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Cityscapes, wildlife, beaches, and so much more!
This vacation package takes you through Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney for a truly authentic Aussie adventure! Discover each city through a mix of guided sightseeing and independent exploration. The services of a Professional Travel Director are included to make your vacation as smooth as possible, so all you have to do is charge your camera, pack your bags, and get ready to explore the land Down Under!
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What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Melbourne (MEL), out of Sydney (SYD)
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar:
- 2 nights in Melbourne at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
- 3 nights in Cairns at the Hilton Hotel Cairns
- 3 nights in Sydney at the Rydges Sydney Central Hotel or Hyatt Regency Harbour
- Guided sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- Walking tour of Melbourne
- Private wildlife journey at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures with boat cruise
- Catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef with snorkeling
- Captain Cook sunset dinner cruise
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
- Services of an experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Travel by luxury coach
Great Ways to Explore
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Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef!
Discover Aussie wildlife, including koalas, wallabies, and more!
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Take part in a rainforest tree planting regeneration project!
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Enjoy a local brewery masterclass!
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Watch the Sydney sunset on a dinner cruise on the harbour!
This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.
This 8-night Australian package takes you through three of Australia's most vibrant cities! You'll explore beautiful beaches, unbelievable nature sights, and so much more.
Begin with two nights in Melbourne! You'll be led on a walking tour of this buzzing city. Discover arcades, cafes, alleyways, and get a taste of the culture. You'll have time to explore independently to shop, dine, and chat with locals about the best places to visit! We recommend a stroll through Fitzroy Gardens, a stop at Flinders Street Station, and a meal on the Yarra River!
Continue on to Cairns! Here, you'll have the opportunity to experience a private wildlife journey at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Board a boat cruise and keep your eyes peeled for Aussie wildlife, including koalas, wallabies, crocs, and more! The next day, board a high-speed catamaran for a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef! You have the option to snorkel or to stay dry and experience the reef from your partially-submerged catamaran! You'll also have time to explore Cairns independently.
Your final stop is Sydney! Experience some of Australia's most iconic sites while you're here. Visit Bondi Beach for lunch and shopping and experience a Sydney sunset with a dinner cruise! As with the other cities, you'll have time to explore Sydney independently to visit other sights on your bucket list, too! After three nights here, you'll cram all of the Tim Tams you bought as souvenirs in your bags and fly home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Melbourne (MEL), out of Sydney (SYD)
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar:
- 2 nights in Melbourne at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
- 3 nights in Cairns at the Hilton Hotel Cairns
- 3 nights in Sydney at the Rydges Sydney Central Hotel or Hyatt Regency Harbour
- Guided sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- Walking tour of Melbourne
- Private wildlife journey at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures with boat cruise
- Catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef with snorkeling
- Captain Cook sunset dinner cruise
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
- Services of an experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Travel by luxury coach
Great Ways to Explore
-
Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef!
Discover Aussie wildlife, including koalas, wallabies, and more!
-
Take part in a rainforest tree planting regeneration project!
-
Enjoy a local brewery masterclass!
-
Watch the Sydney sunset on a dinner cruise on the harbour!
Package Overview
This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.
This 8-night Australian package takes you through three of Australia's most vibrant cities! You'll explore beautiful beaches, unbelievable nature sights, and so much more.
Begin with two nights in Melbourne! You'll be led on a walking tour of this buzzing city. Discover arcades, cafes, alleyways, and get a taste of the culture. You'll have time to explore independently to shop, dine, and chat with locals about the best places to visit! We recommend a stroll through Fitzroy Gardens, a stop at Flinders Street Station, and a meal on the Yarra River!
Continue on to Cairns! Here, you'll have the opportunity to experience a private wildlife journey at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Board a boat cruise and keep your eyes peeled for Aussie wildlife, including koalas, wallabies, crocs, and more! The next day, board a high-speed catamaran for a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef! You have the option to snorkel or to stay dry and experience the reef from your partially-submerged catamaran! You'll also have time to explore Cairns independently.
Your final stop is Sydney! Experience some of Australia's most iconic sites while you're here. Visit Bondi Beach for lunch and shopping and experience a Sydney sunset with a dinner cruise! As with the other cities, you'll have time to explore Sydney independently to visit other sights on your bucket list, too! After three nights here, you'll cram all of the Tim Tams you bought as souvenirs in your bags and fly home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Package ID: PK-GC4P-SH-CA-MEL
Day 1. Welcome to Melbourne!
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Tonight, you'll meet your travel director and fellow travel companions for dinner at the South Wharf riverside pub, The General Assembly. It’s a great way to get to know everyone in a unique setting!
