Inspiring Australia
Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour. Just outside of Cairns, explore the tropical rainforest of Daintree National Park with a Local Expert, who will teach you about the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people who live there. Fly to Uluru, where a guide will lead you through the Walpa Gorge and past its red, rocky domes. Later, watch as 50,000 solar powered lights illuminate the desert during its Field of Light display by Artist Bruce Munro. Explore Melbourne’s laneways and visit the Yarra Valley for a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting. Cruise the Sydney Harbour, then go inside its famous Opera House for a VIP tour. Celebrate your incredible trip with dinner at Bennelong Restaurant, set inside the opera house’s iconic sails.
- 17 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
from $16,186.01 pp twin share * - 16 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027
from $16,186.01 pp twin share * - 23 Mar 2027 – 04 Apr 2027
from $16,186.01 pp twin share * - 13 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027
from $16,660 pp twin share * - 14 Sep 2027 – 26 Sep 2027
from $16,660 pp twin share * - 16 Nov 2027 – 28 Nov 2027
from $16,660 pp twin share * - 15 Feb 2028 – 27 Feb 2028
from $16,660 pp twin share * - 21 Mar 2028 – 02 Apr 2028
from $16,660 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Welcome to Cairns:
Meet your Travel Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at the Reef House Restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal made from seasonal ingredients as you overlook the crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea. - Day 2 – The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture:
Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village. - Day 3 – Cairns Natural Wonders:
Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village. - Day 4 – Into the Outback:
Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetisers and a multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia. - Day 5 – Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa:
Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner. - Day 6 – On to Melbourne:
This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Australia. Dinner this evening is at your hotel. - Day 7 – The Yarra Valley:
Venture to the Yarra Valley, famous for its boutique local food and wine and breathtaking scenery. Firstly, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie to take a Masterclass. Visit a local winery to learn about their vintages before enjoying lunch with wines. Lastly, experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for an evening at leisure. - Day 8 – Melbourne to Sydney:
This morning take a tour of the city seeing the main sights before a walk through the world-famous laneways with their graffiti and art. After lunch, you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city. - Day 9 – Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley:
Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including seeing the famed Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Customise your day and join an Aboriginal guide for a 90-minute leisurely walkabout through Barangaroo Reserve, home to 75,000 native Australian trees and shrubs. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs. - Day 10 – Hunter Valley Wine Region:
Spend the day exploring renowned wineries of the Hunter Valley Wine Region, best known for Semillion and Shiraz. Enjoy private wine tastings at some of the region’s top estates and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. Visit the cellar doors, a cheese shop and a chocolatier this afternoon before spending the evening at leisure. - Day 11 – Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise:
Return to Sydney and board your lunch cruise. Sip wine over lunch and delight in the harbour’s history, passing landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Near your hotel are some of the country’s most celebrated restaurants, and your Travel Concierge can make dinner recommendations to tempt any palette. - Day 12 – Sydney at Leisure Relaxed Start:
Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry to Manly Beach. Late afternoon, join a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House before a Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant. - Day 13 – Farewell Sydney:
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Kuku Yalanji people in Daintree National Park.
- Witness the mesmerizing Field of Light display at Uluru.
- Indulge in a chocolate masterclass, winery visit, and gin tasting in the Yarra Valley.
Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour. Just outside of Cairns, explore the tropical rainforest of Daintree National Park with a Local Expert, who will teach you about the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people who live there. Fly to Uluru, where a guide will lead you through the Walpa Gorge and past its red, rocky domes. Later, watch as 50,000 solar powered lights illuminate the desert during its Field of Light display by Artist Bruce Munro. Explore Melbourne’s laneways and visit the Yarra Valley for a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting. Cruise the Sydney Harbour, then go inside its famous Opera House for a VIP tour. Celebrate your incredible trip with dinner at Bennelong Restaurant, set inside the opera house’s iconic sails.
Inclusions
- Choose between two carefully selected activities.
- Great Barrier Reef: Dive into one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
- The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef and one of the most complex ecosystems we have.
- See incredible aquatic life beneath the surface as you swim.
- Kuranda: Board your SkyRail cable car to ascend through rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda.
- Take time to explore the vibrant local markets before returning to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
FAQs
- InterContinental Melbourne.
- Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu.
- The Langham, Sydney.
- The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
- voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 13 days and 12 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 17 Nov 2026 and 02 Apr 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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