First Time Essentials
Independent Tour
SYDNEY | ULURU | PORT DOUGLAS | GREAT BARRIER REEF | KURANDA | BALI
Experience the magic of Australia and Bali, from the world’s most iconic harbour, Sydney and the shores of Bondi Beach, to unforgettable sunrise and sunset moments at Uluru. Explore tropical rainforest by Skyrail to Kuranda, snorkel the spectacular Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, then relax with a blissful beach escape in Bali.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1-2 : UK - Sydney
Board your flight to Sydney from London or your preferred airport
Day 3 : Welcome to Sydney
You will be met and transferred to your hotel for 4 nights stay. Welcome to the most iconic city in the world.
Day 4 : Sydney City Tour & Harbour Lunch Cruise
This morning join a small group city tour where you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. Continue to Mrs Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Travel on to famous Bondi Beach. Heading back to the city where you will embark on a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise.
Day 5&6 : Sydney – Day at Leisure
Sydney your way. Chose to see the harbour from a bird’s eye view with a gentle climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge or go behind the scenes at Sydney Opera House. Venture further afield with a full day in the Blue Mountains or sip and dine in the Hunter Valley wine region. The choice is yours. We will be happy to share our personal favourites.
Day 7 : Uluru
Next stop board a flight from Sydney to Uluru for a 2 nights stay, after all a trip to Australia isn’t complete without a visit to one of its most recognisable landmarks, Uluru or Ayers Rock, the huge red stone rock rising up from flat desert landscape. The rock is considered sacred by the indigenous people of Australia and is also named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 8 : Uluru Sunrise & Sunset
Today you will experience and view a kaleidoscope of colour at sunrise and sunset. As dawn breaks stand in awe as sunlight bounces off Uluru and the desert plains, your tour continues to Kata Tjuta where you can explore a walking tail through Walpa Gorge. This evening as the sun sets over Uluru enjoy a glass of bubbles and a sumptuous BBQ dinner whilst Aboriginal stories are told under the stars.
Day 9 : Port Douglas – Great Barrier Reef
Leave the outback behind and fly to Cairns where you will be met and transferred to Port Douglas for a 4 nights stay. With the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep and the Daintree Forest as a backdrop this really is a place to discover unrivalled nature.
Day 10 : Full Day Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Back on dry land you will be transferred to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway soaring above the rainforest canopy to Kuranda. Once you have explored this quaint village board Scenic Rail for a return journey through the tropical rainforest , across the cane fields back to Cairns and your onward transfer to Port Douglas.
Day 12&13 : Port Douglas at Leisure
Your final two days in Australia are at leisure. Laze by the pool or take a walk on Four Mile Beach home to white sand and swaying palms.
Day 14 : Bali
This morning you will be transferred to Cairns airport for a flight to Bali where your hotel is ready to welcome you for a 6 nights stay and reflect on your Australia adventure.
Day 15-20 : Bali Beach Stay
Time to unwind on the shores of the white sands of Nusa Dua and water sports galore.
Day 21-22 : Depart Bali
You will be collected from your hotel and driven to the airport for your departure to the UK.