Destination Australia: Sydney, Melbourne & Cairns

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Grab your camera and get ready for the trip of a lifetime! Venture "down under" and explore Australia's unbeatable beauty. Start off strong in Sydney, where you'll enjoy a walking tour of the city, as well as an intricate tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House. In addition, you'll embark on a fascinating tour of the incredible Blue Mountains! When explor...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Blue Mountains Tour with lunch
    • Full-day Great Ocean Road Tour with lunch
    • Catamaran Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
    • Cape Tribulation & Daintree Tour (Full-day with lunch)

What's this trip about?

    Grab your camera and get ready for the trip of a lifetime! Venture "down under" and explore Australia's unbeatable beauty. Start off strong in Sydney, where you'll enjoy a walking tour of the city, as well as an intricate tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House. In addition, you'll embark on a fascinating tour of the incredible Blue Mountains! When exploring Sydney on your own, hang out with locals at The Rocks, a vibrant waterfront promenade filled with bustling restaurants and bars. Craving some sand and surf? Check out breathtaking Bondi Beach!  Next, take a quick flight to Melbourne, Sydney's artsy little sister. Wander streets lined with colorful murals, unique shops, and cute cafes. During your stay in Melbourne, you'll venture to the coast for a full-day tour of the Great Ocean Road! Experience stunning landscapes (including the Twelve Apostles), cute wildlife, and quaint seaside towns!  Last, but certainly not least, fly to Cairns, a spectacular city that's considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This portion of your trip is pure paradise. Enjoy a catamaran cruise on the Great Barrier Reef and go snorkeling! Your dream of swimming among colorful fish and green sea turtles is about to come true. Keep exploring the natural beauty around Cairns with an unbelievable tour of Cape Tribulation and Daintree. Get up-close and personal with koalas and kangaroos, feast your eyes on white-sand beaches, and take a riverboat ride through the rainforest! Adventure is calling, Australia is answering. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySydney
End CityAustralia

Destinations

Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Sydney (SYD), out of Cairns (CNS)
    • Private airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Sydney at the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour or similar
    • Half-day private walking tour of Sydney
    • Sydney Opera House tour with lunch
    • Blue Mountains tour with lunch
    • One-way economy class flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)
    • 2 nights in Melbourne at the Rendezvous Hotel or similar
    • Great Ocean Road full-day tour with lunch
    • One-way economy class flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
    • 3 nights in Cairns at the Pacific Hotel Cairns or similar
    • Catamaran cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
    • Cape Tribulation & Daintree tour with lunch
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Sydney!

Welcome to the land down under! Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your first accommodation. Once you're all settled, head out and explore the beautiful city of Sydney on your own. 

Day 2 Sydney

Recharge with a delicious breakfast, then embark on a half-day private walking tour of Sydney! Explore the vibrant Rocks area, the Circular Quay, and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and the skyline. 

Next up...

Day 3 Sydney

After breakfast, embark on a day of beauty in the Blue Mountains! Join a knowledgeable guide for an unforgettable tour of this majestic site.

Day 4 Sydney - Melbourne

Say see ya' to Sydney! Enjoy a convenient transfer to Sydney Airport and board your plane to Melbourne. Upon arrival in Melbourne, you will be transferred to your next hotel. Check-in, freshen up, and go on your merry way!

Day 5 Melbourne

Today, set out on a full-day tour to Great Ocean Road! Sit back, relax, and experience a majestic coastal drive along this world-famous route. Your camera will get a great workout today!

Stroll along the wild beaches and stop at Apollo Bay, a tranquil sea...

Day 6 Melbourne - Cairns

This morning, you'll be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your flight to colorful Cairns! Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your final hotel.

Settle in and spend what's left of your day exploring! Why not treat yourself to a lovely seaside dinner of barbecue or seafood?

Day 7 Cairns

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Spend the day sailing through the Great Barrier Reef on an amazing catamaran cruise. Enjoy stunning views, snorkeling, tropical cuisine, and more!

Day 8 Cairns

It may be your last day in Australia, but it will surely be an amazing one. After breakfast, set off on a full-day tour to Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest! 

Day 9 Depart Australia

Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage, then hop in a transfer to Cairns Airport. Spend your flight home replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure!

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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