Highlights of Australia
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Highlights of Australia
What comes to mind when somebody mentions Australia? Beautiful beaches, bustling cities, endless sunshine and a laid-back lifestyle? Well, you won’t be disappointed. This diverse, continent-sized country is a perfect mix of cities, natural beauty and vast open spaces, and you can experience it for yourself on this tour of Australia.
Take in the highlights of modern Sydney, with its iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then escape to the nearby Blue Mountains; explore chic Melbourne’s winding alleys and cosy cafes, then drive the epic Great Ocean Road; escape to sunny Brisbane and meet some local wildlife; travel north to remote city of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
This tour is ideal for travel-enthusiasts looking for a taster of Australia that includes a little bit of everything that the Land Down Under has to offer.
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 14 Nights
- Board: Various Meals
- Departing: London Heathrow
- Offer Date: 13th October 2025
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Why Book?
✓£500pp deposit
✓Daily breakfast & 1 lunch
✓Transfers included
Highlights
✓Stay in some of Australia’s greatest cities – Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and Melbourne.
✓Experience the country’s natural beauty in the Blue Mountains, on the Great Ocean Road coastal drive and on the Puffing Billy steam train.
✓Get up close with local wildlife with a visit to a koala sanctuary, and to Phillip Island to watch the famous penguin parade.
✓Discover the amazing rainforests around Cairns on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
✓Enjoy a full day catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 1: Journey to Sydney
Begin your journey to Sydney.
Day 2: Sydney
Arrive in Sydney and check in to your hotel.
Day 3: Sydney
Enjoy a free day in Australia’s biggest city - Sydney.
Day 4: Sydney
Learn about Sydney’s history and visit its iconic sites - The Rocks, Bondi Beach, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and Sydney Opera House.
Day 5: Blue Mountains
Spend a day in the Blue Mountains, including a visit to Scenic World to enjoy the best views.
Day 6: Brisbane
Head to Brisbane to meet cuddly koalas and get to know the city on a river cruise.
Day 7: Brisbane
Relax and explore with a free day in Brisbane.
Day 8: Cairns
Travel from Brisbane to Cairns, the capital of the Tropical North.
Day 9: Kuranda Scenic Railway
Visit the mountain village of Kuranda and explore the rainforest on the scenic railway.
Day 10: Great Barrier Reef
Sail to the Great Barrier Reef on an unforgettable immersion in nature.
Day 11: Cairns
Enjoy some free time to explore Cairns and the surrounding areas, or just relax!
Day 12: Melbourne
Depart Cairns and make your way to Australia’s cultural capital – Melbourne.
Day 13: Melbourne
Get to know the highlights of Melbourne on an introductory tour.
Day 14: Great Ocean Road
Drive the Great Ocean Road, one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world.
Day 15: Puffing Billy and Phillip Island
Escape the city on a classic steam train, visit the wild Koala bears, spot marine life at Nobbies Centre, and watch the famous penguin parade.
Day 16: Depart Melbourne
Say goodbye and start your journey home.
Day 17: Arrive home
Arrive home after an incredible once-in-a-lifetime tour.
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