Sydney Roundtrip: Australia's Greatest Hits
- Trip code: 495X023
- Dauer: 23
- Stil: Classic
Whether you're a nature lover, city slicker, or total beach bum, Australia's east coast has something to thrill every traveller — and this 23-day adventure serves it all up in classic Aussie style. Starting and ending in Sydney, you'll fall in love with the city's culture and nightlife, although your time in Melbourne might steal your heart all the same. You'll fly to the Red Centre to learn about aboriginal culture, swim along the Great Barrier Reef that's teeming with life and colour, and trek through lush rainforests that'll have you feeling immersed in another world. With some laid-back beach towns and fresh seafood too, this is the east coast of Australia done oh-so right.
Übersicht
Accommodation
Hotels (18 nts), rainforest cabin (2 nts), Desert Tented Camp (2nts)
Checklist
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• 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)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test (optional)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Highlights
Discover the hidden laneways of Melbourne, Hike through Kings Canyon, Join an interpretive walk through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Trek through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest, Enjoy a boating excursion through the gorgeous Whitsundays, Surf Lesson in Byron Bay, Explore the Blue Mountains by foot
Introduction
Whether you're a nature lover, city slicker, or total beach bum, Australia's east coast has something to thrill every traveller — and this 23-day adventure serves it all up in classic Aussie style. Starting and ending in Sydney, you'll fall in love with the city's culture and nightlife, although your time in Melbourne might steal your heart all the same. You'll fly to the Red Centre to learn about aboriginal culture, swim along the Great Barrier Reef that's teeming with life and colour, and trek through lush rainforests that'll have you feeling immersed in another world. With some laid-back beach towns and fresh seafood too, this is the east coast of Australia done oh-so right
Meals Included
7 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD1085-1410 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Sydney
- Klettern auf der Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Besuch im Sydney Opera House (43-185AUD pro Person)
- Jetbootfahrt (85AUD pro Person)
Melbourne
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road
Cape Tribulation
- Ausflug zum Great Barrier Reef (209AUD pro Person)
- Besuch im Daintree-Nationalpark (Gratis)
- Nachtspaziergang im Daintree Rainforest (45AUD pro Person)
Whitsunday Islands
- Schnorcheln bei den Whitsunday Islands (Gratis)
Byron Bay
- Fallschirmspringen (409AUD pro Person)
- Seekajakfahren in Byron Bay
Cape Byron
- Cape Byron Leuchtturmbesuch (Gratis)
Coogee Beach
- Küstenspaziergang vom Coogee Beach zum Bondi Beach
Start / Finish
von Sydney
What's Included
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Melbourne laneways walk. Guided walk at Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park. Sunset at Uluru. Guided Hiking at Kings Canyon. Visit to Telegraph Station. Ferry to Manly Beach. Visit to Victoria Market. Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne. Guided Daintree Rainforest walk. Whitsunday Islands boating excursion. Blue Mountains stay with hikes. Scenic Railway. Orientation walk in Sydney. Free time in Cairns, Byron Bay, and Sydney. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Minimum Age
Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Sydney
Arrive at any time. Join your CEO for a welcome meeting
Day 2 Sydney/Manly Beach
Sunny Sydney welcomes you and hit the road right away with your CEO to dive into exploring this stunning city. Set off on a walking orientation tour of some of the city's well known landmarks. Slowly make your way to Circular Quay, where you'll hop onto a ferry to cross the harbor to Manly beach. Your CEO will point out some must do's while you're in Manly, like the coastal walk to Shelly beach, and some places to grab some local food. You can't go wrong with some fish and chips by the sea
Day 3 Sydney
Today is your's to spend as you see fit. There is quite literally too much choice in Sydney, so use your time wisely. Choose from exploring on foot the Rock's neighborhood, which is also home to the city's Museum of Modern Art. The cafe on the roof is a great spot for lunch or a famous Aussie coffee. Or get the blood pumping by booking a jet boating tour or climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Join your CEO and fellow travelers in the evening for a meal together at a local restaurant
Day 4 Sydney/Yulara
Board a flight bound for Yulara, the gateway to Uluru and the Red Centre. Spend the afternoon getting straight out there and exploring-starting first with Kata Tjuta National Park and the Walpa Gorge walk. Catch the sunset over Uluru before making your way to the tented camp. Enjoy an outdoor meal cooked at camp with lots of local ingredients
Day 5 Yulara/Kings Canyon
Sunrise over Uluru is not to be missed, so rise early and catch sunrise over Australia's most iconic indigenous landmarks. This morning, take the time to explore Uluru on foot on a guided walk through some of the most culturally significant areas of the site. These sacred spaces are some of the oldest on the planet, and understanding the interpretation behind them makes them even more impactful. Later, head to the Kings Canyon region overland, to your next tented camp in the bush
Day 6 Kings Canyon/Alice Springs
