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Contrasts of Australia
9 Day Guided Holiday | Melbourne to Sydney
Internal Flights Included
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Explore Australia by experiencing the foods of Melbourne and Cairns rainforest
There’s no denying Australia’s diversity. This Melbourne to Sydney tour invites you to glimpse a full range of natural attractions, whether two World Heritage Sites in Cairns (the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics of Queensland) or the eye-popping, art-clad laneways of Melbourne and architectural marvel of Sydney Opera House. Wherever you venture, expect to discover First Nations culture.
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Trip Details
What's included
- Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Koorie Heritage Trust
- Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Wildlife River Cruise
- Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Hands-On Tree Planting Activity with Rainforest Rescue
- Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the flora and fauna of the Wet Tropics of Queensland – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Behind the scenes guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
- Exclusive visit to Bondi Surf Life Saving Club
- Be My Guest Lunch at Bondi RSL Club
- Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge
Fitness Requirements
Low level of fitness required.
Flight Information
Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport
Day 9: Flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport
Return Airport to Hotel transfers are included in the tour price.
Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
Internal-holiday flights Included
Please note that prices include land and internal-holiday airfares, which AAT Kings will book in order to fulfil the holiday itinerary:
Day 3 Melbourne to Cairns
Day 6 Cairns to Sydney
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
Trip map & itinerary
Day by day itinerary
9 Days Guided Holiday | Melbourne to Sydney
Highlights
Cultural Immersion
Melbourne’s laneways are a work of art, with street murals, hidden bars, boutiques, and cafés. We’ll show you where to look.
Local Connection
Discover what lies within the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour. Uncover its fascinating history and architecture.
Make Travel Matter
Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures, and communities at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery.
World Class Nature
It doesn’t matter how many times you splash about in the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef never fails to impress. There are too many world records being broken here to mention.
