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Inspiring Australia

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Description:

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.

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Starts:
Cairns, Australia
Ends:
Sydney, Australia
Duration:
13 days, 12 nights
From:
Jul 2026 - Mar 2027
Destination:
Australia

Itinerary:

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.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.

The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture

Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.

Cairns Natural Wonders

Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.

Into the Outback

Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetisers and a multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu.

Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa

Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu.

On to Melbourne

This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Australia. Dinner this evening is at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: InterContinental Melbourne.

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 with wines. Lastly, experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for an evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: InterContinental Melbourne.

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. After lunch, you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.

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 Barangaroo Reserve, home to 75,000 native Australian trees and shrubs. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.

Hunter Valley Wine Region

Spend the day exploring renowned wineries of the Hunter Valley Wine Region, best known for Semillion and Shiraz. Enjoy private wine tastings at some of the region's top estates and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. Visit the cellar doors, a cheese shop and a chocolatier this afternoon before spending the evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.

Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Return to Sydney and board your lunch cruise. Sip wine over lunch and delight in the harbour’s history, passing landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Near your hotel are some of the country's most celebrated restaurants, and your Travel Concierge can make dinner recommendations to tempt any palette.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.

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.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.

Farewell Sydney

After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

Highlights:

- 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.
- Daintree Rainforest: Join your Local Expert for an insightful exploration of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Learn about the deep connection the Kuku Yalanji people have with this land. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports Indigenous employment, preserves cultural traditions and protects sacred natural sites, promoting long-term cultural vibrancy and community resilience. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
- 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 Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa 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 Uluṟu-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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sydney: Embark on a behind the scenes VIP tour of the famous Sydney Opera House and uncover its intriguing secrets. Afterward, enjoy an unforgettable Celebration Dinner at creative chef Peter Gilmore's Bennelong restaurant, set in the building's iconic sails.
- 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 Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- For 2026 departures, transfers are included on the first and final day of your journey, as well as for any additional accommodation booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternative hotels within the same arrival or departure city may also be arranged upon request. From 2027 onwards, transfers will be included when your flights are reserved through Luxury Gold.
- 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.
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Lunch (L)

Departure Dates:

Tuesday 17 Nov 2026
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Sunday 29 Nov 2026
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Tuesday 16 Feb 2027
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Sunday 28 Feb 2027
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Tuesday 23 Mar 2027
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Sunday 04 Apr 2027
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Tuesday 13 Jul 2027
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Sunday 25 Jul 2027
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Tuesday 14 Sep 2027
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Sunday 26 Sep 2027
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Tuesday 16 Nov 2027
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Sunday 28 Nov 2027
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Tuesday 15 Feb 2028
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Sunday 27 Feb 2028
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Tuesday 21 Mar 2028
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Sunday 02 Apr 2028
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