Contrasts of Australia
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- 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
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Joan Ferguson
Dec 2022
Contrasts of Australia
Fun, exciting experiences that did show many contrasts of Australia.
Mark Gonzalez
Oct 2022
Contrasts of Australia
Great value for the money!
Rita Petrizzi
Oct 2022
Contrasts of Australia
The timing and tours we went on were perfect.
Charisse Major
Oct 2022
Contrasts of Australia
The hotels were great, coaches were all comfortable, and the itinerary was perfect. It was a nice blend of doing things on our own and doing things with the group. W...
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