Holiday Overview
This extensive multi-centre tour crams some of the most famous sights of Australia into 2 weeks. The cities of Melbourne and Sydney contrast with the rugged natural beauty of the Red Centre, the lush rainforest with the Great Barrier Reef. To maximise the experience, we have also included day trips to the 12 Apostles near Melbourne, and the Blue Mountains near Sydney.
14 nights 15 Days
Start; Melbourne
Finish; Sydney
States Visited; Victoria, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales.
Highlights;
• Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road
• Uluru and a unique outback dining experience
• The Great Barrier Reef & tropical rainforest
• Sydney and the Blue Mountains
Australia's Reef, Rock & Rainforest includes:
- Flights and airport transfers
- 4 nights accommodation in Sydney
- Blue Mountains Tour
- Sydney Day Cruise
- 2 nights accommodation in Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Sounds of Silence Dining Experience
- 5 nights accommodation in Port Douglas
- Great Barrier Reef excursion
- Daintree Rainforest Tour
- 3 nights accommodation in Melbourne
- Great Ocean Road Tour
Day 1 - Sydney
Arrive in Sydney, transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps go for a walk in The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood and enjoy one of its many cafes and bars.
Day 2 - Sydney & The Blue Mountains
Take a full day tour to the Blue Mountains, your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region.
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 3 - Sydney
Today enjoy a harbour cruise, one of the best ways to see the city.
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 4 - Sydney
Enjoy a full day of leisure exploring Sydney at your pace. Speak to your consultant with regard to options on the many day tours available.
Day 5 - Sydney - Ayers Rock
Take the 3 hour flight into Australia’s Red Centre and the resort of Ayers Rock. Tonight, enjoy the sounds of silence dining experience, a truly unique outback experience.
Day 6 - Ayers Rock
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the Red Centre, there are a wide variety of optional tours available, please ask your consultant for details.
Staying at Sails in the Desert
Day 7 - Ayers Rock - Cairns / Port Douglas
Take the 2.5 hour flight back to the coast and tropical Queensland. Transfer to Port Douglas and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8 - The Great Barrier Reef
Take a full day tour to the iconic Great Barrier Reef, one of Australia’s most famous and must-see destinations.
Day 9 - Port Douglas
Enjoy a day of leisure in Port Douglas.
Day 10 - Cairns & The Rainforest
Enjoy a full day tour to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree, the world’s oldest Rainforest.
Staying at Meridian Port Douglas
Day 11 - Port Douglas
Enjoy a full day of leisure in Port Douglas.
Staying at Meridian Port Douglas
Day 12 - Arrive Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne, transfer to your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 13 - Melbourne & The Great Ocean Road
Take a full day tour to enjoy The Great Ocean Road, one of Australia’s most scenic drives. Travel along the Shipwreck Coast and view the mighty 12 Apostles.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 14 - Melbourne
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore cosmopolitan Melbourne. There are many optional tours and excursions available, please ask your consultant for details.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 15 - Melbourne
Spend the day at leisure prior to your airport transfer.
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Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
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