10 Day Sydney to Cairns to Melbourne Icons of Australia Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Sydney
1 stop
1
Sydney
Gday and welcome to Sydney, Australia Please catch an Uber or taxi from the airport to your hotel at own expense. The rest of the day is free for you explore Sydney at leisure. Your full hotel list will be advised with your travel documents.
Day 2
Sydney Half Day Tour
1 stop
2
Sydney
Today you will enjoy the wonders of Sydney sight-seeing tour. The Sydney bus tour offers the most comprehensive experience, with the longest duration and the largest number of sights and lookouts included. Your pickup point and departure time will be advised in the written tour confirmation See Sydney's iconic landmarks and learn about its fascinating history and culture on the affordable sightseeing bus tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll enjoy a half-day of exploring Sydney's best sites. As you travel, your guide will share fascinating stories about the places you see and Sydney's rich history. Visit Kings Cross, Rose Bay, Macquarie Lighthouse, Bondi beach and more.
Day 3
Blue Mountains Day Tour
1 stop
3
Blue Mountains
Enjoy a guided full day trip to the Blue Mountains First, stop is at Echo Point, where you will have the closest and best view of the Three Sisters Rock Formation. Pickup point and time will be given to you with your tour confirmation. Next, visit Scenic World & dare yourself to ride the steepest railway in the world. The Railway has an incline of 64 degrees, with views from the top of the Three Sisters and the Valley, Ride the Skyway with See Through Glass Bottom & Enjoy the Cableway as well as a walk through the Rainforest. On the way back to Sydney, venture to the Western Plains to visit Sydney Zoo — Sydney’s ultimate wildlife experience. See koala's, wallaby's & wombats with an amazing nocturnal enclosure of Australian mammals and reptiles, and other animals from around the globe. Conclude your day with a ferry ride on the Parramatta River to Circular Quay. Travel under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House before disembarking at Circular Quay at 5pm where tour concludes.
Day 4
Fly Sydney to Cairns
1 stop
4
Cairns
Today you will fly from Sydney to Cairns. The cost of the flight and 23 kgs worth of package is included in the tour price. The flight from Sydney to Carins take 2 hours. The flights times will be sent to you in your written tour confirmation. Airport to Hotel transfers are not included in cost and at own expense. You can take a taxi or Uber to/from airport.
Day 5
Daintree Rainforest Tour
1 stop
5
Cairns
On this full-day tour, see why the combination of tropical forest, pristine white-sand beaches, and luminous, life-filled waters have earned this region World Heritage status. Stop at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, walk along elevated boardwalks as you see the flora, fauna, and characteristics of the area's 3 primary ecosystems—rainforests, wetlands, and grasslands. Enjoy morning tea before you continue to Daintree National Park. Next, on the picture-perfect Cape Tribulation beach, stroll along the shore with the sand between your toes or stick to the boardwalk as you explore the headlands. At the Alexandra Lookout, take in sweeping vistas over the Daintree River and the Coral Sea. The final leg of your adventure is a boat ride along the Daintree River. Float through the mangroves and watch for movement in the swampy waters. You might spot a powerful python or the swishing, scaly tail of a crocodile. Pick up point and time will be given to you with the tour confirmation.
Day 6
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
1 stop
6
Cairns
Cruise to Green Island, the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef with a lush rainforest. Spend the day exploring this protected Marine National Park—immersing yourself in its surrounding undersea universe teeming with coral and marine life. Your journey begins aboard a high-speed catamaran steering for the soft, white beaches of Green Island. This 6000-year-old coral cay boasts its own rainforest—the only of its kind in the Great Barrier Reef. Mid-cruise, tune in to your local guide's informative snorkelling and reef presentation. Upon arrival, step ashore to soak up the turquoise waters, glittering sand, and fringe of emerald palms ringing the island. Climb into a glass-bottom boat and lean over the railings to get an up-close look at a colourful underwater world. Feast your eyes on brilliant colonies of zany Brain Coral, orange sea stars, and scores of blue damselfish flitting to and fro. Pickup point and time will be given to you with your tour confirmation.
Day 7
Fly from Cairns to Melbourne
1 stop
7
Melbourne
Today you will fly from Cairns to Melbourne. The cost of the flight and 23 kgs worth of package is included in the tour price. The flight from Sydney to Carins take 4 hours. The flights times will be sent to you in your written tour confirmation. Airport to Hotel transfers are not included in cost and at own expense. You can take a taxi or Uber to/from airport.
Day 8
Great Ocean Road Tour
1 stop
8
Melbourne
Enjoy a one-day adventure along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, where stunning ocean views, lush rainforests, and fascinating history await. Start with a scenic drive to the road's eastern end, stopping for morning tea and a photo at the iconic Memorial Arch. Watch for wild koalas along the way. Enjoy a tasty lunch in Apollo Bay, followed by a guided walk through Melba Gully’s rainforest to the peaceful Cascades waterfall. You will marvel at the 12 Apostles, explore the dramatic Loch Ard Gorge and its shipwreck history, and visit The Archway, Razorback, and Dumpling Pots for breathtaking views. Conclude with a scenic drive back to Melbourne, filled with unforgettable moments. ~ Scenic drive along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, with stops at Memorial Arch and koala sightings. ~ Explore the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, The Archway, Razorback, and Dumpling Pots Pick up time and point will be given to you with your tour confirmation.
Day 9
Penguins Wildlife Tour.
1 stop
9
Melbourne
On arrival, you will be greeted by Phillip Island Nature Parks Ranger for a guided walk through Phillip Island’s Koala Reserve. You will be given a presentation about Koalas, the history and relevance of the Reserve, and the last area of natural woodland on the island. We will take a walk along the boardwalks of ‘The Nobbies’ and have a look to see if we can spot any Little Penguins in their burrows. Follow the walkways around to view ‘The Blowhole’ where waves come crashing up onto the dark volcanic rock. The caves and formations at this naturally craggy peninsula make for many dramatic photos, with the backdrop of Seal Rocks – on a sunny day you might be lucky enough to see Australian Fur Seals basking in the sun. The Little Penguins only come out of the water after the sun has gone down so that they can be sure to stay out of the way of any predators in the air above them. Pickup point and time will be given to you with tour confirmation.
Day 10
Depart Mebourne - Tour Concludes.
1 stop
10
Melbourne
Your tour concludes after you check out of your hotel today. We hope you have had a memorable trip to Australia. Please catch a taxi to Melbourne airport at own expense for your onward flights.

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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