A man and woman sailing a blue catamaran on clear blue water near Hamilton Island.
Wildlife & Nature

The Australian Adventure

Melbourne

Sydney

22 days, 21 nights

Tailor Made Trips

From: $13,622 pp

Tour overview

Discover the very best of Australia on this 22-day journey that blends vibrant cities, world-famous landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Begin in cosmopolitan Melbourne, where laneways, markets, and nearby wine country set the tone for your adventure. Travel the legendary Great Ocean Road to Adelaide, stopping for dramatic coastal views and charming regional towns. From here, escape to Kangaroo Island for close encounters with sea lions, kangaroos, and spectacular rock formations before sampling world-class wines in McLaren Vale. Fly north to the Whitsundays, where Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach deliver turquoise waters and tropical bliss. Continue to Queensland’s far north to explore the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and Aboriginal culture. Conclude in dazzling Sydney, with its iconic harbour, coastal walks, and lively food scene. A journey rich in variety and contrast, this is Australia at its most extraordinary.

Tour highlights & inclusion

22 days / 21 nights
21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 dinners

Melbourne

Sydney

  • Complete Melbourne Walking Tour
  • Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail - Lunch Included
  • Three Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour

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Price pp from

NZD $13,622

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

Contemporary hotel bedroom with king bed and floor-to-ceiling city views in Melbourne.
Vibe Hotel Melbourne

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Highlights of The Australian Adventure

People walking through a busy Melbourne laneway filled with cafes, shops, and colorful street art.

Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

A modern industrial-style cellar door building with a large outdoor deck and people enjoying wine tasting overlooking the ocean.

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail - Lunch Included

People dressed in mid-19th-century gold rush era clothing walk down a wide dirt road lined with historical timber buildings and shops in Sovereign Hill, Ballarat.

Three Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour

Two large SeaLink passenger and vehicle ferries on the blue waters of Backstairs Passage near Kangaroo Island.

Transfers between Adelaide and Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island Including Sealink Kangaroo Island Ferry

A SeaLink ferry navigating the coastal waters near hilly terrain on the way to Kangaroo Island.

Cape Jervis to Penneshaw on the Sealink Ferry

Silhouette of two people on a ferry deck looking out at a bright golden sunset over the ocean.

Transfers between Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Including Sealink Kangaroo Island Ferry

Travelers enjoy red wine at a wooden picnic table under a leafy vine trellis in the Barossa.

Adelaide Highlights with Wine Tasting & Coast

Aerial view of a white catamaran and snorkelers in crystal clear turquoise water next to a coral reef.

Sail & Snorkel Whitehaven & Chalkies Beach

A man and woman wearing snorkeling gear smiling at each other while floating in the ocean next to a reef platform.

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise

The Australian Adventure

Daintree Half Day Cultural Tour

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

Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour

A white and pink branded cruise boat sailing on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House in the background.

Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Two people standing at a lookout railing facing the Three Sisters rock formations and vast blue-toned valley.

Blue Mountains All-Inclusive Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Accommodation

Private Transfer - Adelaide Accommodation to Adelaide Airport

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Accommodation

Private Transfer - Port Douglas Accommodation to Palm Cove Accommodation

Private Transfer - Palm Cove Accommodation to Cairns Airport

Private Transfer - Sydney Airport to Sydney Accommodation

Private Transfer - Sydney Accommodation to Sydney Airport

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