Holiday Overview
This itinerary is perfect for visiting Australia in the UK Summertime. Whilst Sydney and Melbourne temperatures plummet, the West Coast city of Perth has an even temperate year round climate, whilst the tropical north is best visited at this time of year, avoiding the rains prevalent from December to March.
Start Perth End Brisbane or vice versa
15 days / 14 nights
States Visited: Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland.
Highlights;
Wildlife viewing on Rottnest and In Litchfield.
An indigenous tour from Darwin
The Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest
Some downtime on the beautiful Whitsunday Islands
Summertime Australia includes:
- 3 nights Perth accommodation
- Rottnest Island Tour
- 3 nights accommodation in Darwin
- Litchfield Park Tour
- Tiwi Islands Tour
- 3 nights accommodation in Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef Tour
- Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest Tour
- 3 nights accommodation in Hamilton Island
- 2 nights accommodation in Brisbane
- 1/2 day Brisbane by Bike Tour
Day 1 - Perth
Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Pan Pacific Perth
Day 2 - Perth
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Perth at your own leisure.
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Pan Pacific Perth
Day 3 - Perth & Rottnest
Take a day tour to nearby Rottnest Island. Enjoy the short ferry transfer and a 90 minute tour of the island. Make sure your return with a “Quokka Selfie”!
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Pan Pacific Perth
Day 4 - Perth to Darwin
Take the flight to the Northern Territory and the outpost city of Darwin. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Day 5 - Darwin & Litchfield
Spend the day exploring Litchfield National Park, visiting the abounding waterfalls, monsoon rainforest, bush walking tracks, swimming holes and amazing Magnetic and Cathedral Termite Mounds.
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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Day 6 - Darwin & The Tiwi Islands
Take a full day tour of the Tiwi Islands, just north of Darwin. Your local Tiwi guide will show you their community on this cultural walking tour, giving a deeper insight to the Aboriginal population.
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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Day 7 - Darwin to Cairns
Fly onto Cairns in Northern Queensland. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Mantra Esplanade
Day 8 - Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy a full day tour to the Agincourt Reef, at the outer end of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Mantra Esplanade
Unmissable Experiences
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Day 9 - Cairns & The Rainforest
Enjoy a full day tour to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree.
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Mantra Esplanade
Unmissable Experiences
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman
Day 10 - Cairns to Hamilton Island
Take the short flight to Hamilton Island, in the Whitsunday Islands
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Reef View Hotel
Day 11 - Hamilton Island
Spend a full day at leisure enjoying the beautiful Whitsunday Islands
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Reef View Hotel
Day 12 - Hamilton Island
Spend a full day at leisure enjoying the beautiful Whitsunday Islands
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Reef View Hotel
Day 13 - Hamilton to Brisbane
Take the onward flight to Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is a cosmopolitan hub for arts, culture and dining but still retains a close connection with nature and a classic laid-back attitude.
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Grand Chancellor Brisbane
Day 14 - Brisbane
Enjoy a ½ day Brisbane by bike tour to see Brisbane’s highlights on a short time scale.
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Grand Chancellor Brisbane
Day 15 - Brisbane
Today your itinerary concludes in Brisbane.
Pan Pacific Perth
Whether you travel for business or leisure, you will find refreshing comfort in the heart of Perth's CBD at Pan Pacific Perth. Experience the best of Western Australia, at one of the finest Perth hotels with a host of retail, dining and entertainment options all within easy reach for your convenience.
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront Holidays
If you want to be in the middle of the action and close to the Darwin CBD, Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is the place for you. Choose to stay in one of the hotel's 121 well-appointed guest rooms.
Mantra Esplanade, Cairns Holidays
With its prime waterfront location, Mantra Esplanade offers stylish and contemporary accommodation in the heart of the holiday hub of Cairns.
Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island Holidays
Located directly opposite Catseye Beach, Reef View Hotel features a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool. Each room offers free WiFi and a private balcony overlooking the gardens or the Coral Sea.
Greand Chancellor Brisbane
Situated on the highest point in Brisbane’s Central Business District, Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane is a convenient address for business and leisure travellers. Discover an engaging blend of contemporary design, modern amenities and gracious hospitality, at a 4.5 star Brisbane hotel dedicated to the perfect guest experience - ideal for a relaxing corporate trip, family holiday or weekend getaway.
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Litchfield
Cape Tribulation
Quokka
Daintree Croc
Great Barrier Reef
Darwin
Great Barrier Reef
Cairns
Litchfield Park
Litchfield park
Daintree
Brisbane
Hamilton Island
Litchfield Park
Darwin
Perth
Daintree
Hamilton Island
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...
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