Day 1: Welcome to Naarm (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.
Day 2: Melbourne Sightseeing & Free Time
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.
Day 3: Melbourne Free Time
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.
Day 4: Melbourne - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
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.
Day 5: Uluru & Kata Tjuta
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.
Day 6: Uluru - Gimuy (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.
Day 7: Cairns Free Time
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.
Day 8: Great Barrier Reef
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.
Day 9: Cairns - Warrane (Sydney)
Arrive in Warrane (Sydney) and enjoy some free time exploring the sights and sounds of this vibrant harbour city at your own pace.
Day 10: Sydney Highlights
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.
Day 11: Sydney Free Time
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.
Day 12: 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.
Day 13: Farewell from Sydney
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.
