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The Spirit of Australia

12 NIGHTS - PRICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 

Exciting cityscapes, captivating coasts, tropical splendour and timeless treasures converge in this epic Australian itinerary. Cultured and cosmopolitan, Melbourne kicks off your adventure, while a day on the legendary Great Ocean Road showcases Victoria’s seaside panoramas. Spend three days in the Red Centre before Queensland’s bounty of natural wonders beckons. Sydney and the majestic Blue Mountains bring your remarkable journey to an end.

Itinerary

place DAYS 1 - 2 - Melbourne 

Melbourne 

Arrive in Melbourne, Victoria’s vibrant capital city, and take a private transfer to your hotel, the stylish QT Melbourne for three nights. Known as Australia’s cultural capital, Melbourne boasts world-class museums, art galleries and lively music venues, as well as a diverse culinary offering in eclectic cafés and myriad restaurants. With bustling shopping areas and lovely beaches too, there’s always something to see and do.

place DAY 3 - Great Ocean Road 

Great Ocean Road 

Today, discover first hand why a road trip on the Great Ocean Road has become a tourism pilgrimage for so many. Departing from Melbourne, stop off at the world-famous surf spot of Bells Beach before continuing along the coast. Enjoy an inland diversion through Great Otway National Park where sea blues give way to lush forest greens. Then, it’s time for the highlight of the day, the magnificent Twelve Apostles, best viewed from the cliff edge boardwalks. After pausing to take in the views at one of Australia’s best beaches, head back to the city.

place DAY 4 - Melbourne – Ayers Rock

Melbourne – Ayers Rock

Fly into Australia’s central heartland, with three nights at Desert Gardens Hotel an ideal base for your Red Centre adventures.

place DAYS 5 - 6 - The Red Centre

The Red Centre

With its striking desert landscape and heritage that dates back tens of thousands of years, the Red Centre offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Included tours offer a unique insight into the region’s Indigenous culture, with traditional Aboriginal stories and engaging activities adding depth to your experience. An afternoon tour to Uluru offers the chance to explore the base of this sacred monolith before watching in wonder as the sky changes from blue to orange and red as the sun sets behind this utterly iconic site. Sparkling wine and nibbles accompany the spectacular vista, followed by a delicious barbecue dinner.

place DAY 7 - Ayers Rock – Port Douglas

Ayers Rock – Port Douglas

Fly to Cairns on Queensland’s east coast and transfer to Port Douglas. Check in to your apartment at Coconut Grove for three nights.

place DAYS 8 - 9 - The Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef 

The Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef 

Meet a local Kaku Yalanji Aboriginal guide and travel to where two World Heritage Sites, the ancient Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, meet. Learn about traditional medicines and hunting techniques on an engaging and informative half-day tour. The next day, a relaxing sailing trip transports you to a magical underwater world. Join a guided snorkelling tour or take a trip in a glass-bottomed boat to see some of the Great Barrier Reef’s amazing marine life.

place DAY 10 - Cairns - Sydney

Cairns - Sydney

Travel from tropical Queensland to the world-famous city of Sydney. Spend three nights staying in the historic Rocks district.

place DAY 11 - Sydney

Sydney

A morning sightseeing tour introduces you to the highlights and some lesser-known gems of this remarkable city. Discover an interesting blend of historical architecture and modern design in the city centre before heading to the coast, where Tamarama, Bronte and Bondi Beaches each offer their own unique allure. Later, combine sightseeing with a relaxing lunch on the harbour, taking in the sights from an enthralling new perspective as you glide across the water.

place DAY 12 - Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains

Enjoy a full day exploring the unique World Heritage region that is the Blue Mountains National Park. This natural wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypti forests is a paradise for nature lovers. Your guide will take you to remote lookout points to see some of the area’s most famous panoramas.

place DAY 13 - Depart Sydney 

Depart Sydney 

Your epic Australian adventure comes to an end with a transfer to the airport for your outbound flight from Sydney.

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