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13 days from £3,200pp Inc. international flights

Explore some of the main highlights of Australia including Sydney, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef and ending with a short visit to the Atherton Tablelands.

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Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Itinerary Route Map - 13 Days

SydneyUluru/Ayers Rock, AustraliaAngsana Resort and Spa, Palm CoveAtherton Tableland's, Australia

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Add some touring whilst in Sydney, with a bridge climb, cruise, seaplane flight or city tour.
  • Extend your time in Sydney and explore the surrounding regions of the Blue Mountains or Hunter Valley.
  • Fly to Lizard Island from Cairns for a luxurious island ending to your itinerary.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Explore the bustling city of Sydney.
  • Witness sunrise over Uluru.
  • Discover underwater gems of the Barrier Reef.
  • Self-drive into the Atherton Tablelands.

Day by Day

Day 1London

You will depart London onboard your overnight flight to Sydney.

Day 2Sydney

Upon arrival in Sydney you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. Spend the rest of your day at leisure in Sydney exploring your hotel surroundings.

Day 3Sydney

Spend today at leisure exploring the highlights of Sydney - perhaps taking in a cruise on the harbour, a tour of the Sydney Opera House or, even, a walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Day 4Sydney

You will spend a final day at leisure in Sydney today and have the opportunity to explore further afield and perhaps take in one of the city's famous surf beaches, its beautiful Botanic Gardens, or even a day trip into the nearby Blue Mountains which are only an hour and a half out of the city centre.

Day 5Sydney - Uluru/Ayers Rock

This morning you will make your way to the airport in time for your domestic flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Red Centre. Here you will be collected and transferred to your hotel and you will spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 6Uluru/Ayers Rock

You will wake early this morning in time for the spectacle that is sunrise over the Kata Tjuta (Olgas) ranges, and enjoy this with a small group tour of only 12-16 passengers. After time marvelling at this magnificent icon you will return to your hotel to relax for a few hours before being collected again for another memorable desert experience, the world-famous Uluru (Ayers Rock). Here you will once again learn of the history and aboriginal significance of this iconic site, walk amongst the folds of the magnificent rock and later witness a memorable desert sunset.

Day 7Uluru/Ayers Rock - Cairns - Palm Cove

After a morning at leisure you will be transferred back to the airport in time for your onward flight to Cairns, in tropical north Queensland. Upon arrival you will make your own way to the beach town of Palm Cove, just north of Cains where you will spend the next three nights.

Day 8Palm Cove

Today you will take a day trip to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and spend your day snorkelling, diving (optional extra) or just relaxing and taking in the marine life from the boats underwater observatory. You will return to your hotel late this afternoon.

Day 9Palm Cove

Once again this morning you will be collected, this time by your small group tour for your trip to the Daintree Rainforest. During the day your interpretive ranger-guide will take you 'croc spotting', walking along boardwalks that wind their way through the magnificent ancient forest and to Cape Tribulation where rainforest meets the reef. You will return to your hotel late in the afternoon.

Day 10Cairns - Atherton Tablelands

This morning you will return to Cairns where you will pick up a hire-car and head inland, away from the tourist crowds and towards the cool rolling hills of the Atherton Tablelands. Upon arrival you will check into your guesthouse and spend your afternoon at leisure.

Day 11Atherton Tablelands

Spend today at leisure exploring the region and perhaps taking in some of the area's stunning waterfalls and walking trails.

Day 12Atherton Tablelands - Cairns - Singapore

This morning you will return to the Cairns Airport in time for your return flight to London.

Day 13London

You will land in London this morning where your arrangments where will conclude.

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