Experience the Essentials of Australia for 14 Days

Sydney skyline at sunset in Australia

What to expect on this itinerary

See the colorful underwater scenes of the Great Barrier Reef, explore the ruby desert of Uluru, and discover the state capitals of Melbourne and Sydney on this 14-day essential tour of Australia. From the charming Mediterranean-style scenes of Port Douglas to the Mars-like desert around Kata Tjuta National Park, the glamorous neighborhoods of Melbourne, and the stunning harbor of Sydney, there is something for everyone to discover in the country.

Countries Visited

Australia

Places Visited

Port Douglas, Cairns, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Melbourne, Sydney

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Port Douglas - Arrive in the Far North of Queensland

Popping into Brisbane and Cairns to catch connecting flights through to Port Douglas, you will catch glimpses of Queensland’s sparkling coastal cities and arrive in the tropical far north of Queensland for a Mediterranean-style escape near the Great Barrier Reef. Your accommodation sits in the vibrant main square of Port Douglas, a chic and relaxed seaside village that provides access to the wonders of Australian land and sea. You may take some time this afternoon and evening to acclimate yourself, wander the neighborhood to glamorous restaurants, and enjoy the seclusion of your stylish courtyard at sunset.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Port Douglas - Authentic Aboriginal Cultural Experience

Day 3

Port Douglas - Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef

Day 4

Port Douglas - Wander Through Daintree Rainforest

Day 5

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Welcome to the Red Center

Day 6

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Sunset at Ayers Rock

Day 7

Melbourne - Modern Charms in Victoria’s Capital

Day 8

Melbourne - Hidden Treasures in the Busy City

Day 9

Melbourne - See the Little Blue Penguins of Phillip Island

Day 10

Sydney - Famous Silhouettes in New South Wales

Day 11

Sydney - City Highlights Tour on Foot and by Boat

Day 12

Sydney - Behind the Scenes in the Opera House

Day 13

Sydney - Set Forth Across the Southern Highlands

Day 14

Sydney - Leave Sunny Sydney This Morning

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the flourishing rainforest surrounding Port Douglas during an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience led by indigenous locals who will show you their village, where ancient culinary and cultural customs are preserved
  • Snorkel Opal, Tongue, and St. Crispin’s Reef on a dazzling underwater discovery of three iconic Great Barrier Reef destinations
  • Discover the breadth and depth of Australia’s wilderness diversity as you wander through the Daintree Rainforest and cruise the river in search of fascinating flora and fauna
  • Escape to Australia’s Red Center for days of rugged adventure around Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, including a tour of Mutitjulu Waterhole, ancient Aboriginal rock-art sites, and Talinguru Nyakunytjaku
  • Wander to the best-kept secrets of Melbourne on an insider's tour of the glamorous boutiques, charming cafés, street-art murals, designer stores, and historic districts
  • Stroll through Sydney’s The Rocks historic district to explore the sailors quarters, working-class cottages, and generational architecture that retains its impressive old-world charm
  • Set sail across the Darling Harbor on an evening cruise to see the Sydney Opera House, Harbor Bridge, and other stately landmarks peppering the capital of New South Wales’ cityscape
  • Step behind the curtains of the Sydney Opera House on an exclusive tour of the landmarks famous hall, orchestra pit, and backstage areas, typically reserved for the greatest artists in the world

Starting Price

$6,900 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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While he made basic hotel, tour, and transportation arrangements, we had to embellish the trip ourselves to get the experience we wanted. On arrival in Melbourne, we checked into our hotel to find that only one couple had a reservation and there were no available reservations at the hotel.


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