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Wonders of the Southern Continent

Australia

Embark on a 12-day Australian journey from Melbourne’s vibrant culture to the sacred heart of Uluru. Through the emerald Daintree Rainforest and turquoise reefs of Lizard Island, ending in Sydney’s glittering harbour. A perfect blend of luxury, wilderness, and wonder where you experience Australia in all its breath-taking contrasts.

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Daily Schedule

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Arrival in Melbourne

Touch down in stylish Melbourne, where café aromas and laneway art set the scene. After settling in, your guide leads you through Gothic-Revival architecture, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the River Yarra’s shimmering loop. At dusk, toast your arrival with a flat white in the birthplace of hip.
🏨 Your stay at The Langham Melbourne (🍴B&B)

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The Great Ocean Road

Set out along the legendary Great Ocean Road, winding past surf beaches, cliffs and eucalypt forests. You pause at Bells Beach, stroll the golden sands and marvel at the dramatic Twelve Apostles rising from blue waters. Later you stop for seaside lunch before returning to Melbourne’s electric buzz for an evening of music and wine.
🏨 Your stay at The Langham Melbourne (🍴B&B)

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To Uluru, the Red Heart

You leave Melbourne behind and fly into the ochre heart of Australia. Arriving at Uluru (Ayers Rock), you sense the sacred presence of this sandstone icon. In the afternoon you stroll the base, listen to creation-stories, then as the sun dips, you dine under stars in the desert, every constellation whispering wonder.
🏨 Your stay at Longitude 131° (🍴B&B)

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Kata Tjuta & the Desert Sky

Venture to Kata Tjuta via Walpa Gorge, the Valley of the Winds calling you through sculpted domes and sacred silence. Return to Uluru for the cathedral glow at sunset. As darkness falls, the desert sky becomes a dome of stars, each star a reminder of this land’s timeless pulse.
🏨 Your stay at Longitude 131° (🍴B&B)

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Into the Daintree Rainforest

You travel from desert reds to emerald greens, the world’s oldest rainforest. In the lush green of the Daintree Rainforest you walk the Jindalba boardwalk, hear rainforest birds chatter, spot a cassowary or Boyd’s Forest Dragon. The air hums with life, and every step feels like time folding back into deep Earth memory.
🏨 Your stay at Silky Oaks Lodge (🍴B&B)

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River, Reef & Rainforest

Today you explore where rainforest meets reef. Cruise along mangrove rivers where crocodiles glide silently. Later, snorkel shallow coral gardens where reef meets rainforest in vivid color. The rich ecosystem shows you nature’s wonder in a single stroke, vivid and immersive. At sunset, sip wine under the canopy, listening to the chorus of insects and frogs greeting the tropical night.
🏨 Your stay at Silky Oaks Lodge (🍴B&B)

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Lizard Island Paradise

You fly to a secluded island retreat on the Great Barrier Reef: Lizard Island. With white-sand beaches and reef just offshore, you explore coral-gardens by mask and snorkel, cruise in glass-bottom boat, or simply linger in luxury. Tonight, dine on the beach, the moonlight glittering over calm & endless sea.
🏨 Your stay at Lizard Island Resort (🍴B&B)

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Reef Adventures & Serenity

Wake to waves lapping gently. Your day begins with snorkelling among turtles and clownfish, then hike to Cook’s Look for sweeping views. Picnic on your own patch of sand, sea breeze in your hair, the world slow and gentle. As dusk paints the sea gold, you toast to paradise found horizon wide, heart full of under-water wonders.
🏨 Your stay at Lizard Island Resort (🍴B&B)

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Last Enchantment on the Reef

Your morning unfolds in calm waters and a sky painted in coral hues. Spend your final island day exploring hidden coves or snorkelling among shimmering reefs one last time. As evening falls, moonlight ripples across the sea, its colors etched forever in memory.
🏨 Your stay at Lizard Island Resort (🍴B&B)

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Arrival in Sydney & Urban Pulse

