Images of Australia with Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock & Great Barrier Reef
Adelaide, Sydney, Cairns, and more!
Your Australian trip-of-a-lifetime begins here! You'll be taken around the continent for a whirlwind experience of some of Australia's most iconic sites. Begin in Adelaide including an overnight on Kangaroo Island, continue to Sydney for some independent exploration, then enjoy an overnight in Ayers Rock before ending your trip in Cairns. This vacation package includes tours, transfers, daily breakfast, and additional amenities to make your trip comfortable and memorable!
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What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Adelaide (ADL), out of Cairns (CNS)
- Airport transfers in each city
- 1 night in Adelaide at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, or similar
- 1 night guided tour on Kangaroo Island including:
- 1 night in Kingscote at the Aurora Ozone (Executive Sea View Room), or similar
- Visits to the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Flinders Chase National Park and more
- 2 lunches at local restaurants
- 1 night in Adelaide at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, or similar
- One-way economy class flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD)
- 3 nights in Sydney at the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, or similar
- Sydney Harbour Cruise with lunch
- One-way economy class flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)
- 1 night in Ayers Rock at the Desert Gardens Hotel, or similar
- Evening Uluru Sunset Tour
- Sunrise Kata Tjuta Tour with outback picnic breakfast
- One-way economy class flight from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS)
- 3 nights in Cairns at the Pacific Hotel Cairns, or similar
- Catamaran cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
- Kuranda Rainforest Village tour with lunch
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Go snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef!
See the rainforest and take a trip on the Kuranda Scenic Rail!
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Watch a sunrise and sunset over magnificent Uluru!
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Stay overnight on Kangaroo Island and see Aussie wildlife!
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Visit the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge!
This 10-night Aussie adventure will capture your heart (and all of the memory on your camera!). Begin in Adelaide, the cosmopolitan capital of South Australia. You'll enjoy one night here before leaving for a Kangaroo Island overnight excursion! This is a great opportunity to see some fantastic Aussie wildlife. Visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase National Park! Return to Adelaide for one night and then it's off to Sydney!
Your time in Sydney is mostly independent exploration! Visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge, see a production at the Sydney Opera House, and have dinner at beautiful Darling Harbour! There is plenty to do and see, so be sure to plan your time wisely. Included during your time here is a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise!
The next stop on your journey is Ayers Rock. Here, you'll enjoy two tours: A sunset over Uluru and a sunrise at Kata Tjuta! Witness stunning views and marvel in the world's natural beauty.
The final stop on your adventure is Cairns! Your three nights here include two tours. First, you'll experience a catamaran cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef! You'll have the opportunity to snorkel in this legendary reef and then enjoy lunch. The next day, you'll experience a full day Kuranda tour that includes entry to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Rail, buffet lunch, and more! Find one more local Aussie restaurant for dinner before it's time to pack your bags to go home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Adelaide (ADL), out of Cairns (CNS)
- Airport transfers in each city
- 1 night in Adelaide at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, or similar
- 1 night guided tour on Kangaroo Island including:
- 1 night in Kingscote at the Aurora Ozone (Executive Sea View Room), or similar
- Visits to the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Flinders Chase National Park and more
- 2 lunches at local restaurants
- 1 night in Adelaide at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, or similar
- One-way economy class flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD)
- 3 nights in Sydney at the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, or similar
- Sydney Harbour Cruise with lunch
- One-way economy class flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)
- 1 night in Ayers Rock at the Desert Gardens Hotel, or similar
- Evening Uluru Sunset Tour
- Sunrise Kata Tjuta Tour with outback picnic breakfast
- One-way economy class flight from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS)
- 3 nights in Cairns at the Pacific Hotel Cairns, or similar
- Catamaran cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
- Kuranda Rainforest Village tour with lunch
- Breakfast daily
-
Go snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef!
See the rainforest and take a trip on the Kuranda Scenic Rail!
-
Watch a sunrise and sunset over magnificent Uluru!
-
Stay overnight on Kangaroo Island and see Aussie wildlife!
-
Visit the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge!
This 10-night Aussie adventure will capture your heart (and all of the memory on your camera!). Begin in Adelaide, the cosmopolitan capital of South Australia. You'll enjoy one night here before leaving for a Kangaroo Island overnight excursion! This is a great opportunity to see some fantastic Aussie wildlife. Visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase National Park! Return to Adelaide for one night and then it's off to Sydney!
