Essential Australia
15 Day • Come Say G'Day Australia - Explore Sydney, Melbourne & Cairns
Essential Australia
15 Day Classic Vacation - Come Say G'Day Australia - Explore Sydney, Melbourne & Cairns
2 Weeks, 3 cities - Getaway to Australia's East Coast including New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland
Essential Australia in one trip, this vacation includes three incredible destinations – Melbourne, Cairns (the Great Barrier Reef) and Sydney. With a great balance of cityscapes, urban adventure, culture and nature.
From Sydney with its sparkling harbour, iconic architecture of the harbour bridge and Opera House and coastal retreats of Bondi and Manly beaches, to cosmopolitan Melbourne with its bustling laneways, captivating museums and galleries as well as laidback Cairns, the gateway to Queensland’s tropical north including the famous reef and rainforest..
This vacation package is an excellent introduction to Australia – Come and say G’Day!
- Travel between:
- 12 Oct – 30 Nov 2023
10 Jan – 29 Feb 2024
4 Mar – 20 Mar 2024
Subject to availability - Package Includes:
- Flights from Vancouver to Australia, 3 flights within Australia, Standard hotel accommodation for 4 nights Sydney, 4 nights Melbourne, 4 nights Cairns, Sightseeing excursions per itinerary, Airport transfers.
- Meals: 2 lunches
- Contact us for Solo Traveller rates, or for prices to travel on alternate dates.
- Travel between:
- 12 Oct – 30 Nov 2023
10 Jan – 29 Feb 2024
4 Mar – 20 Mar 2024
Subject to availability - Package Includes:
- Flights from Calgary to Australia, 3 flights within Australia, Standard hotel accommodation for 4 nights Sydney, 4 nights Melbourne, 4 nights Cairns, Sightseeing excursions per itinerary, Airport transfers.
- Meals: 2 lunches
- Contact us for Solo Traveller rates, or for prices to travel on alternate dates.
- Travel between:
- 12 Oct – 30 Nov 2023
10 Jan – 29 Feb 2024
4 Mar – 20 Mar 2024
Subject to availability - Package Includes:
- Flights from Toronto to Australia, 3 flights within Australia, Standard hotel accommodation for 4 nights Sydney, 4 nights Melbourne, 4 nights Cairns, Sightseeing excursions per itinerary, Airport transfers.
- Meals: 2 lunches
- Contact us for Solo Traveller rates, or for prices to travel on alternate dates.
Trip Details
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WHERE WILL YOU VISIT?
- Sydney
- The Rocks
- Sydney Harbour
- Melbourne
- Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef
TRIP ITINERARY
Essential Australia Vacation - Arrive in Sydney, Depart from Cairns
15 Day Adventure
Day 1: Depart Canada
Depart Canada today. You will cross the International Dateline and ‘lose’ a day. You will gain this day back on your return journey.
Day 3: Arrive in Sydney, Australia
G’Day and welcome to Sydney! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of your day is at leisure. Stay in Sydney for 4 nights.
Days 4-6: Sydney, New South Wales
Enjoy a combination of excursions and free time while in Sydney. There is so much to see and do in this iconic city and beyond in New South Wales! Enjoy a beach day at one of the many beaches from Bronte Beach to Bondi, explore different neighborhoods, take a tour or performance at the incredible Sydney Opera House, explore the wilderness area of the Blue Mountains National Park or the Hunter Valley wine region! We have included the following two excursions during your stay to get you started exploring:
Historic Heart of Sydney tour – Join a 90 minute walking tour of ‘The Rocks’ precinct to get up close and personal with the living history and heritage of Sydney. This includes lively tales from a colourful past when the area was inhabited by the first convicts in 1788, forever impacting the local Indigenous peoples way of life. See historic storehouses, public and working class cottages.
Sydney Harbour Lunch cruise – Enjoy 3 relaxing hours cruising Sydney Harbour to enjoy lunch, live commentary an excellent city views from the water. Discover secrets of one of the world’s most famous and spectacular natural harbours, including icons such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Botanical Gardens and more.
Day 7: Sydney to Melbourne
You will take a shuttle to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your central Melbourne hotel. The balance of your day is at leisure. Stay in Melbourne for 4 nights.
Days 8-10: Melbourne, Victoria
Welcome to Melbourne, a city of contrasts, world-famous sporting arenas, historic gardens, historic lanes and arcades and excellent local cuisine. There is much to see and do in this lively city and the surrounding region, you may choose to go to the Great Ocean Road scenic coastal drive, see the Little Penguins return at dusk on Phillip Island, the Mornington Peninsula or the famous Yarra Valley wine region. We have included the following excursion to get you started exploring:
Melbourne city tour – discover the sights and learn about Melbourne’s fascinating history on a small group tour. Visit Federation Square, the MCG and sports precinct, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Albert Park Lake and St Kilda Beach. You can take a stroll in the gardens and visit St Patrick’s Cathedral when permitted. Visit 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 finishes at Eureka Tower where you can take the elevator to Eureka Skydeck 88 for 360 degree views of the city, Port Phillip Bay and out to the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley or take a leisurely Yarra River Cruise (Eureka tower or Yarra cruise optional, additional cost).
Day 11: Melbourne to Cairns
Take a shuttle to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your Cairns hotel. The balance of your day is at leisure. Stay in Cairns for 4 nights.
Days 12-14: Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is the gateway to explore the tropical north Queensland region including World-Heritage areas of the Great Barrier Reef and ancient Daintree Rainforest. There is much to see and do in the area, we have included the following excursion to get you started:
Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruise – Spend a day exploring this World-Heritage marvel up close. Snorkelling is one of the best ways to view the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef! Travel to the pristine outer reef and locations chosen for their water clarity, coral density and overall quality of marine life. Snorkeling equipment is provided with friendly tuition for beginners and easy reef access from large water level platforms.
Day 15: Depart Cairns, Australia
Farewell Australia today as your vacation comes to an end. Transfer to Cairns airport where your journey home commences.
Why not stay longer? Ask your Australia Destination Specialist about customizing your trip to explore more of what Australia has to offer.
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Trip Code: AUS2317
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