Australia

Duration:13 Nights/14 Days

Day 1

Melbourne

Arrive at Melbourne, transfer to hotel. Evening is free for own.

Day 2

Melbourne – Phillip Island & Penguin Parade – Melbourne

After breakfast proceed for Phillip Island & Penguin Parade: Spend a day visiting the beaches and attractions of Phillip Island. Feed kangaroos, have your photo taken with a koala, and see hundreds of little penguins marching in the famous Penguin Parade at sunset.

Leave the busy city of Melbourne behind you, pass by the iconic colourful huts at Brighton beach, and enjoy a morning tea en route to Phillip Island. Your first stop is at the Maru Koala & Animal Park, when you can get close up to native Australian animals, interact with cuddly koalas and hand-feed the friendly kangaroos.

Continue your tour by crossing over the bridge to Phillip Island. Travel around the island's surf coast and beaches and be blown away by the rock formation of the Nobbies – home to seals, penguins and sea birds. Watch the seals play from special observation cameras and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms. Stop by at the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory to buy a tasty treat (own expense).

Arrive at Summerland Beach and visit the information centre to learn more about the island's inhabitants. Then, witness the famous Penguin Parade at sunset. Watch the magic as the world's largest colony of the smallest species of penguin appears out of the surf and waddles up the beach. After a long day of exploring the island's sights, sit back and relax on your return journey to Melbourne.

Day 3

Melbourne - Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243 kilometres (151 mi) stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allans ford. Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I, the road is the world's largest war memorial. Winding through varying terrain along the coast and providing access to several prominent landmarks, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations, the road is an important tourist attraction in the region.

Day 4

Melbourne

After breakfast proceed for Melbourne city tour: Melbourne is one of the world's most liveable cities and this Melbourne City Tour will show you why. Enjoy the rich cultural vibe, the relaxed elegant charm and the cosmopolitan feel that Melbourne has to offer. This Melbourne Tour will allow you to explore architectural treasures, beautiful historical gardens and the thriving restaurants, cafes and markets for excellent value for money.

Tours include Queen Victoria Market, Chinatown, Botanical Gardens, Albert Park Lake, St Patrick's Cathedral and trendy Southbank on the river. Afternoon is free for own.

Day 5

Melbourne – Cairns

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Cairns by flight. Evening is free for own.

Day 6

Cairns – Great Barrier Reef – Cairns

After breakfast proceed for Great Barrier Reef: One of Australia's most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world's largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the world’s most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches.

Because of its natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef has become one of the worlds most sought after tourist destinations. A visitor to the Great Barrier Reef can enjoy many experiences including snorkeling, scuba diving, aircraft or helicopter tours, bare boats (self-sail), glass-bottomed boat viewing, semi-submersibles and educational trips, cruise ship tours, whale watching and swimming with dolphins.

Day 7

Cairns

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for the Sky Rail and Kuranda Rain Forest. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Cairns Railway Station to board the Kuranda scenic train. It is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. This famous railway winds its way on a journey of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Cairns to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest.the journey to Kuranda passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, past beautiful and spectacular waterfalls and into the awesome Barron Gorge. A short walk from the station is the Kuranda village where you can enjoy a day’s shopping at the markets or explore the several attractions in the area.

Day 8

Cairns – Brisbane – Gold Coast

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to catch the flight for Brisbane. Arrive at Brisbane, transfer to Gold Coast. Evening is free for own.

Day 9

Gold Coast – Movie World with Dream World

After breakfast proceed for Movie World. At Movie world you will experience all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions!

Day 10

Gold Coast - Sky Point Observation Deck

The Sky Point Observation Deck is located on level 77 and 78 of the Q1 building. It features a museum, weather station, theatrette and lounge bar across two levels. It is Australia's only beachside observation deck and has room enough for 400 people. It towers 230 metres above the Surfers Paradise beach, giving viewers a 360 degree view of Brisbane to the north, the Gold Coast hinterland to the west, Byron Bay to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The express elevator to the observation deck travels the 77 floors in 43 seconds.

Day 11

Gold Coast – Brisbane – Sydney

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to catch the flight for Sydney. Evening is free for own.

Day 12

Sydney

Proceed for Sydney city tour with Opera House. We begin by visiting the Rocks, Sydney's birthplace, where we'll explore fascinating relics and buildings of the city's turbulent past, all lovingly restored. We'll view the Sydney Opera House from the base of Sydney Harbour Bridge, then continuing to see the Conservatorium of Music and Parliament House. Our next stop is at Mrs Macquarie's Chair for a superb view of the Harbour, and then continue east through Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Rose Bay. Check in to hotel. Evening proceed for Sydney Show Boat Dinner Cruise. The Sydney Showboat is Australia's most luxurious authentic paddle wheeler, renowned for its famous dinner cruise and show. Since 1987, over 4 million happy guests have enjoyed our spectacular dinner cruise and show experience. For all of their guests, the expression 'THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT' has come alive on board the Sydney Showboat with the dazzling nightly show - The Voyage of Love. The Showboat follies, in the tradition of the leading shows of Paris, have caused a revolution on the high seas! The experience is comparable to any of the leading Sydney restaurants with dinner cruise offering a restaurant dining experience that includes an innovative 3 course dinner menu.

Day 13

Sydney – Blue Mountain - Sydney

After breakfast proceed for full day Blue Mountain tour. Visit spectacular Blue Mountains and discover Leura village, a delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops. Stop at Echo Point and see the Three Sisters rock formation and hear the ancient Aboriginal legends. Arrive at Scenic World and join the optional Blue Mountain rides - Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway. These rides are a great way to see the steep valleys and canyons. Enjoy a short stop at Narrow neck and Cahill Lookouts for lovely mountain scenery. Last stop will be Home bush Bay, the venue of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and an opportunity to catch the river cat ferry back to Sydney to enjoy a cruise along the Parramatta River (own expense). If you do not wish to join the ferry, you will return to Sydney by coach. Dinner and overnight stay in Sydney.