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Idyllic Islands Of Australia Vacation Packages
The diverse country/continent of Australia is surrounded by over 8,222 idyllic islands stretched out along miles of stunning coastline. There is an island suited to every paradise seeker where visitors can recharge their batteries and stay in luxurious accommodations with outstanding amenities and exceptional surrounding scenery. Discover the simply beautiful islands of Australia, each having its unique qualities; like Queensland’s Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, or Satellite Island, a private retreat off Tasmania. Nothing beats island time and these islands have everything to help create an iconic island holiday experience. If you like pristine white sand beaches, warm turquoise waters, diving, sailing, delicious cuisine, and friendly locals, then Australia's idyllic islands are a great fit for you.
Have a fantastic holiday in Australia's "Sunshine State". Don't miss the chance to visit Darwin (the capital of Australia's Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. It's also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park, with popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park) and Katherine with a rental car. Then take a flight to Alice Springs (is the heart of central Australia with cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes, remote Aboriginal communities and a charming pioneering history. It embodies the hardy outback of the Northern Territory's Red Centre, and is a travel hub for sights and hikes in the region, like Uluru and the West MacDonnell Ranges); and finally, one last flight to Adelaide. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;
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Rental Car for 6 days (Pick up and drop off in Darwin)
Enjoy the real Australia while as you discover the beauty of Tasmania, an island full of unspoiled scenery and picturesque charm. From Hobart (largest city, chief port, and capital of Tasmania) from here take a rental car to continue to Cradle Mountain (is the iconic gateway to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, one of the most popular natural areas; full of jagged contours, wild landscape, beautiful rainforest and alpine heathlands, glacial lakes and a wide variety of wildlife) and finally, Launceston (famed for the Cataract Gorge, with panoramic views, walking trails, sculpted gardens and a chairlift and for its vineyards of the Tamar Valley).
This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;
A popular vacation combining cities in Australia! Start in Queenscliff (a former 1880s seaside resort now known for its Victorian era heritage and tourist industry and as one of the endpoints of the Searoad ferry to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula), then drive to Healesville (a major tourist destination, located in the famous Yarra Valley grape growing region and well known for the Healesville Sanctuary, a nature park with hundreds of native Australian animals displayed in a semi-open natural setting and an active platypus breeding program) and finally go to Melbourne (the cultural capital of Australia, known for its music, art centers, museums, celebrations and expression of art). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in the city, desired hotel and activities.;
Discover the land of endless exploration; The Western Australia with this fantastic Self-Drive Package in Australia. Start in the capital city of Western Australia; Perth (famous for being the most isolated city in the world and the sunniest -enjoy an average eight hours of sunshine on any given day-); then, explore; Margaret River (one of the most popular destinations; world-renowned for its outstanding wineries and for its stunning beaches, natural wonders and unique landmarks) and Bunbury (surrounded by blue waters of the Indian Ocean and renowned for the wild but friendly dolphins that interact with people in Koombana Bay). End this trip with a couple of spectacular nights, again in Perth before heading back home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;
Included:
Hotel for 1 night in Perth
Rental Car for 5 days
Hotel for 2 nights in Margaret River
Hotel for 2 nights in Bunbury
Hotel for 2 nights in Perth
Driving Time Perth - Margaret River: 3 hrs. 5 mins. approx. Margaret River - Bunbury: 1 hr. 15 mins. approx. Bunbury - Perth: 1 hr. 55 mins. approx.
New South Wales is Australia’s most populous state distinguished by its charming coastal cities and whopping 780 national parks and reserves. The largest and capital city is sparkling Sydney, home to iconic structures, followed by Newcastle, and Wollongong. Heading inland, where the rugged and beautiful Blue Mountains and the sprawling valleys and wineries of the Hunter Valley Region.
The Victoria region is a simply spectacular destination, with a sensational food scene and sports-loving capital of Melbourne, to relaxing spa stays in the country, world-class wineries, natural springs, striking coastlines, and the incredible mountains landscapes of the west. Victoria is filled with beauty and adventures with exciting attractions and destinations waiting to be discovered.
Australia’s Northern Territory leads visitors to the wide-open spaces of the famed rich red outback desert where ancient Aboriginal culture, art, and traditions can be uncovered. Visit the quaint charming desert towns and mix with the laidback locals of the region, see the area’s awe-inspiring natural wonders such as Ayers Rock in the arid Red Center, along with an abundance of nature.
