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Two people sitting in camping chairs with a small table of food overlooking Uluru in the desert.
Culture & Heritage

The Australian Essentials

Sydney

Melbourne

17 days, 16 nights

Tailor Made Trips

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Tour overview

Begin an unforgettable 17-day journey through Australia’s most iconic destinations, crafted for first-time travellers eager to experience the highlights. Start in Sydney with its world-famous harbour and nearby Blue Mountains, explore the tropical paradise of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, traverse the scenic Great Ocean Road, and finish in Melbourne, soaking up its laneways, culture, and charm. Discover vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture, and unique wildlife that make this country truly extraordinary.

Tour highlights & inclusions

17 days / 16 nights
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

Sydney

Melbourne

Hotel 4 star
  • Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour
  • Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
  • Sydney Opera House Tour

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Trip itinerary

Arrive into Sydney

Sydney, Australia’s most iconic city, is a vibrant hub of culture, beauty, and history. Home to nearly 20% of the country's population, it’s also Australia’s largest city. Perched along the stunning east coast, Sydney boasts an enviable mix of world-famous landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, alongside pristine white-sand beaches like Bondi and Manly. With a rich tapestry of history, art, and diverse culinary delights, Sydney offers something for every traveller, from sun-seekers and food lovers to adventure enthusiasts.

View of Sydney Harbour and Opera House NSW

Accommodation

Contemporary hotel lounge with a grey sofa and yellow dining chairs overlooking the Sydney Tower and CBD skyline.
A by Adina Sydney

Highlights of The Australian Essentials

A family of three walking along the paved boardwalk at Bondi Beach on a sunny day in Sydney.

Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour

A white and pink branded cruise boat sailing on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House in the background.

Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Close-up architectural shot of the white tiled sails of the Sydney Opera House under a bright sky.

Sydney Opera House Tour

High-angle view of a Big Bus Sydney double-decker bus parked next to Bondi Beach with surfers in the ocean.

Big Bus Tours Sydney Discover 24 Hour Pass

Two people standing at a lookout railing facing the Three Sisters rock formations and vast blue-toned valley.

Blue Mountains All-Inclusive Small Group Day Tour - Lunch Included

A red helicopter flying over the blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef toward a tourist pontoon and boat.

Reef Cruise, Snorkel and Helicopter Flight

Panoramic view of a freshwater river winding through dense tropical rainforest with visitors resting on the riverbank.

Daintree Full Day Cultural Tour - Lunch Included

Aerial shot of a heritage train crossing a high trestle bridge in front of a multi-tiered waterfall in a lush green rainforest.

Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail Tour

A wide night shot of the Field of Light installation near Uluru, showing thousands of glowing, multi-colored light spheres on slender stems under a dark, starry sky.

Field of Light Uluru Dinner

A guide and tourist walking through the Red Centre landscape with traditional spears.

Patji Aboriginal Hosted Cultural Tour

Two people rest on a bench in the sun-drenched desert with the massive, rounded red rock domes of Kata Tjuta rising behind them.

Kata Tjuta Morning Tour - Breakfast Included

The setting sun illuminates the wispy tips of tall spinifex grass in the foreground, leading the eye toward the iconic red monolith of Uluru.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks Pass

Vertical night shot of a red glowing drone formation shaped like a face in the sky above the dark silhouette of Uluru and lit desert paths.

Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner

A large waterfall surrounded by dense green ferns and mossy logs in the Otway Ranges.

Two Day Great Ocean Road Tour

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Sydney Airport to Sydney Accommodation

Private Transfer - Sydney Accommodation to Sydney Airport

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to Cairns Accommodation

Private Transfer - Cairns Accommodation to Port Douglas Accommodation

Private Transfer - Port Douglas Accommodation to Cairns Airport

Coach Transfer - Ayers Rock Airport to Ayers Rock Resort

Transfer - Ayers Rock Resort to Ayers Rock Airport

Private Transfer - Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Accomodation

Private Transfer - Melbourne Accommodation to Melbourne Airport

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