Holiday Overview
This extensive multi-centre tour crams some of the most famous sights of Australia into 2 weeks. The cities of Melbourne and Sydney contrast with the rugged natural beauty of the Red Centre, the lush rainforest with the Great Barrier Reef. To maximise the experience, we have also included day trips to the 12 Apostles near Melbourne, and the Blue Mountains near Sydney.
14 nights 15 Days
Start; Melbourne
Finish; Sydney
States Visited; Victoria, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales.
Highlights;
Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road
Ayers Rock and a unique outback dining experience
The Great Barrier Reef & tropical rainforest
Sydney and the Blue Mountains
Australia's Reef, Rock & Rainforest includes:
- Flights and airport transfers
- 4 nights accommodation in Sydney
- Blue Mountains Tour
- Sydney Day Cruise
- 2 nights accommodation in Ayers Rock
- Sounds of Silence Dining Experience
- 5 nights accommodation in Port Douglas
- Great Barrier Reef excursion
- Daintreee Rainforest Tour
- 3 nights accommodation in Melbourne
- Great Ocean Road Tour
Day 1 - Sydney
Arrive in Sydney, transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps go for a walk in The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood and enjoy one of its many cafes and bars.
Featured accommodation
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Enhance your experience
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 2 - Sydney & The Blue Mountains
Take a full day tour to the Blue Mountains, your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region.
Featured accommodation
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Enhance your experience
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Unmissable Experiences
AEA Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Day 3 - Sydney
Today enjoy a harbour cruise, one of the best ways to see the city
Featured accommodation
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Enhance your experience
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Unmissable Experiences
Sydney Experiences
Day 4 - Sydney
Enjoy a full day of leisure exploring Sydney at your pace. Speak to your consultant with regard to options on the many day tours available.
Featured accommodation
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Enhance your experience
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Unmissable Experiences
Sydney Experiences
Day 5 - Sydney - Ayers Rock
Take the 3 hour flight into Australia’s Red Centre and the resort of Ayers Rock. Tonight, enjoy the sounds of silence dining experience, a truly unique outback experience.
Featured accommodation
Sails in the Desert
Unmissable Experiences
Sounds of Silence
Day 6 - Ayers Rock
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the Red Centre, there are a wide variety of optional tours available, please ask your consultant for details.
Featured accommodation
Sails in the Desert
Day 7 - Ayers Rock - Cairns / Port Douglas
Take the 2.5 hour flight back to the coast and tropical Queensland. Transfer to Port Douglas and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Featured accommodation
Meridian Port Douglas
Day 8 - The Great Barrier Reef
Take a full day tour to the iconic Great Barrier Reef, one of Australia’s most famous and must-see destinations.
Featured accommodation
Meridian Port Douglas
Unmissable Experiences
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Day 9 - Port Douglas
Enjoy a day of leisure in Port Douglas
Featured accommodation
Meridian Port Douglas
Day 10 - Cairns & The Rainforest
Enjoy a full day tour to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree, the world’s oldest Rainforest.
Featured accommodation
Meridian Port Douglas
Unmissable Experiences
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman
Day 11 - Port Douglas
Enjoy a full day of leisure in Port Douglas
Featured accommodation
Meridian Port Douglas
Day 12 - Arrive Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne, transfer to your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
Enhance your experience
Rydges Melbourne
Day 13 - Melbourne & The Great Ocean Road
Take a full day tour to enjoy The Great Ocean Road, one of Australia’s most scenic drives. Travel along the Shipwreck Coast and view the mighty 12 Apostles.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
Enhance your experience
Rydges Melbourne
Day 14 - Melbourne
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore cosmopolitan Melbourne. There are many optional tours and excursions available, please ask your consultant for details.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
Enhance your experience
Rydges Melbourne
Day 15 - Melbourne
Spend the day at leisure prior to your airport transfer
PARKROYAL Darling Hotel, Sydney Holidays
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour offers views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline and features a restaurant, a fully equipped fitness centre and free cable TV. It is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District) just a 5 minutes’ walk to Chinatown and Town Hall Station
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney Holidays
Wake up to breath-taking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal.
