Day 1 : Arrival in Melbourne

Upon landing in Melbourne, meet your driver for a private transfer to your accommodation. Check in and settle in for the start of your journey.

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Day 2 : Melbourne City Highlights Tour

Start your day with a guided small-group tour of Melbourne, a city of striking contrasts, famous sports arenas, and historic gardens. With an expert guide from Oceania, explore Federation Square, the MCG and the sports precinct, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Albert Park Lake—home of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix—and the bayside charm of St Kilda Beach.

When possible, enjoy a stroll through the gardens and step inside St Patrick’s Cathedral. Visit Melbourne Park, where the Australian Open takes place, before heading to Eureka Tower. Here, you can choose to add on entry to Eureka Skydeck 88 for panoramic views stretching from the city to Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges, or opt for a leisurely Yarra River Cruise (both optional).

With a maximum of just 11 guests, this tour offers an intimate experience, plenty of time for questions, and the chance to connect with fellow travellers.

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Day 3 : French & Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition with Penguin Plus upgrade

Begin the day with a short ferry ride across Western Port Bay to French Island. Enjoy the scenic cruise over crystal-blue waters before arriving at this untouched wilderness. Join a guided 4WD tour, where your guide will share fascinating insights into the island’s unique environment. Spot koalas and other native wildlife, and visit a local farm gate to experience island life firsthand.

Continue by ferry to Phillip Island, one of Australia’s most loved destinations. Discover its stunning beaches, world-class surf, native wildlife, and the famous motorbike racing circuit. Visit Point Grant—known to locals as Nobbies—for dramatic sea bluffs, sweeping ocean views, and a nearby seal colony.

In the evening, experience the unforgettable Penguin Parade. Watch the little penguins waddle ashore as rangers share stories about their lives. For an even closer encounter, upgrade to the Penguins Plus viewing platform—limited to 300 guests—for a more intimate and memorable viewing experience.

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Day 4 : Melbourne to Sydney by flight

Check out from your Melbourne accommodation and take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival, meet your driver for a private transfer to your accommodation.

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Day 5 : Panoramic Sydney Sights and Harbour Cruise

This morning, your vehicle will collect you from your hotel for a guided tour of Sydney. Start in The Rocks, where you’ll learn about the city’s early convict history, then pass through the CBD and Macquarie Street to admire 18th-century sandstone landmarks like NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks, and St Mary’s Cathedral.

Enjoy sweeping views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquarie’s Point before travelling through the Eastern Suburbs, home to some of Sydney’s wealthiest residents. Follow the harbour’s edge, stopping for photos of the skyline, then pass through Kings Cross, Double Bay, and Rose Bay on the way to Watsons Bay, where you can take an optional short coastal walk with ocean and harbour views. Continue to Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop, then make your way to Darling Harbour.

You’ll be dropped at Circular Quay for a two-hour Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. Departing at noon, the cruise offers front-row views of icons like the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Royal Botanic Gardens. Savour a fresh seafood buffet with included beverages as you take in one of the world’s most spectacular natural harbours.

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Day 6 : Blue Mountains & Wildlife Encounter

Set out for the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains with a flexible, off-the-beaten-track itinerary. On the way, stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park for an up-close Australian wildlife experience—feed kangaroos and snap a photo with a koala.

With an expert local guide, discover secluded lookouts, hidden rainforest trails, and pristine valleys while hearing stories of Aboriginal culture. Visit the iconic Three Sisters, along with lesser-known viewpoints where you might be the only one enjoying the scenery.

Enjoy free time in a relaxed mountain village, with plenty of options for lunch at your own pace. This adaptable itinerary lets you explore far deeper into the Blue Mountains National Park than most tours, uncovering spots that even locals rarely see.

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Day 7 : Sydney to Ayers Rock & Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner

This morning, take a private transfer from your Sydney accommodation to the airport for your flight to Ayers Rock. On arrival, a Voyages Resort vehicle will transfer you to your accommodation.

In the evening, your Wintjiri Wiru experience begins with a short transfer into the desert, followed by a gentle stroll along an elevated walkway to an open-air theatre set on a dune top. Enjoy a gourmet dinner hamper showcasing native ingredients prepared with modern techniques.

As night falls, witness an ancient Anangu story brought to life through a spectacular display of choreographed drones, lasers, and projections against the desert sky. Accompanied by a traditional Inma soundtrack and narration in the Pitjantjatjara language, this is a moving and immersive connection to country and culture.

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Day 8 : Uluru Highlights

Travel towards Uluru in the early dawn light, where its vast form rises from the sand dunes, commanding the desert landscape. Your guide will take you to a special location with uninterrupted views to watch the sun rise over this incredible monolith. Enjoy a picnic breakfast before exploring the key highlights of Uluru.

Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole and learn the Creation stories of Liru (venomous snake) and Kuniya (python). Continue with a drive around the base of Uluru, hearing the cultural stories of the Mala people, before returning to the resort.

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Day 9 : Uluru - Cairns - Port Douglas

Depart from your Uluru accommodation for your transfer to Ayers Rock Airport. Fly to Cairns, then continue with a transfer to your Port Douglas accommodation, where you can relax and settle in for the next part of your journey.

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Hotel : Meridian Port Douglas

Day 10 : Outer Barrier Reef Snorkelling

A Quicksilver coach will collect you from your pickup point and transfer you to Crystal brook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas. Board Quicksilver’s 45.5-metre high-speed wave piercing catamaran for a full-day cruise to Agincourt Reef, located on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

Travel in air-conditioned comfort to a spacious reef activity platform moored in a sheltered lagoon. Here, both swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy the reef—snorkel in crystal-clear waters, explore from a semi-submersible, or view marine life through the underwater observatory.

Overnight in Port Douglas

Hotel : Meridian Port Douglas

Day 11 : Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

Your transfer will collect you from your hotel for the journey to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, one of the best places in North Queensland to see crocodiles and native wildlife. Enjoy entertaining and informative wildlife presentations, then take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to spot crocodiles and other animals in their natural wetland habitat.

Overnight in Port Douglas

Hotel : Meridian Port Douglas

Day 12 : Return Home

At the nominated time, you will be transferred from your accommodation to Cairns Airport for your onward flight.