Australia Discovery Tour - 9 Nights / 10 Days

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day Australia holiday covering the best of Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Sydney, designed to showcase the country’s dramatic coastlines, ancient rainforests, vibrant cities, and world-famous landmarks. Begin your journey in Melbourne, where you explore the spectacular Great Ocean Road, admiring the majestic 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast, and Port Campbell National Park, with an optional helicopter ride for panoramic views. Continue with a fascinating Melbourne city tour, including the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Town Hall, Parliament House, and the charming Fitzroy Gardens with its historic Captain Cook’s Cottage. Experience the magic of wildlife as you witness the enchanting Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, a highlight of Australia’s natural wonders.

Fly to Cairns to discover the ancient Kuranda Rainforest, enjoying a stunning aerial journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway overlooking Barron Gorge National Park. Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, where you can admire vibrant corals and marine life through a glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible, with optional snorkelling. Continue your adventure to the Gold Coast, visiting the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to koalas, kangaroos, and colourful lorikeets. Enjoy a thrilling experience at Sea World, featuring exciting rides like the Storm Coaster and close encounters with dolphins, seals, and penguins.

Your journey concludes in Sydney, where you explore the best attractions including Darling Harbour, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, the architectural masterpiece Sydney Opera House, and the imposing Sydney Harbour Bridge. Set sail on the beautiful Sydney Harbour Cruise and relax at the world-famous Bondi Beach. Before departure, take in breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the Sydney Tower Observatory Deck. This carefully curated tour combines natural beauty, wildlife encounters, adventure, and world-class city experiences—perfect for travellers seeking the ultimate Australian holiday.

Itinerary

Experience the best of Australia on this 10-day multi-city holiday covering Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast and Sydney. Explore iconic wonders like the Great Ocean Road, the Penguin Parade at Philip Island, the ancient Kuranda Rainforest, and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy thrilling wildlife encounters, scenic coastal drives, immersive city tours, and breathtaking views from the Sydney Tower. Perfect for families, couples, and adventure travellers seeking a complete Australian experience.

Day 1: Day 01: Arrive in Melbourne−

Get transferred to your hotel. Check in and relax. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Day 02: After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour.+

The Great Ocean Road. We get a unique opportunity to see the 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast, and Port Campbell National Park with a breathtaking helicopter ride, making us enjoy the rugged landscapes and endless sea views.

Day 3: Day 03: After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Melbourne City tour and Evening explore Philip Island+

In the City tour, visit the historic and iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. This 160-year-old stadium has been witness to so many records and celebrations. A behind-the-scenes tour of the MCG reveals more than 150 years of Australia’s sporting history. Explore the stadium's inner sanctum and walk on the divine turf.

Later, we explore Melbourne city, we see St. Patrick Cathedral, Town Hall, and Parliament House, followed by a visit to the Fitzroy Garden, which is a Victorian-style garden dotted with ornamental lakes, pavilions, fountains, sculptures, and a huge number of trees. Stroll through the shaded promenades. The garden’s most appealing attraction is the actual 18th-century cottage where Australia’s discoverer, Captain James Cook, spent his childhood — Captain Cook’s Cottage.

In the evening, we proceed to Philip Island, home to the Fairy Penguins, the smallest of the penguin species, along with captivating coastlines and unique wildlife. See the little penguins in their natural habitat. Upon arrival, we witness the world-famous Penguin Parade, where a large number of Fairy Penguins march up to their burrows.

Day 4: Day 04: Melbourne – Cairns+

After breakfast at the hotel, check out the hotel room, and you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Cairns.

Upon arrival, we proceed to Kuranda Rainforest – the world’s oldest living tropical Rainforest. Here we enjoy a 7.5 km long scenic ride in the Sky Rail Rainforest Cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park, full of lush green, rugged rainforest-clad mountains, gorges and tumbling waterfalls. Evening transfer to the Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Day 05: Full Day Great Barrier Reef+

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to a full-day Great Barrier Reef tour.