Transfer from Melbourne Airport to hotel
Check-in - Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne,
Australia
Located on the Yarra River, Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne offers a comfortable and convenient choice hotel. Guests will enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, complimentary toiletries, and more. Clarendon St Grill offers simple and fresh dishes for breakfast and dinner, while the Lobby Bar is the perfect choice for a pre-dinner cocktail or business lunch. The hotel features a fitness center, pool, and business center to meet the needs of every type of guest. Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne is within walking distance to many of Melbourne's finest attractions, including Bourke Street, Flinders Street Station, St. Paul's Cathedral, and so much more!
Day 2. Melbourne
Today, you'll experience a walking tour of Melbourne. Let your travel director lead you down Melbourne's famous hidden lanes and alleys as you discover arcades, cafes, and incredible street art. This afternoon, you'll have free time to explore this vibrant city independently.
Street art in Melbourne
Day 3. Melbourne - Cairns
Today, you'll be transferred to the Melbourne Airport for your flight to Cairns! Upon arrival, you'll be taken to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for a private wildlife journey! This includes a boat cruise and the opportunity to encounter koalas, wallabies, birds, crocodiles, and more! There will be time to partake in regenerating the rainforest, particularly in the Wangetti Valley where Hartley’s is located in. Feel free to join as much or as little as you can with this tree planting project and be a part of keeping the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics alive. Tonight, you can dine anywhere you wish for dinner in Cairns.
Transfer from Melbourne hotel to Melbourne Airport
Flight from Melbourne to Cairns
Transfer from Cairns Airport to Cairns hotel
Check-in - Hilton Hotel Cairns
Cairns,
Australia
Hilton Hotel Cairns is located on the water, just minutes from the Cairns Convention Center, Cairns Airport, and more! Guests can easily explore the Daintree Rainforest or Great Barrier Reef from this location. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with complimentary toiletries and premium television. Choose to dine at Mondo on the Waterfront with beautiful views of Trinity Inlet and an international menu, or at Simply Italian for fantastic Italian dishes. Unwind with a trip to the lagoon-style pool or with a luxurious treatment at the on-site spa. Sip a cocktail at Gin Social Bar while you watch the sunset, and then do it all again tomorrow!
Day 4. Cairns
Today you'll discover the Great Barrier Reef! Board a catamaran and cruise out to the reef, where you'll have the opportunity to snorkel! Enjoy a buffet lunch as you explore this natural beauty.
Great Barrier Reef
Day 5. Cairns
Today, you're free to explore Cairns as you please! Optional excursions today include a full-day tour to Kuranda to explore some of the world's oldest rainforest! Tonight, you'll reunite with your travel director and travel companions for a special dining experience at Ochre Restaurant!
Cairns, Australia
Day 6. Cairns - Sydney
This morning, you'll be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Sydney! Check in to your hotel, relax, and get ready for a dinner cruise! You'll see stunning Sydney at night as you dine on a two-course meal.
Transfer from Cairns hotel to Cairns Airport
Flight from Cairns to Sydney
Transfer from Sydney Airport to Sydney hotel
Check-in - Hyatt Regency Harbour
Sydney,
Australia
Hyatt Regency Harbour overlooks Darling Harbour in Sydney's CBD. It is the largest hotel in Sydney, with almost 900 rooms and a variety of dining options and meeting spaces. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, television, coffee/tea making facilities, and more. Sailmaker offers dishes featuring fresh produce and local seafood. Zephyr is the hotel's rooftop bar offering sensational views of Sydney and Darling Harbour. The hotel also has a Lobby Lounge where you can start the day with a morning coffee or end the day with a cozy cocktail. With Sydney's finest attractions at your fingertips, you'll appreciate the comfort and convenience of Hyatt Regency Harbour.
Day 7. Sydney
Enjoy a later start to the day, perhaps you’ll take an early morning stroll or simply make the most of a slow start. Today we explore the vibrant Inner West suburbs of Sydney. Tour Newtown, a community rich with a lively culture and home to numerous street art sites that will surprise you. Continue through the suburb of Marrickville, recently crowned the 10th “coolest” and most livable neighborhood in the world before arriving at Dear Delicious Café. Meet the owner Greg in his sustainable garden and learn about how he has brought urban farming to the community before enjoying a tasty meal made with fresh local produce for your Be My Guest Lunch. After lunch, you will meet Andrew the founder of Batch Brewery. Take part in a masterclass on-site and learn how they combine creatively inspired limited release batches with sustainable practices. Later take some free time to do some shopping or enjoy a stroll along the harborfront.
Bondi Beach • Sydney, Australia
Day 8. Sydney
Visit Wendy’s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay, overlooking Sydney Harbour. Meet a local volunteer and learn the story of how the garden was formed from unused wasteland and how it is beautifully maintained by a group of volunteer gardeners. Most importantly, your visit to the garden provides a contribution to the ongoing maintenance of the enchanting garden. Take the opportunity to walk along the Sydney Harbour foreshore and make the most of some free time. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner on the harborfront.
Downtown Sydney, Australia
Day 9. Depart Australia
Today you'll be transferred from your hotel to the Sydney Airport for your flight home!
Transfer from Sydney hotel to Sydney Airport
Fly home!
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