logo

Searching for the best options for your

Holiday

from

-

07850 538 594
07850 538 594

Australian Explorer

Visit Australia from Melbourne to Cairns on a 9 day tour.

8 nights

from£1,575


ENQUIRE

Pricing

Please call our term of experts to provide you with pricing and availability for this Itinerary.



Package Options



  • Select package option to be include in itinerary

Extra Days

Would you like to add arrive before the start of your itinerary and stay extra days at the end of you itinerary?
Tell us how many extra days then select flights for those dates and hotels for the extra nights


Depart:

Return:




Overview

Discover the beauty of Australia on a journey through the country's most diverse landscapes and iconic sights. Experience the eclectic laneways of Melbourne, the spirituality of the Red Centre, and the iconic sites of Sydney, before visiting tropical Cairns.

Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening you will meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner. It's a great opportunity to get to know everyone.


Read More about Melbourne, VIC

Meals Included: Din

ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel

With a stay at ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne. The historic hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Bourke Street shopping mall and Federation Square. It features a restaurant, a swimming pool, a sauna and a rooftop fitness centre.

Rooms at The Victoria Hotel offer classical-style furnishings. All rooms include air conditioning, a modern en-suite bathroom and a work desk.

Guests can relax at Vic's Bar and Pool Room.

There is tram stop at the corner of Bourke Street and Swanston Street, just 2 minutes’ walk away and Crown Casino is a 25-minute walk away.

Melbourne is known for its eclectic little laneways, arcades, café culture and street art. This morning, your Travel Director will show you these hidden gems on a private walking tour. The rest of your day is free, and your Travel Director will point you in the right direction for you to explore the city on your own terms. You might want to use the free CBD trams and explore The Queen Victoria Markets to try gourmet foods and fresh local produce. This evening is your chance to experience some of Melbourne's well known restaurants or you could take in a show at one of the many theatres.


Read More about Melbourne, VIC

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel

With a stay at ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne. The historic hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Bourke Street shopping mall and Federation Square. It features a restaurant, a swimming pool, a sauna and a rooftop fitness centre.

Rooms at The Victoria Hotel offer classical-style furnishings. All rooms include air conditioning, a modern en-suite bathroom and a work desk.

Guests can relax at Vic's Bar and Pool Room.

There is tram stop at the corner of Bourke Street and Swanston Street, just 2 minutes’ walk away and Crown Casino is a 25-minute walk away.

Today you fly from Melbourne to Uluru. After checking into your hotel at Ayers Rock Resort we traverse the vast outback with Kata Tjuta looming into focus. Walking into the rising walls of Walpa Gorge you will feel and hear why this is such a significate place to the local people. Stay longer in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for sundowners and nibbles as you witness the striking colour changes of a spectacular sunset over Uluru.


Read More about Uluru

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Outback Pioneer

Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms, less than 15 km from Ayers Rock (Uluru). It includes a garden with a barbecue area and an outdoor swimming pool.

Each room at Outback Pioneer Hotel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom.

The Bough Restaurant serves a traditional Australian breakfast each morning, featuring Australian cuisine and regional dishes.

Rise early to experience the desert awakening and the spectacular sunrise over Uluru. Dive into the culture and gain insight in to the traditional aboriginal owners of the land as you discover the Uluru Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Explore aboriginal rock art caves and through to waterholes under immense Uluru. In the afternoon you will fly from Uluru to Sydney.


Read More about Sydney, NSW

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Travelodge Wynyard Sydney

Travelodge Wynyard is one of the best-placed Sydney hotels for the smart traveller who appreciates great value.

Sydney is full of iconic sights and this morning you will see the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the beautiful Bondi Beach. On this morning’s city sights tour you will not only see the iconic sights but also some hidden gems. Then you will do what the locals do and hit the water on a Sydney Harbour Cruise. This afternoon you have free time to explore Sydney sights the way you want.


Read More about Sydney, NSW

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Travelodge Wynyard Sydney

Travelodge Wynyard is one of the best-placed Sydney hotels for the smart traveller who appreciates great value.

Wake up to another day to explore Sydney. Today you have the flexibility to explore the city any way that you want. You might want sleep in or choose an optional activity to travel further afield to the beautiful Blue Mountains or climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for spectacular views of the city. Your Travel Director will be able to assist you to get the most out of your day.


Read More about Sydney, NSW

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Travelodge Wynyard Sydney

Travelodge Wynyard is one of the best-placed Sydney hotels for the smart traveller who appreciates great value.

This morning you will fly from Sydney to tropical Cairns. After some free time for lunch and a bit of a wander around this tropical city, you will journey to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for an opportunity to encounter native Australian animals. After getting up close to a crocodile you will join your fellow travellers to give back and plant a tree as part of our rainforest restoration project.


Read More about Cairns, QL

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Pacific Hotel Cairns

The Pacific Hotel Cairns is a prominent hotel located in Cairns, Australia. Situated in the heart of the city, it offers stunning views of the Coral Sea and the surrounding tropical landscapes. The hotel is known for its modern amenities, comfortable accommodations, and convenient access to popular attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities, including restaurants, a pool, and meeting spaces.

Today is a day to explore the best of the Cairns region. You might choose to tick off the Great Barrier Reef of your bucket list or if getting on the water isn’t your thing, your Travel Director can find you something more your style. You could take to the rainforest and join the Skyrail ride through the tree tops and a scenic railway journey from the beautiful town of Kuranda. After another day of exploring the way you want, you will join your fellow travellers for a waterfront farewell dinner.


Read More about Cairns, QL

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Pacific Hotel Cairns

The Pacific Hotel Cairns is a prominent hotel located in Cairns, Australia. Situated in the heart of the city, it offers stunning views of the Coral Sea and the surrounding tropical landscapes. The hotel is known for its modern amenities, comfortable accommodations, and convenient access to popular attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities, including restaurants, a pool, and meeting spaces.

This morning you say goodbye to tropical Cairns and your fellow travellers as your trip comes to an end after breakfast.


Read More about

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Flight information

Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.30pm into Melbourne Airport 

Day 9 – flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport

Flights are not included in the holiday price.

Internal-holiday flights: Land Only price requires the following internal-holiday flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the holiday itinerary:

Day 3 – Melbourne to Ayers Rock: JQ664

Day 4 – Ayers Rock to Sydney: VA1628

Day 7 – Sydney to Cairns: OF922

Pricing

Call our reservations team who can customise this itinerary or provide pricing for the dates you require.



Package Options




  • Select package option to be include in itinerary

Extra Days

Would you like to add arrive before the start of your itinerary and stay extra days at the end of you itinerary?
Tell us how many extra days then select flights for those dates and hotels for the extra nights


Depart:

Arrive:




Hotels

Hotels that you will stay at on this itinerary

Similar Tours