14 days
Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

In Sydney’s Rocks neighborhood, revisit that historic moment when European settlers first came ashore 200 years ago.

Up the scenic coast, learn about Australia’s amazingly diverse marine biology. Explore a sand island in Queensland and see the Great Barrier Reef. This is nature’s largest living organism, home to 400 kinds of coral and 1,500 species of fish.
  • Day 1: Fly to Australia

  • Day 2: Cross the International Date Line

  • Day 3: Sydney

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a tour of Sydney

    Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood

  • Day 4: Sydney

    Visit the National Opal Collection

    Take a boat ride across the harbor to Watsons Bay

    Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum

    Visit the Sydney Tower

  • Day 5: Sydney

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Sydney Harbor & Opera House

    Sydney Harbor & Opera House

    Explore the Sydney Harbor area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbor Bridge and its stunning pylon lookout offering 360-degree views. Then, take in the sea and sky—perhaps upside down—while enjoying rollercoasters and other rides at the iconic Luna Park. Lunch is included (just try not to lose it!). Finally, take a tour of the world-famous Opera House where you’ll go behind the scenes and see what it takes to get a live production on stage.  

  • Day 6: Sydney • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast

    Fly to Brisbane

    Travel to the Sunshine Coast
  • Day 7: Sunshine Coast • Queensland Island

    Travel by ferry to a Queensland sand island

    Enjoy a 4-wheel drive excursion through sand dunes and sunny beaches

    Enjoy a park ranger-led walking discovery tour

    Return to the mainland by ferry

  • Day 8: Sunshine Coast • Rockhampton

    Travel to Rockhampton
  • Day 9: Rockhampton • Airlie Beach

    Visit the Capricorn Caves

    Travel to Airlie Beach
  • Day 10: Airlie Beach

    Enjoy a cruise through the beautiful Whitsunday Passage

  • Day 11: Airlie Beach • Townsville • Cairns

    Travel via Townsville to Cairns

    Take a tour of Townsville
  • Day 12: Cairns

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Kuranda

    Kuranda

    Take an excursion to the picturesque mountain town of Kuranda, where you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and customs, along with a guided walk through the rainforest, at the Pamagirri Rainforest Walkabout. Then head to the Skyrail gondola, which you’ll board to take a journey through a pristine rainforest that spans Red Peak and Barron Falls stations’ dramatic mountain lookouts.

  • Day 13: Cairns

    Board a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Snorkeling with a marine biologist

    Snorkeling with a marine biologist

    Enhance your time in the world’s largest reef system by opting for a snorkeling adventure with a marine biologist. Learn about the sights and sounds of the Great Barrier Reef from an expert who can teach you more about the animal and plant life you spot in this interactive, aquatic classroom.

  • Day 14: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly to Australia

  • Day 2: Cross the International Date Line

  • Day 3: Sydney

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a tour of Sydney

    Take a walking tour of the Rocks neighborhood

  • Day 4: Sydney

    Visit the National Opal Collection

    Take a boat ride across the harbor to Watsons Bay

    Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum

    Visit the Sydney Tower

  • Day 5: Sydney

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Sydney Harbor & Opera House

    Sydney Harbor & Opera House

    Explore the Sydney Harbor area from multiple perspectives, starting with the arched Harbor Bridge and its stunning pylon lookout offering 360-degree views. Then, take in the sea and sky—perhaps upside down—while enjoying rollercoasters and other rides at the iconic Luna Park. Lunch is included (just try not to lose it!). Finally, take a tour of the world-famous Opera House where you’ll go behind the scenes and see what it takes to get a live production on stage.  

  • Day 6: Sydney • Brisbane • Sunshine Coast

    Fly to Brisbane

    Travel to the Sunshine Coast
  • Day 7: Sunshine Coast • Queensland Island

    Travel by ferry to a Queensland sand island

    Enjoy a 4-wheel drive excursion through sand dunes and sunny beaches

    Enjoy a park ranger-led walking discovery tour

    Return to the mainland by ferry

  • Day 8: Sunshine Coast • Rockhampton

    Travel to Rockhampton
  • Day 9: Rockhampton • Airlie Beach

    Visit the Capricorn Caves

    Travel to Airlie Beach
  • Day 10: Airlie Beach

    Enjoy a cruise through the beautiful Whitsunday Passage

  • Day 11: Airlie Beach • Townsville • Cairns

    Travel via Townsville to Cairns

    Take a tour of Townsville
  • Day 12: Cairns

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Kuranda

    Kuranda

    Take an excursion to the picturesque mountain town of Kuranda, where you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and customs, along with a guided walk through the rainforest, at the Pamagirri Rainforest Walkabout. Then head to the Skyrail gondola, which you’ll board to take a journey through a pristine rainforest that spans Red Peak and Barron Falls stations’ dramatic mountain lookouts.

  • Day 13: Cairns

    Board a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Snorkeling with a marine biologist

    Snorkeling with a marine biologist

    Enhance your time in the world’s largest reef system by opting for a snorkeling adventure with a marine biologist. Learn about the sights and sounds of the Great Barrier Reef from an expert who can teach you more about the animal and plant life you spot in this interactive, aquatic classroom.

  • Day 14: Depart for home

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