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Oz Explorer
10 Days
Overview:
Enjoy the sun, sand, and colorful reefs on this immersive ten day tour. Take a bottomless boat tour of the Great Barrier Reef, discover the highlights of Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns, meet impeccably dressed penguins on Phillip Island, and so much more on this 10 day trip. Get ready for a spectacular time getting up close and personal with nature as you travel to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, cruise along the River and go spotting animals at Daintree National Park, and enjoy your time with animals who call Australia home at Featherdale Wildlife Park. You are sure to get the best views of the breathtaking beauty that these three cities have to offer. Australia is known for their wildlife and adventure which is what you are definitely going to experience on this trip. Be sure your phones are charged and your cameras are ready cause you won’t want to miss capturing a thing!
3 Days in Melbourne
3 Days in Cairns
4 Days in Sydney
The Plan:
Day 1 Melbourne (airport transfer, meet and greet)
Welcome to Melbourne! Your private guide will assist you in getting your luggage, before introducing you to your driver. Later, you’ll enjoy dinner at the magnificent colonial Tramcar Restaurant- an iconic eatery located inside of a tram that takes you throughout the city!
Day 2 Melbourne (8-9 hour tour)
Today, you’ll discover Phillip Island, explore Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, and, for dinner, stop at the town of Cowes. After dinner, enjoy the Penguin Parade!
Day 3 Melbourne (at your leisure)
Explore the city at your own leisure today! Sleep in, lounge around the hotel, or do some more sightseeing!
Day 4 Melbourne - Cairns (flight not included)
Your private driver will escort you to the airport, where you’ll board a flight to Cairns.
Day 5 Cairns (10 hour tour)
Travel by mini-coach with other passengers to the rich farming areas of Daintree National Park. Take a cruise along the smooth waters of the Daintree River, and search for various wildlife species. Later, traverse the Alexandra Range to complete your busy day of touring!
Day 6 Cairns (9 Hour Tour)
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a fun-filled day of snorkeling, diving lessons, and a glass-bottom boat tour. You’ll explore Upolu Cay, a marvelous work of art that ebbs and flows with the changing of the tide, before enjoying a fantastically fresh seafood lunch.
Day 7 Cairns - Sydney (3-hour flight not included)
Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Cairns airport, followed by a 3 hour flight to Sydney.
Day 8 Sydney (Half Day Tour)
Enjoy a tour of the historic Rocks area and hear early convict history, before taking in magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and traveling through QVB, Centrepoint, Oxford Street, and Paddington. Later, bask on famous Bondi Beach before enjoying a harbor cruise with lunch!
Day 9 Sydney (11 Hour Tour)
Today’s adventure starts with a trip to Featherdale Wildlife Park for an up close and personal look at koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and emus. Later, you’ll set out for the Blue Mountains, where you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the famous Three Sisters from Eaglehawk Lookout, before feasting on a delicious lunch at Boiler House Cafe. In the afternoon, take in Govetts Leap and the Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens.
Day 10 Sydney (airport flight home)
Enjoy a private transfer to the Sydney airport for your flight home. Bon Voyage!
Must See:
Melbourne:
Yarra River, Flinder Street Railway Station, Queen Victoria Market
Sydney:
Darling Harbour, Port Jackson, The Rocks
Memory Makers:
Melbourne
Yarra Valley Wine and Winery Tour from Melbourne
Explore the region’s most popular wineries, enjoy the scenery, and master the art of wine tasting!
Koalas and Kangaroo in the Wild Tour from Melbourne
Get up close and personal with nature as you explore You Yangs Park to try and spot animals native only here like emus, kangaroos, koalas, and cockatoos.
Cairns
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Take a day trip out to Kuranda by Kuranda Scenic Railway to visit the sites of Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Rainforestation Nature Park. You will experience the wildlife and greenery from all perspectives as you walk through the village, ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and eat a delicious buffet lunch.
Tully River Full Day White Water Rafting from Cairns including BBQ Lunch
Get active and get wet as you paddle through grade 4 rapids on Tully River. Not only will you get to look at the beautiful scenic views that surround you, you’ll also get a chance dive into the waters.
Sydney
Sydney Taronga Zoo
Love the animals? This excursion allows you to get up close and personal with kangaroos, koalas, and wombats!
Port Stephens Day Tour with Dolphin Watching, Sandboarding, and Australian Wildlife
This 1.5 hour cruise will take you into nature as you look for bottlenose dolphins in Port Stephens and explore the diverse wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park.
Weather and climate
Australia
The northern section of the continent is typically more tropical- hot and humid in the summer, and warm and dry in the winter. The southern part touts milder summers, but cool, rainy winters.
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