Australia Tour: Melbourne to Brisbane

Iconic cities, famous landmarks, and natural wonders await as you journey from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Tour Highlights

• Return indirect flights from Heathrow with Qantas via Singapore
• 19 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels + 2 nights in flight
• 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and a welcome drink
• Travelsphere Tour Manager
• Overseas transfers, transportation & porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart UK – Flight to Melbourne

• Depart on your scheduled flight to Melbourne

Days 2 & 3: Melbourne – Arrival & Sightseeing

• Early arrival & hotel transfer
• Free time to settle in
• Afternoon sightseeing tour:
  • Art galleries, markets, restaurants, and sports venues

Day 4: Melbourne – Free Day or Optional Phillip Island Tour

• Explore Melbourne at leisure
• Optional: Witness the Penguin Parade at sunset

Day 5: Melbourne – Sydney

• Flight to Sydney
• Afternoon tour:
  • Bondi Beach, Hyde Park, Darling Harbour & Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
• Optional: Twilight dinner cruise aboard a tall ship

Day 6: Sydney – Free Day or Optional Harbour Cruise

• Explore Sydney at your own pace
• Optional: 1-hour Sydney Harbour cruise or helicopter flight

Day 7: Sydney – Free Day or Optional Blue Mountains Tour

• Optional: Visit the Three Sisters rock formation, Jamieson Valley & Scenic World

Day 8: Sydney – Uluru (Ayers Rock)

• Flight to Uluru via Alice Springs
• Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
• Sunset visit with a cocktail

Day 9: Uluru – Alice Springs

• Sunrise at Uluru & Aboriginal rock art tour
• Visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) rock formations
• Travel to Alice Springs
• Authentic Outback bush barbecue experience

Day 10: Alice Springs – Free Day or Optional MacDonnell Ranges Tour

• Optional: Explore the stunning Western MacDonnell Ranges

Day 11: Alice Springs – Darwin

• Morning tour:
  • Flying Doctor Base, old Telegraph Station & School of the Air
• Flight to Darwin

Day 12: Darwin – Kakadu National Park

• Explore Kakadu National Park’s lush rainforests & Aboriginal rock art
• Visit Ubirr Rock for incredible views

Day 13: Kakadu National Park – Katherine

• Visit Nourlangie Rock for more Aboriginal rock art
• Cruise on Yellow Water Lagoon to spot birds & crocodiles

Day 14: Katherine – Darwin

• Cruise through Katherine Gorge with expert commentary
• Return to Darwin

Day 15: Darwin – Port Douglas

• Flight to Cairns & transfer to Port Douglas
• Relax in this tropical paradise

Day 16: Great Barrier Reef Adventure

• Travel by catamaran to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
• Snorkelling, semi-submersible & underwater observatory experience
• Lunch included

Day 17: Port Douglas – Free Day or Optional Kuranda Railway Tour

• Optional:
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway tour

Day 18: Port Douglas – Free Day or Optional Daintree Rainforest Tour

• Optional:
  • Explore Daintree Rainforest & take a wildlife cruise
  • Lunch at Daintree Village Hotel

Day 19: Port Douglas – Brisbane

• Flight to Brisbane
• Explore:
  • Eat Street Market, Story Bridge, rooftop bars & South Bank

Day 20: Brisbane – Free Day or Optional North Stradbroke Island Tour

• Optional: Visit Stradbroke Island for beaches, bush walks & wildlife spotting

Day 21: Brisbane – Flight to UK

• Transfer to the airport for your return flight

Day 22: Arrive in the UK