Australia Family Adventure

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Introduce your family to the breathtaking landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and unique culture of Australia. Explore the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Area and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Plant a native tree in the Skyrail’s “rain forest regeneration corridor,” and learn about the preservation of Australia’s tropic...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Snorkel and dive in a magical world of rainbow-colored fish, turtles, starfish, and sponges at the Great Barrier Reef.
    • Go spearfishing with members of the Kuku Yalanji people, and learn about their ancient heritage while cooking up the day’s catch.
    • Get up close to kangaroos, emus, and wallabies at a wildlife park, and even have a chance to feed them.
    • In the heart of the outback, venture into sandstone canyons beneath towering red rocks, and enjoy dinner under the desert stars with an astronomer.

What's this trip about?

    Introduce your family to the breathtaking landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and unique culture of Australia. Explore the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Area and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Plant a native tree in the Skyrail’s “rain forest regeneration corridor,” and learn about the preservation of Australia’s tropical forests. Encounter the giant red domes of Kata Tjuta (formerly called the Olgas) during a fun hike, and dine in the bush with an astronomer, who will help you spot the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere. Spend time with the Kuku Yalanji people, following in the footsteps of their ancestors, and take part in a spiritual cleansing ceremony.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCairns
End CitySydney

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodations
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
    • Educational materials
    • Pre-departure information
    • Entrance fees, excursions, and sightseeing noted as included in the itinerary
    • All gratuities except those for train or ship's crew, unless otherwise noted on the itinerary page
    • Ground transportation during the expedition
    • Services of National Geographic experts and/or local guides, lecturers, expedition leaders
    • Other staff
    • Taxes, port charges, baggage handling, and service charges
    • Internal airfare is included on some international expeditions as indicated in the itinerary.

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Itinerary

Days 1, 2, & 3: U.S./Cairns, Australia

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Mercure Cairns Harbourside

Depart the U.S. and cross the international date line, arriving in Cairns on Day 3 in time for a welcome dinner.

Day 4: Great Barrier Reef

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The next day, your family adventure kicks off with a private cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Experience this extraordinary marine ecosystem from our base at Green Island. Spot parrotfish, starfish, and turtles while snorkeling and diving, and explore the island along rain forest boardwalks.

Day 5: Kuranda

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Soar above Queensland’s tropical tree canopy on the scenic Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with stops to explore the rain forest at ground level. Plant a native tree in the Skyrail’s “rain forest regeneration corridor,” and learn ab...

Day 6: Port Douglas/Cooya Beach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

North of Port Douglas, Cooya Beach is an ancestral fishing ground of the Kuku Yalanji people. Here, young explorers will meet their pen pals and other members of the Kuku Yalanji. Set off across mud flats and around mangroves to ...

Days 7 & 8: Uluru and the Outback

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel

Fly to the heart of the Australian outback, and settle into our hotel in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, home to colossal sandstone formations dating back millions of years. Encounter the giant red dom...

Days 9 & 10: Sydney

Meals: Breakfast (Day 9&10)

Accommodation: Parkroyal Darling Harbour

Fly to Sydney and tour the city, including the historic Rocks district, Bondi Beach, and the Sydney Opera House. Get up close to kangaroos, emus, and koalas at a wildlife park.

Days 11 & 12: Sydney/Blue Mountains/U.S.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ( Day 11), Breakfast (Day 12)

Venture into the Blue Mountains to discover geologic wonders such as the iconic Three Sisters. Our adventure concludes with a farewell dinner cruise in beautiful Sydney Harbour. After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Sydney Airport for your flight to the USA, crossing the International Date Line and arriving home the same day.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,990
Price per day$666
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare transportation and related fees
    • Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
    • Gratuities for train or ship’s crew,
    • Passport, visa, and permit expenses
    • Medical expenses and immunizations
    • Baggage/accident/cancellation insurance
    • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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