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Great Eclipse Expedition: Melbourne To Cairns
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Melbourne / Narrm (Australia)
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Ends in
Cairns (Australia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUL 17, 2028 to JUL 27, 2028
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$5,999.00
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Overview
The sky only does this once. Start in Melbourne, where laneway coffee culture and First Nations history share the spotlight. Fly to Sydney for a private look at the Opera House and the main event: an exclusive Eclipse Party with a BBQ lunch at historic Q Station. Finish in tropical Cairns, trading city blocks for Mossman Gorge's rainforest trails, then a full day cruising the Great Barrier Reef.
Visited During Tour
Cairns / Gimuy (Australia) | Melbourne / Narrm (Australia) | Sydney (Australia)
Dates, Offers & Prices Dates
Tour Itinerary Itinerary
More Details Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Great Eclipse Expedition: Melbourne To Cairns tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code OAEM-12071
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1Melbourne
Arrive any time and prepare for an unforgettable celestial spectacle.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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Day
2Melbourne
Kick off your day with a morning walk through Melbourne's iconic laneways and vibrant center, then enjoy free time in the afternoon to wander Victoria's capital at your own pace.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Melbourne Laneways Walk
Discover the small laneways packed with shops, cafes and restaurants that make Melbourne so unique.
Free Time
Explore Melbourne your way and discover why it's consistently named Australia's cultural and coffee capital.
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3Melbourne
Spend a free day discovering Melbourne at your own pace, or opt for an excursion to see the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade or embark on a full-day tour along the iconic Great Ocean Road.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Discover Melbourne at your own pace, or choose to join an optional activity.
2Optional Activities for Day 3
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4Melbourne/Sydney
Fly from Melbourne to Sydney this morning, stopping for an included lunch before arriving in the harbor city. Upon arrival, set off on an orientation walk and enjoy a free afternoon to explore Sydney's iconic sights or relax at your own pace.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Sydney Orientation Walk
Get a feel for the city on a short orientation walk led by your CEO.
Free Time
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Sydney at your own pace.
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Day
5Eclipse Day: Solar Spectacle at Q Station
Spend a full day at the historic Q Station in Manly for an unforgettable beachside eclipse party! Take a guided tour of the historic grounds, relax by the water, and celebrate the celestial event with an exclusive beach BBQ lunch. After the celestial spectacle concludes, enjoy a free evening to dive into Sydney's nightlife at your leisure.
Please note: For Monday departures, the Day 5 and Day 6 activities are reversed.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Eclipse Party at Q Station
Mark this rare astronomical phenomenon at the historic Q Station.
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6Sydney
Spend the day soaking in Sydney on your terms, or choose to join an optional activity.
Please note: For Monday departures, the Day 5 and Day 6 activities are reversed.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Take the day to discover Sydney at your own pace.
2Optional Activities for Day 6
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7Sydney/Cairns
Start the morning with a tour of the Sydney Opera House and lunch before flying from Sydney to Cairns. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a free afternoon at your leisure before joining your leader and fellow travelers for an optional group dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Sydney Opera House Visit
Stroll along the waterfront to admire Sydney's most iconic landmark, designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and opened by Queen Elizabeth 11 in 1973. Take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site to discover its history, folklore, and more. Some two million people a year come to see concerts and cultural performances Opera House. Catch the boom of the grand organ-with more than 10,000 pipes, it took 10 years to build and is the largest mechanical organ in the world.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
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8Cairns
Set sail for the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day excursion! Spend the day snorkeling among colorful coral reefs and marine life, with lunch included onboard. In the evening, opt to join a farewell dinner with your group.
Please note: For Monday departures, the Day 8 and Day 9 activities are reversed.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Full Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Set out from Cairns for a full-day escape to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore spectacular coral reefs by snorkel, encounter an incredible array of marine life, and relax on board with an included lunch as you take in the tropical surroundings.
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9Cairns
Today, travel to Mossman Gorge, nestled at the southern edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Discover ancient flora, traditional bush medicine, and sacred sites deeply connected to the local Kuku Yalanji culture and refuel with an included lunch before returning to Cairns.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Dreamtime Walk
Take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional plant use, identifies bush food sources, and provides an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and the Kuku Yalanji's special relationship with this unique tropical environment. Find out how to make bush soap, watch an ochre painting demonstration and sample some bush tea.
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10Cairns
Depart at any time. As your Australian eclipse adventure comes to an end, take home unforgettable memories of sun-soaked cities, vibrant reefs, and the magical moment the sky went dark.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Great Eclipse Expedition: Melbourne To Cairns tour:
Group Size
Max 22
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Melbourne walking tour. Sydney Opera House tour. Eclipse party at Q Station with lunch & guided tour. Mossman Gorge visit with lunch. Great Barrier Reef excursion with lunch. All domestic flights. All transportation in between activities.
Highlights
Walk Melbourne's laneways on a First Nations heritage tour, Celebrate the eclipse with a BBQ lunch at Sydney's Q Station, Tour the iconic Sydney Opera House on the harbour, Wander ancient rainforest trails through Mossman Gorge, Cruise the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day excursion
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Melbourne- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road- Phillip Island and PenguinsCoogee Beach- Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach Coastal WalkSydney- Jet Boat Ride (85AUD per person)
What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Accommodation Summary
Hotels (9 nts)
Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility. Our groups tend to eat together for most meals but there is no obligation to so. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
What is the role of the group leader during this trip?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Transportation
Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Footwear (required) (Closed toe suggested)o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketWarm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Service Level
Upgraded: Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
What are the tipping guidelines for this trip?
It is not customary in Australia to tip service providers, but if you do experience outstanding service it is good to do so. Such service would only usually be in places like quality restaurants and it would be very rare that you would tip more than 10%. Unless specifically asked to do so at the time (by your CEO) - do not tip your local guides. At the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline 5-10 AUD per person, per day can be used.
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