Australian Highlights

Day 3 : Melbourne

You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel located on the banks of the Yarra River. This evening meet your Travel Director for dinner at a popular South Wharf riverside restaurant. It's a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting.

Day 4 : Melbourne

Join your Travel Director for a city sights tour that includes a private walk-through Melbourne's famous hidden laneways. You'll discover the city's eclectic little lanes, arcades, cafe society and fascinating street art. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an optional experience to Phillip Island to see the nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade (own expense) or simply relax and watch the world go by.

Day 5 : Uluru

You will depart Melbourne on a flight to the rusty red landscapes of Uluru with 2 nights stay at Ayers Rock Resort. Your backdrop this afternoon is the world’s largest rock monolith. Follow your guide to the perfect perch to capture Uluru as the sun fades at the end of the day with a glass of bubbles in hand.

Day 6 : Uluru and Kata Tjuta

The only reason to get out of bed before dawn is to wake for a magical Uluru sunrise. Listen to stories of this spiritual place, with tales of the Anangu, caretakers of this remote arid landscape revealed while you tour the base on a unique experience. Later, an Anangu artist will explain just what makes it so spiritual over an introduction to Western Desert art, introducing totems and symbols important to the region and represented in paintings and installations. Continue to Kata Tjuta, where nature humbles as you walk through the towering domes of this ancient rock formation.

Day 7-8 : Cairns

This morning’s early wakeup call is not to be missed as you glimpse the kaleidoscopic Field of Light. An art installation of artist Bruce Munro where 50,000 glowing spindles of light blanket the desert. Clamber to the top of a sand dune to marvel in the morning unfolding over this very special part of the world (optional experience, own expense). Later, head to your next stop in tropical Cairns.

Day 8: Today the choice is yours, visit the World Heritage listed rainforest on the scenic railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and visit Kuranda. Or simply take a stroll along the waterfront and watch the world go by. Celebrate the end of an incredible day at dinner with newfound friends.

Day 9 : Cairns Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Today is set to be a highlight or your trip as you set sail on a catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore a kaleidoscope of colour: over 1,500 species of fish, 215 different birds, 3,000 molluscs, six of the world’s seven marine turtle species, and 30 species of dolphins and whales are residents. Strap on a snorkel or visit an underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft to take in the menagerie without getting your hair wet. A tropical buffet lunch is served onboard before you return to Cairns.

Day 10 : Sydney

Time to leave the turquoise waters of Tropical Queensland and fly to one of the worlds’ most iconic cities, Sydney. On arrival spend time at leisure in this bustling city. First time visitors will be sure to head to the Royal Botanic Garden which offers views of the harbour and photo opportunities of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. You will be spoilt for choice with bars and restaurants this evening.

Day 11-12 : Sydney

Two days of “your choice”. Head out to the Blue Mountains a World Heritage listed wilderness or get a bird’s eye view of the harbour. Have a head for heights? embark on Sydney Bridge Climb for panoramic views or take a seaplane flight over the harbour to a harbourside restaurant. On your final evening celebrate and bid farewell to fellow guests as you dine at Midden restaurant at the Sydney Opera House.

Day 13-14 : Farewell Sydney

Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight with a camera full of memories.

Day 15 : Arrive UK

Welcome home and consider your next Australasia adventure.