Australia is a huge country, but this itinerary will give you a good insight into its landscapes and culture in just 2 weeks! You will first discover Sydney and its emblematic opera. Then you will admire an amazing sunset on Uluru, the world's most famous monolith, before exploring Queensland and learning more about the Aboriginal legends.
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Map
Itinerary
- Day 1: Sydney
- Day 2: Sydney
- Day 3: Sydney
- Day 4: Sydney - Blue Mountains - Sydney
- Day 5: Sydney - Ayers Rock
- Day 6: Ayers Rock - Kata Tjuta - Ayers Rock
- Day 7: Ayers Rock - Cairns - Port Douglas
- Day 8: Port Douglas - Cape Tribulation - Port Douglas
- Day 9: Port Douglas - Great Barrier Reef - Port Douglas
- Day 10: Port Douglas - Kuranda - Port Douglas
- Day 11: Port Douglas - Cairns
TRAVEL BOOK
Day 1: Sydney
Transfer from Sydney airport to your hotel
You will spend the night at the Travelodge Wynyard hotel in Sydney.
Included : transfer arrival, room
Day 2: Sydney
LUNCH CRUISE IN SYDNEY HARBOUR:
If you are looking for an original way to explore Sydney Harbour, look no further than this 2h lunch cruise! You will enjoy a buffet lunch while discovering Sydney's star attractions. In particular, you will see the elegant Harbour Bridge, the world-famous Opera House and the delightful Luna Park. This cruise is a must-do!
In the afternoon, you will have time to explore Sydney on your own. We will advise you on the best places to visit.
You will spend the night at the Travelodge Wynyard hotel in Sydney.
Included : lunch (no drink), cruise, excursion (shared), room
Day 3: Sydney
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOUR:
Step inside the iconic opera of Sydney and learn more about its remarkable achievement. If Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO world heritage listed site since 2007, it is for a good reason. The most famous opera in the world in an indisputable masterpiece of the 20th century. With your English-speaking guide, you will explore the different theatres where more than 1600 performances take place every year! (concerts, operas, dramas, ballets...). During approximately 1h, your guide will explain you every aspect of the building's creation and history.
If you want to complete your experience and attend a performance, contact us.
You will spend the night at the Travelodge Wynyard hotel in Sydney.
Included : english speaking guide, entrance fees, room
Day 4: Sydney - Blue Mountains - Sydney
BLUE MOUNTAINS DAY TOUR:
No journey to Australia would be complete without exploring the beautiful Blue Mountains! During this tour, you will discover the main attractions of this world heritage listed site. You will also learn about the Aboriginal legends and the blue haze phenomenon of the Blue Mountains. You will see the rock formations of the Three Sisters in Katoomba and have time to walk into the rainforest. Then you will have the possibility (as an option) to take the Cableway, which is the world's steepest railway! You will have lunch in a nice restaurant of Leura. Take some time to do some shopping in this cute little village. Afterwards, you will go to the Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you will meet Australia's emblematic animals! It will then be time to go back to Sydney.
You will spend the night at the Travelodge Wynyard hotel in Sydney.
Included : lunch (no drink), english speaking guide, entrance fees, public tour, room
Day 5: Sydney - Ayers Rock
Private transfer to Sydney airport
Domestic flight Sydney - Ayers Rock (not included)
Transfer to your hotel (free shuttle)
ULURU SUNSET:
Today, you will discover the world's most famous monolith: Uluru! At sunset, Uluru becomes scarlet red, before falling asleep in the dark. You will experience the different shades of Uluru from a lookout and have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of the Australian Outback. To make your experience unforgettable, a glass of sparkling wine and some apetizers will be served during sunset.
National park entry is not included. Ticket is 25 AUD per person over the age of 15 years.
You will spend the night at the Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge in Ayers Rock.