Your time in Sydney is mostly independent exploration! Visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge, see a production at the Sydney Opera House, and have dinner at beautiful Darling Harbour! There is plenty to do and see, so be sure to plan your time wisely. Included during your time here is a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise!
The next stop on your journey is Ayers Rock. Here, you'll enjoy two tours: A sunset over Uluru and a sunrise at Kata Tjuta! Witness stunning views and marvel in the world's natural beauty.
The final stop on your adventure is Cairns! Your three nights here include two tours. First, you'll experience a catamaran cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef! You'll have the opportunity to snorkel in this legendary reef and then enjoy lunch. The next day, you'll experience a full day Kuranda tour that includes entry to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Rail, buffet lunch, and more! Find one more local Aussie restaurant for dinner before it's time to pack your bags to go home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Adelaide!
Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and begin your exploration of Adelaide!
Fly to Adelaide
Transfer from Adelaide Airport to hotel
Check-in - Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
Majestic Roof Garden Hotel is located in the Adelaide CBD, within walking distance from many of Adelaide's top attractions. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in their spacious, air-conditioned rooms. Additional amenities include television, coffee/tea making facilities, and a beautiful private bathroom. Grab a bite at Culshaw's Restaurant featuring fresh produce and wine from South Australia. Enjoy the comforts of a 4 star hotel and the convenience of being in the center of Adelaide at Majestic Roof Garden Hotel.
Day 2. Adelaide - Kangaroo Island
Today, you'll enjoy a visit to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery for a guided tour. Then, you'll dine on a two course lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro! You'll also visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and more! Arrive at your Kangaroo Island accommodation for one overnight stay.
Check-in - Aurora Ozone
Aurora Ozone is a beautiful hotel in Kingscote on Kangaroo Island. All guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, television, and more! Parking, guest laundry facilities, and a fitness center are available to all guests. Dine at the Zone Restaurant and enjoy a meal with sweeping views of Nepean Bay! With plenty of cafes, shops, and restaurants nearby, you'll love this charming hotel!
Day 3. Kangaroo Island - Adelaide
This morning you'll visit a honey farm! Sample honey ice cream and learn more about the art of beekeeping. Dine on a two course lunch this afternoon at Hanson Bay Visitor Centre Cafe! Continue on to Flinders Chase National Park where you'll walk along the coastline and soak up stunning views! Take a ferry ride back to Adelaide where you'll spend one night.Â
Check-in - Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
Majestic Roof Garden Hotel is located in the Adelaide CBD, within walking distance from many of Adelaide's top attractions. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in their spacious, air-conditioned rooms. Additional amenities include television, coffee/tea making facilities, and a beautiful private bathroom. Grab a bite at Culshaw's Restaurant featuring fresh produce and wine from South Australia. Enjoy the comforts of a 4 star hotel and the convenience of being in the center of Adelaide at Majestic Roof Garden Hotel.
Day 4. Adelaide - Sydney
Today you'll fly to Sydney! Upon arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and start exploring!
Transfer from Adelaide hotel to Adelaide Airport
Flight from Adelaide to Sydney
Transfer from Sydney Airport to Sydney hotel
Check-in - Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour
The brand new, Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour is a 4-star hotel featuring an outdoor swimming pool, delicious restaurant, fitness center, and rooftop bar. There is also 24-hour reception, room service, and luggage storage on-site. The Above 319 rooftop bar features a heated pool and unbelievable views of Sydney, while the restaurant downstairs, The Sussex Store, offers casual dining and coffee. Rooms in the hotel are decorated in modern, New York-styled design with Wi-Fi, rainfall showers, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.
Nearby the hotel, guests can visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales or The Star Event Centre located under 1.5 miles away, while the Kingsford Smith Airport is just 5 miles away.
Day 5. Sydney
Spend the morning at-leisure before making your way to Sydney Harbour for your lunch cruise! You'll love the stunning views of Sydney's finest attractions. Tonight we suggest heading over to Darling Harbour for dinner!
Day 6. Sydney
Today is yours to spend as you please! You may wish to join an optional excursion, or perhaps you'll continue exploring independently. Whatever you choose, be sure to visit the Sydney Opera House before you leave Sydney!
