12-Night Australia Itinerary (Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast & Port Douglas)

Melbourne(3N) → Sydney(3N) → Gold Coast(3N) → Port Douglas(3N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival & City Highlights

Arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), transfer to your city hotel, and settle in. Spend your late afternoon taking a city highlights tour covering Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, and a stroll through the iconic Melbourne Laneways.

Embark on a full-day guided coastal road trip along the Great Ocean Road. Marvel at limestone cliffs, see native wild koalas in Kennett River, and visit the iconic Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Take a day excursion east of Melbourne to ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges. Continue into the Yarra Valley to enjoy local estate wine tastings and farm-fresh regional produce.

Fly from Melbourne to Sydney in the morning and check into your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a sunset harbor dinner cruise showcasing the illuminated Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Take a guided morning walking tour of Sydney's historic Rocks district, followed by an official interior tour of the Sydney Opera House. Spend the afternoon taking in ocean views along the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk.

Head inland for a full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Experience the Scenic World rides (Cableway, Skyway, Railway), take in views of the Three Sisters at Echo Point, and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park.

Fly from Sydney to Gold Coast (Coolangatta Airport) and check into your beachfront resort. In the late afternoon, head up the SkyPoint Observation Deck at Q1 for 360-degree views of Surfers Paradise coastline.

Spend a full day experiencing DC Comics roller coasters, stunt shows, and family entertainment zones at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast.

Spend the morning hand-feeding kangaroos and meeting native koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, explore the lush subtropical rainforests and waterfalls of Tamborine Mountain.

Fly from Gold Coast (or Brisbane) to Cairns Airport. Take a scenic coastal drive along the Captain Cook Highway to the tropical town of Port Douglas and check into your resort.

Embark on a full-day catamaran cruise from Marina Mirage out to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day snorkeling among coral gardens and sea turtles, or observing the reef via a semi-submersible glass-bottom boat.

Take a guided day trip into the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy a crocodile-spotting river cruise, walk along the boardwalks at Mossman Gorge, and stand where the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation.

Check out of your Port Douglas resort and take a private road transfer back to Cairns International Airport (CNS) for your return flight home.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Flights: Delhi to Melbourne, Melbourne to Sydney, Sydney to Gold Coast, Gold Coast to Cairns, and Cairns to Delhi
  • Daily accommodation in a centrally located 3-4 star hotel with daily breakfast
  • All activities
  • Great Ocean Road Full-Day Small Group Tour
  • Puffing Billy Steam Railway & Yarra Valley Excursion
  • Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
  • Sydney Opera House Guided Inside Tour
  • Blue Mountains All-Inclusive Day Tour with Scenic World Passes
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck Tickets (Gold Coast)
  • Warner Bros. Movie World 1-Day Pass
  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch
  • Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
  • Private airport pickups and drop-offs in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, and Cairns/Port Douglas
  • Australian Subclass 600 / ETA Visa processing fee assistance and comprehensive overseas travel insurance
  • Lunch and dinners unless mentioned
  • Tourism tax if applicable
  • Activity extras and upgrades
  • Local public transport used for self-exploration or shopping, or anything not included in inclusions
  • Any major change in IROE

This itinerary includes a comprehensive exploration of Australia's major cities and natural wonders, featuring iconic landmarks, cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes.

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12-Night Australia Itinerary (Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast & Port Douglas)

Melbourne(3N) → Sydney(3N) → Gold Coast(3N) → Port Douglas(3N)

Sold By: Travelrevel

Offers payment via Holidify

STAY   3✭ hotels

$ 3,150

$ 3,675

14% off

  /person

Compare quotes from 3 agents and get best deals