Contrasts of Australia

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Ticking off favourites along the East Coast and Melbourne, this Australia sightseeing tour explores dazzling cities, sundrenched shores, and stunning scenery. Ride a catamaran across the Great Barrier Reef, ride through rainforests, and taste Sydney’s flavours from land and sea with this trip that gives you a taste of everything.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney
    • Explore Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with a Local Specialist
    • Scenic Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland and on Sydney Harbour
    • View Darling Harbour from your Sydney hotel room and the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the water
    • Visit Melbourne's Laneways, Sydney's Inner West, and Wendy's Secret Garden in Lavender Bay
    • Connect With Locals
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

What's this trip about?

    Ticking off favourites along the East Coast and Melbourne, this Australia sightseeing tour explores dazzling cities, sundrenched shores, and stunning scenery. Ride a catamaran across the Great Barrier Reef, ride through rainforests, and taste Sydney’s flavours from land and sea with this trip that gives you a taste of everything.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMelbourne (VIC)
End CitySydney

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cairns
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Melbourne, Capital of Victoria

Melbourne extends a friendly welcome! (Flights to arrive prior to 12pm). Lucky for you you’re staying in the heart of it all on the banks of the Yarra River. Check into your hotel and meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a Welcome Reception at The Gene...

Day 2: Uncover Melbourne's Laneways

Get out and see the sights today on a guided walk with your Travel Director discovering the little lanes, arcades, and café society of stylish Melbourne. Gaze up at the beautiful Victorian façades lining grand boulevards. Stroll past famous, edgy street art that shows...

Day 3: Tropical City of Cairns

Go from city to tropics today as you as you fly north to sunny Cairns. At Hartley's Crocodile Adventures you’ll team up with a Local Specialist for a private, wildlife-rich boat cruise. They will give you the inside scoop on the life and habits of the crocs you’ll see...

Day 4: Great Barrier Reef, a Natural Wonder

Go from city to sea today on a full day bucket list exploration of the world’s largest coral reef system in the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set sail on a high-speed catamaran for these tropical waters then explore this underwater wonderland up cl...

Day 5: Cairns, All Yours to Enjoy

Your last day in Cairns is all yours to kick back at the hotel pool, check out more of the city sites, or venture out of town for more adventures. One popular Optional Experience is taking the Kuranda Scenic Railway through a lush forests, past gorges, ravines, and wa...

Day 6: Breathtaking Sydney

Your Australia sightseeing takes an exciting turn as you leave Cairns’ beaches for Sydney, Australia’s largest city, harbour, and fun-loving metropolis. Settle into your ideal spot to explore, lively Darling Harbour, before taking to the water on a Sunset Harbour Crui...

Day 7: Sydney’s Vibrant Inner West

After an easy morning start, you get to check out another side of the city in a couple of local communities. Your first stop is Newtown, rich with culture and colourful street art. Then make your way to the suburb of Marrickville, recently crowned the 10th “coolest” a...

Day 8: The Other Side of Sydney Harbour

Kick off your last day in Sydney soaking in the beautiful blooms of Wendy’s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay. At this tucked away retreat overlooking Sydney Harbour, meet a local volunteer and learn the story of how the garden was transformed, beginning in 1992 from unus...

Day 9: Farewell Sydney

It’s been a glorious nine days of Australia sightseeing, but all good things must come to an end. Fill up on your last breakfast before bidding farewell to your travel mates and your transfer to the Sydney airport (flights anytime).

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Price From $4,513
Price per day$501
Last Updated: 6/24/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Fun, exciting experiences that did show many contrasts of Australia.

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Accommodation

  • Hyatt Regency
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Meals Included
  • 1 Be My Guest
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Welcome Reception
  • 2 Regional Dinners
  • 8 Breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • A Trafalgar bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney
  • All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Optional Experiences and free time
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