17 day Kangaroo hop
Dates and Booking
See the contrasts of Australia, the cities, the outback and the tropics, as well as beautiful Tasmania and Victoria. A truly unforgettable trip.Open dated - available any time book now
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.
Tasmania
Day 5: Depart Hobart travelling to the Queenstown area
Morning departure from Hobart, travelling through Mt Field National Park to Lake St Clair. Next continue onto the historical townships of Queenstown and Strahan.
Day 6: Cradle Valley
Drive north east to Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy a walk through fern and eucalyptus forest on one of the many hiking tracks in the area. Continued journey onto Launceston.
Day 7: Return to Hobart
Drive south along the oldest road in Tasmania, seeing and visiting historic settlements along the way. If you like you can detour and visit Port Arthur, a former penal colony, which until today is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tasmania, before returning to Hobart.
Day 8: From Hobart to Sydney
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Hobart flying to Sydney. Transfer to the hotel. Evening walk through the city.
Day 9: Private tour to the Blue Mountains
Morning meeting with English speaking guide at the hotel. 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.
Three Sisters
Day 10: Free time in Sydney
Time for shopping or take a walking tour of Sydney, including the Rocks, Harbour Bridge, Opera House, the Royal Botanical Gardens and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.
Day 11: From Sydney to Ayers Rock
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Sydney to Ayers Rock. Kata Tjuta. Exploration of the Olgas and Uluru, with stunning views of the sunset.
Featherdale
Day 12: 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 13: 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 14: Beginning of your relaxation in a secret resort on a tropical island
Transfer to the marina, followed by a boat ride to a secret resort on an island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 15: Full day of relaxation in the tropical island
Free time to relax and soak up the sun
Day 16: Return to Cairns followed by free time
Return to the Marina, transfer to your Cairns hotel. Free time for shopping in the city.
Relax and soak up the sun
Day 17: Departure from Cairns.
Transfer to the Airport. Departure from Australia.
Holiday price
Prices are given per person, depending on number of people in the group, the chosen hotel/motel standard, and the room configurationPlease note! During special events such as the Austarlian Open, New Year, The Ashes, or Mardigrass, prices will differ from those advertised
What's included
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14 nights in our selection of quality inspected hotels, motels and apartments |
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2 nights stay in Island resort |
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Meet and greet at Melbourne Airport by private guide |
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Great Ocean Road tour with private guide |
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Car Rental in Tasmania |
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Blue Mountains tour with private guide |
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Entry into Featherdale Wildlife park |
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Car rental in Ayers Rock |
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Cape Tribulation tour with private guide |
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Rental car insurance (excess approximately 3000 AUD) |
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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 |
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Tasmania National Parks fee 80 AUD per vehicle (approx) | |
Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park fee 25 AUD per person (approx) | |
Travel Insurance 110 AUD per person (approx) | |
Domestic flights 1500 AUD per person (approx) | |
International flights | |
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 |
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3budget | 3½-4 | 4-4½ |
360 AUD per person | 430 AUD per person | 480 AUD per person |