Day 1:
Arrive Melbourne – Eureka Building – Melbourne
Welcome to the start of your wonderful holiday this morning as you arrive into Melbourne. Upon arrival collect the vehicle from the Airport and complete the formalities at the airport. After driver towards the hotel, check in and relax. Spend the rest of the day walking around the city, or visit the Eureka Building 88th Floor (Sky deck) - Eureka Tower is a 297.3-metre skyscraper located in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 2:
Melbourne – Sea life Aquarium – MCG – City Tour – Melbourne
Post breakfast, you start the day with city tour with visit to the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground). Enjoy a one hour tour of the MCG. The MCG has been the scene of many great sporting events. An MCG Tour invites you to relive more than 150 years of sporting excellence on the grand stage of this magnificent stadium. You will visit the famous Long Room, MCG Library, CV Bill Lawry Indoor Cricket Centre. In the afternoon you could take the free tram and head to the Harbor Town area that houses more than 200 shops, it is the largest retail shopping precinct here! Later in the evening please make your own way to the departure point at Tramstop number 125, Normanby Road, near the corner of Clarendon Street, South Melbourne. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The Tram departs at 5.45pm. The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant cruises the scenic streets of Melbourne while you can enjoy the fine cuisine and drink the very best of Australian wines, or make a selection from the fully stocked bar at a fully inclusive price. Enjoy a three course meal, all beverages from a bar service including tea, coffee and liqueurs in your 1.5 hours tram ride. After that proceed for Sea Aquarium. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 3:
Melbourne
After Breakfast, head out of Warnaambool along the mighty Great Ocean road and 12 Apostles.
• Allansford Cheese World - free cheese tasting and visit the Cheese museum.
• London Arch - fallen down since 1990
• Port Campbell - a great place with its great little habour and beach
• Loch Ard Gorge - home of the famous Loch Ard ship disaster and great place for pictures
• 12 Apostles, these famous limestone stacks are visited by 7 million people each year
• Apollo Bay - Quaint seaside town stop for lunch (Western, Chinese, Vegetarian, Halal food is available)
• Kenneth river - Spot wild koalas and beautiful coloured native birds
• Lorne - beautiful bay area from Lorne pier.
• Memorial Arch - dedicated to the 3000 men that built the Great Ocean Road
• Splits Point Lighthouse - the last light house to be built on the beautiful shipwreck coast
• Geelong Victoria - second biggest city. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 4:
Melbourne – Mornington Peninsula – Philip Island - Melbourne
After breakfast, drive towards the Peninsula and Half day morning tour of the Vineyards. After that proceed for take a stroll along the boardwalks at the Nobbies & Seal Rock Centre, before arriving at Summerland beach for the nightly penguin parade. Home to Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins, Summerland beach provides a spectacular backdrop to the world famous penguin parade. Watch as hundreds of little penguins make their way across the beach and go home for the night. Come and enjoy the beauty and native wildlife and make this a journey to remember. If you choose the Ultimate tour we also will visit historic Churchill Island and see sheep shearing in action and have some time to explore the historic buildings. Enjoy the penguin parade. Return back to hotel by late evening. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 5:
Melbourne - Cairns
Post breakfast its time for check out from the hotel and drive to airport, drop the vehicle at the airport. Upon arrival you are met and are transferred to your hotel. Check in and relax. Overnight in Cairns.
Day 6:
Cairns - Kuranda Rail, Skyrail and Tjapukai – Cairns
Wake up to breakfast this morning following which you are taken to visit the rainforests of Kuranda and the aboriginal experience at Tjapukai. Your driver will meet you at your hotel and check you in for your tour using your Kuranda Boarding Pass. The pass includes a detailed itinerary, pre-allocated preferential Kuranda Scenic Railway seating, map of Kuranda, and discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions. On arrival, meet your Indigenous guide who will show you through the remainder of the park, including bush food demonstrations, didgeridoo demonstrations, movie theatres, fire making and the famous Tjapukai Dance Troupe at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. At the scheduled time board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Once aboard, you will be amazed as you glide silently over the rainforest.
There are 2 stations enroute where you can alight and enjoy a walk through the rainforest to spectacular lookouts. Upon arrival in Kuranda Village, you have 2 hours free time to do your own exploring, the Kuranda Boarding Pass offers discounted entry into many of the Kuranda Attractions a detailed map of Kuranda including key points of interest. Later avoid the ticketing lines and board the Kuranda Scenic Railway, sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the Barron Gorge on your journey to Freshwater Station. Disembark at Fresh water Station where our coaches are waiting to return you to your accommodation. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax and unwind. Overnight in Cairns.
