -17th or 19th of 2024. If you are doing the tour- what is the present cost, and how do I apply for a VISA.

At present we are not operating that trip in Australia. This trip has been replaced by our Discover Australia trip or we also have the Iconic Australia and New Zealand Trip. For visa information, you can add in your passport details.

I'm interested in taking a tour in AU July/August/Sept for between 12 and 14 days. I will be flying from New Zealand. Please can you let me know availability - I am completely flexible on locations etc Open to any suggestions!

The Explore Australia trip is our only National Geographic Journeys tour in Australia and runs for 12 days. Currently all the departures are sold out up until October. We also have the Best of Australia trip which is 14 days but this again is sold out until October 2022.

Explore Australia National Geographic

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From Sydney to Melbourne

4.8 (4 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sydney
Sydney
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Visit The Rocks neighbourhood
- Visit Australian Museum
- Visit Bondi Beach
- Visit Darling Harbour
Landmarks
The Rocks
Australian Museum
Bondi Beach
Darling Harbour
Day 2
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Barbecue dinner on Sydney Harbour)
Included Activities
- The Rocks Indigenous Dreaming and Welcome Tour
- Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
Landmarks
The Rocks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Day 3
Sydney to Port Douglas
Sydney to Port Douglas
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge with indigenous guide
Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Mossman Gorge
Port Douglas
Day 4
Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Diving from Port Douglas (301.50-450.00 AUD per person)
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Port Douglas
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 5
Port Douglas to Cairns
Port Douglas to Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- James Cook University Research Aquarium
Landmarks
James Cook University
Day 6
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Scuba Diving from Cairns (245-289 AUD per person)
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Cairns
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway (116-171 AUD per person)
- Skydiving (310-400 AUD per person)
- Bungee Jumping (179 AUD per person)
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 7
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunset at Uluru
- Indigenous Cultural Centre Visit
Optional Activities
- Uluru Helicopter Flight (180-360 AUD per person)
Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Day 8
Uluru
Uluru
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Uluru Mala Walk
- Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Optional Activities
- Outback Astronomy Tour (60-70 AUD per person)
Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Day 9
Uluru to Melbourne
Uluru to Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Uluru
Day 10
Melbourne
Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Great Ocean Road Day Excursion (144-195 AUD per person)
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour (175-200 AUD per person)
- Explore Melbourne's laneways and cafés
Landmarks
Great Ocean Road
Day 11
Melbourne
Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at three popular venues during foodie walk)
Included Activities
- Melbourne Foodie Walk
Day 12
Melbourne
Melbourne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
The Rocks
Australian Museum
Bondi Beach
Darling Harbour

Landmarks
The Rocks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Mossman Gorge
Port Douglas

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
James Cook University

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta

Landmarks
Uluru

Landmarks
Great Ocean Road

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Rating: 4.5 (333 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.8
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

Jim4.5•May 2019
Our guide Karley was extremely attentive and efficient in getting us around. Very informative and pleasant company.
Traveled in April 2019
Debra4.5•March 2019
Another day in Sydney would have been nice.
Traveled in February 2019
Reply from: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Thanks for the suggestion Debra!
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Michael5.0•August 2018
Enjoyed our guide Keilie Stokes: she was a wealth of information, made sure everything went well, and helped us...
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Traveled in August 2018
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Thanks for the kind words - we will be sure to pass them on to Keilie. Thanks for travellign the world with us....we hope to see you again soon.
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elizabeth5.0•March 2018
The trip was really wonderful. I saw so much, heard so much and simply loved my group. My tour leader (CEO) was...
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Traveled in February 2018
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Thank you Elizabeth !
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I am interested in going there with my son around the dates of March 5th -17th or 19th of 2024. If you are doing the tour- what is the present cost, and how do I apply for a VISA.
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Visa
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2023
  At present we are not operating that trip in Australia. This trip has been replaced by our Discover Australia trip or we also have the Iconic Australia and New Zealand Trip. For visa information, you can add in your passport details.
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Claudia
Asked on March 16th, 2022
I'm interested in taking a tour in AU July/August/Sept for between 12 and 14 days. I will be flying from New Zealand. Please can you let me know availability - I am completely flexible on locations etc Open to any suggestions!
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Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2022
  The Explore Australia trip is our only National Geographic Journeys tour in Australia and runs for 12 days. Currently all the departures are sold out up until October. We also have the Best of Australia trip which is 14 days but this again is sold out until October 2022.

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before September 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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