Sample Tour: 12 Days - Melbourne, Sydney, Ayers Rock, Cairns

Day 1: Arrive in Melbourne
Private transfer to your luxury hotel

Day 2: Half-day City Sights
After breakfast, discover the diversity of this multi-cultural city. See historical buildings, beautiful gardens, and shopping areas famous for their restaurants and fashion. Melbourne is the sporting city and Melbournians are passionate about their Aussie Rules footy and almost all sports known to mankind. Travel past the sporting precinct that became famous in the 1956 Olympic Games and now roars to the cheers of Aussie Rules crowds each weekend. Melbourne is home to people from all over the world and this cultural diversity is expressed in the food and fashion centres.

Walk along the shopping strips of upmarket traditional Toorak, funky Chapel Street Prahran or culturally Vietnamese Bridge Street Richmond. Return to the Melbourne botanic Gardens for the morning / afternoon tea near the banks of the Yarra River. Drive to the Italian precinct of Lygon Street Carlton and see the historic Exhibition Buildings alongside the ultramodern Melbourne Museum. Finish your tour at the bustling activity of Queen Victoria Markets where huge range of fresh produce, exotic foods, clothing and artifacts are sold amidst a chorus of stallholders.

Rest of day is at your leisure.

Day 3: Shipwrecks & Wild Cliff Tops
Full breakfast at hotel.

As you leave the city centre and restored docklands of Melbourne, the stretching suburbs and Port Phillip Bay can be seen from the top of Westgate Bridge.
Enter the volcanic western plains of Victoria where European settlers forged their way as far as the Otway Ranges, establishing large sheep properties and homesteads. Head into Geelong and the picturesque waterfront overlooking Corio Bay.

See the port that was the centre of trade during the famous gold rush era in the 19th century. Cross rich sheep and dairy farmland to the cool temperate rainforests of the Otway Ranges National Park. Enjoy a cafe styled lunch at Port Campbell while you breathe the fresh clear air that rises from the southern oceans. A short drive will take you to the Shipwreck Coast bringing tales of heroes and follies, as many ships have floundered along this wild coastline. View the 12 Apostles ocean rock formations from a coastal boardwalk. Visit the shipwreck site of "Loch Ard" where two survivors struggled ashore amidst the wreckage.

Day 4: Travel to Sydney
After breakfast we will transport you to the airport where you will catch your flight to Sydney. You will be picked up and transferred to your luxury hotel.

Rest of day at your leisure.

Day 5: City Sights
After breakfast, you travel to the charming Rocks area, where you can take a stroll around the historic area, with its quaint old cottages, pubs & churches. Rejoin the vehicle & travel along Macquarie St, the seat of government for NSW, the Mint & Hyde Park Barracks. Travelling past St Mary’s Cathedral, you visit Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for an unsurpassed view of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Bridge. Continuing along the shores of Sydney Harbour, you travel through Kings Cross, Double Bay and Rose Bay. Passing by the up market real estate, there is a brief pause for morning tea in the beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park. You then travel further to South Head, with its breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and the city. Take a short stroll along the cliff tops & rejoin the your driver to continue to Bondi Beach and Centennial Park returning to Circular Quay.

Day 6: Blue Mountains High Country
After breakfast, your Ecotour begins at the historical Rocks area of old Sydney. Heading westwards across the coastal plain it goes to the Great Dividing Range of Australia. It is here you leave the ‘average’ Blue Mountains tourist behind & enter the National Park to unlock a piece of Australia you would never have known existed.

You visit an ancient Aboriginal site & outstanding lookouts; examine rock formations & the unusual plants & wildlife that abound the area.

From the quaint little village of Leura we skirt around Cliff Drive to Katoomba where you will find yourself looking out over the magnificent Jamieson Valley (Australia’s Grand Canyon) & the Three Sisters. You can enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch including a selection of fine Australian wines with a cheese platter under the canopy of the Australian bush.

Day 7: Travel to Ayers Rock
After breakfast, transfer to airport. At Ayers Rock you will be transferred to your new hotel.

After lunch, we will introduce you to the desert. Today you learn more about the desert and its development as well as you can enjoy spectacular views of Kata Tjuta. Here you also experience the fantastic colour of the great domes of Kata Tjuta at sunset with complimentary sparkling wine. Sit back and absorb the desert’s solitude and relax as the spectacle fades and leaves with the you beneath a sky of brilliant stars.

Day 8: Ayers Rock
Our drive to Uluru provides the opportunity to witness the spectacular sunrise without rushing, all the while absorbing an exposition of the great “Rock’s” natural history and its deep significance to the Anangu people. Short walks will bring you close to this wonderful and powerful place, viewing rock art, waterholes and appreciating the unique flora and fauna of Uluru. A special feature is the appreciation of the exquisite as well as dramatic sculpturing of Uluru.