Visit the relaxed South Region of Australia which covers some of the aridest portions of the country, the fourth-largest state, and territory. Experience world-class wineries, cellar doors, and lush green vineyards in wine country see wildlife, marvel at the 600 million-year-old Flinders Ranges, and other astounding natural wonders in the ochre outback.
Western Australia is the largest state filled with vast, diverse landscapes and epic scenery, covering nearly one-third of the country. The region is decorated with rugged, picturesque beauty from the capital city of Perth, a sophisticated city home to beautiful beaches, and a dynamic food and nightlife scene, to the mesmerizing rock formations and ancient Aboriginal sites in the Outback.
Asia is blessed with some of the most beautiful, breathtaking islands in the world with destinations including the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. If you are seeking solitude and dreaming of pristine white sand beaches, astonishing views of crystal clear waters, relaxation on remote islands, and some of the best diving sites in the world, then Asia has it for you.
Bounded by Asia (India), Africa, Australia, and Antarctica, the Indian Ocean prides itself with precious clear beaches, turquoise waters, stunning islands, and marvelous scenery, being frequently considered one of the most appealing marine destinations on Earth. The breathtaking islands scattered throughout the Indian Ocean offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure amongst incredible natural landscapes.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s remarkable natural wonders composed of the largest coral reef system in the world with over 2,900 individual reefs.
Australia boasts over 2,400 wineries spread throughout 65 stunning wine regions where over 100 grape varieties are grown producing thousands of award-winning wines and delectable food. New Zealand boasts the spectacular Matakana Wine Trail which crosses picturesque coastal scenery dotted with wineries, oyster farms and bustling markets.
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Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Hamilton Island by Air
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A taste of three of the most fascinating cities in Australia!. Visit Brisbane (is Australia's third largest city and the capital of Queensland. It is the best-positioned city to explore Australia's big attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, coastal beaches and Queensland's famous theme parks),
Airlie Beach (a small town in the Queensland area, it has been the gateway to the famous Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. It is the closest port from which you access the Whitsunday Islands and the main center for trips to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef) and Hamilton Island (one of Australia's most desirable holiday destinations, part of the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a convenient base from which to explore nearby Whitehaven Beach, Heart Reef and the Great Barrier Reef, with its own commercial airport, with short direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns). Combine flights between these cities.
This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 3 nights in Brisbane
Flight from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Hotel for 2 nights in Airlie Beach
Flight from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island
Hotel for 2 nights in Hamilton Island
Brisbane - Hervey Bay - Rockhampton - Cairns
8 nights from
$861*
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An unforgettable trip to northeastern Australia, with cosmopolitan cities and natural attractions await you with this holiday package!. Start in Brisbane (the cultural capital of Australia, known for its music, art centers, museums, celebrations and expression of art). From there, pick up your Rental Car for a visit to: Hervey Bay (a popular tourists destination, with mild climate and renowned for its visiting humpback whales, and the close and intimate Whale Watching experiences) and
Rockhampton (known as the Beef Capital of Australia, with beautiful Victorian architecture and gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef). Finally, catch a flight to your last destination, in Cairns (renowned as the gateway to two of the world's greatest natural attractions: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest).
