Australian Icons – On the Road Between Ocean, Outback and Reef
The grand journey through Australia: from the Great Ocean Road to the wild beaches of Kangaroo Island, from the red Outback of Uluru to the Daintree Rainforest, all the way to Sydney's icons. An epic road trip crossing the continent from Melbourne to Sydney, touching all the country's wonders.
The Route
Day-by-Day Programme
Departure
Flight to Melbourne.
Arrival in Melbourne
Arrival in Melbourne. Check-in and first exploration of the city.
Melbourne – Art, Culture and Hidden Laneways
Free day in Melbourne. The city offers a perfect combination of cultural history and new age trends: street art laneways, covered markets, specialty coffee and the vibrant riverside.
Great Ocean Road – Melbourne → Port Campbell
Car rental pick-up. Melbourne → Port Campbell (300 km). Drive along the Great Ocean Road: breathtaking cliffs, the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and wild koalas at Kennett River.
Grampians National Park
Port Campbell → Halls Gap (210 km). Visit the Grampians National Park: sandstone mountain ranges, wildlife and Aboriginal rock art sites. Balconies Lookout, Pinnacle Walk and MacKenzie Falls.
Victor Harbour
Halls Gap → Victor Harbour (500 km). Charming coastal town with horse-drawn trams, beautiful beaches and nearby Granite Island for penguin watching.
Kangaroo Island – Nighttime Safari
Victor Harbour → Cape Jervis (60 km). Ferry to Kangaroo Island. 2-hour nighttime safari: wallabies, kangaroos, possums, penguins and the outback starry sky.
Kangaroo Island – Wildlife and Nature
Free exploration of Kangaroo Island: Flinders Chase National Park, sea lions at Seal Bay, wild koalas and pristine beaches.
Adelaide
Return ferry. Cape Jervis → Adelaide (110 km). Car return. Explore the city of festivals: markets, wineries and beaches.
Arrival in Cairns
Flight Adelaide → Cairns. Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
Great Barrier Reef
Organised tour to the Outer Reef with snorkelling at two different sites and lunch included on board.
Daintree Rainforest
Organised tour to Cape Tribulation: Mossman Gorge, Daintree River crocodile cruise and lunch included.
Kuranda – Cable Car and Scenic Railway
Organised tour to Kuranda: ascent by cable car over the rainforest and descent by scenic railway (Kuranda Scenic Railway).
Arrival in Uluru
Flight Cairns → Ayers Rock. Car rental pick-up. Sunset at Uluru: trekking around the base and viewpoints.
Kata Tjuta and Field of Lights
Magical sunrise at Kata Tjuta. Valley of the Winds trek. Evening at the Field of Lights with dinner in the desert under the stars.
Arrival in Sydney
Car return. Flight Ayers Rock → Sydney. First free afternoon to discover the city.
Sydney – Free Exploration
Free exploration of Sydney: Bondi Beach, Manly, Paddington markets and the neighbourhoods of Newtown and Surry Hills.
Sydney Harbour and Opera House
Mini harbour cruise with lunch on board. Guided tour of the Opera House.
Blue Mountains at Sunset
Organised sunset tour of the Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Echo Point, Leura and a guided bush walk.
Last Moments in Sydney
Free day for last-minute shopping, a walk at Bondi or a ferry ride around the harbour.
Departure
Transfer to airport and departure.
What's Included
- Italian-language assistance on-site
- All accommodations as per itinerary
- 2 All Inclusive car rentals (Melbourne→Adelaide and Ayers Rock)
- Return ferry to Kangaroo Island
- Kangaroo Island nighttime safari
- Great Barrier Reef tour with lunch
- Daintree Forest tour with lunch
- Kuranda tour (cable car + scenic railway)
- Field of Lights + desert dinner
- Sydney Harbour mini cruise with lunch
- Opera House guided tour
- Blue Mountains sunset tour
- Ayers Rock national park entry
- Complete travel documentation
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Breakfasts (unless stated)
- Fuel and car rental extras
- Anything not expressly listed in the included services
From
US$3,629
per person · land services · indicative price, subject to change
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