Example Itinerary
Australia Uncovered
Melbourne to Sydney via the Outback
23 Days / 22 Nights • Escorted Tour • October 2026 - October 2028
From breath-taking Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef to the lively cityscapes of Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales, this is Australia at its most captivating. Discover coastal highlights and outback treasures on this comprehensive 23-day exploration.
Begin in Melbourne, journey along the Great Ocean Road, explore Adelaide and the Barossa Valley, witness iconic Uluru at sunset and sunrise, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and conclude in spectacular Sydney with optional harbour bridge climb.
23
Days
17
Excursions
20
Meals Included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1-2
Fly to Australia via Singapore
Overnight flight to Melbourne via Singapore.
Day 3
Arrive Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel.
Day 4
Melbourne City Tour
Morning at leisure, afternoon city tour: Old Treasury Building, Exhibition Building, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Shrine of Remembrance.
Day 5
Phillip Island Excursion
Visit Nobbies Centre for marine life, dinner in Cowes, then witness the famous Penguin Parade.
Day 6
Dandenong Ranges
Scenic journey on Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges.
Day 7
Great Ocean Road
Drive the iconic Great Ocean Road, view the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks, continue to Warrnambool.
Day 8
Adelaide via Mount Gambier
Journey through Limestone Coast, view Blue Lake crater, cross Murray River to Adelaide.
Day 9
Adelaide Tour
Explore Adelaide: Montefiore Hill, Adelaide Oval, St. Peter's Cathedral, and city centre.
Day 10
Hahndorf & Barossa Valley
Visit Mount Lofty, German heritage town Hahndorf, and wine tasting in Barossa Valley.
Day 11
Fly to Alice Springs
Fly to the 'Capital of the Outback'. Visit Anzac Hill and Old Telegraph Station.
Day 12
Uluru Sunset
Drive to Uluru via Erldunda Roadhouse. Evening sunset viewing with wine at Ayers Rock.
Day 13
Uluru Sunrise & National Park
Sunrise at Uluru, explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, visit Cultural Centre. Optional Field of Light dinner.
Day 14
Fly to Cairns
Fly to tropical Cairns. Orientation tour including Cairns Esplanade and Trinity Inlet.
Day 15
Day at Leisure
Free day. Optional Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge tour.
Day 16
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cruise to Michaelmas Cay, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat coral viewing, buffet lunch.
Day 17
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, explore Kuranda village, heritage rail journey through rainforest.
Day 18
Fly to Sydney
Fly to Sydney, transfer to Darling Waterfront hotel.
Day 19
Sydney Tour & Harbour Cruise
Tour The Rocks, Circular Quay, Bondi Beach, Watson's Bay. Harbour cruise past Opera House.
Day 20
Day at Leisure
Free day. Optional Blue Mountains tour with Three Sisters and Scenic World.
Day 21
Final Day in Sydney
Free day. Optional Sydney Harbour Bridge climb and harbour dinner cruise.
Day 22-23
Return to UK
Fly home via Singapore, arriving the following day.
What's Included
Flights & Transport
- • Return flights from the UK via Singapore
- • Internal flights: Adelaide-Alice Springs, Uluru-Cairns, Cairns-Sydney
- • All coach transfers and scenic drives
- • Puffing Billy steam train journey
- • Kuranda Scenic Railway
Accommodation
- • 4 nights Melbourne
- • 1 night Warrnambool
- • 3 nights Adelaide
- • 1 night Alice Springs
- • 2 nights Uluru
- • 4 nights Cairns
- • 4 nights Sydney
Experiences
- • Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- • Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles
- • Barossa Valley wine tasting
- • Uluru sunset & sunrise viewing
- • Great Barrier Reef cruise & snorkelling
- • Sydney Harbour cruise
Dining & Extras
- • 20 meals included
- • Expert tour manager throughout
- • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- • All entrance fees
- • 24/7 support from your travel specialist
Pricing
From £6,799pp
Departures October 2026 - October 2028. Solo pricing available. Message me to discuss options.
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