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Lifestyle & nature itinerary · by Michael Nees

7-day Australia highlights itinerary

This 7 Days Australia Vacation Package will explore some of Australia's top holiday spots. Pack your bags, and let us do all the planning for your relaxing, action-packed 1-week holiday in Australia.

Highlights

  • Take a relaxed tour of beautiful Sydney in a small group party
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef in a state-of-the-art Catamaran and swim with the technicolour marine life
  • Get a closeup look of the massive Uluru Rock and discover what this area means to the Aboriginal people
  • Enjoy the 'Sounds of Silence' as you dine under sparkling outback skies
  • Shop until you drop in the vibrant city of Melbourne and discover its many beautiful laneways

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Sydney

    Go through the arrival gate at Sydney Airport to meet your private driver. Stay 2 nights in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

    Stay: The Grace Sydney (opens in a new tab)

  2. Day 2

    Sydney City Tour & Bondi Beach

    Take a half-day guided city tour. Head east to Sydney's stunning Botanical Gardens. See Australia's first Parliament House, Mint, and St Mary's Cathedral. Enjoy the views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Stop at Rushcutters Bay for lunch at Australia's premier yacht club. Walk along the esplanade at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.

    Stay: The Grace Sydney (opens in a new tab)

  3. Day 3

    Fly to Tropical Port Douglas

    Take a direct domestic flight to Cairns (3 hours, 15 mins) and transfer to Port Douglas. If you wish to self-drive, collect your rental car and take a 1-hour drive to Port Douglas. Stay in the tropical holiday town of Port Douglas. It's a great base to explore the Daintree Rainforest as well as the Great Barrier Reef.

    Stay: Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel (opens in a new tab)

  4. Day 4

    Great Barrier Reef Sailing & Snorkelling

    The Great Barrier Reef is a kaleidoscope of colourful marine life. It's one of the 'must do' Australia tours. Sail off in the luxurious catamaran, a dedicated snorkel-only vessel in a small group. Swim and snorkel in the playground of green turtles and parrot fish. Explore the tranquil waters of the Low Isles lagoon. Enjoy gourmet seafood on the Aquarius before joining an informal island tour walk.

    Stay: Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel (opens in a new tab)

  5. Day 5

    Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock)

    Transfer back to Cairns airport and take a domestic flight to Ayers Rock (either direct or via Alice Springs). Experience the real outback of Australia where the skyscrapers are made of rock and the night sky is spectacular. The outback is home to a large population of unique animals, birds and reptiles.

    Stay: Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel (opens in a new tab)

    • Optional extraSounds of Silence Dinner
    • Optional extraUluru Sunset Viewing Area
  6. Day 6

    Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park

    Visit the Kata-Tjuta (Olgas) for a walk into Walpa Gorge, then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Listen to the dream-time stories of the Anangu People and view Anangu rock art. Take a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole.

    Stay: Voyages Sails in the Desert Hotel (opens in a new tab)

  7. Day 7

    Fly to Melbourne & Departure

    Take a domestic flight from Ayers Rock to Melbourne and discover Melbourne in the afternoon and evening. Fly out of Melbourne to any other destination in Australia. You may also extend your time in Melbourne or any other part of the itinerary. Virtual Journeys can tailor-make your itinerary to your specifications.

    Stay: QT Melbourne (opens in a new tab)

    • Optional extraQueen Victoria Market
    • Optional extraFlinders Lane Gallery

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