Sails in the Desert, Uluru (Ayers Rock) Holidays
Perfectly positioned to make the most of the Australian outback, Sails in the Desert is just a 5-minute walk from the Uluru (Ayers Rock) lookout and is a great spot to take in the desert sunrise or sunset. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a relaxing day spa.
Meridian, Port Douglas Holidays
Meridian Port Douglas is a contemporary boutique resort that offers 33 luxury 4 star apartments for couples in a selection of self catered Studios and One Bedroom Apartments. Meridian is ideal for couples requiring a peaceful and relaxing getaway and is suitable only for mature guests over 16 years of age.
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Ayers Rock
Great Barrier Reef
Sydney
Daintree Rainforest
Great Ocean Road
Melbourne
Melbourne
Ayers Rock
Cairns
Port Douglas
Blue Mountains
Sydney
Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Australia Multi Centre Holidays 2024, 2025
Wallabies & Wine
- 14 Nights
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Kangaroo Island
- Sydney
- Hunter Valley
Australia Multi Centre Holidays 2024, 2025
Australia's Best of the East Coast
- 11 Nights
- Sydney
- Hamilton Island
- Palm Cove
Australia and New Zealand 2024, 2025
Natural Wonders of Australia & New Zealand
- 14 Nights
- Christchurch
- Lake Tekapo
- Queenstown
- Sydney
- Cairns
- Melbourne
Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025
Coast to Coast on the Indian Pacific
- 14 Nights
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- Melbourne
Australia Multi Centre Holidays 2024, 2025
Australia's Reef, Rock & Rainforest
- 14 Nights
- Sydney
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Cairns
- Port Douglas
- Melbourne
Multi-Country Holidays
Ultimate Australia & New Zealand
- 21 Nights
- Melbourne
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Alice Springs
- Cairns
- Sydney
- Queenstown
- Franz Josef
- Christchurch
- Rotorua
- Auckland
Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025
North, South, East & West featuring the Ghan Train
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- Sydney
- Adelaide
- Alice Springs
- Darwin
- Perth
Australia Luxury Holidays 2024, 2025
Australia's East Coast In Style
- 13 Nights
- Sydney
- Hamilton Island
- Brisbane
- Port Douglas
Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025
Southern Australia By Rail
- 8 Nights
- Adelaide
- Melbourne
- Sydney
Australia Multi Centre Holidays 2024, 2025
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- 14 Nights
- Melbourne
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Queenstown
- Sydney
Australia Cruises 2024, 2025
Holland America Australia & New Zealand Cruise
- 15 Nights
- Auckland
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Picton
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Dunedin
- Milford Sound
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Sydney
Australia Fly Drive Holidays 2024, 2025
Australia's East Coast Self Drive
- 28 Nights
- Brisbane
- Hervey Bay
- Noosa
- Sunshine Coast - Queensland
- Glass House Mountains
- Melbourne
- Apollo Bay
- Mornington Peninsula
- Port Fairy
- Grampians National Park
- Ballarat
- Blue Mountains
- Hunter Valley
- Sydney
Australia Fly Drive Holidays 2024, 2025
Wilderness, Wine and Wildlife Self Drive Holiday
- 23 Nights
- Perth
- Margaret River
- Karri Valley
- Mandurah
- Adelaide
- Wilpena Pound
- Barossa Valley
- Kangaroo Island
- Melbourne
Multi-Country Holidays
Shiraz to Sauvignon
- 14 Nights
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- Wellington
- Napier
- Rotorua
- Auckland
Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025
Great Southern
- 13 Nights
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
- Perth
Australia Multi Centre Holidays 2024, 2025
Summertime Australia
- 14 Nights
- Perth
- Darwin
- Cairns
- Hamilton Island
- Brisbane
Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025
Australia's Outback and Oceans
- 16 Nights
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Alice Springs
- Darwin
Australia Rail Holidays 2024, 2025
Indian Pacific and Holland America Cruise
- 26 Nights
- Perth
- Barossa Valley
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- Milford Sound
- Dunedin
- Christchurch
- Wellington
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
