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Great Barrier Reef & Sunshine coast with a bit of city life

  • Sydney, Hamilton, Gold Coast, Optional Fraser Islands,Melbourne

BEST TIME TO GO

October – April

IDEAL STAY

12 Nights

Starting From

INR 1,40,000 (p.p)


AT A GLANCE

  • Night Cruise on Sydney Harbour and optional day tour Blue Mountains or Port Stephens or Hunter Valley from Sydney
  • Great Barrier Reef and private day picnic at Whitehaven Beach in Hamilton
  • Surfer’s Paradise and Hot Air Balloon Ride with champagne breakfast
  • Scenic Great Ocean Road drive covering 12 Apostles and optional Penguin Parade at Philip Island or Wine and Chocolate tasting at Yarra Valley.

Sydney
3 nights

Sydney Harbour Night Cruise
Touchdown Sydney over a 13-hour flight from Delhi. You head straight to your hotel and after you are feeling refreshed, head out for the Sydney Harbour cruise where you witness iconic landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. See the Opera House change colours with magical lights at sunset. While cruising through the Harbour in a spacious flagship vessel you enjoy a 3-course dinner and live entertainment with the stunning light up views of the city in the backdrop. A perfect beginning to your Australian getaway!

Sydney bridge climb & the bustling Darling Harbour
The following day you can opt for an optional city tour covering the famous Opera House and Harbour bridge, ending your tour at the bustling and lively Darling Harbor filled with great bars and restaurants. Or climb the 440 feet high famous Australian landmark, the Sydney bridge in a 3-hour guided tour for spectacular views of the harbour, Opera House and the Blue Mountains. You can spend the rest of your day at leisure wandering around the beautiful city!

Natural Beauty of Blue Mountains
After a hearty breakfast we head out for a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage listed region of natural beauty, the Blue Mountains, where you feed Kangaroos and Koalas at the Featherdale Wildlife Park followed by Scenic World where you arrive at a pristine rainforest landscape and stroll around in the greenery. You then step into an enclosed cabin of the Scenic cableway for stunning views of Mr. Solitary, Orphan Rock, Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls and soar high over Jamison Valley on the Scenic Skyway. After quick stroll around the quaint Mountain town and indulging in some cute shops and cafes you will head back to Sydney on board a cruise over the Parramatta River admiring charming Waterfront homes!

Surfing on the unspoiled bays of Port Stephens
If you’re looking for a beachy laidback getaway, then you can opt for a day trip to Port Stephens on your last day! A two hour drive from Sydney takes you to unspoiled bays, sandy beaches and dolphin filled waters of Port Stephens. You start with Shoal Bay to take insta-worthy pictures of the beautiful beach with the dramatic Mount Tomaree. Spend your leisure time to sunbath and get into the beach! Followed by this, you get to indulge in an authentic Aussie BBQ and activities such as sunboarding, dolphin watching and camel rides. After a an afternoon well spent, you head to Mount Tomaree from where you can capture spectacular views of Mount Tomaree, after which you head back to Sydney.

Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley
If you’re a wine lover, our Travel Engineer highly recommend a day of a tasting tour of wine and gourmet food at the famous region of Hunter Valley just about 3 hours from Sydney. Add a touch of class by traveling between the regions in Luxury Mercedes Minibus to indulge in wine tasting and visit famous vineyards on this day trip!


Hamilton
3 nights

Explore the island & soak up stunning coastal views in a private buggy
From the city, we now bring you to the beautiful island, Hamilton in Whitsunday Queensland over 2-hour 30 mins flight. You have arrived in a car free island where you’re picked in your private buggy for transfers to your hotel. An island surrounded by coasts with reefs, you spend your first day just exploring the island in your private buggy driving up the island popping a bottle of champagne gazing at the gorgeous coastal views!

Indulge in a luxury stay at Qualia resort in Hamilton islands with spectacular reef view rooms.

Romantic private champagne lunch on isolated Whitehaven Beach
After a good night’s rest, our Travel Engineers hava crafted an experience of a lifetime where you take off to the most gorgeous isolated beach stretch called the Whitehaven beach with white sands and a royal blue ocean!  As you land on the beach in a private helicopter from Hamilton, you will be welcomed with a private beach lunch set up with champagne and some snacks. You can spend your day admiring the beach, lying on the white sand soaking up the sun and enjoying a glass of champagne. After returning to the hotel, you go early to bed to wake up fresh for the next day.

