Australia Family Tour: Sydney, National Parks, and Great Barrier Reef
17 days from £3,770pp
Katoomba Falls in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Tour highlights
Stay in some lovely two bedroom apartments suitable for the family.
Visit the scenic Blue Mountains and keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos.
4x4 excursion to Rainbow Beach.
Take a reef trip on the Great Barrier Reef.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Sydney.
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International outbound flight
On-board your international outbound flight to Sydney.
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On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred by private vehicle to your downtown accommodation. The remainder of the day is free to relax. If you have the energy, you could dip a toe into Sydney's highlights — perhaps start by taking a tour of the Opera House or walking over the Harbour Bridge, nicknamed 'the coat hanger' (tour costs not included).
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This morning the whole family will spend the morning in the water learning to ride the waves on Bondi Beach, a quintessential Aussie experience. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at leisure at the beach.
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This morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a full day tour of the majestic Blue Mountains. As you head into the mountains you will make a stop at a local farm to see some of Australia's native wildlife including kangaroos and koalas. You will then continue up into the Blue Mountains to visit a number of stunning lookout points over the Jameson Valley, including the famous Three Sisters in Katoomba. Throughout the day there will be chances to visit many more of the Blue Mountains' iconic sights, including the 180 m Govetts Leap Falls and Mt. Tomah Botanic Gardens.
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Sydney , The Gold Coast , Lamington National Park
This morning you will be collected from your accommodation by a private driver to transfer you to the airport in time for your onward flight to the Gold Coast. Upon arrival you will collect your vehicle and head into the rainforest region to stay at O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse for two nights. Here you will have the chance to take some of the stunning walking trails in this UNESCO World Heritage listed national park, as well as marvelling at the tropical birdlife and wildlife which is endemic to the region.
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Today is at leisure to explore Lamington National Park further and to try some of the included tours at your accommodation.
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Lamington National Park , Sunshine Coast
Make your way north from Lamington National Park to the Sunshine Coast today. Along the drive, you might wish to stop in the Glass House Mountains to marvel at the views and take one of the short walking trails in the region. Continue onto Noosa where you will spend the next three days exploring the beautiful beach destination.
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Today is at leisure for you to enjoy Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.
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On your tour today you will head north of Noosa along 70 kilometres of iconic beaches that have amazing scenery and some marine wildlife. You will drive to Double Island Point Lighthouse to take in the 270 degree view of the ocean before heading to Rainbow Beach to see the colourful sand mounds. Stop at Rainbow Beach Surf Club for lunch before looping back to Noosa.
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Sunshine Coast , Brisbane , Hamilton Island
This morning you will depart the Sunshine Coast and drive back to Brisbane Airport in time for your flight to Hamilton Island. Upon arrival into Hamilton Island, you will be transported to your accommodation and you have the rest of the afternoon free to relax.
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This morning head to Hamilton Island Marina for your full day reef cruise. Your Cruise Whitsundays vessel will take you to Hardy Reef, where you'll spend over three hours snorkelling, and also have the chance to scuba dive, take a glass bottom boat ride, or take out a semi-submersible.
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Today is at leisure on Hamilton Island to use their facilities and relax.
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Today is at leisure. We recommend taking a tour to Whitehaven Beach to see the stunning white sand beach.
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Today is at leisure to relax and use the accommodation's facilities.
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Hamilton Island , International return flight
This morning you will be transported to the airport in time for your onward flight.
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International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
- Sydney
- The Gold Coast
- Lamington National Park
- Sunshine Coast
- Brisbane
- Hamilton Island
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Australia will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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