Australia Sale

Day 1: Depart Vancouver, Canada

Your flight departs from Canada today.

Day 2: Cross the International Dateline

Cross the International Dateline and ‘lose’ a day. You will gain this day back on your return journey.

Day 3: Arrive in Melbourne, Australia

G’Day and welcome to Australia! Upon arrival in Melbourne, take a shuttle transfer to your hotel. The balance of your day is at your leisure. Stay in Melbourne for 8-nights.

Days 4-10: Melbourne & Victoria

Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city in the state of Victoria teeming with history, excellent dining, inner city charm. It is also a sporting hub, hosting many events such as the Australian Tennis Open and the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix. Visitors to Melbourne can also enjoy it is a gateway to adventures exploring Philip Island, the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley wine region and the Mornington Peninsula.

During your stay we have included two experiences in this trip to get you started: Melbourne City Sightseeing Tour – learn about Melbourne’s fascinating history on a small group tour of the city visiting Federation Square, the MCG and world-famous sports precinct, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Albert Park Lake (Formula 1) and St Kilda Beach. You can take a stroll in the gardens and visit St Patrick’s Cathedral when permitted. Visit world famous Albert Park, home of the Formula One, Australian Grand Prix as well as the inner-city sports precinct, home to the famous MCG and Melbourne Park where the Australian Tennis Open takes place. Your tour will finish by visiting Eureka Tower. You may choose to take the super-speedy elevator to Eureka Skydeck 88 (optional, additional expense), scraping Melbourne’s awe inspiring skyline where you will be spoiled with 360 degree views of the city, Port Phillip Bay and out to the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley or a take a leisurely Yarra River Cruise (optional, additional expense). We have also included a Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walk -long been hailed as the foodie capital of Australia, Melbourne cuisine is as diverse as the city. On this walking food tour, discover Melbourne’s best coffee shops and street food with a local expert. Along the way, explore the narrow laneways, historic arcades, vibrant street art and sample a variety of delicious foods at 6-7 tasting stops.

Day 11: Melbourne – Sydney

Transfer to Melbourne Airport and fly to Sydney. On arrival, take a shuttle to your Sydney city hotel. The balance of your day is at leisure. Stay in Sydney for 4-nights.

Days 12-14: Sydney

You have three full days in Sydney free to explore as you choose. Sydney will not disappoint and is a great way to complete your trip.  The harbour city is an excellent mix of culture, history and outdoors.  Iconic attractions of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are easy to access as well as the historic rocks area, Bondi and Manly Beaches and one of the more recently regenerated precincts – Barangaroo. Beyond Sydney you can easily explore the Hunter Valley wine region and the Blue Mountains National Park. Any activities or excursions in Sydney are an additional expense.

Day 15: Depart Sydney, Australia

Today is free until you transfer by shuttle to Sydney International Airport for your flight home.

Why not stay longer? Ask your Destination Specialist about customizing your trip perhaps add The Great Barrier Reef, Outback or explore more of what Australia has to offer. You could also add a stopover in New Zealand.