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National Geographic Tours

Tour Code:

4108-8921

Start City:

Melbourne

End City:

Cairns

Tour Style:

Escorted Tour

Tour Quality:

First Class

Tour Length:

12 days

Age Requirement:

12+ Years Old

Tour Capacity:

16

Physical Rating:

2 - Classic

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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Experience the Red Centre and witness the majesty of Uluru at sunrise, discover Melbourne's hidden laneways, Enjoy a private tour of the Sydney Opera House, Set out on an Indigenous walking experience in the Daintree Rainforest.

Countries Visited

Australia

Cities Visited

Cairns , Melbourne , Port Douglas , Sydney , Uluru

  1. Day 1
    Melbourne
    Arrive at any time.
    Activity: The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
    Accommodation: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne (or similar)
  2. Day 2
    Melbourne
    Embark on a food tour of Melbourne with a local author and culinary storyteller. Home to many thriving immigrant communities, Melbourne has long been considered one of Australia's gastronomic hubs. On this foodie walk through the city's famed laneways, we'll experience a range of flavors and cuisines over lunch at three popular venues. Start with an Asian entree with wine; move on to an Italian restaurant for a main dish accompanied with more wine, and finish off the tour with a gelato dessert at our third stop. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
    Activity: Melbourne has long been considered a major centre for foodie culture in Australia. As home to many immigrant communities, the gastronomic expertise on offer here is both diverse and exciting. Explore this incredible city on a National Geographic Journeys-exclusive guided walk, led by local author and culinary storyteller, Monique Bayer. Enjoy lunch at three popular venues that showcase why contemporary dining in Melbourne is such a special experience. Through European flavours as well as those from across Asia, you'll gain a greater understanding of the city's history, its people, and its celebrated (and gorgeous) laneways.
    Free Time: Free time to explore the city or take an excursion.
    Accommodation: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  3. Day 3
    Melbourne
    Spend the day exploring vibrant Melbourne. Set out on an optional excursion on the Great Ocean Road, following spectacular sea cliffs along the windswept Southern Ocean. Visit some of the region's top wineries or wander the city's narrow cobbled lanes and alleys, discovering quirky cafés and colorful murals.
    Free Time: Melbourne is full of things to do - take advantage of this free day and get out to explore! Head out on a Yarra Valley Wine Tour or book an excursion along the Great Ocean Road.
    Accommodation: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast
  4. Day 4
    Melbourne/Uluru
    Catch a flight to Uluru, in the heart of the Australian outback. Visit the Cultural Centre of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and learn about the beliefs and customs of the Anangu, the area's traditional Indigenous owners. Cap off the day with a glass of sparkling wine as you witness a crimson sunset over this fabled monolith.
    Transport: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
    Activity: Learn about Indigenous Australian culture in the area to get a better perspective of the history, beliefs and present-day life of the Anangu people. Discover the wild world of bush tucker (indigenous food), find out which plants are used in bush medicine, and hear creation stories.
    Activity: Take a guided walk along the northwest side of Uluru to learn about the history of the area, hear the stories of the Anangu people and gaze upon these awe-inspiring uplifted sandstone rock formations. Afterward, gather together to witness the sun setting behind this sacred site.
    Free Time: Relax and watch the sunset over Uluru.
    Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
    Activity: Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while watching the sunset over Uluru. Marvel at the changing colours over the desert and keep reminding yourself that yes, you really are there.
    Accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast
  5. Day 5
    Uluru
    Awaken at dawn to witness the sunrise over Uluru and see the famous Field of Light installation. Then delve into a full-day exploration of the ancient, red-hued landscapes of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. After breakfast, make your way to Kata Tjuta, Uluru's neighboring natural wonder for a morning of exploration. Later set out on a guided walk around the base of the monolith, gaining insight into its sacred significance to the Anangu.
    Activity: Head to the Field of Light for a sunrise experience you won't soon forget. The artist Bruce Munro created an art installation that becomes illuminated in the changing light. Observe the stunning display and watch the sun rise with views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the distance.
    Activity: Take a walk in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to explore the beautiful, red, domed rocks that comprise the site. While Uluru is the most famous landmark in the park, we explore a bit further afield to enjoy this stunning landscape.
    Free Time: Enjoy some time at leisure.
    Accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast
  6. Day 6
    Uluru/Sydney
    Enjoy free time on our final morning in the Red Centre. Then pack up and head off to the airport for an afternoon flight to Sydney. Check in to our hotel and opt to join our CEO for a dinner out on the town in one of Sydney's famous neighbourhoods.
    Transport: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
    Accommodation: Vibe Hotel Sydney (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast
  7. Day 7
    Sydney
    Take it slow with a leisurely morning, or get up early and join your CEO for a walk around the Rocks area, a waterfront neighborhood that marks the spot of the first European settlement in Australia. It also holds a spiritual significance for the area's indigenous people. Around midmorning, circle back and meet for a private tour of the Sydney Opera House. This afternoon, step aboard a private catamaran for a sunset sail around Sydney's famous harbor. Tuck into a delicious Australian Barbecue dinner as the sun sets in the background.
    Transport: Get around underground via public transit.
