Discover the charms of Melbourne before visiting the Red Centre's Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas). Once relaxing in the Tropical Far North with a Great Barrier Reef cruise your 13 day holiday finishes in the harbour city of Sydney.
Day 1: Melbourne
Be welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel, with the rest of the day free.
Day 2: City Sights Tour, Little Penguin Parade
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne. In the afternoon, journey to Phillip Island, home to the Little Penguins who emerge from the surf and make their way to their burrows.
Day 3: Melbourne, Great Ocean Road
Travel along Victoria's Great Ocean Road with its unique scenery. Enter Port Campbell National Park to view the iconic Twelve Apostles.
Day 4: Melbourne, Alice Springs
This morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Alice Springs (airfare not included). This afternoon enjoy a town tour including the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and the School of the Air.
Day 5: Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Sunset Drinks
Depart Alice Springs for Ayers Rock Resort. At Kata Tjuta, walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Early in the evening, enjoy a beverage and watch the fading light bathe Uluru.
Day 6: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunrise, Base Tour, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Mala Walk
Rise early this morning to witness Uluru at sunrise. Then join a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. Alternatively, you can choose to climb Uluru. Tonight you may like to experience the Sounds of Silence dinner (own expense).
Day 7: Ayers Rock Resort, Tropical Cairns
This morning transfer to Ayers Rock airport for your flight to Cairns (airfare not included). Be welcomed on arrival in this tropical city and the afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 8: Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Snorkelling
Enjoy a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Take the opportunity to swim and snorkel, or board the semi-submersible for an underwater adventure. Enjoy a buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes, fresh seafood, salads and tropical fruits.
Day 9: Skyrail Cableway, Pamagirri Dancers, Kuranda Scenic Railway
Join the Skyrail Cableway for spectacular views over the rainforest canopy. See a performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and visit the wildlife enclosure. Perhaps have your photo taken with a koala (own expense). Join the Kuranda Scenic Railway as it travels via Barron Falls to Cairns.
Day 10: Cairns, Sydney
Transfer to Cairns Airport, fly to Sydney (airfare not included). Be met and transferred to your hotel, with tonight free.
Day 11: City Sights, Beaches and Lunch Cruise
The morning is free to explore Sydney. Join a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. After your cruise take in the city sights including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Day 12: Blue Mountains, Koalas
This morning tour the spectacular Blue Mountains and perhaps ride aboard the Skyway (own expense).
Day 13: Sydney
Morning at leisure before being transferred to the airport.