Included : transfer departure, transfer arrival, public tour, local guide english speaking, room
Day 6: Ayers Rock - Kata Tjuta - Ayers Rock
BUSH TUCKER EXPERIENCE:
With your guide (Aboriginal guide when available), you will discover the outback bush environment and learn about the importance of traditional bush food for the indigenous communities. At first sight, the bush seems inhospitable, but local people achieved to live in such a hot place. So how did they do? They ate what they could find there: bush seeds and animals. While wandering through country, you will have the opportunity to taste some of the bush seeds and to meet some reptiles.
KATA-TJUTA DOMES GUIDED TOUR:
In the afternoon, you will travel to the rock formations of Kata-Tjuta, in the Uluru / Kata-Tjuta National Park. This site is famous for its 36 domes, but also for its unique flora and fauna. Your guide will give you some insight into the cultural significance of Kata-Tjuta for the Aboriginal people. Together, you will walk between the massive conglomerate walls of the Walpa Gorge. You will learn some facts about the evolution of this place over millions of years, before returning to your hotel.
You will spend the night at the Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge in Ayers Rock.
Included : public tour, local guide english speaking, room
Day 7: Ayers Rock - Cairns - Port Douglas
ULURU SUNRISE:
Easly in the morning, you will meet your guide and travel towards Uluru. In the early dawn light, you will start to feel the presence of the vast monolith... You will stop at a special location, where you will have an amazing view on Uluru. While watching the sunrise, your guide will tell you the Creation stories of Liru and Kuniya. After a picnic breakfast, you will discover the Mutijulu Waterhole, before returning to the resort.
Transfer to Ayers Rock Airport (free shuttle)
Domestic flight Ayers Rock - Cairns (not included)
Shuttle transfer to Port Douglas
You will spend the night at the Bay Villas Resort in Port Douglas.
Included : breakfast, public tour, local guide english speaking, transfer departure, transfer arrival, room
Day 8: Port Douglas - Cape Tribulation - Port Douglas
FULL DAY CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN THE DAINTREE RAINFOREST:
Australia is home to one of the oldest people in the world: the Aborigines. During this day tour, you will have the chance to get an insight into their fascinating culture. You will spend the day with a local Aboriginal guide, that will make you discover his traditions and the relationships that his community, the Kuku Yalanji, still have with their land. You will visit the Daintree rainforest, which dates back to 130 millions of years and is therefore the oldest forest on Earth. Your guide will give you some explanations about the environment and help you to sample some bush tucker. You will also have the opportunity to try to traditional hunting practices.
You will spend the night at the Bay Villas Resort in Port Douglas.
Included : lunch, public tour, local guide english speaking, room
Day 9: Port Douglas - Great Barrier Reef - Port Douglas
LOW ISLES SNORKELLING CRUISE:
The Low Isles are a unique place that deserve a unique means of transport! You will travel on-board the Aquarius's catamaran, that can only host 23 guests. During the cruise, you will discover the stunning tropical islands and their coral reefs. A delicious buffet lunch will be served, between two guided snorkelling tours. The Low Isles are a true paradise for snorkelling lovers! You will also have the opportunity to take the start of an interpretive island walk and to see the historical Lighthouse.
You will spend the night at the Bay Villas Resort in Port Douglas.
Included : lunch (no drink), cruise, room
Day 10: Port Douglas - Kuranda - Port Douglas
KURANDA DAY TOUR:
On this tour, your first stop will be at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. You will have time to explore the park and its many shows at your own pace. Dance shows, talks about traditional bush food and medicine, demonstrations of hunting practices, didgeridoo and boomerang shows... : There is something for every taste! Then you will take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, that will allow you to discover the world heritage protected rainforest and to make your way to Kuranda. Explore the markets of this touristic village before boarding the Kuranda Scenic train. Your coach will then transfer you to your hotel.
You will spend the night at the Bay Villas Resort in Port Douglas.
Included : train ticket, public tour, local guide english speaking, room
Day 11: Port Douglas - Cairns
Shuttle transfer to Cairns airport
Connection with your international flight
Included : transfer departure