Images of Australia with Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock & Great Barrier Reef

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This 10-night Aussie adventure will capture your heart (and all of the memory on your camera!). Begin in Adelaide, the cosmopolitan capital of South Australia. You'll enjoy one night here before leaving for a Kangaroo Island overnight excursion! This is a great opportunity to see some fantastic Aussie wildlife. Visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo I...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Sydney Harbor Cruise with lunch
    • Evening Uluru Sunset Tour
    • Morning Uluru Kata Tjuta Tour with picnic breakfast
    • Catamaran Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
    • Kuranda Rainforest Village tour with lunch

What's this trip about?

    This 10-night Aussie adventure will capture your heart (and all of the memory on your camera!). Begin in Adelaide, the cosmopolitan capital of South Australia. You'll enjoy one night here before leaving for a Kangaroo Island overnight excursion! This is a great opportunity to see some fantastic Aussie wildlife. Visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase National Park! Return to Adelaide for one night and then it's off to Sydney! Your time in Sydney is mostly independent exploration! Visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge, see a production at the Sydney Opera House, and have dinner at beautiful Darling Harbour! There is plenty to do and see, so be sure to plan your time wisely. Included during your time here is a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise! The next stop on your journey is Ayers Rock. Here, you'll enjoy two tours: A sunset over Uluru and a sunrise at Kata Tjuta! Witness stunning views and marvel in the world's natural beauty.  The final stop on your adventure is Cairns! Your three nights here include two tours. First, you'll experience a catamaran cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef! You'll have the opportunity to snorkel in this legendary reef and then enjoy lunch. The next day, you'll experience a full day Kuranda tour that includes entry to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Rail, buffet lunch, and more! Find one more local Aussie restaurant for dinner before it's time to pack your bags to go home!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAdelaide
End CityAustralia

Destinations

  • Australia

Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare into Adelaide (ADL), out of Cairns (CNS)
    • Airport transfers in each city
    • 1 night in Adelaide at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, or similar
    • 1 night guided tour on Kangaroo Island including: 1 night in Kingscote at the Aurora Ozone (Executive Sea View Room), or similar
    • Visits to the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Flinders Chase National Park and more
    • 2 lunches at local restaurants 1 night in Adelaide at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, or similar
    • One-way economy class flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD)
    • 3 nights in Sydney at the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, or similar
    • Sydney Harbour Cruise with lunch
    • One-way economy class flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)
    • 1 night in Ayers Rock at the Desert Gardens Hotel, or similar
    • Evening Uluru Sunset Tour
    • Sunrise Kata Tjuta Tour with outback picnic breakfast
    • One-way economy class flight from Ayers Rock (AYQ) 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
    • Kuranda Rainforest Village tour with lunch
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Adelaide!

Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and begin your exploration of Adelaide!

Day 2 Adelaide - Kangaroo Island

Today, you'll enjoy a visit to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery for a guided tour. Then, you'll dine on a two course lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro! You'll also visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and more! Arrive at your Kangaroo Island accommodation for one overnight stay.

Day 3 Kangaroo Island - Adelaide

This morning you'll visit a honey farm! Sample honey ice cream and learn more about the art of beekeeping. Dine on a two course lunch this afternoon at Hanson Bay Visitor Centre Cafe! Continue on to Flinders Chase National Park where you'll walk along the coastline and soak up stunning views! Take a ferry ride back to  Adelaide where you'll spend one night. 

Day 4 Adelaide - Sydney

Today you'll fly to Sydney! Upon arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and start exploring!

Day 5 Sydney

Spend the morning at-leisure before making your way to Sydney Harbour for your lunch cruise! You'll love the stunning views of Sydney's finest attractions. Tonight we suggest heading over to Darling Harbour for dinner!

Day 6 Sydney

Today is yours to spend as you please! You may wish to join an optional excursion, or perhaps you'll continue exploring independently. Whatever you choose, be sure to visit the Sydney Opera House before you leave Sydney!

Day 7 Sydney - Ayers Rock

Continue on to Ayers Rock! You'll be transferred to the Sydney Airport for your flight, and then transferred to your hotel upon arrival in Ayers Rock. This evening, you'll be taken to admire the sunset at Uluru! This includes a 5 hour, fully-guided tour, sparkling wine and appetizers, and round trip transportation from your hotel. 

Day 8 Ayers Rock - Cairns

This morning, you'll be taken to watch the sunrise at Kata Tjuta! Watch the colors change as the sun rises. This tour includes a guide for the full 5 hours, breakfast, and round trip transportation from your resort! When your tour concludes, you'll be taken to the Ayers Rock airport for your flight to Cairns.

Day 9 Cairns

Today you'll enjoy a cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef! Michaelmas Cay is a National Park and protected sanctuary for seabirds, so keep your eyes peeled for wildlife! You'll have the opportunity to snorkel in the Reef, so if you packed an underwater camera, today's the day to use it!

Day 10 Cairns

A full-day Kuranda Rainforest Village tour awaits! Begin in Tjapukai where you'll enjoy lunch. Then, board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a journey over and through the World Heritage-protected rainforest! You'll have some leisure time in Kuranda before you board the Kuranda Scenic Rail. 

Day 11 Depart Australia

Pack up your belongings and souvenirs! You'll be transferred from your hotel to the Cairns airport for your flight home!

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