There is plenty of time to amble, to absorb images and to gain an insight into Uluru’s remarkable presence. The final stop is the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
Afternoon at leisure.

Sounds of Silence Dinner
Here is an unforgettable evening, eating beautifully prepared food under the Outback sky by the Sounds of Silence Dinner. A special location is chosen where you are escorted to shortly before sundown. A lone didgeridoo echoes across the desert as you enjoy champagne and canapés. While the sun sets in a blaze of reds and oranges, and well into the starlit night, you feast on array of the Northern Territory's culinary delights, including barramundi, kangaroo, emu, crocodile, bush salads, and classic Australian desserts. Attention then turns to some of the world's best stargazing, with the assistance of the resident astronomer. As you wind down, coffee or tea are served. In winter, guests gather around a campfire to savour a special treat of hot mulled wine.
Return to hotel.

Day 9: Transfer to Cairns
You will be transported to the airport after breakfast, and then picked up and transported to your new hotel in Cairns.

Rest of day at leisure.

Day 10: Michalemas Cay Cruise
Michaelmas Cay is a picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. The Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to over 20,000 migratory seabirds and is one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere. We will take you on a cruise to Michaelmas Cay to snorkel, dive and sail on Australia's magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Set Sail aboard the five star catamaran and enjoy a reef experience - a day to remember.

Return to hotel, dinner at your leisure.

Day 11: Daintree National Park
Departing your accommodation you will travel through the rich farming areas toward the World Heritage Listed forest region of the Daintree National Park. Cruise on the mirrored smooth waters of the Daintree River, seeking out the vivid Ulysses Butterfly, Kingfishers and various other wildlife. The cruise takes us through silent backwaters where crocodiles can normally be seen basking on the muddy banks. Arriving on the northern side of the river we now enter the Daintree section of the Wet Tropics World Heritage protected rainforest. Travel up the beautiful Alexandra Range passing through rainforest. Stop for morning tea deep in the rainforest at the Jindalba boardwalk. Take a guided walk and learn of plants and wildlife. Stop at the magical Thornton Beach. Here our guide will highlight the amazing wildlife and ecosystems unique to this part of the world “where the rainforest meets the sea”.

Lunch is a special treat today, deep under the Rainforest canopy. After lunch we get to see unusual, exotic fruit originating from all over the globe's tropical regions. Along with the fruit trees the orchid is also a host to beautiful species of tropical flowering plants, both native and introduced.

Our last stop and final stop is at Alexandra Range Lookout. From here you'll have a spectacular view of the mouth of the Daintree River, Snapper Island and on a clear day Port Douglas return back to your accommodation early in the evening.

Day 12: Departure
After breakfast we will transport you to the airport for your connecting flight home.
We hope you have enjoyed your trip to Australia and we certainly hope to see you again!

Sample Tour: 15 Days - Sydney, Blue Mountains, Hamilton Island, Cairns, Ayers Rock

Day 1: Arrive in Syndey
Private transfer to your luxury hotel. Rest of day at your leisure.

Day 2: Half-day City Sights & Lunch Cruise
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a tour capturing the history of Sydney, stunning architecture, spectacular harbour views and the world famous Bondi Beach. Pass through the historical Rocks area and Circular Quay as you learn about the history and significance of the area. View the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a chair specially designed for the governor’s wife to look out over the harbour. Travel through Chinatown, Darling Harbour, and the nightlife district of Kings Cross. Travel via Watson Bay and stop at “The Gap”, for fantastic views and photo opportunities before arriving at world famous Bondi Beach. Return to the city, passing the exclusive suburbs of Double Bay and Rose Bay.

The splendour and sights of Sydney Harbour will be set before your eyes as you cruise past the major harbour attractions onboard the magnificent Magistic Cruises fleet. The cruise also includes an exquisite buffet that serves an array of fresh local seafood, hot & cold dishes, salads, desserts, cheeses & fruit.

Rest of day is at leisure

Day 3: Syndey
Day at your leisure

Optional: Bridge climb/Day climb

BridgeClimb is a 3.5 hour adventure and an experience that will never be forgotten on one of the world's most modern wonders … The Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Come and feel the thrill of making your way over 1,500 metres of steel as you venture across catwalks, ladders and arches. The BridgeClimb experience begins with a comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration to prepare you for the Climb of Your Life! The exhilaration and personal satisfaction achieved by reaching the top of the Bridge is rewarded by the breathtaking view that lies before you as you scale up the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

There is no adventure like it in the world ...no view like it ...no feeling like it!

