Price: From $4,961 CAD
Booking window: November 1 - November 30, 2025
Departure date: December 1st, 2025
Return date: December 12, 2025
Savings: $200 USD - $250 CAD when you book international airfare
Your journey begins with a 52-foot motor yacht cruise through Sydney Harbour, followed by sun-soaked leisure on the iconic Bondi Beach. Explore the theatres and foyers of one of Australia’s most famous landmarks with a tour of the Sydney Opera House before hiking along the intricate ravine systems and eucalypt forests of the Blue Mountains National Park west of Sydney.
Inclusions:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Sydney and Melbourne
- Shared arrival and departure airport transfers in Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, and Cairns
- 3 nights of moderate accommodation in Sydney
- 2 nights moderate accommodation in Ayers Rock
- 3 nights moderate accommodation in Cairns
- 3 nights moderate accommodation in Melbourne
- Shared Melbourne City Tour
- Shared Phillip Island Penguin and Moonlit Sanctuary Small Group Tour
- Shared Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour
- Shared Kata Tjuta Domes Tour
- Shared Kings Night at Field of Light Tour
- Shared Kings Canyon and Outback Panoramas
- Shared Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner Tour
- Shared Uluru Highlights
- Shared Outer Barrier Reef Cruise in Cairns
- Shared Kuranda Classic Tour with Skyrail and Rainforestation
- Shared Sensational Sydney City Tour
- Shared Sydney Opera House Tour and Dine
- Shared Blue Mountains Deluxe Experience
- 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Itinerary details:
Day 1: Arrive in Sydney
Transfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Sydney - City Centre. Accommodation at Furama Darling Harbour
Day 2: Sydney City and Opera House Tour and Dine
Sensational Sydney City
Join Sensational Sydney Cruises on a full day of touring by sea & land. Sea Begin your day with a sensational morning tea cruise. A unique, two hour cruise experience. Enjoy the company of a small group aboard a 52 foot motor yacht. Your personal captain & host will share the rich history of Sydney Harbour and its foreshore as you take in the sites of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Enjoy lite morning tea with coffee, tea, juice, water and 5-star service. Departs from Commissioners Steps, Circular Quay. This is located in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art Cruise departs 10am sharp (please arrive 15 minutes prior), returns 12:00. Lunch 12:00-13:15pm Explore the “Rocks” and have lunch on your own (at own expense). Land Meet your small group city sights Tour at The Four Seasons Hotel - Harrington Street. 1:15 sharp - arrive 15 minutes prior (you can enter the Four Season Lobby from Georgie Street and go up 3 level to get to this entrance) for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day tour. Visit Sydney’s trendy districts, superb coastal cliff walks and famous Bondi Beach. Your personal guide will entertain you along the way, your tour will end at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
Sydney Opera House Tour and Dine
Step inside the iconic Sydney Opera House and discover the extraordinary stories of one of the globe's most recognized landmarks. Throughout your experience, the passionate guide will take you inside theatres and foyers that are otherwise off-limits, while letting you in on some insider secrets pertaining to the history of the building and the people who were behind its creation. Following the tour, soak up the views while enjoying your choice of the main meal at the Opera Bar (an iconic Sydney venue focusing on Australian cuisines), House Canteen (a harbourside all-day hawker-style venue offering pan-Asian cuisine), or Midden by Mark Olive (Celebrates Ambassador Chef Mark Olive’s Indigenous Australian heritage with a menu focused on native Australian ingredients), accompanied by a refreshing beverage (either wine, beer, or soft drink). No reservations are required to dine and your meal and beverage is available before or after your tour. At Opera Bar and House Canteen the meal and beverage is available from 11.30am to 6pm. On arrival please find a table before making your way to the bar and presenting your Tour & Dine ticket to bar staff. At Midden by Mark Olive the meal and beverage is available between 11.30am-2.30pm for lunch and 5pm-6pm for dinner. On arrival to Midden, please present your Tour & Dine ticket to wait staff before being seated.
