Itinerary & map

Day 1: Arrival in Melbourne    
Arrival in Melbourne. Meeting at the airport with private English speaking guide. Transfer to the hotel. Travel documentation, maps, vouchers, and tickets will be provided.

Day 2: Private tour down the Great Ocean Road
All day trip down the famous Great Ocean Road with private English speaking guide. Visit Port Campbell National Park to see the awe inspiring 12 Apostles cliff formations. Evening return to Melbourne.

Day 3: Free time to explore Melbourne
Free time for shopping or take a city tour of Melbourne by tram, including the Royal Botanical Gardens, St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Victorian Parliament building. Enjoy a walk along the shores of the Yarra River.
Day 4: From Melbourne to Hobart
Transfer to the airport followed by departure from Melbourne. Arrival in Hobart. Rental car pick up followed by tour of the city and the surrounding areas.

Day 5: Depart Hobart travelling to Launceston
Drive north along the oldest road in Tasmania, seeing and visiting historic settlements along the way. Afternoon arrival in Launceston.

Didgeridoo

Day 6: Returning to Melbourne
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Launceston flying to Melbourne. Continued travel east down the Great Alpine Road.

Day 7: Continued travel to Mt Kosciuszko
Continued travel through the state of Victoria toward’s  Mt Kosciuszko National Park

Day 8: Mt Kosciuszko National Park
An opportunity to summit Australia’s highest peak, Mt Kosciuszko - 2228 metres.

Day 9: Travel via Canberra to Sydney
Head to Canberra, Australia’s Capital City. Take time to explore the city, followed by continued drive toward Sydney, Australia’s largest city.

Day 10: Blue Mountains
Head west out of Sydney to the Blue Mountains, the location of the world famous rock formations the Three Sisters. On the way there is a visit to Feartherdale Wildlife Park, with its countless native birds and animals. Evening return to Sydney.

Day 11: Hunter Valley
Take a day trip out to the Hunter Valley, famous for wine production. Evening return to Sydney.   

Day 12: From Sydney to Alice Springs
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Sydney. Arrival in Alice Springs. Transfer to the hotel for rest, followed by free time for a self guided walk through the town.

Alice Springs

Day 13: Exploration of Alice Springs and the surrounding area    
Exploration of Alice springs including stunning views and panorama of the surrounding area from a local hilltop.

Day 14: Drive from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Drive through the endless red sand of the Australian outback. Afternoon arrival in Uluru National Park, with entry into Kata Tjuta. Exploration of the Olgas and Ayers Rock, with stunning views of the sunset. Accommodation in Ayers Rock.

Day 15: From Ayers Rock to Cairns
See the Uluru sunrise followed by departure from Ayers Rock. Arrival in Cairns. Transfer to the hotel followed by free leisure time.

Day 16: Private all day trip to Cape Tribulation in Daintree National Park
Morning meeting at the hotel with your English language guide. All day trip to Cape Tribulation. See remarkable scenery including mountains covered in rainforest, seemingly flowing into the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. On the way explore the city of Port Douglas. Afternoon return to Cairns.

Day 17: Great Barrier Reef
Moring transfer to the ferry terminal. Cruise by catamaran to one of the many small islands situated on the Great Barrier Reef. Free time on the island for a relaxing walk, sunbathing and swimming. Free snorkelling gear will be provided so you can enjoy the sights under the water. Afternoon return to Cairns and transfer to the hotel.  

Day 18: From Cairns to the Gold Coast
Transfer to the airport and flight to the Gold Coast. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival and free time to soak up the rays

Gold Coast

Day 19: Free time on the Gold Coast
Free time to relax and soak up the sun

Day 20: From the Gold Coast to Brisbane
Drive from the Gold Coast to Brisbane. On the way, enjoy stunning views from the summit of Tamborine Mountain. Afternoon arrival in Brisbane. Free time to explore the capital of the state of Queensland.

Day 21: Departure from Brisbane
Transfer to the Airport. Departure from Australia.

Holiday price

Please note! During special events such as the Austarlian Open, New Year, The Ashes, or Mardigrass, prices will differ from those advertised

What's included

The price includes
	20 nights in our selection of quality inspected hotels, motels and apartments
	Meet and greet at Melbourne Airport by private guide
	Great Ocean Road tour with private guide
	Car rental between Tasmania and Ayers Rock
	Car rental between Gold Coast and Brisbane
	Rental car insurance (excess approximately 3000 AUD)
	Mt Kosciuszko
	Entry into Featherdale Wildlife park
	Cape Tribulation tour with private guide
	Great Barrier Reef cruise
	Transfers to hotels and airports
	Travel documents as well as useful maps and information
	Australian GST (VAT)
	24/7 assistance from our head office in Auckland

What's not included

The price does not include
	Tasmania National Parks fee 80 AUD per vehicle (approx)
	Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park fee 25 AUD per person (approx)
	Travel Insurance 135 AUD per person (approx)
	Domestic flights 1500 AUD per person (approx)
	International flights
	Road tolls and fees (approximately 150 AUD)
	Additional kilometre fees (if any)
	Petrol for car rental
	Excess reduction for car insurance 25 AUD per day (approx)
	Lunches or dinners
	Australian visa - if applicable

	Add breakfasts
3budget	3½-4	4-4½
480 AUD per person	540 AUD per person	600 AUD per person