Day 7. Sydney - Ayers Rock
Continue on to Ayers Rock! You'll be transferred to the Sydney Airport for your flight, and then transferred to your hotel upon arrival in Ayers Rock. This evening, you'll be taken to admire the sunset at Uluru! This includes a 5 hour, fully-guided tour, sparkling wine and appetizers, and round trip transportation from your hotel.Â
Transfer from Sydney hotel to Sydney airport
Flight from Sydney to Ayers Rock
Transfer from Ayers Rock Airport to hotel
Check-in - Desert Gardens Hotel
Desert Gardens Hotel is the only hotel with rooms offering views of Uluru! Guests can enjoy free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, television, air-conditioning, coffee/tea making facilities, and more in every room. Enjoy a lite bite at Mangata Bistro & Bar for any meal, or dine at Arnguli Grill & Restaurant for a more hearty, indigenous Australian meal. Sit poolside and enjoy the Australian sunshine, or take a stroll through the gardens.
Evening Uluru Sunset Tour
Feast your eyes on a sunset like no other. In the evening, you'll experience the many moods of Uluru at sunset with an uninterrupted view! Admire the sheer grandeur of Uluru as you immerse yourself in an environmental spectacle at this world-renowned icon. Relax with a glass of sparkling wine, enjoy light refreshments, and gaze out at this magical scene.
Day 8. Ayers Rock - Cairns
This morning, you'll be taken to watch the sunrise at Kata Tjuta! Watch the colors change as the sun rises. This tour includes a guide for the full 5 hours, breakfast, and round trip transportation from your resort! When your tour concludes, you'll be taken to the Ayers Rock airport for your flight to Cairns.
Check-in - Pacific Hotel Cairns
Step out on your balcony and look out over the beautiful Cairns Esplanade and Trinity Harbor from the Pacific Hotel in Cairns. The hotel is easily within walking distance of the main shopping area and the new attractions at the Esplanade, like waterfront boardwalks, movie theaters, and art galleries, as well as a lagoon and beach. Retreat to the serenity of your hotel after a day of adventure!
Rooms are spacious and offer air conditioning, a safe, coffee and tea making facilities, a work desk, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, and private bathrooms complete with a hair dryer and toiletries.Â
Morning Uluru Kata Tjuta Tour with picnic breakfast
Begin your day on a high note with a morning tour of Uluru Kata Tjuta! Experience the soul of the world as the spectacular colors of a Kata Tjuta sunrise as they creep over the horizon. After you've reached the national park, you will journey through the breathtaking landscape of the desert to arrive at the famous rock formation. The spirituality of this area is apparent as the desert comes to life.Â
Once the sun is up, you will move west to relax and partake of a picnic breakfast. Next, move on to Walpa George where your guide will tell you about the significance of this important site.Â
Day 9. Cairns
Today you'll enjoy a cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef! Michaelmas Cay is a National Park and protected sanctuary for seabirds, so keep your eyes peeled for wildlife! You'll have the opportunity to snorkel in the Reef, so if you packed an underwater camera, today's the day to use it!
Catamaran Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
Great Barrier Reef, here you come! Set sail on a catamaran cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef. This stunning national park also serves as a sanctuary for migratory seabirds! Rich with a myriad of marine life, you can expect to see brightly colored fish and green sea turtles swimming through the waters of this endless coral reef. Enjoy an unforgettable day of tropical cuisine, snorkeling, and wildlife exploration!Â
Day 10. Cairns
A full-day Kuranda Rainforest Village tour awaits! Begin in Tjapukai where you'll enjoy lunch. Then, board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a journey over and through the World Heritage-protected rainforest! You'll have some leisure time in Kuranda before you board the Kuranda Scenic Rail.Â
Kuranda Rainforest Village tour with lunch
Set off for the Kuranda Rainforest Village for a day of intrigue and discovery! Escorted by a multi-lingual private guide, you will enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park, where entry is included. After a visit to the park, you will board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda. Once there, you will get some leisure time in Kuranda Village. After, you will ride the Scenic Railway from Kuranda to Freshwater station where a private transfer back to your hotel will be waiting.
Day 11. Depart Australia
Pack up your belongings and souvenirs! You'll be transferred from your hotel to the Cairns airport for your flight home!