Day 7:
Cairns – Great Barrier Reef – Cairns Gold Coast
The first full day of your Cairns holiday will take you to the world heritage Great Barrier Reef - Reef Magic's Marine World is a purpose-built two storey platform featuring spacious lower deck with ample undercover seating, upper sundeck with sun lounges, underwater observatory, children's safety swimming enclosure, easy access to the water for snorkellers, moon pool for ease of access for divers and fresh water showers. Return to your Cairns accommodation late afternoon.
Day 8:
Cairns – Gold Coast
Post breakfast its time for you to be transferred to the airport for your flight out to Brisbane / Gold Coast. Upon arrival you are met and are transferred to your hotel. Check in and relax. In the afternoon or Evening, proceed for SkyPoint Observation Deck. Overnight in Gold Coast.
Day 9:
Gold Coast - Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – Dracula’s Show - Gold Coast
Its time for you to experience the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a close encounter with Australia's native animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Your ticket includes admission to the park plus daily keeper presentations and animal shows. Admire critters such as the kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, koala, wombat, echidna and reptiles that live in natural-style bush and rainforest habitats. Walk through the stunning 5-acre forest of the Lost Valley and see unique flora and wildlife such as lemurs, red pandas, capybaras and other exotic reptiles. Admission to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, on the Gold Coast Watch colorful lorikeets during their daily feeding, a popular attraction Learn more about Australian native animals at daily keeper talks and animal shows Walk through the Lost Valley. a 5-acre rainforest ancient world and meet unique species of animals and floras. Later in the evening proceed for Dracula’s Show – its renowned horror-themed cabaret dining experience with 'Death by Chocolate' for dessert. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Gold Coast.
Day 10:
Gold Coast – Movie World – Gold Coast
Last of the 3 worlds Movieworld. Enjoy interacting with the various characters here and the myriad of rides. Shopping at the Harbour Town Outlet assures you of some great bargains and a great range of products too. You can also opt to take a mind-blowing journey into spectacular, futuristic maze like worlds of wonder - an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity! This exhilarating experience at Infinity is for around 45 mins and is located in the Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Overnight in Gold Coast.
Day 11:
Gold Coast – Sydney
Breakfast this morning is followed by your transfer to the airport in order to board your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival you are met and are transferred to your hotel. Check in and the rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore and enjoy the city. Sydney is a great place to chill out in and have loads of fun. Later in the evening you are escorted to the Victoria Wharf for your Indian Dinner Deluxe Showboat Dinner cruise. Enjoy the show and the meal. The Harbor turns magical in the night with all the illuminations etc and is a grand way to end the day. Later upon termination of the cruise you are transferred back to the hotel. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 12:
Sydney - Blue Mountains
We recommend you head off on a full day tour to the Blue Mountains. The tour is a great one where one can see the fabulous three sisters and take the steepest cogwheel train train into the mountains etc. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 13:
Sydney
Armed with your 3 in 1 pass today, post breakfast, it's time for you to explore the city further. The monorail has several stops and one that you could start with is the visit to the Sydney tower that allows you a breathtaking view of the city. This could be followed with a stop at the famous Paddy's market where you will find all kinds of souvenirs and knick knacks. Continue on the monorail and finish off with the Australian Wildlife Park and the Aquarium. They are both open until 2200 hrs and hence you can plan your day leisurely so that nothing is missed. It is recommended to fit in a visit to the Opera House (on own) and also do the Discovery Bridgeclimb first thing in the morning (can be prebooked here). For those not doing the Bridgeclimb, you could also spend time at Bondi Beach and later enjoy a coffee cruise along the harbor. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 14:
Sydney – Port Stephens – Sydney
This morning you are picked up and are driven 2.5 hours from Sydney, its beautiful beaches, stunning sand dunes, coastal walks, national parks, pristine waters. Enjoy a trip to Australia's North Coast, traveling to Port Stephens and the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, on a full-day guided tour from Sydney. Check out the wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park, take a dolphin-watching cruise from Nelson Bay, experience 4-wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route. Accompanied by a guide, enjoy views of kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, bottlenose dolphins, and other marine life for a memorable outdoors experience on Sydney's doorstep. Full-day tour to Port Stephens with wildlife park, dolphin-watching cruise, 4WD tour, and sandboarding Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Hawkesbury River Discover diverse wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park Look for bottlenose dolphins on a 1.5-hour cruise in Port Stephens Take a 4WD tour of the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes Sandboard down the giant dunes. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 15:
Depart Sydney
Your tryst Down Under comes to an end today as you are escorted to the airport to board your flight back home. Hope you have had a fabulous holiday.
