Australia and New Caledonia – Among the Pearls of the Pacific
An extraordinary journey combining the best of Australia — Melbourne, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Darwin, Kakadu and Sydney — with the French and tropical magic of New Caledonia: Nouméa, the Isle of Pines and the Ouvéa lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Route
Day-by-Day Programme
Departure to Melbourne
Flight to Melbourne.
Arrival in Melbourne
Arrival in Melbourne. Check-in and free city exploration.
Melbourne – City and Culture
Free day in Melbourne: street art laneways, covered markets and vibrant food scene.
Great Ocean Road
Full-day organised tour of the Great Ocean Road with Italian audio guide: Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, koalas at Kennett River and Apollo Bay.
Melbourne – Flight to Ayers Rock and Uluru
Flight Melbourne → Ayers Rock. 4x4 rental pick-up. Sunset at Uluru with trekking around the base.
Kata Tjuta and Sound of Silence Dinner
Sunrise at Kata Tjuta. Valley of the Winds trek. Evening at the Sound of Silence Dinner: gourmet dinner in the desert under the stars with Aboriginal cultural storytelling.
Kings Canyon
Ayers Rock → Kings Canyon (300 km). Free trekking on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk through sandstone domes and dramatic landscapes.
Alice Springs
Kings Canyon → Alice Springs (330 km, Mereenie Loop option for adventurers). First vehicle return.
Darwin
Flight Alice Springs → Darwin. Second car rental pick-up. Free city exploration.
Litchfield National Park
Darwin → Litchfield National Park (110 km). Swimming waterfalls, rock formations and unique biodiversity.
Kakadu National Park
Litchfield → Kakadu National Park (220 km). Dual UNESCO listing for natural and cultural values. Aboriginal rock art and extraordinary wildlife.
Kakadu – Exploration and Return to Darwin
Second day in Kakadu. Return to Darwin (290 km). Car return.
Sydney
Flight Darwin → Sydney. Free city exploration.
Sydney – Free Exploration
Free day in Sydney: Bondi Beach, Paddington markets or Manly Beach.
Sydney Harbour and Opera House
Harbour mini cruise with lunch on board. Guided tour of the Opera House.
Arrival in Nouméa
Flight Sydney → Nouméa. Transfer to Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa. First walk along the bay.
Amedée Island
Organised tour to Amedée Island: snorkelling in the UNESCO lagoon, glass-bottom boat tour, climb to the panoramic lighthouse, buffet lunch with traditional music.
Isle of Pines
Flight to the Île des Pines, considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific. Check-in at the Oure Lodge Beach Resort.
Tour of Lagoons and Islets
Boat excursion to Moro and Brosse Islets: snorkelling, pristine beaches and turquoise waters.
Isle of Pines – Free Day
Free day to explore the island's beaches, snorkel in the lagoon or visit the Piscine Naturelle and Baie d'Oro.
Ouvéa
Flight to Ouvéa, famous for its turquoise UNESCO lagoon. Transfer to Le Paradis d'Ouvéa.
The Pleiades of Ouvéa
Organised tour of the Pleiades: coral islets in the UNESCO lagoon. Snorkelling and pristine beaches.
Ouvéa – Free Day
Free day on Ouvéa's long white beach, one of the most beautiful in the Pacific Ocean.
Return to Nouméa
Flight to Nouméa. Overnight at Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa.
Departure
Transfer to airport and departure.
What's Included
- Italian-language assistance on-site
- All accommodations as per itinerary
- 2 All Inclusive car rentals in Australia (4x4 for the Outback)
- Great Ocean Road tour with Italian audio guide
- Sound of Silence Dinner at Ayers Rock
- Ayers Rock national parks entry
- Sydney Harbour mini cruise with lunch
- Opera House guided tour
- New Caledonia package (breakfasts included, airport transfers, organised tours)
- Amedée Island tour
- Île des Pines lagoon tour
- Ouvéa Pleiades tour
- Complete travel documentation
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Breakfasts in Australia and NZ (unless stated)
- Fuel and car rental extras
- One-way vehicle fee Ayers Rock (550 AUD + GST)
- Mereenie Loop permit (5 AUD, if chosen)
- Anything not expressly listed in the included services
From
US$8,150
per person · land services · indicative price, subject to change
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