Tour Description

Discover the icons of Australia on this 13-day small group journey from Naarm (Melbourne) to Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, and Warrane (Sydney), where natural wonders and vibrant cities unfold in seamless contrast. Gain a deeper cultural connection through MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences with the local Anangu people, explore Melbourne laneways, go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Opera House, enjoy snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef and more. With a maximum of 24 guests, enjoy a balance of guided highlights and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Priced From:

$ 15120pp ^*

From: 2027-08-22

To: 2028-03-19

Start Location: Melbourne (VIC), Australia

End Location: Sydney, Australia

Trip Type: Small Group

Tour Advisors

Beccy Hayes

Travel Specialist

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Naarm (Melbourne)

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne

Arrive in Naarm (Melbourne) and settle into your hotel on the Yarra River. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at South Wharf, a relaxed introduction that feels more personal in a small group setting.

Melbourne Sightseeing & Free Time

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne

Discover Melbourne’s famous hidden streets and arcades with a guided Melbourne laneway tour. With smaller group sizes, you can access tucked-away corners and uncover richer local stories. The afternoon is yours to explore or join an Optional Experience* Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour, one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters.

Melbourne Free Time

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne

Enjoy the freedom to explore Melbourne your way. You might uncover its creative neighbourhoods, join a niche walking tour, or take an Optional Experience* Great Ocean Road day tour, a world-renowned coastal drive showcasing dramatic cliffs and the Twelve Apostles.

Melbourne - Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Desert Gardens

Travel to Uluṟu (Ayers Rock), where the vast outback landscape delivers one of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders. This evening, enjoy a sunset viewing experience with uninterrupted views of Uluṟu, made even more special in a smaller, more intimate group.

Uluru & Kata Tjuta

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Desert Gardens

Witness the sun rise over Uluru before going on an Uluru base walk, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where stories of the Anangu people bring deep cultural meaning to this sacred place. Another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience awaits, where you will meet a local Anangu artist. Then travel to Kata Tjuṯa to walk among its striking domes, an experience that feels even more powerful away from large crowds.

Uluru - Gimuy (Cairns)

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Cairns

Start your day with an Optional Experience* to the exclusive Field of Light installation at sunrise, a truly unforgettable desert spectacle. Later, travel to tropical Gimuy (Cairns), where lush rainforest and reef await.

Cairns Free Time

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Cairns

A full day to personalise your Tropical North Queensland adventure with Optional Experiences. Choose from rainforest journeys, cultural encounters, or the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tours, with the flexibility of small group travel allowing you to explore at your own pace. This evening, enjoy dinner on the Cairns waterfront, showcasing fresh regional seafood.

Great Barrier Reef

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Cairns

Today is a true highlight. Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and immerse yourself in one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Snorkel among vibrant coral gardens or take in the underwater world from a semi-submersible, with a tropical lunch served onboard as you relax between experiences.

Cairns - Warrane (Sydney)

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Swissotel Sydney

Arrive in Warrane (Sydney) and enjoy some free time exploring the sights and sounds of this vibrant harbour city at your own pace.

Sydney Highlights

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Swissotel Sydney

Explore Sydney’s icons, starting with a guided Sydney Opera House tour, followed by a harbour lunch cruise featuring local flavours and spectacular views. Later, visit Bondi Beach, where time and space allow for a more relaxed coastal experience.

Sydney Free Time

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Swissotel Sydney

Today is yours to shape. Spend more time discovering Sydney or join an Optional Experience* to the Blue Mountains, exploring World Heritage listed landscapes of dramatic escarpments and rainforest valleys.

Sydney

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Swissotel Sydney

Enjoy a slower morning before visiting the Art Gallery of NSW for a guided experience focused on First Nations and Australian art. This cultural highlight is followed by a lunch celebrating native ingredients, providing a meaningful and memorable finale.

Farewell from Sydney

Day 13

Duration: 1

Your journey concludes in Sydney after an immersive exploration of Australia’s most iconic destinations, experienced with greater connection and ease in a small group.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2027-08-22

End Date: 2027-09-03

twin

Child Price: 14540

Adult Price: 15705

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 15705

triple

Child Price: 15120

Adult Price: 15120

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19695

Start Date: 2027-09-19

End Date: 2027-10-01

twin

Child Price: 14540

Adult Price: 15705

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 15705

triple

Child Price: 15120

Adult Price: 15120

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19695

Start Date: 2027-10-31

End Date: 2027-11-12

twin

Child Price: 14540

Adult Price: 15705

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 15705

triple

Child Price: 15120

Adult Price: 15120

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19695

Start Date: 2027-12-05

End Date: 2027-12-17

twin

Child Price: 14540

Adult Price: 15705

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 15705

triple

Child Price: 15120

Adult Price: 15120

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19695

Start Date: 2028-01-16

End Date: 2028-01-28

twin

Child Price: 14854

Adult Price: 16054

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 16054

triple

Child Price: 15454

Adult Price: 15454

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 20164

Start Date: 2028-02-13

End Date: 2028-02-25

twin

Child Price: 14854

Adult Price: 16054

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 16054

triple

Child Price: 15454

Adult Price: 15454

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 20164

Start Date: 2028-03-19

End Date: 2028-03-31

twin

Child Price: 14854

Adult Price: 16054

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 16054

triple

Child Price: 15454

Adult Price: 15454

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 20164

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