Wonders of Australia: A 14-Day Coast-to-Outback Adventure
From Sydney’s sails to Uluru’s red heart and the Great Barrier Reef—explore the soul of the land Down Under.
🗺️ Tour Highlights
- Major cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Alice Springs / Uluru
- Natural wonders: Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Blue Mountains, Great Ocean Road
- Wildlife experiences: Koala encounters, penguin parade, reef snorkeling
- Indigenous culture: Aboriginal Dreamtime tours, dot painting workshop, bush food tasting
- Iconic landscapes: Daintree Rainforest, 12 Apostles, Sydney Harbour
- Free time + optional excursions for flexibility
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Sydney
- Meet & greet at airport, transfer to hotel
- Welcome dinner at Circular Quay with views of the Sydney Opera House
- Overnight in Sydney
Day 2 – Sydney City & Harbour
- Explore Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House tour, The Rocks
- Afternoon Sydney Harbour cruise
- Free evening or optional Darling Harbour night tour
- Overnight in Sydney
Day 3 – Blue Mountains Day Trip
- Full-day tour to Blue Mountains (Three Sisters, Scenic World, rainforest boardwalk)
- Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park for up-close koala and kangaroo encounters
- Return to Sydney
- Explore Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House tour, The Rocks
- Afternoon Sydney Harbour cruise
- Free evening or optional Darling Harbour night tour
- Overnight in Sydney
- Overnight in Sydney
Day 4 – Fly to Cairns (Gateway to Great Barrier Reef)
- Morning domestic flight to Cairns
- Explore the Esplanade & local markets
- Optional: Indigenous evening dinner experience
- Overnight in Cairns
Day 5 – Great Barrier Reef Adventure
- Full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling, semi-submersible ride, marine biologist talk
- Buffet lunch on the pontoon
- Overnight in Cairns
Day 6 – Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
- Full-day tour: Daintree Rainforest (UNESCO), Mossman Gorge, and crocodile cruise
- Indigenous guide-led nature walk
- Overnight in Cairns
Day 7 – Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Morning flight to Uluru
- Sunset at Uluru with sparkling wine
- Optional stargazing session in the Outback
- Overnight at Ayers Rock Resort
Day 8 – Uluru Sunrise & Indigenous Culture
- Sunrise over Uluru, base walk with Aboriginal guide
- Visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
- Dot painting workshop and Dreamtime stories
- Overnight in Uluru
Day 9 – Fly to Melbourne
- Morning flight to Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital
- City orientation: Federation Square, laneways, street art, and Yarra River
- Free time in the evening or explore Melbourne's dining scene
- Overnight in Melbourne
Day 10 – Great Ocean Road
- Full-day scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road
- Visit 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and coastal rainforests
- Return to Melbourne in the evening
- Overnight in Melbourne
Day 11 – Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife
- Visit a koala conservation centre
- Evening Penguin Parade at Phillip Island
- Return to Melbourne
- Overnight in Melbourne
Day 12 – Fly to Sydney + Free Evening
- Morning flight back to Sydney
- Free time for shopping or beach visits (e.g., Bondi or Manly)
- Optional: Bridge Climb or Sydney Tower Eye
- Overnight in Sydney
Day 13 – Sydney Free Day + Farewell Dinner
- Free day options:
- Visit Taronga Zoo or Art Gallery of NSW
- Relax at Bondi Beach
- Do a jet boat ride or take a surf lesson
- Group farewell dinner with entertainment or harbor views
- Overnight in Sydney
Day 14 – Departure
- Private airport transfers
- End of tour
Price Includes
- 13 nights in 4-star hotels/resorts
- Daily breakfast, 6 dinners, 3 lunches
- All domestic flights within Australia
- Entrance fees, cultural experiences, reef & rainforest tours
- Wildlife park entry, cruise tickets, and scenic day trips
- Group airport transfers & private touring coach
- English-speaking local guide throughout
❌ Not Included:
- International airfare
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Visa (eVisitor or ETA for most countries)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed in inclusions
👥 Ideal For
- Leisure travelers and bucket-list seekers
- Couples, small group tours, retirees
- Wildlife and nature lovers
- Culture-curious tourists