Two women toasting with wine glasses at sunset in front of Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia.
Wildlife & Nature

Escape to Australia: Cities, Coast, Outback & Reef

Melbourne

Cairns

19 days, 18 nights

Tailor Made Trips

From: $15,370 pp

Tour overview

Discover Australia from Melbourne to Cairns on this 19-day journey. Wander Melbourne’s laneways, drive the Great Ocean Road, and sample wines on the Mornington Peninsula. Explore Tasmania’s historic streets, wildlife, and rugged coastline, then soak up Sydney’s harbour, Bondi Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Witness Uluru and Kata Tjuta at sunrise and sunset, then finish in tropical Cairns with snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, a rainforest cableway, and a scenic helicopter flight. Thoughtfully curated experiences, seamless transfers, and unique wildlife encounters make this journey the ultimate escape to Australia. 

Tour highlights & inclusion

19 days / 18 nights
18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

Melbourne

Cairns

  • Great Ocean Road Private Tour with ANT Touring
  • Mornington Peninsula Wine & Sightseeing Private Tour - Lunch Included
  • Hobart Half Day Wine Experience

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NZD $15,370

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. 

Aerial view of the Melbourne CBD skyline and Yarra River during a golden sunset.

Accommodation

Rooftop terrace with a central fire pit and modern outdoor furniture overlooking the Melbourne city skyline.
Lancemore Crossley St.

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Highlights of Escape to Australia: Cities, Coast, Outback & Reef

Great Ocean Road, 12 apostles, Victoria

Great Ocean Road Private Tour with ANT Touring

Aerial view of Point Leo Estate winery architecture and vineyards.

Mornington Peninsula Wine & Sightseeing Private Tour - Lunch Included

A man and woman holding hands as they walk toward the historic sandstone 'The Coach House Cellar Door' building in Richmond.

Hobart Half Day Wine Experience

Four people walking on a wooden boardwalk inside the roofless shell of a large stone church with pointed windows and high spires.

Port Arthur & Tasmanian Devils Day Tour

A platter of fresh Tasmanian oysters, smoked salmon, local cheeses, and red wine against a vineyard background.

Bruny Island Traveller Day Tour - Lunch Included

Couple standing on a boat deck holding drinks with the Sydney Harbour Bridge silhouetted against a sunset sky.

Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

A Captain Cook Cruises ferry navigating blue waters in front of the Sydney Opera House under a bright sky.

Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer (1 Day Pass + Taronga Zoo Entry)

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

Blue Mountains Luxury Diamond Tour - Lunch Included

A group of people watching the sun rise over the Australian outback desert landscape near Uluru.

Desert Awakenings Experience - Breakfast Included

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

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks Pass

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.

Field of Light Uluru Dinner

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

Kata Tjuta Morning Tour - Breakfast Included

Vertical night shot of a red glowing drone formation shaped like a face in the sky above the dark silhouette of Uluru and lit desert paths.

Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner

A red helicopter flying over the blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef toward a tourist pontoon and boat.

Reef Cruise, Snorkel and Helicopter Flight

Aerial shot of a heritage train crossing a high trestle bridge in front of a multi-tiered waterfall in a lush green rainforest.

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip

A family standing on a metal walkway inside a massive limestone cave illuminated by spotlights.

Chillagoe & Outback Tour with Billy Tea Safaris

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Accomodation

Private Transfer - Melbourne Accommodation to Melbourne Airport

Private Transfer - Hobart Airport to Hobart Accommodation

Private Transfer - Hobart Accommodation to Hobart Airport

Private Transfer - Sydney Airport to Sydney Accommodation

Private Transfer - Sydney Accommodation to Sydney Airport

Coach Transfer - Ayers Rock Airport to Ayers Rock Resort

Transfer - Ayers Rock Resort to Ayers Rock Airport

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to Cairns Accommodation

Private Transfer - Cairns Accommodation to Cairns Airport

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