Adventure and carpe diem in Australia

Private transfer to your hotel

This day is dedicated to the exploration of Melbourne at your own pace. We will advise you on places to visit on your own.

You will spend the night at the Rialto in Melbourne.
Included : transfer arrival, room, breakfast
Included opts : Full Breakfast

MELBOURNE FULL DAY GUIDED TOUR:

Discover Melbourne, the world's "best city to live in"! During that day, you will explore the city on foot or you will catch the public transports. You will visit some historical buildings and learn more about the history of Australia's second biggest city. You will then walk into the hidden lanes and see some of the best examples of street-art works. Besides street-art, Melbourne's second passion is coffee: you will therefore have lunch in one of them. This day will also give you the opportunity to listen to the story of the Wurundjeris, the first inhabitants of this part of Australia, and to discover the must-see sites of Melbourne: the Eureka Tower, Saint-Kilda's beach, Federation Square...

You will spend the night at the Rialto in Melbourne.
Included : english speaking guide, bus ticket, lunch, private tour, room, breakfast
Included opts : Full Breakfast

DAY TRIP ON THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD:

Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will then head off to the Great Ocean Road. Your first stop will be at Anglesea, a nice village. Your guide will tell you more about the Great Ocean Road, that was built by soldiers at the beginning of WWII. You will then stop at different lookouts. If you are lucky enough, you should see koalas in their natural environment. After crossing Apollo Bay, you will reach the Great Otway National Park, where you will take the start of a 30 minute walk. The rainforest is just beautiful with its centennial ferns! Next stop will be at the photogenic Gibsons Beach. Finally, you will reach one of the most visited sites of Australia: the Twelve Apostles! After discovering Victoria's emblem, you will go back to Melbourne.

You will spend the night at the Rialto in Melbourne.
Included : english speaking guide, private transport, lunch, private tour, room, breakfast
Included opts : Full Breakfast

Transfer to Melbourne Airport
Domestic flight Melbourne - Alice Springs (not included)
Pick up of your vehicle at Alice Springs airport.

Located in the heart of the MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs was first a telegraph station. It is now the biggest city of the Red Center, but also the most emblematic city of the Australian Outback. In the main street, you fill find many Aboriginal art galleries. Take time to visit some of them. Depending on your preferences, you can also discover the Royal Flying Doctor Museum, the School of Air and/or the Telegraph Station!

You will spend the night at the Doubletree hotel in Alice Springs.
Included : transfer departure, car rental, room, breakfast
Included opts : Breakfast

From Alice Springs, head west to discover the West MacDonnell Ranges. This mountain range dates back more than 800 millions of years! The West MacDonnell count many gorges and natural waterholes, where water remains cold all year long. While crossing the Park, do not be surprised to meet some local animals. Wallabies, dingoes and different species of marsupials live here in full freedom. At the end of the day, you will reach Glen Helen. Do not miss the sunset, that seems to ignite the cliffs.

You will spend the night at the Glen Helen Resort.
Included : car rental, room, continental breakfast
Included opts : Continental Breakfast

Remember to buy your Mereenie Loop Pass at the reception of Glen Helen Resort before starting your journey. Today, you will ride on an unsealed road, the Namatjira Drive, and you will therefore need a 4wd. Along the way, you can make a detour to discover the Goss Bluff, also called Tnorala (its indigenous name). This crater was formed 140 millions of years ago, by a massive comet. The diameter of the crater is of about 20 kms! To explain this crater, an Aboriginal legend states that a celestial woman had dropped the cradle of her baby while dancing with her friends... Back on the main road, you will reach Kings Canyon, in the heart of the Watarrka National Park.

You will spend the night at the Kings Canyon Resort.
Included : car rental, room & breakfast, breakfast
Included opts : Breakfast Box

Let's discover Kings Canyon! Wake up early in the morning to be able to take thet start of the Rim Walk (on days the forecast temperature is 36 degrees Celsius or above, the Kings Canyon start point of the track will close at 9am). This walk will probably be one of the key moments of your discovery of the Red Center. You will cross "Lost city" and its specific rock formations, and then the "Garden of Eden", a beautiful oasis of greenery! Then, take the road to the world-famous Uluru. Sunset on the monolith should be missed under no pretext! Uluru becomes scarlet red, before falling asleep in the dark.

You will spend the night at the Sails in the Desert lodge in Ayers Rock.
Included : car rental, room, continental breakfast
Included opts : Continental breakfast

Once again, you should wake up early, this time to be able to watch an amazing sunrise on Uluru. Then, head on to Kata-Tjuta (which means "many heads"), a group of large, domed rock formations. If you like walking, take the start of the Valley of Winds hike. If you just want to go for a short walk, you will find plenty of alternative options. This day is dedicated to the exploration of the world-famous Uluru / Kata-Tjuta National Park. Feel free to contact us if you wish to discover this emblematic site in a different way (helicopter flight, camel ride...).

You will spend the night at the Sails in the Desert lodge in Ayers Rock.
Included : car rental, room, continental breakfast
Included opts : Continental breakfast

Restitution of your vehicle at Ayers Rock airport.
Domestic flight Ayers Rock - Cairns (not included)
Transfer to your hotel

Gateway to the rainforest of North Queensland and to the Great Barrier Reef (several cruises depart from Cairns marina), Cairns is a touristic, vibrant town. It is the perfect place to buy some souvenirs. You will also find there many good restaurants and trendy cafés. After dinner, walk along the water to feel the true spirit of the city.

