Classic Australia Tour: Sydney, Cairns & Melbourne

Your Australia journey begins in Sydney, a dazzling harbour city where iconic architecture meets relaxed coastal living. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Take time to relax or step out for a gentle walk along Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, where sailboats, waterfront cafés and golden sunset reflections offer your first glimpse of Australia's most iconic city.

Enjoy a full-day exploration of Sydney's landmarks, neighbourhoods and vibrant local culture with your private driver-guide.

Travel through Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach to enjoy spectacular coastal views and experience Sydney's relaxed beach lifestyle. Continue with a 1-hour guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House (shared tour), where you will uncover the architectural vision and cultural stories behind this world-famous landmark.

Afterward, board a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise and take in panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the city's spectacular waterfront skyline from the water.

In the afternoon, join a 2–3-hour guided walking tour through Newtown, one of Sydney's most eclectic and creative neighbourhoods. Explore colourful murals, hidden laneways and local art spaces while learning about the area's diverse history and thriving cultural scene. Along the way, stop at a local bar to enjoy Newtown's vibrant atmosphere and visit a popular ice cream shop for a sweet treat.

Leave Sydney behind and journey into the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains, where deep eucalyptus forests, sandstone cliffs and vast valleys create one of Australia's most dramatic natural landscapes.

Your day begins at Sydney Zoo, where you can get up close to koalas and kangaroos and catch a glimpse of wombats and crocodiles. Enjoy a guided First Nations cultural talk, offering insight into the traditions and stories of Australia's Indigenous people.

Continue to Echo Point, the region's most famous lookout for the view of the Three Sisters, an iconic sandstone rock formation that has become the symbol of the Blue Mountains. Then visit Scenic World for a series of unforgettable experiences. Ride the Scenic Railway, the world's steepest passenger railway, glide above ancient rainforest on the Scenic Skyway, and descend into the valley on the Scenic Cableway. Together, these attractions provide spectacular views of cliffs, waterfalls and eucalyptus-covered valleys from multiple perspectives.

The tour concludes at Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. If you wish, you can take a ferry back to Sydney Harbour (at your own expense), enjoying beautiful harbour views while avoiding peak-hour traffic.

Bid farewell to Sydney and fly to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest.

After settling into your hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure. Take a walk along the Cairns Esplanade, browse local shops and cafés, or simply relax and prepare for tomorrow's reef adventure.

Make your way to the Reef Fleet Terminal and board a 45-minute catamaran cruise to Green Island, a beautiful coral cay located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Spend approximately two hours exploring the island. Stroll through the tropical rainforest, relax on the white-sand beach, or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters just offshore. Continue to the Outer Great Barrier Reef Platform, the perfect base for discovering this extraordinary marine environment. Spend the next three hours here, snorkelling directly above vibrant coral gardens, encountering tropical fish and sea turtles, or simply admiring diverse marine life at the Underwater Observatory.

Return to Cairns in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.

This morning, collect your Kuranda Boarding Pass from your guide before transferring to Freshwater Station. Take a scenic rail journey through the cane fields of Cairns, the tropical rainforest, and cascading waterfalls.

Upon arrival in Kuranda, enjoy free time to explore this fascinating village at your own pace. Browse the Kuranda Markets for handmade arts and crafts, or visit attractions such as Birdworld Kuranda or the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.

Continue by shuttle bus to Rainforestation, set within 40 hectares of tropical rainforest. Experience a guided Army Duck rainforest safari and visit the Koala & Wildlife Park to encounter native Australian animals up close.

Later, return to Kuranda and board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Glide above the World Heritage-listed rainforest on this 7.5km journey, with opportunities to stop at scenic lookouts and explore rainforest boardwalks and the Rainforest Interpretation Centre.

After arriving at the Smithfield Skyrail terminal, travel back to Cairns by coach.

Fly from Cairns to Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital known for its vibrant laneway cafés, art scene and lively market culture.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. You may wish to explore the bustling Queen Victoria Market, or take a stroll around Federation Square to experience Melbourne's relaxed yet dynamic city atmosphere.

Drive along the Great Ocean Road, where dramatic cliffs and endless ocean views define one of the world's most scenic coastal drives.

Make a stop at Anglesea for a chance to see wild kangaroos in their natural habitat. Continue along the coastal route, passing Kennett River, where you may spot wild koalas resting in eucalyptus trees. Journey through the lush rainforest of Great Otway National Park before arriving at Loch Ard Gorge, a striking coastal formation shaped by centuries of natural erosion. The final stop is the Twelve Apostles, where you can watch the cliffs transform into deep gold and orange tones as the sun sets over the Southern Ocean.

Travel approximately 2.5 hours to Phillip Island, one of Victoria's most popular wildlife destinations.

Begin your day at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, home to over 70 species of native Australian animals. Experience close-up wildlife encounters and, optionally, have your photo taken with a koala at your own expense.

Continue to the Nobbies, a spectacular coastal headland featuring rugged cliffs, boardwalks and panoramic views over the Southern Ocean. Take a walk along the coastal trails and enjoy the dramatic ocean scenery, with opportunities to spot seabirds and, in season, local marine life.

As night falls on Phillip Island, witness one of Australia's most unforgettable wildlife experiences - the Penguin Parade. At sunset, hundreds of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle across the beach to their burrows after a hunting day at sea.

Return to Melbourne in the late evening.

Your Australia vacation ends today. Enjoy free time until your driver escorts you to the airport for your home-bound flight.