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- Day 1 Welcome to Cairns Meet your Travel Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at the Reef House Restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal made from seasonal ingredients as you overlook the crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea. Locations Visited: Cairns AU.
- Day 2 The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village. Locations Visited: Cairns AU, Daintree National Park AU, Cairns AU.
- Day 3 Cairns Natural Wonders Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village. Locations Visited: Cairns AU.
- Day 4 Into the Outback Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetisers and a multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia. Locations Visited: Cairns AU, Uluru AU.
- Day 5 Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner. Locations Visited: Uluru AU, Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga AU, Uluru AU.
- Day 6 On to Melbourne This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Australia. Dinner this evening is at your hotel. Locations Visited: Uluru AU, Melbourne AU.
- Day 7 The Yarra Valley Venture to the Yarra Valley, famous for its boutique local food and wine and breathtaking scenery. Firstly, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie to take a Masterclass. Visit a local winery to learn about their vintages before enjoying lunch with wines. Lastly, experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for an evening at leisure. Locations Visited: Melbourne AU.
- Day 8 Melbourne to Sydney This morning take a tour of the city seeing the main sights before a walk through the world-famous laneways with their graffiti and art. After lunch, you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city. Locations Visited: Melbourne AU, Sydney AU.
- Day 9 Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including seeing the famed Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Customise your day and join an Aboriginal guide for a 90-minute leisurely walkabout through Barangaroo Reserve, home to 75,000 native Australian trees and shrubs. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs. Locations Visited: Sydney AU, Hunter Valley AU.
- Day 10 Hunter Valley Wine Region Spend the day exploring renowned wineries of the Hunter Valley Wine Region, best known for Semillion and Shiraz. Enjoy private wine tastings at some of the region's top estates and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. Visit the cellar doors, a cheese shop and a chocolatier this afternoon before spending the evening at leisure. Locations Visited: Hunter Valley AU.
- Day 11 Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise Return to Sydney and board your lunch cruise. Sip wine over lunch and delight in the harbour’s history, passing landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Near your hotel are some of the country's most celebrated restaurants, and your Travel Concierge can make dinner recommendations to tempt any palette. Locations Visited: Hunter Valley AU, Sydney AU.
- Day 12 Sydney at Leisure Relaxed Start Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry to Manly Beach. Late afternoon, join a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House before a Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant. Locations Visited: Sydney AU.
- Day 13 Farewell Sydney After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Locations Visited: Sydney AU.
Name: Inspiring Australia
Brand: Insight
Quality: Luxury
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Cairns
End City: Sydney
Location Summary: Cairns, AU, Daintree National Park, AU, Uluru, AU, Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, AU, Melbourne, AU, Sydney, AU, Hunter Valley, AU
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 5 Dinner (D). 11 Breakfast (B). 4 Lunch (L).
- Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities. Great Barrier Reef: Dive into one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef and one of the most complex ecosystems we have. See incredible aquatic life beneath the surface as you swim.. Kuranda: Board your SkyRail cable car to ascend through rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda. Take time to explore the vibrant local markets before returning to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway..
- Additional Included Highlights - Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.. In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.. Included at all hotels.. Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.. Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.. On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.. Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.. For 2026 departures, transfers are included on the first and final day of your journey, as well as for any additional accommodation booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternative hotels within the same arrival or departure city may also be arranged upon request. From 2027 onwards, transfers will be included when your flights are reserved through Luxury Gold..
- Exceptional Dining - Palm Cove: Savour a meal made from the finest quality local seasonal ingredients at this award-winning restaurant. Relax in the tropical setting with a glass of wine as you overlook the stunning crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea while nestled beneath Melaleuca trees.. Uluru: Experience the magic of this powerful place as the sun sets and darkness cloaks the land. The soulful sound of the digeridoo plays as you feast on fine local cuisine during the award-winning Sounds of Silence dinner.. Hunter Valley: Discover the bouquets of one of Australia's most famous wine regions. Arrive to a private wine tasting at a boutique winery, where you can sample the wines that grow here, then enjoy an exquisite tasting lunch with your fellow travellers.. Sydney: Embark on a behind the scenes VIP tour of the famous Sydney Opera House and uncover its intriguing secrets. Afterward, enjoy an unforgettable Celebration Dinner at creative chef Peter Gilmore's Bennelong restaurant, set in the building's iconic sails..
- Magnificent Stays - Uluru: Situated in the heart of Australia’s Red Center, the five-star Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort is a beautiful oasis amid the raw beauty of the Outback. It comes with a wellness spa, swimming-pool, gourmet restaurants and an impressive collection of indigenous artworks..
- Passport Moments - Daintree Rainforest: Join your Local Expert for an insightful exploration of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Learn about the deep connection the Kuku Yalanji people have with this land. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports Indigenous employment, preserves cultural traditions and protects sacred natural sites, promoting long-term cultural vibrancy and community resilience. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.. Kata Tjuta: Join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk through the sacred Walpa Gorge, which is a refuge from the hot desert sun for a variety of flora and fauna. Admire the change in colour on the gorge walls and spot the odd wallaby.. Uluru: Arrive at the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in the afternoon in time to see the sun slipping behind the majestic rock. See the vibrant colours of the landscape lit up as you sip on sparkling wine.. Uluru: Watch the sunrise over Uluru as you are enchanted by the magical 'Field of Light' art installation by artist Bruce Munro.. Uluru: Visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole, home to the Anangu’s wanampi, an ancestral water snake.. Uluru: Learn about the strong connection shared over millennia between the Anangu and this ancient land on a visit to the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.. Melbourne: Indulge in a memorable experience at the family-owned Yarra Valley Chocolaterie in the heart of the picturesque wine-making region. Here, you'll make and taste your own chocolate in an epic masterclass hosted by Ian and Leanne Neeland.. Hunter Valley: Marvel at the vastness of untouched landscape on your journey northwards to the Hunter Valley. After miles of pristine natural terrain, the neat rows of vineyards will appear, whetting your appetite for what's to come.. Sydney: Step on board a luxurious cruiser and sail around the glistening Sydney harbour while you savour a delicious lunch with a strong focus on local produce and wines..
- Personalise your day - Great Barrier Reef: Dive into one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef and one of the most complex ecosystems we have. See incredible aquatic life beneath the surface as you swim.. Kuranda: Board your SkyRail cable car to ascend through rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda. Take time to explore the vibrant local markets before returning to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway..
