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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour. Just outside of Cairns, explore the tropical rainforest of Daintree National Park with a Local Expert, who will teach you about the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people who live there. Fly to Uluru, where a guide will lead you through the Walpa Gorge and past its red, rocky domes. Later, watch as 50,000 solar powered lights illuminate the desert during its Field of Light display by Artist Bruce Munro. Explore Melbourne's laneways and visit the Yarra Valley for a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting. Cruise the Sydney Harbour, then go inside its famous Opera House for a VIP tour. Celebrate your incredible trip with dinner at Bennelong Restaurant, set inside the opera house’s iconic sails.The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.

Countries Visited

Australia

Cities Visited

Cairns , Melbourne , Sydney , Uluru

  1. 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.Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
    Meals:   Dinner
  2. 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 and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village.Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  3. Day 3
    Cairns Natural Wonders
    Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colors. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village.Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
    Meals:   Breakfast
  4. Day 4
    Into the Outback
    Discover the domes of Kata Tju?a, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetizers and a multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia.Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Ulu?u.
    Meals:   Breakfast
  5. Day 5
    Ulu?u and Kata Tju?a
    Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Ulu?u. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner.Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Ulu?u.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    On to Melbourne
    This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Victoria. Later this evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in a local Melbourne restaurant.Accommodation: InterContinental Melbourne
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  7. 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. Lastly, visit the famous Four Pillars Gin Distillery and experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for a free evening.Accommodation: InterContinental Melbourne
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  8. 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. You will then have lunch at a restaurant specialising in Indigenous food from the Torres Strait region, Big Esso by Mabu Mabu. Later you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city.Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  9. 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 the Rocks District. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.Accommodation: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    Hunter Valley Wine Region
    Spend the day exploring the amazing Hunter Valley Wine Region. Indulge in exclusive private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. There will be time to explore cellar doors, a cheese shop, chocolatier, and more before spending the evening at leisure.Accommodation: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  11. Day 11
    Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
    Return to Sydney to explore its harbour on a lunch cruise. Pass iconic sights, including the Sydney Opera House and harbour Bridge.Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  12. 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.Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  13. Day 13
    Farewell Sydney
    After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 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 WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
  • : Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

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.

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 in the oldest tropical rainforest on earth. Learn about the close relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with the land here, which they've been connected to for thousands of years. The experience reduces inequalities for indigenous people & preserves local traditions, protects natural culturally sensitive sites and promotes cultural vibrancy. This experience creates employment opportunities for local Kuku Yalanji people who are proud to share and preserve their land and culture.
  • 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 Ulu?u-Kata Tju?a 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 Ulu?u-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.

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Questions & Answers

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Luxury Gold Tours Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.3
Accommodations
4.4
Itinerary
4.4
Professional Staff
4.6
Repeat with Operator
4.3
Value for Money
4

Ratings based off 37 reviews about Luxury Gold Tours - currently showing 4 reviews with comments only

Top of travel class- pay more but worth every penny. This was our 4th Luxury Gold trip.

Another outstanding trip from Luxury Gold.

The guide was fabulous. The hotels wonderful.

Truly enjoyed all aspects of the Luxury Gold trip and will definitely look into more trips with them in the future.

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