Australian Experience – 13 Days

On arrival at the Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the city on your own or just relax at the hotel.

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Breakfast. We begin our day with the Melbourne City tour. You will see a glimpse of the city as you visit Federation Square, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Albert Park Lake (formula 1), and over to St. Kilda Beach.

After the city tour, you shall proceed for the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour. On enroute visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to meet endangered species, kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas, plus an array of colorful birds and reptiles.

Continuing to Phillip Island, a visit to Point Grant and The Nobbies gives us an opportunity to enjoy views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, including Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest population of fur seals. As we wait for the main event to unfold just after dark every night, the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your guide will ensure you get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade. Return back to the hotel.

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Breakfast. Be ready for your journey to the Great Ocean Road with sights that you will not forget. Departing Melbourne at around 8.00 am, we enjoy panoramic views of the city and Port Phillip Bay as we cross the Westgate Bridge, Australia’s longest bridge at just under 2.6 kilometers in length. We pass by and learn a little about Victoria’s second-largest city, Geelong, as we make our way down towards the Surf Coast, with its enchanting beachside towns and powerful swells.

In Torque, we stop for our first opportunity to visit the beach and to enjoy a complimentary morning tea. Departing Torque, we set out along the Great Ocean Road itself, as your experienced driver guide provides informative commentary about the road’s history and its place in Australian folklore. Visit Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Loch Arch Gorge, Wild Spot, and the Shipwreck Coast. Return back to your hotel.

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Breakfast. You will be picked up from your hotel to transfer for your flight to Cairns from Melbourne Airport. On arrival at Cairns you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice. Freshen up and explore the city on your own.

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Breakfast. On this excursion, you’ll visit the beautiful village of Kuranda, nestled in pristine World Heritage listed rainforest. You will be picked up from your hotel (in the Cairns city area) in a modern and comfortable coach and travel to the train station. Climb aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and take in views of the surrounding mountains along the way to Kuranda. Rising from sea level to 328 meters, the journey to Kuranda passes spectacular waterfalls and then takes you into the stunning Barron Gorge. Enjoy 2.5 hours of free time to explore the markets, shops and walking trails or take a river cruise (seasonal). Discover the amazing array of food stalls and cafés or dine with the resident water dragons at Frogs Restaurant, famous for their freshly made sauces and dressings. Take the famous Skyrail down, spanning 7.5 kilometers over the pristine rainforest canopy. After that, you will take the Skyrail back down to the bottom (Skyrail Smithfield station). Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery over and deep into the world’s oldest, continually surviving tropical rainforest. Experience the Pamagiri Aboriginal experience, dreamtime walk and much more. Return back to hotel.

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Breakfast. You will be transferred to the catamaran point and spend the full day on Green Island Reef. You will have free choice of snorkeling gear or a glass bottom boat tour, snorkeling demonstration & reef presentation enroute to Green Island, use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base, Island rainforest boardwalks buffet lunch & semi-submarine tour! Enjoy a full adventure and sail to the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran. Visit tropical Green Island to snorkel among colorful coral gardens and reef fish. Laze on a sandy beach or explore the ocean via a semi-submersible or glass bottom boat. Return to the hotel.

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Breakfast. You will be picked up from your hotel to transfer for your flight to Gold Coast from Cairns Airport. On arrival at Gold Coast, you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice. Freshen up and explore the city on your own.

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Breakfast. Today we shall spend an entire day and experience the fun of amazing theme parks on the Gold Coast with an unlimited entry pass to Warner Bros. Movie World. Meet your favorite superheroes, supervillains, and cartoon characters at family-friendly shows, such as the Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 at Warner Bros. Movie World. Return back to the hotel and explore the city on your own.

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Breakfast. Enjoy your day at the Sea World and Wet’n Wild. Meet the resident dolphins, sharks, and penguins at Sea World. Let the kids go wild at Nickelodeon Land, and watch stand-out performances, such as Jet Stunt Extreme, Turtle Power Live, and the Affinity Dolphin Presentation. Cool down at Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast, and get your thrills at splash-tacular attractions, such as Blackhole, Mach 5, and the kid-friendly Wet’n’Wild Junior. Return back to your hotel and rest of the evening is at leisure.

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Breakfast. You will be picked up from your hotel to transfer for your flight to Sydney from Gold Coast Airport. On arrival at Sydney, you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice. Freshen up and explore the city on your own.

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Breakfast. We shall begin our day with the half-day tour of this vibrant city. Visit the historic Rocks area, Macquarie Street, NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks, and St. Mary’s Cathedral. From Macquarie’s Point, see the stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. We shall also visit Sydney’s eastern suburbs, King’s Cross, Double Bay, Bondi Beach, Paddington, and more, with the tour concluding at Darling Harbor. Lunch on your own and explore Darling Harbor.

After lunch we shall proceed for the Sydney Opera House Tour. More than 60 years ago, a young Danish architect, Jorn Utzon, designed what is now considered one of the greatest buildings of all time. It is a work of art that came in existence against impossible odds and went on to become one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world, putting Sydney on the map forever. Discover the stories, history, and magic of Sydney Opera House as you follow your friendly guide underneath the sails and into the UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece. The opera house is home to 1,000 rooms, 300 corridors, and hundreds of tales and secrets. Step inside the inspired theatres where more than 1800 performances come to life each year, you might catch a rehearsal in action, or the crew working on a set. Rest of the evening is at leisure.

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Breakfast. Visit one of the most spectacular World Heritage-listed national parks in the Blue Mountains. Spanning across thousands of hectares of wilderness rainforest, canyons, sandstone escarpments, and towering eucalyptus trees. Please do carry sunscreen, water bottle, hat & sunglasses, warm clothes, camera, and comfortable walking shoes. Lunch is on your own. Explore spectacular Three Sisters rock formations, picturesque landscapes, guided bush walks along secret trails, Jamison Valley, Wentworth Falls, and Australian wildlife. Ride the steepest railway. Stopover at Featherdale Wildlife Park to see koalas and feed the baby wallabies. Rest of the evening is at leisure.

Or Take Express Premium coach transfers to Port Stephens and return; enjoy a dolphin cruise and 4WD sand board adventure. Coach will provide transfers between Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay, and Birubi Beach. See the World’s Largest Coastal Moving Sand Dunes at Anna Bay, visit Port Stephens Winery, enjoy complimentary bottled water, and return to your hotel.

Overnight.

Breakfast. Transfer to Sydney airport for your flight back home or to onward destination with fond memories.

End of Tour.