This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 2 night in Brisbane
Rental Car for 3 days
Hotel for 2 nights in Hervey Bay
Hotel for 2 nights in Rockhampton
Flight from Rockhampton to Cairns
Hotel for 2 nights in Cairns
Driving Time Brisbane - Hervey Bay: 3 hrs. 25 mins. approx. Hervey Bay - Rockhampton: 4 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Brisbane - Noosa Heads - Hervey Bay
6 nights from
$760*
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Set forth on this journey, exploring Australia. Start in Brisbane (Australia's third largest city and the capital of Queensland. It is the best-positioned city to explore Australia's big attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, coastal beaches and Queensland's famous theme parks) and Noosa Heads (one of the most popular beachside holiday destinations in Australia's Sunshine Coast, famous for its diverse ecosystem, endless beaches and big waves, special for surfers). Last but not least, Hervey Bay (a popular playground for tourists all year round because of its mild climate and its renowned for its visiting humpback whales, and the close and intimate Whale Watching experiences). Travel between cities with a rental car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Explore and discover the very best of the South Pacific. Cairns, gateway to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef; Sydney, vibrant, cosmopolitan and recently voted as the best city of the world; and Matamanoa, part of the Mamanuca Group, the most romantic, beautiful and enchanting islands in the world. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
3 nights in Cairns
Flight from Cairns to Sydney
3 nights in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Nadi (Fiji)
Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Nadi
Hotel for 1 night in Fiji(Nadi)
Boat transfer to Matamanoa Island
Hotel for 4 nights in Matamanoa Island
Boat transfer to Port Denarau
Hotel for 1 night in Fiji (Nadi)
Transfer Hotel in Nadi to Airport
Cairns - Uluru - Sydney - Mamanuca Islands
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Awe inspiring destinations! Start this journey flying to Cairns, a modern and vibrant city, famous for being the getaway to The Great Barrier Reef. The trip continues in Ayers Rock, one of the most impressive landmarks in Australia, a large sandstone rock formation. A ‘true’ monolith resides in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Then escape to Sydney; the largest, oldest, and most sophisticated city in Australia. It has been named one of the world`s most beautiful and most livable locations many times over. Lastly close the perfect holidays flying into Nadi, to then sail to the Mamanuca Islands, known for its luxurious private islands all inclusive resorts, top spas, culinary destinations and water sport adventures. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
2 nights in Cairns
Flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock
2 nights in Ayers Rock
Flight from Ayers Rock to Sydney
2 nights in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Nadi (Fiji)
Transfer from Airport to Nadi Hotel
1 night in Nadi (Fiji)
Boat transfer from Port Denarau to Mamanuca Islands
Explore charming Australia. Discover Cairns, a popular travel destination for many tourists. Perfect place for white water rafting, snorkelling, diving and to sail to the Great Barrier Reef. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Fiji (Coral Coast) - Sydney - Great Barrier Reef - Melbourne
9 nights from
$1,382*
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Idyllic holidays in Fiji and Australia!. Combine The Coral Coast, (the birthplace of Fiji tourism. A brilliant stretch of small beaches and bays along the southern coast of Fiji's main island - Viti Levu), Sydney (one of the world`s most beautiful and most livable locations many times over), Port Douglas (surrounded by the majestic Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest) and Melbourne (the second most popular city in Australia) with flights and some transfer between cities. This is a truly incredible experience you won't want to miss!. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Transfer from Nadi Airport to Hotel in Coral Coast (Fiji)
Hotel for 3 nights in Coral Coast (Fiji)
Transfer from Hotel in Coral Coast (Fiji) to Nadi Airport
Flight from Nadi (Fiji) to Sydney
Hotel for 2 nights in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Cairns
Transfer from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas
Hotel for 2 nights in Port Douglas
Transfer from Hotel in Port Douglas to Cairns Airport
Flight from Cairns to Melbourne
Hotel for 2 nights in Melbourne
Fiji (Nadi) - Yasawa Islands - Sydney
9 nights from
$1,233*
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Explore Fiji`s Exotic Islands and Australia`s major city!. Visit the fascinating city of Nadi, known for its amazing beaches, clear waters, palm trees, very friendly locals, and relaxed atmosphere. Then, visit Yasawa Islands, an archipelago of about 20 Volcanic islands in the Western Division of Fiji, with an approximate total area of 135 square kilometers; and finally, Sydney, the oldest and most sophisticated city in Australia featuring two of the most iconic structures on the planet, The Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbor Bridge. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 1 night in Nadi (Fiji)
Boat Transfer from Nadi (Fiji) to Yasawa Islands (Please select transfer according to your hotel selected)
