Australian Highlights
Explore Australia’s iconic destinations on a 13-day guided tour. Discover the vibrant cities of Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney, and marvel at natural wonders like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy cultural experiences, including a tour of the Sydney Opera House and learning about Aboriginal culture in Central Australia. This tour offers a perfect blend of city life, stunning landscapes, and rich heritage.
- 21 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
from $10,324.01 pp twin share * - 23 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
from $9,172.01 pp twin share * - 06 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
from $10,170.01 pp twin share * - 20 Sep 2026 – 02 Oct 2026
from $10,554.01 pp twin share * - 04 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026
from $10,554.01 pp twin share * - 25 Oct 2026 – 06 Nov 2026
from $10,170.01 pp twin share * - 01 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026
from $10,554.01 pp twin share * - 08 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
from $10,170.01 pp twin share * - 15 Nov 2026 – 27 Nov 2026
from $10,324.01 pp twin share * - 22 Nov 2026 – 04 Dec 2026
from $10,324.01 pp twin share * - 06 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
from $10,170.01 pp twin share * - 03 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 10 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027
from $10,405.01 pp twin share * - 17 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 24 Jan 2027 – 05 Feb 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 31 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 07 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 14 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 21 Feb 2027 – 05 Mar 2027
from $10,405.01 pp twin share * - 28 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 07 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 14 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 21 Mar 2027 – 02 Apr 2027
from $10,563.01 pp twin share * - 04 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027
from $9,994.01 pp twin share * - 23 May 2027 – 04 Jun 2027
from $9,994.01 pp twin share * - 20 Jun 2027 – 02 Jul 2027
from $9,994.01 pp twin share * - 22 Aug 2027 – 03 Sep 2027
from $10,800.01 pp twin share * - 05 Sep 2027 – 17 Sep 2027
from $9,994.01 pp twin share * - 19 Sep 2027 – 01 Oct 2027
from $10,800.01 pp twin share * - 03 Oct 2027 – 15 Oct 2027
from $9,994.01 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Welcome to Melbourne:
Settle into your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River and meet your Travel Director at the South Wharf riverside for dinner at a popular restaurant in the area. It’s a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting. - Day 2 – Melbourne Sightseeing and Free Time:
Join your Travel Director for a city sights tour that includes a private walk through Melbourne’s famous hidden laneways. You’ll discover the city’s eclectic little lanes, arcades, and cafe society There’s time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an Optional Experience* to Phillip Island to see the nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade or simply relax and watch the world go by. - Day 3 – Melbourne Free Time:
If you’re still getting your Melbourne bearings, linger in town to explore boutiques, galleries, and eclectic suburbs. Or, perhaps join one of our Optional Experiences*. Explore the city on foot with a History and Donuts Walking Tour. However, if you’re ready to explore beyond the city limits, consider embarking on a journey along the Great Ocean Road. This legendary stretch of coastline truly lives up to its reputation as one of the most breathtaking touring routes globally. As you wind your way along this scenic route, be prepared to encounter breathtaking views at every turn, making it an unforgettable journey that truly showcases the natural beauty of Australia. - Day 4 – Melbourne – Uluru:
The rusty red landscapes of Uluru beckon as you leave Melbourne for Ayers Rock Resort, your backdrop this afternoon is the world’s largest rock monolith. Follow your guide to the perfect perch to capture Uluru as the last of the day disappears, glass of bubbles in hand (of course). - Day 5 – Uluru and Kata Tjuta:
The only reason to get out of bed before dawn? For a magical Uluru sunrise. It’s a spiritual place, with stories of the Anangu, caretakers of this remote arid landscape revealed while you tour the base on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Later, an Anangu artist will explain just what makes it so spiritual over an introduction to Western Desert art, introducing totems and symbols important to the region and represented in paintings and installations, another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. The red desert follows you to Kata Tjuta, where nature humbles as you walk through the towering domes of this ancient rock formation. Cheers to the end of another amazing day. - Day 6 – Uluru – Cairns:
Rise early on your final day in Uluru to glimpse the kaleidoscopic Field of Light art installation of artist Bruce Munro, on an Optional Experience*. 50,000 glowing spindles of light blanketing the desert. Walk to the top of a sand dune to marvel in the morning unfolding over this very special part of the world. Later, head to your next stop in tropical Cairns. - Day 7 – Cairns Free Time:
