15 DAY DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Arrive Sydney
Upon arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your downtown accommodation.
Day 2: Sydney Sightseeing
Set on beautiful blue Sydney Harbour, this fast paced city of cosmopolitan character is one of the world's most beautiful places. Enjoy an unforgettable cruise with buffet lunch aboard Captain Cook Cruises while taking in the splendour of Sydney Harbour and surrounds. Your tour will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Meals: Lunch
Day 3: Blue Mountains 4WD & Wildlife Tour
Travel into the backcountry of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. In a 4WD explore the tracks of Grose Valley. Enjoy a delicious lunch and explore Sydney's premier wildlife park.
Day 4: Sydney - Melbourne (flight not included)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne.
Overnight: Melbourne
Day 5: Melbourne City & Phillip Island Penguins
This full day tour will include a guided walk through Melbourne's best arcades, laneways, Queen Victoria Market and Chinatown. Visit Churchill Island to look for unique birdlife and see Koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre. Your highlight today will be witnessing the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach from the premium viewing area.
Overnight: Melbourne
Day 6: Melbourne at leisure
Enjoy the day to relax, or join one of the many optional tours we have out to either the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley or the Puffy Billy and Blue Dandenongs.
Overnight: Melbourne
Day 7: Melbourne - Adelaide (flight not included)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Adelaide.
Overnight: Adelaide
Day 8: Barossa Valley Sightseeing
This full day tour includes a wine tasting at Wolf Blass Winery and a delicious lunch and tasting at Barossa Chateau. You will also tour through the German settlement of Hahndorf, rich in German heritage.
Overnight: Adelaide
Day 9: Adelaide to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Overnight: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 10: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunrise & Guided Walk
Rise early to travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area, watch the first rays of the sun set Uluru and the Red Centre alight. After sunrise accompany your guide on the Kuniya Base Walk from Kuniya Piti, a sacred site at Uluru. Afterwards walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where your guide will indicate the natural features of the landscape, continue to Kantju Gorge. Later visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
Overnight: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 11: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns (flight not included)
With a transfer to the airport you will leave this spectacular iconic region and fly into Cairns located on the stunning coast of Northern Queensland.
Overnight: Cairns
Day 12: Kuranda Heritage Day Tour
Enjoy a full day tour to Kuranda. The tour includes Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Kuranda Scenic Rail, lunch, and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Overnight: Cairns
Day 13: Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Port Douglas
Travel by catamaran today out to Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Barrier Reef. Here, special reefs known as -ribbons' run parallel to the Continental Shelf. Adjacent to the Coral Sea trench, these ribbon reefs are recognised as the most pristine eco-systems in the reef's environment. You will enjoy lunch, snorkeling, coral viewing by a semi submersible, underwater observatory and informative talks by a marine biologist. Return to Port Douglas.
Overnight: Port Douglas
Day 14: Port Douglas at leisure
Take a day to relax in this quaint seaside town, or join an optional tour up to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest.
Overnight: Port Douglas
Day 15: Port Douglas - Cairns
Transfer by shuttle to Cairns for your outbound flight.
DATES & PRICES
Availability:
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ACCOMMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 14 nights of accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Transportation
- Sightseeing and attractions as listed
EXCLUSIONS
- Sydney to Melbourne Flight
- Melbourne to Adelaide Flight
- Uluru to Cairns Flight
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Why Take A Custom Tour?
Private & Customizable
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want. A trip that's perfectly timed and well organized.
Unique Experience
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way. Can combine your trip with our group tours. Advice to help you get the most out of your trip.
Freedom to Explore
Time to enjoy and take in each place. Add days in places you want to explore. Do only the activities you want to do.
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Custom Trip Plans
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want.
Unique Experiences
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way.
Freedom To Explore
Time to take in each place with only the tours you want to do.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking flights?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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15DA
15 Day Discover Australia
15 days
Created On: 21 Nov 2024
Inclusions
- 14 nights of accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Transportation
- Sightseeing and attractions as listed
Exclusions
- Sydney to Melbourne Flight
- Melbourne to Adelaide Flight
- Uluru to Cairns Flight
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Moderate
Cairns
$3,350 USD
Superior
Cairns
$3,690 USD
Deluxe
Cairns
$4,290 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
* This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
* This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Sydney
Upon arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your downtown accommodation.
Day 2: Sydney Sightseeing
Set on beautiful blue Sydney Harbour, this fast paced city of cosmopolitan character is one of the world's most beautiful places. Enjoy an unforgettable cruise with buffet lunch aboard Captain Cook Cruises while taking in the splendour of Sydney Harbour and surrounds. Your tour will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Meals: Lunch
Day 3: Blue Mountains 4WD & Wildlife Tour
Travel into the backcountry of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. In a 4WD explore the tracks of Grose Valley. Enjoy a delicious lunch and explore Sydney's premier wildlife park.
Day 4: Sydney - Melbourne (flight not included)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne.
Overnight: Melbourne
Day 5: Melbourne City & Phillip Island Penguins
This full day tour will include a guided walk through Melbourne's best arcades, laneways, Queen Victoria Market and Chinatown. Visit Churchill Island to look for unique birdlife and see Koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre. Your highlight today will be witnessing the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach from the premium viewing area.
Overnight: Melbourne
Day 6: Melbourne at leisure
Enjoy the day to relax, or join one of the many optional tours we have out to either the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley or the Puffy Billy and Blue Dandenongs.
Overnight: Melbourne
Day 7: Melbourne - Adelaide (flight not included)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Adelaide.
Overnight: Adelaide
Day 8: Barossa Valley Sightseeing
This full day tour includes a wine tasting at Wolf Blass Winery and a delicious lunch and tasting at Barossa Chateau. You will also tour through the German settlement of Hahndorf, rich in German heritage.
Overnight: Adelaide
Day 9: Adelaide to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Overnight: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 10: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunrise & Guided Walk
Rise early to travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area, watch the first rays of the sun set Uluru and the Red Centre alight. After sunrise accompany your guide on the Kuniya Base Walk from Kuniya Piti, a sacred site at Uluru. Afterwards walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where your guide will indicate the natural features of the landscape, continue to Kantju Gorge. Later visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
Overnight: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 11: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns (flight not included)
With a transfer to the airport you will leave this spectacular iconic region and fly into Cairns located on the stunning coast of Northern Queensland.
Overnight: Cairns
Day 12: Kuranda Heritage Day Tour
Enjoy a full day tour to Kuranda. The tour includes Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Kuranda Scenic Rail, lunch, and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Overnight: Cairns
Day 13: Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Port Douglas
Travel by catamaran today out to Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Barrier Reef. Here, special reefs known as -ribbons' run parallel to the Continental Shelf. Adjacent to the Coral Sea trench, these ribbon reefs are recognised as the most pristine eco-systems in the reef's environment. You will enjoy lunch, snorkeling, coral viewing by a semi submersible, underwater observatory and informative talks by a marine biologist. Return to Port Douglas.
Overnight: Port Douglas
Day 14: Port Douglas at leisure
Take a day to relax in this quaint seaside town, or join an optional tour up to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest.
Overnight: Port Douglas
Day 15: Port Douglas - Cairns
Transfer by shuttle to Cairns for your outbound flight.