Day 3: Full Day Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains Deluxe Experience
The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views. Today your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region. 7:00 - 7:30 AM Depart from the hotel with AEA Luxury Tours. Our first stop of the day is at Calmsley Hill a working farm also home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at leisure. From Calmsley Hill we continue to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway. We will visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley seeing beautiful vistas. Where possible this will be away from the crowds of tours that visit the mountains each day with other operators, thus our guests will enjoy a stress and hurry free environment taking in the views and information imparted by their guide. Continuing on we arrive at Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout points away from the crowds for views of the famous 3 Sisters. Whilst the Blue Mountains features so much more than this natural attraction you can't help but admire the unquestionable beauty of this amazing rock formation. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colors. Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and time available for you to take some great photos. We then make our way around the mountain towards the village of Blackheath and our lunch venue the Hydro Majestic. Here in this relaxed venue with stunning views. Here in this relaxed venue with stunning views. We enjoy a 2-course lunch with One NON Alcoholic Beverage Per person. All diets are catered for (excluding Kosher Meals). Additional Beverages can be purchased at your own expense from the Bar. The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of lookouts. Once you clap your eyes on the view from Govetts Leap you'll know why it's one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. If you're not mesmerized by the dancing waves of water spray, you'll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness. We then stop at the delightful Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, where we enjoy the sweeping views across to Sydney before travelling down the Bells Line of Road and its fruit orchard industry. We arrive back at your hotel approximately 4.30 - 5.00pm.
Day 4: Sydney to Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta Domes
Transfer from Sydney - City Centre to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Transfer from Ayers Rock Airport to Ayers Rock Resort. Accommodation at the Desert Gardens Hotel.
SEIT Kata Tjuta Domes
Travel to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) where your guide will reveal the many attributes of this diverse environment. Arriving at Walpa Gorge you will walk between the mighty conglomerate domes and hear how these 36 domes that makeup Kata Tjuta have evolved over millions of years. Your guide will return you to your hotel in time for those joining Sounds of Silence or Tali Wiru dinner or Field of Lights.
Day 5: Kings Canyon and Outback Panorama and Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner
Kings Canyon and Outback Panoramas
Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to Kings Canyon, stopping for breakfast at Kings Creek Station (included) along the way. Make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvelous views of Watarrka National Park. Follow the rim of the canyon stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at look-out points. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the "Garden of Eden". The circuit walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete and is rocky and steep in parts. It is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor. After lunch (own expense), return to Ayers Rock Resort.
Day 6: Uluru Highlights and Ayers Rock to Cairns
SEIT Uluru Highlights
As you travel towards Uluru its vast shape rises from the sand dunes as the early dawn light highlights it presence in this country. Your guide will take you to a special location with uninterrupted views to watch the sun rise over this amazing monolith. Enjoy a picnic breakfast before you experience the highlights of Uluru. Your guide will escort you on a short walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole at Uluru where you will learn the creation stories of Liru (poisonous snake) and Kuniya (Python). You will drive around the base of Uluru before returning to the resort.
Transfer from Ayers Rock Resort to Ayers Rock Airport. Transfer from Cairns Airport to Cairns – City Centre. Accommodation at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns.
Day 7: Full Day Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from Cairns or Northern Beaches Hotels
For an experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's wave-piercing catamarans and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Agincourt Reef is a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first-hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. Choose to dive (extra cost), snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one metre underwater. Watch the fish feeding from a unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef (extra cost). Whichever way you choose; you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.
Day 8: Kuranda – Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley’s Crocodile
Kuranda - Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley's Crocodile
This morning, your driver will greet you, collect your voucher, and issue your Kuranda Boarding Pass. We will then transfer you to Freshwater Station. There is no need to queue, as your pre-allocated preferential Train tickets are already on your Boarding Pass. Once aboard, enjoy this historical rail journey to Kuranda, with breathtaking views across the cane fields of Cairns to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Upon arrival in Kuranda, you have time to explore this fascinating village - approx. 1hr. The Kuranda Markets are full of colourful and interesting art or find the perfect souvenir at one of Kuranda's eclectic boutiques. At 11.30 am, make your way directly to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway boarding line - there is no need to queue as your tickets are already on your Boarding Pass. Once aboard, be amazed as you journey over and through the World Heritage protected Rainforest. Your Boarding Pass is your ticket for this iconic rainforest experience that includes time at both Red Peak and Barron Falls stations, where you can discover exceptional views from The Edge Lookout or visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Complimentary guided boardwalk tours are offered throughout the day at Red Peak Station. After arriving at the Smithfield Skyrail Terminal, our coach is wait to transfer you to Hartley's. There is plenty of free time to explore the park, and your experience includes a 25-minute Wetlands boat cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands, the domain of the saltwater crocodile. See the notorious head shake and death roll of a huge saltwater crocodile at the Crocodile Attack Show, and discover the world's most venomous snakes at the Snake Show!