Landing in Sydney, you’re drawn into its bold harbour, the Opera house and buzzing surrounds. Tour the Opera House, peeking behind its famed sails, then wander Circular Quay and The Rocks. Evening settles over the harbour as you dine on seafood, skyline reflections dancing in gentle ripples.
🏨 Your stay at Park Hyatt Sydney (🍴B&B)

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Bridge, Bondi & Coastal Bliss

After breakfast, start your day by crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge for sweeping views, then head to Bondi’s golden curve. Watch surfers carve turquoise waves, Yogis on the beach and cafés brim with life. Sip fresh juice at ocean cafés, and feel Sydney’s easy rhythm. Sunset over the Pacific crowns your final day in joy.
🏨 Your stay at Park Hyatt Sydney (🍴B&B)

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Farewell Australia

One last harbour sunrise by the sails of the Opera House glowing in dawn light. End your tour with a ferry ride or a cup of coffee at Circular Quay to glance at the harbour views, before your flight home. From desert red to reef blue, rainforest green to city gold, Australia has told its story, and it now lives within you.

Day 1:

View of Melbourne City skyline

Destination Highlights

VIP meet & greet with private airport transfer

Melbourne - Laneways & Cafés Charm

Victoria - Great Ocean Road Drive

Northern Territory - Sunset over Uluru

Northern Territory-Kata Tjutas Domes

Daintree - Rainforest Walks

Daintree - River & Reef Encounters

Lizard Island - Snorkel Coral Gardens

Sydney - Opera House Tour

Sydney - Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

Signature Experiences

Private Art & Coffee Tour in Melbourne

Scenic Helicopter Flight over Apostles

Guided Aboriginal Walk around Uluru

Sunset Dinner beneath Desert Stars

Rainforest Canopy Walk in the Daintree

Wildlife Cruise on the Daintree River

Snorkel Remote Reefs at Lizard Island

Seaside Champagne Picnic at Sunset

Backstage Tour of Sydney Opera House

Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge at Dawn

Inclusions and Exclusions

As detailed in the itinerary:

Includes

Your stay on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
English-speaking guide for sightseeing & city tours
Entrance fees as per itinerary
All applicable taxes
All internal flights
Helicopter flight over Twelve Apostles
24/7 emergency support service

Excludes

International flights unless specified
Travel insurance, Visas or medical coverage
Meals except those mentioned
Personal expenses - Drinks, tips, laundry, shopping not listed
Tips & gratuities for guides or drivers
Optional extras, car hire, activities or excursions not listed
Early check-in or late check-out at hotels

Best Time to Travel

May-September

Price available on request

Information

Prices are quoted in USD per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude flights. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on hotel availability and travel dates. Prices may be revised in the event of changes to taxes, fuel surcharges, or other fees imposed by the government or suppliers.

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The Langham

Melbourne

Overlooking the Yarra River, The Langham blends timeless luxury and elegant comfort with award-winning dining, a spa, and iconic views of Melbourne’s skyline.

Longitude 131°

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

An exclusive luxury wilderness camp offering tented pavilions with panoramic views of Uluru, gourmet cuisine, and immersive Aboriginal cultural experiences.

Silky Oaks Lodge

Daintree Rainforest

Nestled in the heart of the Daintree, this eco-luxury retreat offers treehouse-style lodges, fine dining, and holistic spa treatments surrounded by rainforest.

Lizard Island Resort

Great Barrier Reef (Lizard Island)

A secluded island resort on the Great Barrier Reef offering beachfront villas, world-class diving, private picnics, and unparalleled access to coral gardens.

Park Hyatt

Sydney

Positioned beneath the Harbour Bridge, the Park Hyatt offers sleek waterfront luxury, refined dining, and sweeping views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour.

Gallery

Kata Tjuta - large domed rock formations in Northern Territory

The Twelve Apostles at Great Ocean Road

Reef Excursion experience at Lizard Island

Paddle Boarding experience at Lizard Island

Aerial view of Daintree rainforest with river rapids

The Evan Walker Bridge over the Yarra River - Melbourne

Sydney waterfront by the Harbour Bridge

The Daintree Rainforest at North Queensland - Australia

View of The Lizard Island on Great Barrier Reef

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