The Great Barrier Reef – one of the planet's most extraordinary natural wonders, with a 2300 km long coral reef system in the Coral Sea, comprising thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of soft and hard corals, is the only living organism that can be spotted from space. We take a catamaran to one of the islands of the Great Barrier Reef and experience the world of colourful corals, fish and marine life through a glass-bottom boat or a Semi-Submersible. You also get a chance to enjoy adventure water sport activities like snorkelling on your own. Evening transfer to the Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Day 06: Cairns – Brisbane – Gold Coast+

After breakfast at the hotel, check out the hotel room, and you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Brisbane and reach the Gold Coast by road. The rest of the day is leisure at your own, overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Day 07: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary tour and Sea World+

Today we explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – a heritage listed sanctuary and a home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native animals and birds, especially for huge flocks of wild Rainbow Lorikeet birds, Koalas and Kangaroos.

Now, it’s time to visit Sea World Gold Coast. Meet dolphins, seals, and penguins up close in exciting animal encounters. Enjoy breath-taking marine life shows, dive into the excitement with thrilling rides like Storm Coaster and Jet Rescue.

Day 8: Day 08: Brisbane - Sydney+

After checking out from the Gold Coast, transfer to Brisbane Airport and fly to Sydney.

Sydney – the largest city of Australia, situated on the coast between the Blue Mountains and the Tasman Sea, is also listed as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Pick up from Sydney airport and drop off at the hotel. The rest of the day is leisure at your own, overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Day 09: Sydney Full Day City tour+

In the City tour, we head to Sydney’s most exciting location, Darling Harbour, which is a splendid waterside location at the heart of Sydney, reserved only for pedestrians. Here we visit the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, wherein you can get up close with sharks, rays, turtles, jellyfish, and much other exotic underwater life. Followed by a visit to the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most iconic landmarks, with a unique shape. Get to know this iconic building in a better way as you take a guided tour inside, walk through its every aspect and marvel at the vaulted ceilings.

We then drive through and take a photo stop near the Sydney Harbour Bridge – one of the largest steel arch bridges. Later, we embark on the Sydney Harbour Cruise. Let’s make our way across the harbour on board this spectacular cruise and marvel at the amazing vistas of Sydney’s skyline and Harbour Bridge. Then we stroll around Bondi Beach – Sydney’s iconic beach.

Day 10: Day 10: Departure+

After Breakfast at the hotel, check out and visit the Sydney Tower Observatory Deck, which gives an unobstructed 360-degree view over the landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay. You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

FAQ for Australia Discovery Tour Package

1. What is included in the Australia multi-city tour covering Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Sydney?

This tour includes airport transfers, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, guided sightseeing tours, entry tickets to major attractions like the Great Ocean Road, Philip Island Penguin Parade, Kuranda Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Sea World, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, and a Sydney Harbour Cruise.

2. Is the Great Barrier Reef tour suitable for non-swimmers?

Yes, non-swimmers can enjoy the Great Barrier Reef safely through glass-bottom boat rides, semi-submersible coral viewing, and guided marine experiences without needing to enter deep water.

3. What makes the Great Ocean Road tour special?

The Great Ocean Road tour is famous for its stunning coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks like the 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast, and Port Campbell National Park, along with optional scenic helicopter rides that offer breathtaking aerial views.

4. Can children participate in the Kuranda Rainforest Skyrail experience?

Absolutely! The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is family-friendly, safe for children, and offers an exciting 7.5 km journey above lush rainforest canopies, mountains, and waterfalls.

5. How many days are ideal for exploring Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Sydney?

A 10-day itinerary is ideal, giving travellers ample time to experience major attractions including Melbourne City Tour, Philip Island, Great Barrier Reef, Sea World, and Sydney’s iconic landmarks without rushing.

6. What is the best time of year to take this Australia holiday package?

Australia is a year-round destination, but the best months for comfortable weather and clear sightseeing are September to April, especially for outdoor activities like the Great Ocean Road drive and Great Barrier Reef excursions.