A fay exploring colourful reef and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef
On your last day, we take you on a day cruise to the iconic Great Barrier Reef where the deeper water is home to magnificent coral formations and a wide variety of marine life. Today you'll go to three different snorkelling sites on the Great Barrier Reef, where you'll see sights such as clownfish, sea turtles, humphead Maori wrasse, soft and hard corals in colours. the world's largest, most spectacular coral reef system – where scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, cruising and island hopping are a part of everyday life. Our Travel Engineer recommends a quick helicopter ride for an aerial view of heart reef, a heart shaped reef formation before you head back to your hotel after a satisfying day.

Luxury stay at Hayman Island
If you are looking to experience an ultimate luxury stay, take a one-hour sea plane to the nearby Hayman islands. Our Travel Engineers recommend staying at the iconic One & Only Resort with luxurious rooms overlooking stunning scenery!

Gold Coast
3 nights

with optional Fraser Island

Unwinding at the popular Surfers Paradise
We now take you to the stunning Gold coast over a 4 hour journey via Melbourne by Air. After settling into your hotel, you head out for a stroll on the popular Surfer’s Paradise and spend your day unwinding on the beach. Our Travel Engineer recommends getting a vintage picture in one of the photo studios in the nearby area from the beach. They give you funky costume and vintage set up for a great picture!

Hot Air Balloon ride at Sunrise followed by Champagne Breakfast at a Vineyard and Paradise Jet Boating
The following day, we wake you up just before dawn for a great hot air balloon experience. You will be high up in the sky at sunrise overlooking the gorgeous views of vineyards, pastures and landscapes ending with a champagne breakfast at a boutique vineyard. You could plan a bit of adventure after a relaxed morning with Paradise Jet Boating where your boat spins 360 degree and drifts through the Goldcoast’s unique waterways.

Freshwater Lakes and rainforests of Fraser Island
On your last day in Gold coast you could explore Fraser Islands an ideal getaway for nature lovers. This  can be done on your second day in gold coast as well as you need at least 2 days to explore this island that boasts of dozens of freshwater lakes, creeks, expansive swathes of rainforests and sand dunes.

Melbourne
3 Nights

Dine at Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Next up, you head to Melbourne over a 2 hour flight from Gold Coast. As you arrive, we take you straight up to your Hotel and you spend the first day walking around the city absorbing the Aussie vibe. In the evening head out for a meat at the famous Colonial Tramcar restaurant, a popular restaurant on wheels built inside a vintage cable car. Relish the elegant colonial surroundings and three course meal on board.

Scenic Self Drive on Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles
Ensure you’re well rested as the next day we take you for a day trip to the iconic and scenic drive to the Great Ocean Road. Our Travel Engineers say that the drive from Melbourne to Great Ocean Road is the nation’s most scenic routes with postcard picture-like beaches alongside the road. You could opt for a self-drive option where you can take stops at stunning beachside locations take a dip in the beach or stop over for a quick soak up of the sun heading towards the iconic 12 Apostles. While there are numerous view points for the perfect view of the 12 apostles, our Travel Engineer recommends a quick private helicopter ride over the 12 apostles for an ideal view. On your way back, drive through the Australian countryside and spot some Kangaroos on your way back to Melbourne.

Penguin Parade at Phillip Island & Wine tasting at Yarra Valley
After a good night’s sleep on your last day in Melbourne you could either opt for a city tour to further explore the city and unwind or spot seals on the rocky coastline and watch the famous penguin parade on a day trip to Philip Island. Or if you are a wine lover or in case you missed out on the Hunter valley experience in Sydney then head out for a wine and chocolate tasting day trip to Yarra valley just about 1 hour drive from the city.

Melbourne has so much to offer and explore in its outskirts. Our Travel Engineers highly recommend self-driving in this city to make the best of your stay here and explore the maximum possible.

This brings us to an end of a great Aussie escape, time to pack up your bags and head back home with a bag full of memories and a phone full of photographs!

Currency

Australian Dollar

Languages

English

Climate

Pleasant summers and Moderately cold Winters

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