Australia Multi-City Explorer
Explore Australia's most iconic cities
Check out the wonders Down Under with this multi-night, multi-city vacation package. With an open itinerary you can customize yourself, this trip will be exactly what you want! Stay overnight in Sydney and Cairns for 7 nights, or opt for a 10-night getaway to add Melbourne to your schedule. Explore the country's rugged nature, cuddle a koala, share a beer with the locals, or spend all your time relaxing on the beach. When you become a Multi-Night Explorer, the world is your oyster!
What's Included
- Round-trip airfare into Sydney and out of Cairns
- 4 nights in Sydney at the Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour (or similar)
- One-way flight from Sydney to Cairns
- 3 nights in Cairns at the Ibis Styles Cairns (or similar)
- Daily breakfast
Great Ways to Explore
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See the world-famous Sydney Opera House!
Discover the many cafes and culinary delights of Melbourne!
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Go snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef!
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Go sightseeing in Sydney and Melbourne!
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Visit the beautiful beaches of Cairns.
Get ready for some Aussie magic on this incredible multi-night adventure! Set your own itinerary as you get to know some of the country's biggest cities. This package offers hotel and air in exciting destinations, then allows you to plan the rest!
Begin in Sydney, where the world-famous Opera House can be found. Explore the city for a few nights before taking a flight to Cairns - the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. After a few nights in tropical Far North Queensland, it'll be time to hop your flight home.Â
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.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $300 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Majestic 2-hour Sydney Harbour Buffet Lunch Cruise
- Full-Day Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise Ex Cairns Marina
*Note: Day of tour within itinerary may change based on availability, but both tours will be included.
Let's do this!- Round-trip airfare into Sydney and out of Cairns
- 4 nights in Sydney at the Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour (or similar)
- One-way flight from Sydney to Cairns
- 3 nights in Cairns at the Ibis Styles Cairns (or similar)
- Daily breakfast
-
See the world-famous Sydney Opera House!
Discover the many cafes and culinary delights of Melbourne!
-
Go snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef!
-
Go sightseeing in Sydney and Melbourne!
-
Visit the beautiful beaches of Cairns.
Get ready for some Aussie magic on this incredible multi-night adventure! Set your own itinerary as you get to know some of the country's biggest cities. This package offers hotel and air in exciting destinations, then allows you to plan the rest!
Begin in Sydney, where the world-famous Opera House can be found. Explore the city for a few nights before taking a flight to Cairns - the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. After a few nights in tropical Far North Queensland, it'll be time to hop your flight home.Â
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.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $300 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Majestic 2-hour Sydney Harbour Buffet Lunch Cruise
- Full-Day Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise Ex Cairns Marina
*Note: Day of tour within itinerary may change based on availability, but both tours will be included.
Day 1. Welcome to Sydney!
Touch down in the city and make your way to your first accommodation. Once you drop your luggage, head out and explore Sydney! You've got tons of sightseeing to do!Â
Check-in - Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour
Centrally located in the heart of Darling Harbour, ibis Sydney Darling Harbour is one of Sydney's most popular hotels. Surrounded by an array of tourist attractions, restaurants and bars, ibis is renowned for its quality, simplicity and value for money with many rooms boasting spectacular views of Darling Harbour.
Day 2. Sydney
Rise and shine! Wake up recharged and ready to take on the town. Today, you may want to see Sydney's classics: the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.Â
In the afternoon, take a stroll through The Rocks, the first European settlement in Australia. This area is now a historic hub of heritage buildings! Walk through The Rocks' cobbled streets lined with shops and restaurants. Why not treat yourself to a delicious dinner?
Day 3. Sydney
Craving some sun, sand, and surf? Make today beach day!
Of course, you'll want to check out Sydney's famous surfers' paradise: Bondi Beach. After Bondi, you may want to cool down with a scenic stroll along the Coogee Coastal Walk. Pass by rock pools, bright blue bays, and impressive cliffs!Â
Looking for other beaches besides Bondi? We recommend Manly, Palm, and Balmoral.Â
Day 4. Sydney
Let out your wild side! You may want to visit Sydney's famous Taronga Zoo! Just a quick ferry ride across the harbor from the CBD, this exotic wonderland is home to over 4,000 animals, including local kangaroos and koalas.Â
No matter what you decide to do today, be sure to take advantage of Sydney's renowned food, wine, and coffee culture! Visit local hot spots and try traditional favorites.Â
Day 5. Sydney - Cairns
Say "see ya" to Sydney. Today, you're off to colorful Cairns! Known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, this tropical city is filled with natural beauty and indigenous tradition.
After a quick flight to Cairns, make your way to your hotel and check in. Once you're settled, grab your camera and start exploring! Â
Flight to Cairns!
Check-in - ibis Styles Cairns
Located in the heart of Cairns, the ibis Styles Cairns is two blocks from Esplanade and across the road from Cairns Aquarium, Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and more. The Night Markets and food court, Casino, Reef Fleet Terminal and Convention Centre are just a short walk away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, WiFi, and currency exchange.Â
Day 6. Cairns
There's nothing like waking up in Cairns!Â
Today, you may want to take a tour out to the Great Barrier Reef. Sail atop crystal-clear blue-green water, go snorkeling, and keep your eyes peeled for colorful fish, manta rays, and green sea turtles. The Great Barrier Reef is a world of its own - there's so much to discover!Â
Day 7. Cairns
Ahh, another day at leisure in breathtaking Cairns. You may want to continue exploring the Great Barrier Reef, or switch gears and discover the lush rainforests that live nearby! Consider an excursion to Kuranda, a mountain village known for its scenic railway and rainforest cableway. Discover lush greenery, rushing waterfalls, sky-high mountains, and a culture-packed village.
If you feel like traveling a little farther, you may want to take a day trip to Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest for a beautiful mix of land and sea.
Day 8. Depart Australia
Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and head to the airport. Spend your flight home replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure!Â
Fly home!
Where available, the Flexible Change Plan allows you to change your travel date for ANY reason (between 30 days and 14 days before planned departure). You will receive a Future Travel Credit for the entire amount you paid. Please note that prepaid instant purchase airfares and group airfare are not eligible for the Flexible Change Plan and are subject to airline-imposed change or cancellation fees based on airline rules at the time that the change is requested. You must rebook using the original air carrier at least 14 days prior to your originally scheduled departure and complete travel at least 1 year from original booking date. Additional fees may apply. Future travel credit is non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be redeemed for cash.