The Journey
River city, theme parks, hinterland, the Great Barrier Reef, Phillip Island and The Great Ocean Road
What's Included
Every moment of your journey, planned to perfection.
Arrive Brisbane
Arrive in Brisbane and take the airport transfer to your hotel.
Check in to the hotel, then stroll along South Bank Parklands by the Brisbane River.
Relax by the riverside and have dinner at leisure.
Brisbane city tour and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Breakfast at the hotel, then a guided Brisbane city tour with landmark photo stops.
Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for koala and native wildlife encounters.
Return to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Transfer to the Gold Coast
Breakfast and check out, then a road transfer to the Gold Coast.
Check in at Surfers Paradise and take an orientation walk along the beachfront.
Watch the sunset over Surfers Paradise and dine along the esplanade.
Gold Coast theme-park day
Breakfast at the hotel, then full-day entry to a Gold Coast theme park for rides and shows.
More time in the theme park, with character meet-and-greets.
Return to the hotel and relax by the beachfront.
Tamborine Mountain hinterland
Breakfast at the hotel, then a scenic drive to Tamborine Mountain and a rainforest walk.
Sample local hinterland produce and take in lookout views over the ranges.
Return to the Gold Coast and dinner at leisure.
Fly to Cairns
Breakfast and check out, then transfer to the airport for the Cairns flight.
Arrive and check in at Cairns, then take an orientation walk around the Esplanade.
Relax and have dinner along the Cairns Esplanade at leisure.
Great Barrier Reef cruise
Breakfast at the hotel, then board a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise for snorkelling.
Continue snorkelling and view the reef from a glass-bottom or semi-submersible boat.
Return cruise to Cairns and evening at leisure.
Kuranda by Scenic Railway and Skyrail
Breakfast at the hotel, then take the Scenic Railway through the rainforest to Kuranda village.
Browse Kuranda markets and galleries, then return by the Skyrail cableway over the canopy.
Return to Cairns and dinner at leisure.
Fly to Melbourne
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Transfer to Cairns airport and fly to Melbourne.
Transfer to the hotel in Melbourne and evening at leisure.
Phillip Island Day Tour
Breakfast at the hotel, then drive towards Phillip Island.
Explore seaside villages and beaches, and visit wildlife habitats on Phillip Island.
Watch the Penguin Parade from beachfront viewing stands and boardwalks.
Great Ocean Road
Breakfast at the hotel, then set out for the Great Ocean Road tour.
Visit surf beaches, see koalas, explore rainforests, and visit Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge.
See the Twelve Apostles and return to Melbourne for an overnight stay.
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and pack for departure.
Transfer to Melbourne airport for your departure flight home.
Where You'll Stay
11 nights across 4 cities.
Your stay is confirmed at the time of booking. In the rare event a hotel can’t accommodate your dates, we’ll arrange a comparable property of the same star rating in a similar location, and let you know before you travel.
