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An aerial view captures the natural heart-shaped coral formation known as Heart Reef in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Whitsundays. Credit: Tourism and Events Queensland / Riptide Creative
Wildlife & Nature

Icons of Australia: Cities, Deserts & Coral Seas

Melbourne

Brisbane

25 days, 24 nights

Road Trips

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Tour overview

Why settle for one amazing Australian destination when you can experience them all? This 25-day journey is the quintessential Australian adventure, blending vibrant city life, spectacular coastal drives, and the heart of the Outback into one luxurious itinerary. Start in Melbourne, exploring its hidden bars before embarking on the iconic Great Ocean Road, stopping for a wildlife walk in the Otways and seeing the majestic Twelve Apostles. Fly to the spiritual Red Centre for sunrise views of Kata Tjuta and an unforgettable dinner experience under the stars with the Wintjiri Wiru show. Next, explore Sydney, cruising the Harbour and touring the Opera House, before driving up the scenic coast to the dolphin haven of Port Stephens. Continue to Byron Bay and the luxury of Cabarita Beach before flying north to the Whitsundays. Conclude your epic journey cruising to Whitehaven Beach and relaxing on Hamilton Island. Book your grand Australian escape today!

Tour highlights & inclusions

25 days / 24 nights
20 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Melbourne

Brisbane

Unique Stays
Rental car included
  • Hidden Bars of Melbourne Walking Tour - Drinks Included
  • Otways Walk with Wildlife Tour
  • Sovereign Hill Museum - One Day Entry

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Trip itinerary

Arrive into Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne, a city that thrives on creativity, diversity, and an undeniable energy. Stroll through its laneways, where vibrant street art and tucked-away cafes create a buzzing atmosphere, or step into historic arcades like the Block Arcade, offering boutique shopping with a touch of old-world charm. The city’s dining scene is legendary, from multicultural precincts like Lygon Street to the bustling Queen Victoria Market, where fresh produce and artisan treats tempt every palate. Outdoors, Melbourne provides riverside walks along the Yarra, the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the beachside vibe of St Kilda. 

Historic green and gold City Circle tram driving through Melbourne CBD streets Credit: Visit Victoria

Accommodation

Luxury hotel bedroom with king bed and Art Deco ceiling details at The Savoy Hotel. Credit: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins

Activities

Highlights of Icons of Australia: Cities, Deserts & Coral Seas

People walking through a famous Melbourne street art laneway at night under hanging string lights and vibrant murals. Credit: Visit Victoria / Robert Blackburn

Hidden Bars of Melbourne Walking Tour - Drinks Included

A smiling female tour guide in a brown hat pointing out plant species to an interested group of young travelers. Credit: Wildlife Wonders

Otways Walk with Wildlife Tour

A street scene at Sovereign Hill shows historical buildings including an Apothecaries Hall and a Colonial Bank, with people in modern and period clothing walking on the dusty street. Credit: Visit Victoria / Robert Blackburn

Sovereign Hill Museum - One Day Entry

The setting sun illuminates the wispy tips of tall spinifex grass in the foreground, leading the eye toward the iconic red monolith of Uluru. Credit: Tourism NT

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks Pass

Two people rest on a bench in the sun-drenched desert with the massive, rounded red rock domes of Kata Tjuta rising behind them. Credit: Tourism Australia

Kata Tjuta Morning Tour - Breakfast Included

A group of people watching the sun rise over the Australian outback desert landscape near Uluru. Credit: Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia | Adam Smart

Desert Awakenings Experience - Breakfast Included

A wide night shot of the Field of Light installation near Uluru, showing thousands of glowing, multi-colored light spheres on slender stems under a dark, starry sky. Credit: Tourism & Event NT

Field of Light Uluru Dinner

A group of people at a lookout fence viewing the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains National Park. Credit: Destination NSW

Blue Mountains Deluxe Day Tour - Lunch Included

Two smiling women standing on the deck of a boat with the Sydney city skyscrapers and blue water behind them. Credit: Sealink / Captain Cook Cruises

Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer

Close-up architectural shot of the white tiled sails of the Sydney Opera House under a bright sky. Credit: G Adventures

Sydney Opera House Tour

A family of three walking along the paved boardwalk at Bondi Beach on a sunny day in Sydney. Credit: Destination NSW

Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour

A couple standing on the deck of a boat looking out at dolphins in the water at Port Stephens. Credit: Destination NSW

Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Close-up of travellers wearing specialised night vision equipment in a dark rainforest setting. Credit: Destination NSW

Night Vision Eco Walk

Group of five people smiling and holding wine glasses during a wine tasting at a winery.

Behind the Scenes Tour & Premium Wine Tasting at Sirromet Winery

A family walks under the purple bougainvillea flower arches at South Bank Parklands in Brisbane. Credit: Tourism QLD | Jesse Lindemann

Best of Brisbane Walking Tour

Couple sitting on a boat deck at sunset overlooking the calm waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Credit: Explore Group Australia

Sunset Sail Whitsunday Islands

Hill Inlet Whitehaven Whitsundays Queensland Credit: Tourism Australia

Half-Day Tour to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Lookout

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Accommodation

Coach Transfer - Ayers Rock Airport to Ayers Rock Resort

Transfer - Ayers Rock Resort to Ayers Rock Airport

Private Transfer - Sydney Airport to Sydney Accommodation

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