Australia

Australia – 09 Nights / 10 Days (Gold Cost, Melbourne, Sydney)

Day 1 – Arrival in Brisbane

Arrive at Brisbane or Gold Coast Airport, transfer on seat-in-coach (SIC) basis to your hotel and check-in for an overnight stay.

Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland with lively riverside neighbourhoods. The coffee house, restaurants, colourful nightlife, lush parks and historic buildings add charm to the picturesque landscape of the city.

Day 2 – Visit to Dreamworld (Optional Tour)

Have breakfast and then head out for a visit to Dreamworld (Optional Tour).

Open since 1981, Dreamworld is the biggest theme park in Australia. Located in Gold Coast, this place features animal exhibits and thrilling rides. Some of the animals on display here are crocodiles, snakes, koalas and tigers. If the rides are too adventurous for you, then you can entertain yourself with the various shows performed here and explore the food outlets in this place.

After spending the day here, return to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Day 3 – Visit to Jet Boating & Sea World (Optional Tour)

Following breakfast, transfer to experience the Jet Boating (Optional Tour) Gold Coast, Departing directly into the Broadwater and missing the slow 6 knot areas allows you to give much longer rides, more ‘Full-On’ 360 degree spins, high speed drifting and other exciting Jet Boat manoeuvres sometimes in as little as 10 cm of water..…and provides the best value jet boating experience in Australia. After the adventures morning transfers to Sea World (Optional Tour) on SIC basis.

A theme park based on the marine mammal, Sea World was opened in 1971. This huge park, located in Gold Coast, offers various water-based rides and animal exhibits for tourist’s entertainment. The shows that are regularly performed here give you the opportunity to witness the interactive nature of marine creatures, such as penguins, polar bears and seals.

Day 4 – Brisbane to Melbourne

Day 5 – Half-day City Tour | Visit to Phillip Island (Optional Tour)

Post breakfast, embark on a half-day city tour of Melbourne. Located in the south-eastern corner of mainland Australia, it is a vibrant city filled with restaurants, cool cafés, unbeatable art galleries and hip suburbs. Melbourne has been conferred with the title of the Most Liveable City in the World. It has various tourist attractions like Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market and Royal Botanic Gardens. After the city tour ends at the Federation Square, depart for Phillip Island.

Phillip Island (Optional Tour), located approximately 140 km from Melbourne, is a tourist destination with more than 3 million people visiting it annually. Rich in wildlife, this island provides ample spots for whale and bird watching. It features some spectacular beaches that are famous for activities like surfing and swimming. While you are here, see koalas, kangaroos and penguins in their natural habitat. Later, travel back to Melbourne and reach the hotel for some rest.

Day 6 – Great Ocean Road Adventure Tour (Optional Tour)

Have a delicious breakfast, and then go out for an excursion on the Great Ocean Road.

Great Ocean Road is approximately 240 km long, stretching along the south-eastern coast of the country. Built by the soldiers as a memorial to the martyrs of World War I, this long road connects places like Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell. On the Great Ocean Road Adventure Tour, enjoy scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, and see attractions like Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

After the long and wonderful journey, travel back to the hotel and rest.

Day 7 – Melbourne to Sydney

Arrive at Sydney Airport, transfer (seat-in-coach basis) to the hotel and check-in for an overnight stay.

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales that features the world’s largest natural harbours and iconic tourist destinations like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Upon arrival in Sydney, transfer to the hotel on SIC basis. Check-in at the hotel, and enjoy a good night’s sleep.

Day 8 – Sightseeing in Sydney | Visit to Sea Life Aquarium | Sydney Showboat Cruise (Optional Tour)

Have a delicious breakfast and then go out for a sightseeing tour. In the morning, you can enjoy the views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a visit to Bondi Beach.

Sydney Opera House is perhaps the most famous tourist attraction in Sydney as well as Australia. Opened in 1973, this place is among the greatest constructions of the 20^th century. Its structure resembles a sailing yacht in appearance, and serves as a venue for dance, music and opera performances.

From here, move to Harbour Bridge, a gigantic steel arch bridge that was opened to the public in 1932. It weighs more than 50000 tonnes and has a height of around 134 metres above the harbour.

Proceed to Bondi Beach, a sea side neighbourhood in the eastern Sydney. It is an ideal place to soak up the sun or a session of surfing on gentle waves.

Thereafter, reach King Street Wharf near Darling Harbour on your own and exchange Combo 4 Pass voucher for admissions to Sea Life Aquarium, WildLife Sydney, Madame Taussads, and Sydney Tower Eye.

Sea Life Aquarium displays more than 700 species, in around 14 different themed zones. This public aquarium provides an insight into the marine life of Australia. The animals on display here are sharks, octopus, dugong, penguins and platypus.

Exchange your Combo Pass for admission in Sydney Tower Eye.Standing approximately 300-metre tall on Darling Harbour, it provides panoramic views of the surroundings from its viewing gallery. Indulge in a unique 4D experience here. It includes 3D video of underwater and aerial view of the city with in-theatre physical effects, such as showers, winds and lightings.

In the evening, reach King Street Wharf number 5 on your own to join Sydney Showboat cruise (Optional Tour). During this cruise experience, enjoy a show featuring ballet dance, and performances by magician and cabaret singer.

Return to the hotel and relax with a sound sleep.

Day 9 – Blue Mountains Tour| Port Stephens Dolphin Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise & 4WD Sand Boarding| Hunter Valley Wineries (Optional Tour)

After breakfast, travel to the Blue Mountains for exploring the regional flora and fauna of this place.

The Blue Mountains is a part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area – a World Heritage Site. It features scenic waterfalls, deep gorges, lush eucalyptus forests, high rising cliffs and ancient caves. It is a biodiversity hotspot and an appropriate personification of the endemic flora and fauna of the country.

You can see and admire the diverse wildlife in a nearby Wildlife Park. Also visit Scenic World, and enjoy adventurous rides that offer breathtaking views of Katoomba Falls, Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. During this tour, you will be served a delicious lunch.

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You may also opt to Visit picturesque coastal town of Port Stephens(Optional) heading out over iconic Sydney harbor bridge with expert commentary from driver cum guide and travel through beautiful Hawkesbury ranges. Dolphin Watching at Port Stephens’ quiet golden beaches is surrounded by crystal clear water and never ending blue skies.

Stretching for 32 kilometres, this surreal landscape is barren of vegetation and has dunes that climb up to 40 metres high. You’ll travel on a purpose built 4WD to Stockton Bite where you can sand-board at your own pace or experience the thrill of high speed down the enormous dunes

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Experience a full day with spectacular scenery in the beautiful Hunter Valley. With over 100 wineries set amongst picturesque landscape, the Hunter Valley region offers great food and amazing wines to excite your taste buds. Enjoy the company of our experienced guide while they show you the best the Hunter has to offer! Sample great Australian wines and port with cheese and crackers at the world renowned Draytons Family Wines.

Feast on a wood fired pizza lunch over a glass of wine with your new friends. Taste some fine wines as we visit Savannah Estate. Why not buy a bottle to take home! Our small group allows us to visit boutique wineries for an intimate tasting experience.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at the Hunter Valley village. Dont miss the delights in the chocolate shop. Our fun filled day is done! Relax as we travel back to the city with a smile on our face.

Later in the evening, return to Sydney and reach the hotel and sleep.

Day 10 – Departure from Sydney