Melbourne to Adelaide via The Great Ocean Road (Self Drive)
10 nights from
$803*
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The best of Australia! Begin your adventure in Melbourne (the second most popular city in Australia). Then drive to Apollo Bay (where you can find a baste collection of relics salvaged from shipwrecks, Aboriginal artifacts, historical photographs and pioneer displays). After that, continue to Port Fairy (home of the
Wishart Galley, Port Fairy's best gallery; set in a historic bank building, is run by the former curator of the Warrnambool Art Galley). Last but not least, visit the fascinating city of Adelaide (this beautiful place offers to visitor’s fabulous beaches and natural attractions, sensational food, gorgeous weather, and some of the world's most acclaimed vineyards). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Rental Car for 11 days
Hotel for 3 nights in Melbourne
Hotel for 2 nights in Apollo Bay (Great Ocean Road)
Hotel for 1 night in Port Fairy (Great Ocean Road)
Pacific Coast Explorer - Sydney to Brisbane (Self Drive)
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The Pacific Coast Touring Route showcases the very best of Australia`s eastern coastline. Starting from the glamour city of Sydney; a treasure trove of history, nature, culture, art, fashion, and cuisine. You`ll hop your way up the coast through a string of beautiful beaches, pretty bays and relaxing coastal towns before arriving in Brisbane, a fascinating place where each suburb is a hub of activity with its own distinct vibe, unique personality and seemingly endless offering of things to see and do. One of Australia`s great drive the ultimate combination of magnificent coastline and spectacular hinterland. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Rental Car for 6 days
Pick Up: Sydney Downtown/Brisbane Downtown
Hotel for 3 nights in Sydney
Hotel for 1 night in Hunter Valley
Hotel for 1 night in Port Stephens
Hotel for 1 night in Coffs Harbour
Hotel for 2 nights in Byron Bay
Hotel for 3 nights in Brisbane
Driving Time Sydney - Hunter Valley: 3 hrs. 10 mins. approx. Hunter Valley - Port Stephens: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx. Port Stephens - Coffs Harbour: 3 hrs. 45 mins. approx. Coffs Harbour - Byron Bay: 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx. Byron Bay - Brisbane: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
Perth Getaway
5 nights from
$313*
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Enjoy relaxing vacations! Perth is the capital of Western Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mount Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. The Perth Cultural Centre houses the state ballet and opera companies, and occupies its own central precinct, including a theatre, library and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 5 nights in Perth
South Australia Wineland (Tanunda - Robe - Adelaide - Self Drive)
6 nights from
$357*
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Experience this fantastic vacation to Australia! Visit Tanunda (a town situated in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia, a region famous for its vineyards and for its red wine, in particular Shiraz.), Robe (in the Limestone Coast of South Australia, this town and fishing port offer a distinctive combination of historical buildings, ocean, fishing fleets, lakes and dense bush is widely appreciated) and Adelaide (South Australia's capital city of Adelaide is known for its festivals, incredible food and premium wine regions just a short drive from the centre of town). Travel between them with a rental car. .
Experience a trip of a lifetime combining Australia, New Zealand and Fiji!. Explore Sydney (capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design), the most populous city in Australia; Auckland (a blend of the Polynesian culture and the third most livable city in the world and a place where city style and amazing landscapes go together); and and one of its beautiful islands in Fiji :Nadi, known for its amazing beaches, clear waters, palm trees, very friendly locals, and relaxed atmosphere, and Mamanuca Islands: (crystal clear waters, palm fringed sandy beaches, live coral reefs,surfing world famous breaks, cruising and fishing) .This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 3 night in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Auckland
Hotel for 3 nights in Auckland
Flight from Auckland to Fiji (Nadi)
Hotel for 1 night in Fiji (Nadi)
Boat Transfer from Port Denarau to Mamanuca Islands
Sydney - Cairns - Ayers Rock (Uluru) - Adelaide - Kangaroo Island
12 nights from
$2,323*
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AUSSIE Amazing Vacations!. Begin with the charming Sydney, featuring The Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbor Bridge. Up next is Cairns, a modern and vibrant city and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas and the Daintree Rainforest. Then is Ayers Rock (Uluru), a large sandstone rock formation. A true`monolith resides in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Visit Adelaide, a vibrant, noted for its elegant colonial architecture, fine food, great wine, expansive parklands and its sense of history and good life. Then sail to Kangaroo Island, home to wallabies, kangaroos, the rare Australian sea lion, koalas, seals, penguins and maybe even dolphins and whales. A natural wonder with stunning beaches, gourmet cuisine and world-famous wines. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 3 nights in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Cairns
