Explore Australia at your own pace. Experience exciting cities like Sydney, Cairns, and Brisbane. Dive into its enchanting wildlife, natural beauty, multicultural ambiance, and delicious cuisine.

The itinerary below outlines the time spent on tour, however, does not account for the flight duration to arrival destination.

15 days | 12 nights

Format

• Guided tour

Trip Highlights

• Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
• Australia
• New South Wales 
• Blue Mountains
• Queensland
• Sydney 
• Cairns (Tropical North Queensland) 
• Brisbane

Inclusions

• Flight to Sydney, Australia; return from Brisbane (If flight & hotel package option is chosen)
• 12 nights of accommodation
• Domestic flights where applicable
• Guided tours, as indicated
• Transfers between airport/hotel (except in Cairns)
• Panoramic city tour of Sydney and cruise
• Admission to Calmsley Hill
• 2 morning teas, 1 national park entry fee,
• Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah visit
• 4-wheel drive car tour
• Tea or coffee and biscuits at the Cruise Centre
• 1 hour Daintree River cruise
• 4 Lunches 
• Admission to Daintree National Park
• 3 hours at Outer Barrier Reef platform
• Snorkeling equipment and Lycra suit
• Eco reef talk, semi-submersible coral viewing and an underwater observatory 
• Environmental management charge
• Admission into Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and a river cruise upon return
• Return boat transfers in Tangalooma
• Day pass access to resort and full use of resort facilities
• Eco Ranger Experience

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 | Canada to Australia

• Board your flight to Sydney, Australia and commence your journey!

Day 3 | Arrival in Sydney

• Upon arrival into Sydney, take your private transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4 | Sydney Panoramic City Tour & Cruise

• Take a half-day panoramic Sydney city sights tour to the historic Rocks area and learn about Australia’s early convict history, then see the Central Business District (CBD) and Macquarie Street for magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. 
• Then, continue through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Traveling along the coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, enjoy splendid photo opportunities, including a panoramic angle of the Sydney skyline. You’ll also travel to the famous Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop to dip your toes in the sand.
• The city tour will end at Darling Harbour, where you will be directed to the Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay for the 12:00 p.m. cruise departure. On board, you will enjoy a 3-hour cruise with lunch and live commentary.
• Meal(s): Barbecue lunch buffet

Day 5 | Sydney – Blue Mountains

• Start your day early with a first stop at Calmsley Hill, a working farm that is also home to kangaroos, emus, wombats and koalas. Enjoy a morning tea and some time to wander around at leisure.
• From Calmsley Hill, continue to the Blue Mountains via highway to visit a range of stunning views of the Jamison Valley. The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
• On the mountains, arrive at the Hydro Majestic Hotel to have lunch before continuing to one of the most famous lookouts in Australia, where a lookout provides sweeping views of the Grose Wilderness and even a magnificent waterfall drop.
• Lastly, stop at the delightful Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, where you enjoy sweeping views before travelling back to the city and your hotel.

Day 6 |Sydney – At leisure

• Spend your last day in Sydney taking in all the sights and enjoying its delicious cuisine.

Day 7 | Sydney – Cairns

• After you check out of the hotel, you will be chauffeured to the airport for your domestic flight to Cairns.
• Upon arrival, your driver will escort you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure in the heart of city and discover an exciting environment that takes pride in its cultural heritage.

Day 8 | Cairns – Daintree Rainforest

• Join your nature guide and travel north along the scenic route via Mossman to Cape Tribulation. Lush farmlands contrast with the seascape as you approach the majestic Daintree River.
• Take time for a short morning tea break. Then, board an informative river cruise. Relax and enjoy the splendor only the Daintree can offer as you learn of estuarine crocodiles, mangrove forests, and wildlife.
• Ascend Mount Alexandra and pause for a panoramic view of a Wet Tropics World Heritage Area merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea. Experience the rainforest intimately on the elevated boardwalk and enjoy a barbecue lunch with freshly prepared salads.
• Your 4-wheel drive car tour will take you beyond Cape Tribulation along seven kilometres of the Bloomfield Track to the pristine Emmagen Creek. You’ll even have time for a refreshing rainforest swim.
• After a short afternoon ice-cream stop, you will cross the Daintree River by cable ferry and begin your homeward journey back.
• Meal(s): Tea/coffee and lunch

Day 9 | Cairns – Great Barrier Reef

• Pack your bags and make your way to the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns for your Great Barrier Reef adventure.  
• Experience breathtaking beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel or dive in, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. Don’t forget to bring your swimming costume, beach towel, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.
• Meal(s): Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Day 10 | Cairns – At leisure

• Spend the day exploring the beautiful city of Cairns on your own.

Day 11 | Cairns – Brisbane

• Check out of hotel and meet with your driver in the lobby for your transfer to the airport to board your flight to Brisbane.
• Upon arrival, your personalized chauffeur will transfer you to your hotel for check in.
• Head out and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure in the sunny and sophisticated capital city of Queensland.

Day 12 | Brisbane – Sightseeing

• Make your way to the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon for your early morning meet up with your group to visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and to enjoy a river cruise on the way back.
• Enjoy the informative commentary from your captain as you glide along Brisbane’s waterfront. You’ll also have three hours to explore the world’s largest koala sanctuary and see platypuses up close.

Day 13 | Brisbane – Tangalooma

• Leave early in the morning to enjoy a cruise along the Moreton Bay region and its protected marine park.
• Our knowledgeable guides will tell you all about the island and its surroundings in Tangalooma.
• Meal(s): 1 standard beverage on the boat transfer and lunch

Day 14 | Brisbane – At leisure

• Enjoy your last day in the city before your flight back home.
• Don’t forget to check into your flight 24 hours prior to departure.

Day 15 | Brisbane – Return to Canada

• Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.

Accommodations

• The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

4-Star Accommodation

•  Sydney: Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour (or similar)
•  Cairns (Tropical North Queensland): Crystalbrook Flynn (or similar)
•  Brisbane: Voco Brisbane (or similar)

Departure Dates

• Daily departures from January 2, 2024 until March 31, 2027

Not included

• Transfers (unless specified)
• Optional excursions
• Porterage fees
• Any meals/beverages (unless specified)
• Fuel, parking fees, traffic violations, additional driver fee, car upgrades, roadside assistance, insurance coverages, child car seats, luggage racks, additional rental nights, late drop off fees
• Airport service charges, personal accident insurance
• Gratuities

Activities

• Sydney Opera House tour:
• This tour has 200+ stairs - low impact
• Backpacks and small items to be left in the cloakroom. No large bags accepted.

Transportation

• Private airport transfers to/from hotels
• Domestic flights
• Boat cruises/boat transfers
• 4-wheel drive car tour

Important Note

• The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.