    Activity: During today's private tour of the Sydney Opera House the group will learn about the history of the opera house and how the architecture functions within the theatres to produce sound. You'll learn how during the mid-1950's a man from Denmark named Jørn Utzon created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that dramatically shifted twentieth-century architecture. Hear stories of the how the architects, engineers, and artists built this engineering masterpiece together and spend time in the theatres themselves witnessing how the architecture of each space contributes to sound, as well as the ways that this space manipulates it.
    Activity: Board a private yacht and enjoy a four-hour cruise navigating the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Relax and enjoy the iconic scenery as our crew share stories of Sydney and its famed harbour. Enjoy a casual Aussie BBQ as the sun sets over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House and watch the city lights come alive across the water.
    Accommodation: Vibe Hotel Sydney (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    Sydney
    Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the best of Sydney. Walk the Rocks and stop by Maybe Sammy for a drink, which happens to be one of the best bars in Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly Beach or walk the Bondi Coastal walk and snap some photos. Or, spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains on an optional excursion.
    Free Time: Today is a free day and we recommend visiting the Australian Museum, Bondi Beach, or Darling Harbour.
    Accommodation: Vibe Hotel Sydney (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast
  9. Day 9
    Sydney/Port Douglas
    Fly to Cairns today and travel up the scenic coastal road to Daintree Rainforest, the world's oldest tropical rainforest and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Embark on an interpretive walk with an indigenous guide at the lush Mossman Gorge, learning about the traditional ways of life of the region's Kuku Yalanji people. Continue to the resort town of Port Douglas, our home for the next three nights.
    Transport: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
    Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
    Activity: Take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Follow an Indigenous guide and learn about bush food, medicinal plants and the lasting relationship of the Kuku Yalanji people with their natural environment. Find out how to make bush soap, watch an ochre painting demonstration and sample some bush tea.
    Accommodation: Mantra PortSea (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast
  10. Day 10
    Port Douglas
    Explore the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day catamaran tour to the Outer Reef. Immerse yourself in the largest coral reef system in the world, which teems with 1500 species of tropical fish, as well as whales, dolphins and porpoises. Hop into the warm waters off Australia's east coast and experience this marine wonderland for yourself. Lunch will be served onboard. Back in Port Douglas the evening is yours to do as you please.
    Activity: You haven't truly visited Australia until you've experienced the Great Barrier Reef. Climb aboard the Sailaway VII, a 25m (82ft) sailing vessel and take the journey to the Outer Barrier Reef. Spend time in the largest coral reef system in the world, snorkel amongst colourful fish and keep an eye out for nemo (of course). You'll sail along the coastline with spectacular views of the Daintree Rainforest and pass Snapper Island on the way out to the reef. You'll enjoy a guided snorkel tour, and a glass bottom boat which offers extra viewing opportunities for those not looking to get in the water. Afternoon tea, coffee, cakes, fruit, and a buffet lunch are included and all necessary snorkelling gear and equipment.
    Accommodation: Mantra PortSea (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  11. Day 11
    Port Douglas
    Enjoy a free morning in charming Port Douglas. Stroll the town's boutique-lined streets and idyllic beaches or head to the Sunday markets to browse the stalls. Later in the day, join your fellow travelers for an exclusive cultural experience at Cooya Beach. Meet Indigenous guides for a welcome ceremony, and get acquainted with members of the Kuku Yalanji people. Our CEO will organize an optional farewell dinner to toast your adventures down under.
    Free Time: In the morning explore charming Port Douglas. Head to the Sunday markets to see what souvenirs you can take home.
    Activity: Enjoy an exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach featuring a welcome ceremony and a smoking ceremony, during which travellers will learn the purpose and meaning of these rituals and their significance to the Kuku Yalanji people.
    Accommodation: Mantra PortSea (or similar)

    Meals:   Breakfast
  12. Day 12
    Port Douglas/Cairns
    After one last breakfast in Port Douglas, transfer back to Cairns where our tour ends at the airport mid-morning. Alternatively, extend your stay in Port Douglas.
    Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Meals:   Breakfast
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Meals:
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transportation:
Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.

Inclusions
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Melbourne Foodie Walk, Melbourne Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Private Tour of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach, Port Douglas. Sydney Harbour cruise. Indigenous dreamtime walk through the Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge. Sunrise interpretive walk at Uluru. Walk through Walpa Gorge in Kata Tjuta. Full day excursion snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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CV Carlos on Mar 19, 2023  
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The tour with was outstanding. The tour guide was exceptional. We did so much and it was all great.

DC Dave on Nov 18, 2019  
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3
Itinerary
3
Professional Staff
5
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Outstanding trip and tours with plenty of opportunities for planned and unplanned adventures. Knowledgeable, friendly, and capable guides who kept us moving while allowing adequate free time for exploring on one's own.

MW Millie on Mar 25, 2019  
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5
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Affordable Tours was helpful, answered all questions, booked tour and all flights for us. Great experience! We will definitely book through AT again.

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