Cruising with crocs, a scenic railway ride into World Heritage listed rainforest? Today the choice is yours with a variety of Optional Experiences*.Take a historic rail journey winding across bridges and through tunnels to Kuranda village, nestled in a tropical rainforest to explore its colourful and interesting arts and crafts. Return to the lowlands on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and through the some of the oldest rainforest in the world. You can also choose to pair your trip to Kuranda with a visit to Hartley’s Crocodile for a wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands, the home of the saltwater crocodile. Or take a wander along the Cairns Esplanade. Today the choice is yours. Celebrate the end of an incredible day at dinner on Cairns’ waterfront at Salt House for regional seafood plucked straight from the ocean, highlighting fresh, local ingredients, and prepared on their custom-built Argentinian wood fired grill. - Day 8 – Great Barrier Reef:
The world’s largest living organism, the Great Barrier Reef, never fails to dazzle. Set out on a catamaran to explore a kaleidoscope of colour: over 1,500 species of fish, 215 different birds, 3,000 molluscs, six of the world’s seven marine turtle species, and 30 species of dolphins and whales are residents. Strap on a snorkel or visit an underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft to take in the menagerie without getting your hair wet. A tropical buffet lunch is served onboard before you return to Cairns. - Day 9 – Cairns – Sydney:
Touch down in Sydney, and spend time at leisure in this buzzing metropolis. Take a stroll along the iconic harbour, visit one of the city’s many bars, pubs, or restaurants, or simply while away the day at the beach. You decide how best to enjoy this bustling city of delights. - Day 10 – Sydney:
Bring your stamina: today is one of innumerable highlights. Go on a tour of the Sydney Opera House, discovering its architectural and performance secrets. If these sails could talk. Then see the city from the water on a Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise, enjoying a menu focusing on local food and wine. One icon to another: The world’s most famous beach beckons this afternoon, with your chance to pad along the sand at Bondi with Sydney’s beautiful people. - Day 11 – Sydney Free Time:
The hardest decision you must make today: explore more of Sydney, or head to the Blue Mountains, 11,400 square kilometres of World Heritage listed wilderness, a place where sandstone escarpments appear to cleave off the edge of the Earth and waterfall-cooled valleys of rainforest slip dreamily from the pages of a fairytale (own expense). - Day 12 – Sydney:
This morning you have some free time, so you may choose to sleep in or take an early morning walk around Circular Quay to enjoy last views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Late morning, stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden to the Art Gallery of NSW for a guided tour and lunch. The art gallery houses some spectacular First Nations art as well as contemporary and classic pieces. Your guided tour will be focused on First Nations and Australian art. Afterwards, enjoy lunch infused with native Australian flavours. Talk about ending on a high. - Day 13 – Farewell from Sydney:
What an epic journey, with so many destinations explored in less than two weeks. Now you just have to sort through the photos…
Highlights
- Explore Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney.
- Marvel at Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy cultural experiences like a Sydney Opera House tour and learning about Aboriginal culture.
Explore Australia’s iconic destinations on a 13-day guided tour. Discover the vibrant cities of Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney, and marvel at natural wonders like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy cultural experiences, including a tour of the Sydney Opera House and learning about Aboriginal culture in Central Australia. This tour offers a perfect blend of city life, stunning landscapes, and rich heritage.
Inclusions
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO Heritage World Heritage site, and witness unforgettable sunset and sunrise Join a guided Uluru Base Tour and hear stories of the Anangu MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – Join an Anangu artist to try your hand at Aboriginal Dot Painting Walk through two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta at Walpa Gorge Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef – a UNESCO World Heritage site Join a private guided tour of the Sydney Opera House Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Take a stroll along the promenade at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Learn about Indigenous art on a guided tour and Be My Guest lunch at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
- Day 1 highlights Welcome to Melbourne: Settle into your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River and meet your Travel Director at the South Wharf riverside for dinner at a popular restaurant in the area. It’s a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting.
- Day 2 highlights Melbourne Sightseeing and Free Time: Join your Travel Director for a city sights tour that includes a private walk through Melbourne’s famous hidden laneways. You’ll discover the city’s eclectic little lanes, arcades, and cafe society There’s time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an Optional Experience* to Phillip Island to see the nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade or simply relax and watch the world go by.
FAQs
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
- Desert Gardens
- Hilton Hotel Cairns
- InterContinental Hotel Sydney
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 13 days and 12 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 21 Jun 2026 and 31 Mar 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
Are discounts available?
Seasonal or loyalty discounts may be available on selected departures at the time of enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
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