Australia Outdoor Exploration With Outback Experience

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Sydney

  Sydney welcomes you with its iconic sail-shaped Sydney Opera House!

  Upon arrival, a private driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel. Check in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

  • Sydney

• Day 2: Opera House Guided Tour & Harbor Bridge Climb

  Get ready to explore Sydney with your private English-speaking driver-guide. Ramble around the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Queen Victoria Building, and Darling Harbor to feel the vibrant side and unwind in the lush Botanic Garden.

  The highlights today will be a 1-hour guided tour of the Sydney Opera House and a 3-hour thrilling climb to the summit of the Sydney Harbor Bridge (both are shared tours). Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Opera House - Australia's most iconic landmark and ascend the Harbor Bridge's summit for panoramic views of the city skyline.

  End your day at Milsons Point with an unforgettable sunset view to close your Sydney adventure.

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  • Sydney

• Day 3: Blue Mountains Adventure & Featherdale Wildlife Park

  Set out to enjoy a full-day self-guided exploration of the Blue Mountains with a private vehicle at your disposal.

  On the way to the Blue Mountains, stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet over 2,000 native Australian animals, including cuddly koalas and bouncing kangaroos.

  Upon arrival, you can visit Eco Point Lookout for the vast seascape along the pristine coastline, as well as the iconic rocks of the Blue Mountains - Three Sisters. Ride the scenic railway and scenic cableway inside the Scenic World. Overlook the magnificent scenery of Jamison Valley from the Honeymoon Bridge inside the World. Head to Wentworth Falls for a nature hike.

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  • Sydney

• Day 4: Transfer to Port Douglas

  Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, a local driver will transfer you to your coastal retreat in Port Douglas. The rest of the day is yours to relax.

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  • Port Douglas

• Day 5: Great Barrier Reef Discovery at Low Isles

  Today, embark on a shared cruise from Port Marina to the Low Isles. Just an hour's cruise from Port Douglas, the Low Isles offer a tranquil and accessible way to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

  Here, you can snorkel directly from the beach, with a better appreciation of the reef from the informative talk of the Marine Biologist on board. Take a guided beach walk to learn about the unique marine life living at the water's edge. Ride a glass-bottom boat and sail around the island to observe the delicate soft coral world without ever entering the water. Just enjoy the day here!

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  • Port Douglas

• Day 6: Daintree Rainforest & Aboriginal Art Class

  Accompanied by your private English-speaking driver-guide, discover the heart of the Daintree Rainforest - the world's oldest rainforest, older than the Amazon. Strolling through Mossman Gorge, the heart of the rainforest, you'll take in the pristine natural scenery of Australia and learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people's special relationship with the land here.

  After lunch, visit a local indigenous artist for a 1.5-hour art class. Gain an in-depth understanding of traditional symbolism and create your own artwork.

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  • Port Douglas

• Day 7: Transfer to Cairns for Flight to Brisbane

  Transfer privately to Cairns Airport for your flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival, a local driver will escort you to your hotel. Settle in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

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  • Brisbane

• Day 8: Brisbane City Highlights & Lunch Cruise

  Discover the charm of Brisbane with your private English-speaking driver-guide. Explore Brisbane City Market to experience the pace of life in Brisbane, enjoy leisure time inside the Botanic Gardens, visit the Museum of Brisbane to learn about the urban development of Brisbane, and overlook the city from Mt. Coot-tha Summit Lookout.

  Lunch will be served onboard during a shared 2 to 3-hour boat journey along the Brisbane River. Savor freshly prepared dishes, with ever-changing views of the city skyline, historical buildings, and iconic bridges drifting by.

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  • Brisbane

• Day 9: Fun in the Australia Zoo

  Today, you'll have a whole day in the Australia Zoo with private round-trip transfers.

  Located in Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast, this zoo was founded by the Irwin family and made famous by Steve Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter." Here, you can encounter native Australian species like kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and saltwater crocodiles. Don't miss out on wildlife shows and educational demonstrations, including the thrilling crocodile feeding in the zoo's famous Crocoseum and jaw-dropping. With an extra cost, you can even cuddle koalas or feed kangaroos.

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  • Brisbane

• Day 10: Fly to Mount Isa

  After breakfast, transfer privately to the airport for your flight to Mount Isa.

  Due to limited transportation and accommodation in this remote town, you may stay in a comfortable local motel with shared transfers.

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  • Mount Isa

• Day 11: Bush Tucker Cooking Experience & Riversleigh Fossil Discovery

  Spend the day at the Outback Park to dive into the outback culture.

  You'll join in a shared Bush Tucker Cooking Experience. Following an indigenous heritage bush guide, gather native plants to use as "herbs" and prepare traditional fare like barramundi over an open fire. Sit back by the fire with your guide and listen to the oral history and legends of the Indigenous people while enjoying lunch.

  Afterward, at the Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Center, through life-sized models, interactive displays, and real fossil specimens, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the evolution of paleontology in Australia.

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• Day 12: Hard Times Mine Tour & Indigenous Painting Class

  Today will be another day in the Outback Park.

  Along with your shared guide, who worked as a miner for most of his life, you'll ride a real mine elevator to descend into the underground mine. Hear first-hand stories of hard work while trying your hand at operating drilling equipment. It would be a rare opportunity to learn about the history of mining.

  Later, meet local Kalkadoon artist Barbara Sam for a shared indigenous painting class. Use the native symbols to create your artwork that maps your life story.

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• Day 13: Fly to Brisbane for Homebound Flight

  At the appointed time, find your way to the airport for your flight to Brisbane. From here, you can connect conveniently to your international flight home.