9 days tour

Contrasts Of Australia (9 Days)

Contrasts Of Australia (9 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Meals

Meals as stated in itinerary: 8 Full buffet breakfasts 1 Lunch 1 Highlight Lunch 1 Be My Guest dinner 1 Highlight dinner 2 Dinners with wine 1 Farewell Dinner

Others

Melbourne Laneways Walking Tour Hartleyโ€™s Boat Cruise Great Barrier Reef Cruise Sydney Harbour Cruise Be My Guest Experience exploring the Sydneyโ€™s vibrant Inner West Visit with a volunteer gardener at Wendyโ€™s Secret Garden 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites โ€“ Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House

Transport

Travel in luxury coach Airport Transfers (see flight information below)

Accommodation

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne Pacific Hotel Cairns Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour

Hygieneprotocol

As of December 1st 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.ย  You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommendโ€ฏsavingโ€ฏa picture on your smart phoneโ€ฏas aโ€ฏbackupโ€ฏoption), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Not included:

Others

Please note that the intra-flights for this tour are mandatory but are not included in your tour price. Please contact our Travel Experts for more information.

Flights

Please note that the intra-flights for this tour are mandatory but are not included in your tour price. Please contact our Travel Experts for more information.

Optional

Please note that the intra-flights for this tour are mandatory but are not included in your tour price. Please contact our Travel Experts for more information.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Contrasts Of Australia (9 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Melbourne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Melbourne

      Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening join your Travel Director for a welcome reception and dinner at the South Wharf riverside pub, The General Assembly. It's a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Melbourne Sights
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Melbourne Sights

      Join your Travel Director for a city sights tour that includes a private walk through Melbourne's famous hidden laneways. You'll discover the city's eclectic little lanes, arcades, cafรฉ society and fascinating street art. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an optional experience or simply relax and watch the world go by.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Melbourne - Cairns
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Melbourne - Cairns

      This morning you will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your flight to Cairns, Queensland. On arrival join a private wildlife journey at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Enjoy a boat cruise and encounter koalas, wallabies, birds, crocodiles and more! There will be time to take part in regenerating the rainforest particular to the Wangetti Valley, in which Hartleyโ€™s is located. Feel free to join in as much or as little as you can with this tree planting project and be a part of keeping the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics alive. This evening is free for you to choose from the numerous restaurants that Cairns has to offer.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Great Barrier Reef
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Great Barrier Reef

      Get ready for an experience of a lifetime - board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft, just one metre underwater. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cairns Free Time
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cairns Free Time

      Today is a free day to do as you choose. A great option is the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda, be amazed as you travel over and through World Heritage rainforest, explore quaint Kuranda village and later board the Kuranda Scenic Rail for this historic rail journey. If youโ€™d prefer to spend the day relaxing by your hotel pool or sitting back at a local cafรฉ you can do that too! In the evening re-join your travelling companions for a dining experience at Ochre Restaurant.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Cairns - Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cairns - Sydney

      Following a leisurely start to the morning, itโ€™s time to switch the tropical vibes back to city highlights as you fly to Sydney. What a way to kick off your arrival to Sydney with a dinner cruise enjoying the famous Sydney Harbour! Youโ€™ll pass under the Harbour Bridge, cruise past the Opera House and see many magnificent waterfront homes, beaches and parklands.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Sydney

      Discover one of the great highlights of Sydney, the beautiful Sydney Opera House, on a guided tour inside this iconic building. If there was ever a place that slipped from the pages of a fairy-tale, Wendyโ€™s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay is it. Overlooking Sydney Harbour, this pocket of floral paradise is explained by a local volunteer โ€“ did you know this was once unused wasteland? Your visit provides a contribution to the ongoing maintenance of the enchanting garden. Explore Sydneyโ€™s inner west and enjoy a lunch with the locals at the pub. Then drive through Sydney's hip inner west to Batch Brewery where you will take part in a masterclass and learn how they combine creatively inspired limited release batches with sustainable practices.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Sydney Free Time
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Sydney Free Time

      The day is yours to explore at your leisure or book one of our hand-crafted selection of optional experiences. There are so many sights and activities to be had in this city and further afield. Enjoy your farewell Dinner tonight with your fellow travellers

  • Day 9 Day 9: Farewell From Sydney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Farewell From Sydney

      Bid farewell to your fellow traveller when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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