You will spend the night at the Pullman Cairns International hotel in Cairns.
Included : transfer arrival, room, continental breakfast
Included opts : Selected option : Continental Breakfast

4WD COOKTOWN AND DAINTREE 3-DAY TOUR:

Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation at 7am. Aboard a 4WD vehicle, you will ascend the Lamb Ranges to enjoy amazing views over Cairns. Then, thanks to an exclusive permit, you will cross the world heritage rainforest and see rare King Ferns. Dating back to 325 million years, they are some of the oldest vascular plants on Earth. Then you will see giant strangler fig trees, before heading to Palmer River Roadhouse for lunch. Further north, you will visit the Archer Point Lighthouse, which is essential to guide the boats along the Great Barrier Reef. You will finally head to Cooktown where you will spend the night.
Included : room & breakfast, lunch (no drink), dinner (no drinks), public tour, local guide english speaking, shared transport

After breakfast, you will enjoy a town tour of Cooktown. From the Grassy Hill lookout, you will have fantastic views over Cooktown. Then you will visit one of Queensland's best museums: the Historic Captain James Cook Museum. You will learn more about the story of Captain Cook, that tried to establish the very first contact between Europeans and Indigenous Australians. Then you will head down to the Lion's Den Hotel for lunch. This place, surrounded by mango trees, is a true Aussie icon! After lunch, you will head south towards Cape Tribulation. With your 4WD vehicle, you will take the Bloomfield Track and experience the Australian Outback! Once at Cape Tribulation, you will have time to take a walk on the beach before dinner.
Included : room & breakfast, lunch (no drink), dinner (no drinks), public tour, local guide english speaking, shared transport

During the last day of your safari, you will head to Thornton Beach, close to Queensland's fourth highest mountain. You will have plenty of photo opportunities. Then, you will continue to Alexandra Lookout for spectacular views over the Daintree River and some islands located on the Great Barrier Reef, before crossing the Daintree River thanks to a cable ferry! It will then be time for a 1h cruise, on one of the most diverse river systems in the world! A naturalist guide will be on-board, to help you see the crocodiles and endemic birds. After the cruise, you will have lunch at the Daintree Tea House, where you might choose to try the famous barramundi fish. After lunch, you will discover the Mossman Gorges and take the start of a 1h30 guided walk. You will learn more about the Aboriginal culture. Then it will be time to head south to Cairns.

You will spend the night at the Pullman Cairns International hotel in Cairns.
Included : lunch (no drink), public tour, local guide english speaking, shared transport, room, continental breakfast
Included opts : Selected option : Continental Breakfast

Private transfer to Cairns Airport
Domestic flight Cairns - Lizard Island.

Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world, 240km north from Cairns. Located in the middle of the coral reef, this island has no less than 24 white sand beaches spread over 1000ha of protected areas. There is only one resort on Lizard Island, which ensures you to live an exclusive, unforgettable holiday. To reach Lizard Island, you will first enjoy an overflight of the turquoise ocean. Upon your arrival, you will have several options. You might choose to have a bath into the swimming pool, to play tennis or to read a book in the library. Or you can decide to visit the island on foot or to explore the beaches by canoe.

You will then spend your first night on Lizard Island.
Included : transfer departure, domestic flight, room & breakfast, dinner

Enjoy your first breakfast on Lizard Island! You can choose to take it indoors or on the terrace. Then it will be time to decide whether you want to have a dynamic day or to have some rest. In the first case, the beaches, the spa and the swimming pool will be your best friends. In the second case, take the start of one of the 5 walks (40 minutes to 2 hours) or book a tour at the reception. Plenty of optional activities are organized: diving, sunset cruises, fishing tours... There is something for everyone!

You will spend another night on Lizard Island.

Enjoy your first breakfast on Lizard Island! You can choose to take it indoors or on the terrace. Then it will be time to decide whether you want to have a dynamic day or to have some rest. In the first case, the beaches, the spa and the swimming pool will be your best friends. In the second case, take the start of one of the 5 walks (40 minutes to 2 hours) or book a tour at the reception. Plenty of optional activities are organized: diving, sunset cruises, fishing tours... There is something for everyone!

You will spend another night on Lizard Island.

Domestic flight Lizard Island - Cairns.

Connection with your international flight

Enjoy your first breakfast on Lizard Island! You can choose to take it indoors or on the terrace. Then it will be time to decide whether you want to have a dynamic day or to have some rest. In the first case, the beaches, the spa and the swimming pool will be your best friends. In the second case, take the start of one of the 5 walks (40 minutes to 2 hours) or book a tour at the reception. Plenty of optional activities are organized: diving, sunset cruises, fishing tours... There is something for everyone!

You will spend another night on Lizard Island.

Enjoy your first breakfast on Lizard Island! You can choose to take it indoors or on the terrace. Then it will be time to decide whether you want to have a dynamic day or to have some rest. In the first case, the beaches, the spa and the swimming pool will be your best friends. In the second case, take the start of one of the 5 walks (40 minutes to 2 hours) or book a tour at the reception. Plenty of optional activities are organized: diving, sunset cruises, fishing tours... There is something for everyone!

You will spend another night on Lizard Island.

After breakfast, you will have some extra time to enjoy the pristine nature of Lizard Island and the top level services of the resort. To go back to Cairns, you once again fly over the Great Barrier Reef, which will conclude your trip in a perfect way!