Cosmopolitan cities, mist-shrouded volcanoes, vast deserts, and isolated communities populated with some of the most interesting people you’ll find anywhere await. A massive swath of the South Pacific dotted with islands both huge and miniscule, Oceania is a region simultaneously divided and united by the sea. The coastlines of Australia – the largest nation down in this part of the world – are legendary and endless, but it’s what goes on inland that really makes these places special.
Duration: 11
Start/Finish City: Sydney to Melbourne
Service Level: Premium
Physical Grading: 2
Travel Style: Comfort
Trip Type: Small Group
Begin your adventure to Australia!
Welcome to Australia! transferred to your hotel on your own. Rest of the day free to relax from jetlag.
After breakfast, depart on a full day tour of Blue Mountains and a wildlife park. Crisp, clean, mountain top air with distant blue haze overlook awesome canyons with rainforest carpeting the valley floor. Waterfalls, sleepy hamlets and the rich warm smell of the Australian bush make this a very special place for every visitor. Highlights of this tour include the Three Sisters, Echo point, Katoomba Falls, Scenic cliff drive and a wildlife park where you can view native Australian animals and birds. overnight at the hotel. [B,]
After breakfast, Afterwards, depart on a half day tour of Sydney. You’ll visiting the world famous Sydney Opera House from the outside and many other harbor side highlights rest of the afternoon free in Sydney to enjoy the iconic harbor, world renowned beaches or take an optional tour and feel on top of the world as you climb up the Harbor Bridge! Dinner is at a local restaurant and then head back to the hotel for the night. [B]
After breakfast you will be transferred for your flight to Cairns. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. later retire for the night at the hotel. [B]
Enjoy breakfast this morning before you arrive at Freshwater Rail Station. This historic rail journey will take you past sugar cane fields and up the slopes leading to the Barron Gorge. The journey ends in Kuranda, principal town of the Atherton Tablelands, located some 2000 feet above sea level and a rich farmland area. Enjoy free time to stroll around this beautiful tropical village and discover the market independently. After relaxing and enjoying this tranquil village, take a walk to the Kuranda Skyrail Station where you catch the scenic Skyrail Gondola for the journey back to the coast, literally passing through and over the heights of the rainforest. overnight at the hotel. [B,]
After breakfast, transfer you to the wharf for your ride out to the Great Barrier Reef! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, seeing the fish feedings and a ride in a semi-submersible. See the beautiful corals with their amazing range of brilliant colors. Enjoy a delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea. You will be transferred back to hotel after the tour. Overnight at the hotel. [B]
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. After check-in, spend the rest of your day at leisure. [B]
After breakfast, depart on a city tour of Melbourne to visit the famous landmarks of the city. After lunch, drive to Philip Island. Enjoy the amazing natural phenomenon of the “little Penguins Parade” and see them exit the surf and make their way to their dune burrows. After watching the little penguins tuck in for the night, you’ll return to Melbourne for the night. [B,]
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your back home with a heart full of memories! [B]
MELBOURNE
Guided city tour
Meet the Penguins at Philip Island
CAIRNS
Train ride up to Barron Gorge
Ride the Skyrail Gondola in Kuranda
Experience the Great Barrier Reef
SYDNEY
Visit the famous Opera House
See the Three Sisters, Echo Point, and Katoomba Falls
With bright blue skies, immense red deserts, sun-bronzed beaches and vast green wetlands, Australia ...