Kuranda Classic Tour with Train, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Rainforestation
The Classic Kuranda Experience includes the main attractions of Kuranda, but gives you more free time to explore Kuranda. You will travel to Kuranda by scenic railway and then spend some free time in the village. Wander through the many shops and local markets, which offer a full range of local handicrafts, souvenirs, and gifts. You will then be transferred to Rainforestation Nature Park, where you will enjoy a delicious Australian BBQ lunch, a guided tour of the rainforest on board an amphibious Army Duck, and the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance performance, followed by the Dreamtime Walk. You will learn how to throw a boomerang, see a spear-throwing demonstration, and learn about Aboriginal culture. A guided tour of the Koala and Wildlife Park will commence at the Cultural Centre. Your coach will then transfer you to Kuranda Skyrail Terminal for the 7.5 kilometre Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey down the mountain. Your coach will then return you to your accommodation.
Day 9: Cairns to Melbourne and Time for Leisure and Exploration
Transfer from Cairns – City Centre to Cairns Airport. Transfer from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne City Centre. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank with Full Breakfast.
Day 10: Morning Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island Penguin and Moonlight Sanctuary Small Group Tour
Bay to Laneways Melbourne City Explorer
Depart the city and head south, passing Albert Park, home of the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Stop at Brighton Beach for photos of the iconic bathing boxes set along the bay. Return to the city for a guided walking tour through Melbourne’s famous laneways and arcades, known for their street art, hidden cafes, and unique shops. Continue by minibus to explore the city’s key landmarks. Take in the Gothic Bank, Old Mint, and Flagstaff Gardens, and pass historic sites like Queen Victoria Market, the Old City Baths, and Old Melbourne Gaol. Drive through the lively Lygon Street café precinct, see the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum, and cruise past elegant Collins Street, Spring Street, and Fitzroy. You’ll also pass Fitzroy Gardens, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and the Tennis Centre. The tour ends in the Southbank precinct, where you can visit the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), explore the Botanic Gardens, enjoy lunch by the Yarra River, or join a relaxing Melbourne River Cruise.
Phillip Island Penguin and Moonlit Sanctuary Small Group Tour
Let Oceania Tours whisk you away to discover Phillip Island's unique nature experiences and dramatic landscapes. Your small group tour will help to further the protection and conservation of the local fauna and flora. We drive south-east from Melbourne to reach Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, where you will meet endangered species, kangaroos, wallabies and koalas, plus an array of colourful birds and reptiles. Our journey then leads to Phillip Island, the home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and our famous Little Penguins. Upon arrival on the island, depending on the time of year and your particular interests, we will visit Woolamai Beach to see surfers riding the waves. From here, we go to the western corner of the island to enjoy magnificent views of Bass Strait and the Nobbies, which is home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. During the daylight savings months, you will travel to the town of Cowes, where you will have free time for dinner. In the winter months, you can have something to eat at the Penguin Parade Visitor Center or wait for your early arrival back at your city hotel. Finally, a trip to Phillip Island is not complete without its black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. You will head to the Visitor Centre to shop, have a coffe,e and meander along the boardwalk to the viewing platform where you will see the little penguins come ashore, decked out in their tuxedos as they hurry off to find their burrows. On this tour, you will be treated to viewing the penguins at the special Penguins Plus viewing platform close to the little penguins' favourite spot to exit the water.
Day 11: Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour
Experience this majestic coastal drive-in style with your small group and enjoy time to relax and fully appreciate the wonders of this world-famous touring route. Stay on the lookout for some very special animals, including whales, dolphins, echidnas, and bandicoots. Your camera will get a good workout along this exciting journey, where we will stop for plenty of photo opportunities. To begin, your expert Oceania Guide will collect you from your Melbourne hotel to commence your exciting road trip. Your next stop will be at Apollo Bay, a tranquil seaside town which is most noteworthy for its setting among the soft rolling hills. It offers a great selection of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy some lunch (not included). Following this, we will enjoy a walk in the forest in the Otway Ranges. A truly unique day out, capped off by a visit to the ancient rock formations of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Finally, your Oceania guide will transfer you back to the comfort of your hotel in Melbourne. We plant a native tree for every passenger on our Great Ocean Road Tour.
Day 12: Depart Melbourne
Transfer from Melbourne – City Centre to Melbourne Airport
