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Inspiring Australia
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Length
13 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Cairns (Australia)
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Ends in
Sydney (Australia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
NOV 17, 2026 to MAR 21, 2028
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Small Group
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$12,969.50
Overview
Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour. Just outside of Cairns, explore the tropical rainforest of Daintree National Park with a Local Expert, who will teach you about the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people who live there. Fly to Uluru, where a guide will lead you through the Walpa Gorge and past its red, rocky domes. Later, watch as 50,000 solar powered lights illuminate the desert during its Field of Light display by Artist Bruce Munro. Explore Melbourne's laneways and visit the Yarra Valley for a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting. Cruise the Sydney Harbour, then go inside its famous Opera House for a VIP tour. Celebrate your incredible trip with dinner at Bennelong Restaurant, set inside the opera house’s iconic sails.
Visited During Tour
Cairns / Gimuy (Australia) | Daintree National Park (Australia) | Hunter Valley (Australia) | Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga (Australia) | Melbourne / Narrm (Australia) | Sydney (Australia) | Uluru / Ayers Rock (Australia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
Luxury Gold Tour Code 208-1029
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1Welcome to Cairns
Meet your Travel Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at the Reef House Restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal made from seasonal ingredients as you overlook the crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns -
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2The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture
Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns -
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3Cairns Natural Wonders
Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns -
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4Into the Outback
Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetisers and a multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu -
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5Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa
Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu -
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6On to Melbourne
This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Australia. Dinner this evening is at your hotel.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: InterContinental Melbourne -
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7The Yarra Valley
Venture to the Yarra Valley, famous for its boutique local food and wine and breathtaking scenery. Firstly, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie to take a Masterclass. Visit a local winery to learn about their vintages before enjoying lunch with wines. Lastly, experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for an evening at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: InterContinental Melbourne -
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8Melbourne to Sydney
This morning take a tour of the city seeing the main sights before a walk through the world-famous laneways with their graffiti and art. After lunch, you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: The Langham, Sydney -
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9Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley
Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including seeing the famed Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Customise your day and join an Aboriginal guide for a 90-minute leisurely walkabout through Barangaroo Reserve, home to 75,000 native Australian trees and shrubs. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley -
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10Hunter Valley Wine Region
Spend the day exploring renowned wineries of the Hunter Valley Wine Region, best known for Semillion and Shiraz. Enjoy private wine tastings at some of the region's top estates and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. Visit the cellar doors, a cheese shop and a chocolatier this afternoon before spending the evening at leisure.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley -
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11Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
Return to Sydney and board your lunch cruise. Sip wine over lunch and delight in the harbour’s history, passing landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Near your hotel are some of the country's most celebrated restaurants, and your Travel Concierge can make dinner recommendations to tempt any palette.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: The Langham, Sydney -
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12Sydney at Leisure Relaxed Start
Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry to Manly Beach. Late afternoon, join a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House before a Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Langham, Sydney -
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13Farewell Sydney
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Luxury Gold is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Inspiring Australia tour:
Travelers Notes
*AUSTRALIA: USA passport holders require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for Australia. It must be obtained on-line prior to departure from the Country of Origin. We recommend applying 30-60 days prior to departure. *IMPORTANT: Please see important Visa details sent with your invoice. DAY 1: Trip starts in Cairns at 17:00 so flight must arrive by 14:00. Complimentary transfers (pre-arranged) from Cairns International Airport (CNS) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Luxury Gold.¿¿¿¿¿ Day 13: Trip ends in Sydney after Breakfast so flights can depart at anytime. Complimentary transfers (pre-arranged) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ will operate per flight information details on the last day of the tour or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Luxury Gold.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ INCLUDED INTERNAL FLIGHTS: ALL Internal flights are included in the trip cost. The Luggage allowance is limited to 1 suitcase per guest (maximum of 50lbs/23Kg)¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ with dimensions not exceeding 30'x18'x10' (76x46x25cm) and carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm) to fit under the coach seat or in the small overhead compartment.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿*IMPORTANT: This trip is operated by Ground Handler, Inspiring Journeys.
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