Discover the Coast, Rainforests, and Outback of Australia in 18 Days

Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, Australia

What to expect on this itinerary

Discover the Australian coastline, explore the flourishing rainforests, and experience the sparse beauty of the outback on this 18-day adventure. Meander from bustling Sydney Harbour to breathtaking Hamilton Island, snorkel around the Great Barrier Reef’s dazzling coral formations, stroll through the breathtaking forests of Mossman, and admire the astonishing majesty of Uluru Rock on a trip that ends in the modern city of Melbourne.

Countries Visited

Australia

Places Visited

Sydney, Hamilton Island, Mossman, Kuranda, Cairns, Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata Tjuta, Melbourne

Suggested Duration

18 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Sydney - Arrive at Sydney Harbour

The New South Wales capital, Sydney, is a modern metropolis with a contemporary cityscape overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. Transferring from the airport to your accommodation in the historic Rocks district, you will catch a glimpse of the iconic white sails of the Sydney Opera House. You may acclimate yourself to the bustling atmosphere at the harbor, choosing to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views of the city or explore the opera house to admire the art, architecture, and musical performances. Each experience shares Sydney from new points of view, unraveling the reasons for its charm.

What's Included:

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Tour
Day 2

Sydney - Enjoy History and Beauty by the Seas of Sydney

Day 3

Sydney - Explore the Breathtaking Blue Mountains

Day 4

Sydney - Luxury Living on Sydney Superyachts

Day 5

Hamilton Island - Discover the Tranquility of Whitsunday

Day 6

Hamilton Island - Sail to the Beaches of Whitsunday

Day 7

Hamilton Island - Set Your Sights on the Great Barrier Reef

Day 8

Mossman - Retreat to the Tropical Rural Region

Day 9

Mossman - Delve into Aboriginal Culture at Daintree

Day 10

Mossman - Spend Moments Savoring the Wilderness

Day 11

Cairns - Capture the Endless Beauty of Kuranda

Day 12

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uncover Uluru Rock

Day 13

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Witness the Field of Lights

Day 14

Melbourne - Make Your Way to Victoria’s Capital

Day 15

Melbourne - Tour of the City’s Charms and Magic

Day 16

Melbourne - Cruise the Great Ocean Road

Day 17

Melbourne - Wine Tasting in the Yarra Valley

Day 18

Melbourne - Farewell to the Modern Metropolitan

Trip Highlights

  • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for cinematic views of the cityscape or explore the Sydney Opera House to discover the iconic landmark’s cultural charm
  • Join your Sydneysider guide for a half-day tour in and around the historic Rocks district to Observatory Hill, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, Middle Head, and Eastern Suburb beaches
  • Explore the Blue Mountains National Park on a wilderness tour to spot the endemic wildlife and admire the astonishing natural beauty
  • Experience a lavish cruise from Sydney Harbour along the Parramatta River to chic riverside bars, charming beaches, and sensational snorkeling spots
  • Sail across the sapphire seas surrounding the islands of Whitsunday to beautiful beaches hugging the Australian seascape's stunning coastline
  • See the unmatched beauty of the Great Barrier Reef while snorkeling in and around the colorful coral formations and soaring above the sea in a helicopter
  • Delve into Australia’s local cultures on an Aboriginal tour in the Daintree forest, en route to Mossman Gorge, where you will learn about ancient traditions beneath the emerald canopy
  • Discover more of the magnificent rainforests of Australia on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway in and around Kuranda
  • Capture cinematic photography of Uluru Rock in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on tours around the ancient region, culminating with dinner at the Field of Lights installation
  • Tour the highlights of Melbourne on a city escapade from Fed Square to Flinders Street Railway Station, Brighton Beach, and beyond

Starting Price

$22,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Zicasso's tour planner did a superb job for us. She collaborated with us on working out our itinerary and had useful information on how to combine our desired destinations efficiently.

While we were in Australia, she was available via the company's app, including helping us on a late evening when our flight from Sydney to Hobart was canceled because of a cyclone and we needed a short-notice hotel in Sydney.

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I highly recommend Zicasso's travel expert. She was an amazing resource, a pleasure to work with, and all of the logistics she planned proceeded without any issues. She listened to our interests, made recommendations, and then planned an 18-day vacation that had a terrific mix of visiting cities and seeing wildlife in the manner that was perfectly suited to our wish list. Simply put, she was one of the best I have worked with over the years.

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