Day 1: Melbourne
On arrival at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, you will be met by our professional local representative who will welcome you and assist in your transfer to your hotel. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Melbourne – City Tour & MCG Tour After your
After breakfast, visit Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook's Cottage (own expense), Queen Victoria Market and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix. Stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens see the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square. Visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront. See St. Paul's Cathedral and the Princess and Regent theatres. Cross the Bolted Bridge for great city views. This tour ends by 1200hrs at Federation Square.
Later join the guided one hour Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) tour. Explore Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup. Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athlete Villages and around Albert Park, the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. Go behind the scenes of the MCG. Highlights (all subject to availability) include the Northern Stand, coaches’ box, players’ change rooms, cricket viewing room, long room, Bill Lawry Cricket Centre and the Ponsford Stand. Drive to Etihad Stadium and enjoy lunch overlooking the arena. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Melbourne - Great Ocean Road Tour & Scenic Helicopter Ride
After your early breakfast, cross the Westgate Bridge to the Surf Coast and the world's premier surfing spot of Bells Beach. Absorb the amazing coastal scenery, stopping for photos en route to Kennet River Township to see koalas in their native habitat. Continue to Apollo Bay for a lunch stop (own expense). Drive to the spectacular Otway Ranges for a walk in the cool temperate rainforest. Drive to Port Campbell National Park and its iconic array of rock formations and the majestic monoliths of the 12 Apostles. Take the scenic helicopter ride of your life as you soar over the rock formations. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Melbourne - Gold Coast
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. You will be transferred to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for your flight to Gold Coast. On arrival, you will be met by our professional local representative, who will welcome you and assist you with your transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Gold Coast – Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & Skypoint
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day at Dreamworld, one of Australia's premier family theme parks where something new and exciting happens every minute! Enjoy the Big 6 Thrill Rides and the family and kids rides here; and indulge in the attractions and rides at White Water World!
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Gold Coast – Sea World
Breakfast at hotel. Discover Sea World’s all-new Seal Harbor and experience the world's first 'SpongeBob ParadePants.' See the new live show, 'Dora's Best Friends Adventure.' The 'Jet Stunt Extreme' showcases some awesome jetski performers and amazing aerial tricks! Experience a world of fun at Castaway Bay. Be enchanted by the amazing dolphins, sea lions, sharks, polar bears and stingrays. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Gold Coast – Movieworld - Cairns
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Explore Movieworld, home to all your favorite stars and super-heroes. Enjoy adventure rides including the new Justice League – Alien invasion 3D ride, Green Lantern Coaster, the awesome Batwing Spaceshot and Superman Escape. Don’t miss the amazing live action Hollywood Stunt Driver show. The kids will love Kids’ WB! Fun Zone.
In the evening, check-out & transfer to Gold Coast Airport for your flight to Cairns. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Cairns - Big Cat Cruise Tour to Green Island Reef
Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy this full day SIC tour with buffet lunch, semi-submarine and glass bottom boat OR snorkelling gear. The 2,300 km Great Barrier Reef is the world’s longest reef. It is the only living organic collective visible from Earth’s orbit. This is an experience that you will cherish. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Cairns – Kuranda Tour
After your breakfast, depart for your full day tour which also includes Tjapukai Cultural Park + 1Way SkyRail + 1Way ScenicRail. The spectacular journey of 1.45 hrs comprises beautiful views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. Take a short walk from the station to Kuranda village to shop at the markets or explore the attractions. Stroll down to SkyRail and board the 2 pm gondola back to Caravonica Terminal, where you will be met at 3:15pm and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Cairns – Sydney
Breakfast at the hotel. You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival, you will be met by our professional local representative, who will welcome you and assist you with your transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Sydney – City Tour, Aquarium & Sydney Tower Eye – ShowBoat Dinner Cruise
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. This morning, take a City Tour with views of Opera House & Harbour Bridge from Milsons Point, Manly Beach, etc. The tour ends by 1145 hrs near Darling Harbour. Proceed to Sea Life Aquarium at Darling Harbour to exchange Combo 2 Pass voucher for admissions to Sydney Sea Life Aquarium + Sydney Tower Eye with 4D Experience.
Enjoy the evening on the famous Sydney ShowBoat Dinner Cruise with Standard Seating and see the spectacular show - The Voyage Of Love. The Sydney Showboat is Australia's most luxurious authentic paddle wheeler. The Showboat follies, in the tradition of the leading shows of Paris, have caused a revolution on the high seas! Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Sydney - Blue Mountains Tour & Jenolan Caves
After your breakfast, depart on this full day tour, passing by the site of the 2000 Olympic Games and drive to Katoomba, the quaint capital of the Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy views over stunning eucalypt forests and age-old rock formations en route. On arrival at Scenic World, enjoy the optional Blue Mountain rides - Scenic Railway and Cableway (these rides are included in the Cable Car option). Experience the Skyway, a journey 370 meters above the valley (own expense). Next, enter the Grand Arch at Jenolan Caves, with their sparkling limestone caverns and the mysterious Blue Lake and join a guided Cave Tour. Drive back to Sydney. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Sydney- Back Home
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your flight back home with happy memories of your journey to Australia.
