Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure, settling into the vibrant harbour city, strolling the Rocks, or enjoying Darling Harbour’s restaurants and nightlife.
Arrive Sydney
Your Accommodation
ParkRoyal Darling Harbour
You'll always be in the centre of the action at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour hotel, with a convenient location just minutes away from the city's top sights and attractions. The friendly, well-informed hotel associates at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour, Sydney are always on hand to share their knowledge of the city's best-kept secrets with you. Explore the neighbourhood and feel the buzz of energy in the bustling Sydney CBD and surrounding areas. Go for a stroll and enjoy the amazing views at Cockle Bay, take in the city's history and culture at The Rocks, or enjoy some retail therapy at Harbourside and Pitt Street Mall. Once you're finished exploring, simply rest and relax in the comfort of the 340 rooms and suites at this premium Sydney hotel.
Travel west to the Blue Mountains National Park. Stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to see koalas, kangaroos, and native wildlife. Visit Leura and historic townships, then take in panoramic views of the Three Sisters at Echo Point. At Scenic World, ride the railway, cableway, and skyway for breathtaking views over Jamison Valley.
Sydney
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Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a full-day city tour with highlights including the Sydney Opera House private tour, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and cosmopolitan suburbs. Experience a two-course harbour lunch cruise and a private 1-hour surf lesson at Bondi Beach, guided by expert instructors.
Sydney
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Breakfast, Lunch
Fly to Uluru/Ayers Rock (not included) and transfer to your hotel. Explore Uluru on a guided base tour, including the Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. End the day at the Uluru Sunset Platform, watching the rock’s iconic colour changes, followed by a BBQ dinner inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park under the stars.
Sydney - Uluru
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Breakfast, Dinner
Your Accommodation
Desert Gardens Hotel
Imagine waking up to a sunrise view of Uluru, blazing red under a sunny Outback sky. Desert Gardens Hotel boasts the only rooms with views of Uluru in Ayers Rock Resort. Perched within an oasis of native gardens, the hotel’s 218 elegant guestrooms provide a relaxing retreat from a day of adventure. Accommodation options are diverse, from deluxe rock view rooms to shady poolside rooms, each located under a canopy of towering gumtrees and garden beds dotted with native shrubs and flowers.
Start at Kata Tjuta for a sunrise view and Walpa Gorge walk. Travel through desert scenery to Kings Canyon, passing Curtin Springs and Mt. Conner. Walk the Kings Creek Bed, then enjoy a three-course dinner at your hotel.
Uluru - Kings Canyon
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Your Accommodation
Discovery Kings Canyon Resort
Kings Canyon Resort is a natural wonder located approximately halfway between Alice Springs and Uluru- literally at the heart of Australia's Red Centre. The Resort, Backpackers Lodge and Campground- offer accommodation for all travellers and the facilities of the resort provide an oasis of convenience in the middle of an ancient, rugged landscape.
Tackle the Kings Canyon Rim Walk, a 6 km trail with spectacular views of Watarrka National Park and the “Garden of Eden.” We then travel to Alice Springs, stopping for lunch at Erldunda Roadhouse. In the evening, experience Earth Sanctuary’s Spirit of the Outback Dinner & Show, a gourmet bush BBQ with music, stories, and star gazing.
Kings Canyon - Alice Springs
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Your Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Crowne Plaza brand to Alice Springs – the town in Australia’s “Red Centre”. Nestled under the MacDonnell Ranges and is just a few minutes from Alice Springs CBD and 10 minutes from the Alice Springs Airport. Adjacent to key Alice Springs visitor attractions such as Alice Springs Convention Centre and the casino, Crowne Plaza® Alice Springs Lasseters is one of the town’s largest hotel, offering guests quality, convenient accommodation.
Transfer to Alice Springs Airport for your flight to Cairns (not included). On arrival transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy tropical North Queensland.
Alice Springs - Cairns
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Breakfast
Your Accommodation
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Located on the Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers stunning views from private balconies and easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal, shopping precinct and Esplanade Lagoon. The modern rooms offer comfortable accommodation for all travellers and if you’re looking for a luxurious upgrade, you can’t go past our Tropical Luxe Room Collection.
Today, a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise to Michaelmas Cay. Snorkel vibrant reefs, explore from a semi-submersible, watch marine biology presentations, and relax on the deck or beach. Buffet lunch.
Cairns
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Lunch, Breakfast
Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest, crossing the Daintree River by cable ferry. Walk the Dreamtime Gorge with an Indigenous guide, learn about bush foods and traditional culture, and enjoy bush tea and damper. Cruise the Daintree River, spotting crocodiles, birds, and tropical wildlife, before returning to Cairns.
Cairns
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Breakfast, Lunch
A day at leisure to explore Cairns on your own—relax at the Esplanade Lagoon, visit local markets.
Cairns
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Breakfast
Another flexible day in tropical North Queensland. Optional experiences include a wildlife sanctuary visit or a scenic drive to the Atherton Tablelands (not included). Enjoy a final evening dinner in Cairns’ vibrant dining scene.
Cairns
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Breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to Cairns Airport, concluding your 12-day journey of Australia’s cities, desert, and tropical paradise.
Departure
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Breakfast
Prices are from per person based on twin/double share accommodation, subject to availability and current exchange rates, based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers, pricing reflects departure date of Seasonal surcharges and black-out dates may apply. Please enquire about airfare, single supplements, extensions/changes to itinerary or upgrades.
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