Those that have climbed at night describe the Climb as a totally different kind of experience - something like a 'magical adventure as you hike up towards the heavens'. The night has a really intimate feel. You're enclosed in a blanket of darkness with just the bridge lights illuminating the structure in huge shadows. Once you get to the top it's amazing, you can see the lights across the Sydney metropolitan area. You're right up there.

Dinner and overnight in your luxury Sydney hotel.

Day 4: Sydney - Day Blue Mountains
An early start to arrive at Featherdale Wildlife Park for breakfast. You can hand feed a kangaroo, wallaby or emu - or enjoy a face-to-face encounter with one of our friendly koalas - among one of Australia's largest private collections of Australian native animals and bird life.

After breakfast touring includes:
-visit to the Dinosaur Tree
-Remote stops in the Aussie Bush
-lunch at historic hotel
-breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains Canyons
Dinner and overnight at luxury hotel in Katoomba

Day 5: Blue Mountains - Sydney
Australian breakfast at hotel

Spend your morning at leisure in the Blue Mountains. Depart in the afternoon for your return to Sydney. We travel into a remote part of Blue Mountains National Park where we find kangaroos grazing in a beautiful valley clearing called Euroka. We’ll spend time wandering amongst these peaceful animals as we enjoy refreshments including chilled champagne and orange juice towards the end of the day.

Day 6: Transfer to Hamilton Island
After breakfast, transfer to airport. Upon arrival in Hamilton Island, you will be transferred to your luxury hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hamilton Island.

Day 7: Hamilton Island
After breakfst, you will voyage to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef aboard Fantasea's comfortable air-conditioned high speed catamaran. Enjoy an adventure-packed day at Reefworld - come face to face with schools of tropical reef fish; be amazed at the spectacular coral formations; explore easy to follow snorkelling trails or simply relax on the sundeck and enjoy the amazing 360° view of the Great Barrier Reef. Your day begins cruising through the sheltered waters of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, through the Coral Sea and on to Hardy Reef, 39 nautical miles from the Whitsunday Coast. On entering the wide channel between the massive adjoining coral reefs you arrive at Reefworld, consisting of two amazing floating facilities on the Great Barrier Reef.

Day 8: Hamilton Island
Day at your leisure.

Day 9: Transfer to Cairns
After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns, where you will then be chauffered to your luxury hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Daintree and Cape Tribulation
After breakfst, travel through the rich farming areas toward the World Heritage Listed forest region of the Daintree National Park. Cruise on the mirrored smooth waters of the Daintree River, seeking out the vivid Ulysses Butterfly, Kingfishers and various other wildlife. The cruise takes us through silent backwaters where crocodiles can normally be seen basking on the muddy banks. Arriving on the northern side of the river we now enter the Daintree section of the Wet Tropics World Heritage protected rainforest. Travel up the beautiful Alexandra Range passing through rainforest. Stop for morning tea deep in the rainforest at the Jindalba boardwalk. Take a guided walk and learn of plants and wildlife.Stop at the magical Thornton Beach. Here our guides will highlight the amazing wildlife and ecosystems unique to this part of the world – “where the rainforest meets the sea”.

Lunch is a special treat today, deep under the Rainforest canopy. After lunch we get to see unusual, exotic fruit originating from all over the globe's tropical regions. Along with the fruit trees the orchid is also a host to beautiful species of tropical flowering plants, both native and introduced. Our last stop and final stop is at Alexandra Range Lookout.
From here you'll have a spectacular view of the mouth of the Daintree River, Snapper Island and on a clear day Port Douglas. return back to your accommodation early in the evening.

Day 11: Cairns
Today you will travel northwards to the Aboriginal Culture Park where you experience the rich cultural dance and skills of the aboriginal Australians. After a delightful lunch you make our way to Skyrail - "the world's most beautiful rainforest experience." Your gondola trip takes you above the canopy of this world heritage national park with stops along the way to visit Red Peak. A walk down to the forest floor is recommended where boardwalks enable you to view the fern covered forest floor. Arriving at Kuranda, your guide meets you to escort you to the village. The village has so much to offer with its famous market, boutique stores and arts & crafts. After returning to the vehicle, you visit the mighty Barron Falls lookout before returning to Cairns via the beautiful northern beaches.

Dinner and overnight at luxury hotel in Cairns

Day 12: Transfer to Ayers Rock
After breakfast, transfer to airport where you will fly to Ayers Rock. You will then be chauffeured to your luxury hotel.

Rest of day at your leisure.

Day 13: Ayers Rock
Day at your leisure

Day 14: Transfer to Sydney
After breakfast, transfer to airport where you will fly to Syndey. You will then be chauffeured to your luxury hotel.

Rest of day at your leisure.

Day 15: Transfer to airport for your international flight
We hope your journey to Australia has been unforgettable! Come back and see us again soon!