Hotel for 3 nights in Cairns
Flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Hotel for 2 nights in Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Flight from Ayers Rock (Uluru) to Adelaide
Hotel for 1 night in Adelaide
Transfer from Hotel in Adelaide to Hotel in Kangaroo Island
Hotel for 2 nights in Kangaroo Island
Transfer from Hotel in Kagaroo Island to Adelaide Hotel
Explore the beautiful Australia!. Combine Sydney (capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design), Brisbane (the state of Queensland's capital, is known for its youthful zeal, charming vibe and 280 days of sun a year) and Hamilton Island (one of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, close to the Great Barrier Reef) with flights between cities. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Discover two top tourist destinations in Australia and Fiji!. Start in Sydney, a city which is surrounded by one of the largest natural harbors, and immerse yourself into this vibrant and lively place. Here, visitors will find the perfect fusion of cultures, religions and modernity. Then, fly to fascinating Nadi, known for its amazing beaches, clear waters, palm trees, very friendly locals, and relaxed atmosphere. In Fiji visit Mana Island, an idyllic sanctuary in the epicentre of Fiji’s breathtaking Mamanuca chain of islands, surrounded by turquoise seas, coral reefs and white sandy beaches. Get back to Nadi for one last night stay before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 3 nights in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Nadi (Fiji)
Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Nadi (Fiji)
Hotel for 1 night in Nadi (Fiji)
Transfer to Mana Island (Fiji)
Hotel for 4 nights in Mana Island (Fiji)
Transfer from Mana Island to Nadi
Hotel for 1 night in Nadi (Fiji)
Transfer Hotel in Nadi (Fiji) to Airport
Melbourne - Hamilton Island - Sydney
8 nights from
$1,185*
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Sought-after Holiday Destination!. Begin this incredible experience flying into Melbourne, ' The city of all seasons ' and home to sporting and cultural events. Combine this marvelous getaway flying into Hamilton Island, a breathtaking paradise located in the heart of the Whitsundays, surrounded by idyllic coral fringed beaches and azure waters providing the perfect tropical escape. Last but not least is Sydney, home to Australia's most emblematic attractions such as Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Rocks historic area. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
The Marvelous Australia!. Visit Sydney, voted world’s best travel destination for six consecutive years, visits Sydney Opera House which is the most recognizable landmark. Then, is the fascinating city of Adelaide, this beautiful place offers to visitor’s fabulous beaches and natural attractions, sensational food, gorgeous weather, and some of the world's most acclaimed vineyards. After that, sail to Kangaroo Island, home to wallabies, kangaroos, the rare Australian sea lion, koalas, seals, penguins and maybe even dolphins and whales. A natural wonder with stunning beaches, gourmet cuisine and world-famous wines. Last but not least is Melbourne, this lively city is renowned for its sporting and cultural events, art galleries, museums and unique arcades and laneways packed of alfresco eateries, bars, boutiques and street art. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 2 nights in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Adelaide
Hotel for 1 night in Adelaide
Transfer from Hotel in Adelaide to Hotel in Kangaroo Island
Hotel for 2 nights in Kangaroo Island
Transfer from Hotel in Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Sydney - Port Douglas - Hamilton Island - Brisbane
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Australia at its best! Visit Sydney (the oldest and most sophisticated city in Australia featuring two of the most iconic structures on the planet, The Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbor Bridge). Then, escape to Port Douglas (a superb snorkeling and breathtaking rainforest). Then you will reach Hamilton Island (breathtaking paradise located in the heart of the Whitsundays, surrounded by idyllic coral fringed beaches and azure waters providing the perfect tropical escape). Last but not least is Brisbane (where you will discover its vibrant urban villages. Each suburb is a hub of activity with its own unique personality. Hallmarks include The South Bank Parklands, The City Botanic Gardens and The Australia Zoo). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Included:
Hotel for 3 nights in Sydney
Flight from Sydney to Cairns
Transfer from Cairns Airport to Hotel in Port Douglas
Hotel for 2 nights in Port Douglas
Transfer from Hotel in Port Douglas to Cairns Airport
The massive 22,369 miles of Australian coastline is a gateway for some of the world’s best whale watching adventures, allowing visitors bountiful opportunities to observe annual migrations.
The Australian Aboriginal Culture and Indigenous people have inhabited the continent for over 60,000 years and home to 600 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.
The Amazing continent of Australia is filled with wonder and beauty spread throughout the gorgeous natural landscapes brimming with tropical rainforests, and ancient Aboriginal settlements.