The mornings in the desert offer cooler temperatures, and so head out early to hike throughout Kings Canyon. Choose between the harder 3 hour hike and a more approachable one hour option. The Rim walk is a 6km walk along the upper rim of Kings Canyon. The most difficult part of the hike is the very beginning with a 500 step ascent, but the landscapes and views you are rewarded with are more than worth the effort. You won't even remember the effort it took to get up there. (Sort of!) If you prefer to take it easy, enjoy a 2km hike through canyon valley. Later on, rest up on a drive East to Alice Springs
Day 7 Alice Springs/Melbourne
In addition to its rich indigenous history and cultural, Alice Springs is home to the Telegraph Station that linked Australia top to bottom in the 19th century. This telegraph connection also integrated Australia into the wider network within the British Empire, allowing Australia to be connected to the outside world in a matter of hours, versus days. Take a moment to learn about some of the troubling history that took place not too far in the distant past when the station ceased to operate as a telegraph station and became a boarding house for indigenous children
Day 8 Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the easiest cities to traverse on foot and by public transport-so you will be getting your steps in today. Start the morning off with a guided laneways tour where you will be led through some of the famous-and off the beaten track-spots in Melbourne's famous laneways. Then join your CEO at the Queen Victoria markets where you can choose to grab some lunch from one of the many stalls. End the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne, a sprawling 38 hectares of green space housing over 800 species of plants from the world over
Day 9 Melbourne
Another Australian city with tons to do, so a day at leisure gives you plenty of time to craft the perfect day. You may want to take a trip out to see the Phillip Island Penguin Parade or embark on a full day tour out along the Great Ocean Road
Day 10 Melbourne/Cairns
Fly to the oceanside city of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Day 11 Cairns/Cape Tribulation
Es geht Richtung Norden nach Cape Tribulation. Du hältst unterwegs, um Mossman Gorge auf einer geführten Wanderung durch den Daintree Regenwald zu erkunden
Day 12 Cape Tribulation
Tag zur freien Verfügung, um das Great Barrier Reef zu besuchen oder Daintree Nationalpark zu erkunden
Day 13 Cape Tribulation/Cairns
Rückkehr am Nachmittag nach Cairns und Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um diese entspannte Stadt zu erkunden. Zwischenstopp in Port Douglas und optionales Mittagessen auf einem Markt vor Ort
Day 14 Cairns/Airlie Beach
Früher Aufbruch zu einem vollen Reisetag nach Airlie Beach, wo du Zeit hast, um die Stadt zu erkunden
Day 15 Airlie Beach
Setze die Bootfahren zu einem Tag in den Whitsunday Islands und einem Besuch des Great Barrier Reefs. Optional kannst du schwimmen oder schnorcheln gehen und einen Tag am Meer rund um diese atemberaubenden Inseln genießen. Abends Rückkehr nach Airlie Beach, wo du übernachtest
Day 16 Airlie Beach/Byron Bay
Flug nach Brisbane und Transfer nach Byron Bay. Du verbringst zwei Nächte in diesem Hippie-Paradies
Day 17 Byron Bay
Spend a free morning exploring Byron or opt to prebook a kayaking tour. In the afternoon, you'll head to the beach for a surf lesson with a trained surf instructor. Enjoy a few hours of instruction before hitting the waves for some practice rides
Day 18 Byron Bay/Port Macquarie
Spend the morning wandering the town checking out the local shops or having one last coffee on the beach before heading to the coastal township of Port Macquarie, featuring all the beauty of the beach set alongside gorgeous national parks. Enjoy an evening in Port Macquarie
Day 19 Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains
Travel from Port Macquarie to the Blue Mountains today. These mountains in Australia are best known for their soaring sandstone ridges. As you drive, pass by charming mountain towns, ancient Aboriginal rock art, lush green valleys, and loads of craggy cliffs. It doesn’t matter if the journey is shrouded in clouds or glowing in the sinking sun, you’ll still spot beauty around every turn
Day 20 Blue Mountains
Travel deeper into the majestic Blue Mountains and experience the natural beauty of this World Heritage Area. Explore the landscape around Leura and Katoomba, view the Three Sisters, take a walk in Jamison Valley, and ride on the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world
Day 21 Blue Mountains/Sydney
This morning, leave the Blue Mountains behind and continue onward to Sydney. Once you arrive head out for an orientation walk before taking advantage of some free time to keep exploring. Opt to rent a bike, stroll the botanical gardens, or visit the iconic Opera House
Day 22 Sydney
Lerne die Stadt noch besser kennen. Optional kannst du einfach am Bondi Beach chillen. Abends kannst du noch ein letztes Mal mit der Gruppe ausgehen
Day 23 Sydney
Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Sydney
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore your surroundings.
Day 2 Sydney/Manly Beach
Day 3 Sydney
Day 4 Sydney/Yulara
Day 5 Yulara/Kings Canyon
Day 6 Kings Canyon/Alice Springs
Day 7 Alice Springs/Melbourne
In the afternoon, grab a flight to quirky, cool, Melbourne and settle in with an optional dinner with your CEO.
Day 8 Melbourne
Day 9 Melbourne
Day 10 Melbourne/Cairns
Day 11 Cairns/Cape Tribulation
Day 12 Cape Tribulation
Day 13 Cape Tribulation/Cairns
Day 14 Cairns/Airlie Beach
Day 15 Airlie Beach
Day 16 Airlie Beach/Byron Bay
Day 17 Byron Bay
Pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional experience on your tour.
Day 18 Byron Bay/Port Macquarie
Day 19 Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains
Day 20 Blue Mountains
Day 21 Blue Mountains/Sydney
Day 22 Sydney
Day 23 Sydney
