Tour of Discovery
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
'Unforgettable journey into the Australian way of life.'
Australia is the world's most urbanised country, with 80% of its population residing in cities. Way to Australia recommends travelling to the state capitals of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, where you will be able to get a good overview of the true Australian way of life. You will get a chance to learn about the history, get a close look at the architecture and come face to face with the unique culture of each region. Besides the urban factors, you will also get to experience the natural wonders of each state and will have a chance to do what Aussies do best - relax at the beaches, at many tourist destinations.
Tour description:
Sydney - 3 nights; Melbourne - 3 nights; Gold Coast - 3 nights; Brisbane - 1 night
| Day 1 | Arrival in Sydney, private transfer to your hotel. Free time. |
| Day 2 | Walking tour of the city with a professional tour guide. The Historical City and Eastern Suburbs Tour will showcase all the highlights of the city: visit the Rocks district, the birthplace of Australia, with its old cobblestone streets, churches and original buildings; see the converted sandstone warehouses and some of Sydney's most elegant hotels, outdoor cafes, restaurants and art and craft galleries; walk along Macquarie Street to see some of this country's most historic buildings - Government House, NSW Parliament House, Sydney Hospital, The Mint, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral - the largest church in Australia; explore Australia's first government-built convict barracks, now included in the National and UNESCO Heritage List; get mesmerised by Sydney's most famous architectural marvels, the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge; visit Darling Harbour with its stunning modern architecture; end the tour with either a tour of the five grand halls of the Opera House, or at Sydney Tower - where you will get to enjoy the bird's-eye views of the city that reach as far as the Blue Mountains. Duration: 4 hours |
| Day 3 | Free time. We can also organise other tours for you to take part in, such as: a visit to the Blue Mountains - UNESCO World Heritage site, with a visit to the Wildlife Park where you can cuddle a koala; or wine tastings at Hunter Valley; or a day tour of discovery of both the South and North sides of Sydney. |
| Day 4 | Personal transfer to the airport. Fly to Melbourne. Private transfer to the hotel. Free time. |
| Day 5 | City Sights Tour of Melbourne, where you will get a chance to explore the city's heritage architecture, including the Melbourne Town Hall, St Paul's Cathedral and Victorian Parliament; visit the beautiful Carlton Gardens, which are a UNESCO World Heritage site; see the Melbourne Museum and the remarkable Royal Exhibition building as well as the site of Australia's first parliament; end the tour by walking along the beach of St Kilda with its café culture and admire the multiculturalism of Spanish, Italian and Greek quarters. Duration: 4 hours |
| Day 6 | Free time. We can also organise other tours for you to take part in, such as: a visit to Goldfields and Mountain Ranges; a trip to Phillip Island where you can witness the famous Penguin Parade; or take a drive with us down the picturesque Great Ocean Road and get mesmerised by the 12 Apostles. |
| Day 7 | Private transfer to the airport. Fly to Gold Coast. Personal transfer to the hotel. Free time. |
| Day 8 | Tour to Mount Tamborine National Park, Queensland's first national park, just 44 km from the Gold Coast. This unique rainforest reserve is one of the most popular places to visit for tourists and locals alike. Walk through the ancient rainforest along specially built trails, see the unique 'red cedar' trees, deservedly known as Australia's 'red gold', and the picturesque Curtis Falls. Optional extras include the Skywalk suspension bridge and the Glow Worm Cave (entrance tickets extra), as well as wine, beer and cheese tastings (extra charge). Browse the arts and craft shops in Tamborine village on the way. Duration: 7 hours |
| Day 9 | Free time. Alternatively we can organise other tours for you, such as: a trip to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a delicious tour of the Tropical Fruit World or to the many adventure parks around Gold Coast, such as Wet 'n' Wild, Movie World and many others. |
| Day 10 | Travel by private car to Brisbane, where you will spend the last night of your tour. While in Brisbane, we will take you on a private tour of the city. Brisbane, or 'Briz-Vegas' as it is affectionately known by Australians, is the subtropical capital of Queensland with a population of 2 million people, an outdoor city that combines old sandstone churches with new glass high-rise buildings. The guided tour of the city will showcase the best of what Brisbane has to offer; you will visit Mt Coot-tha Lookout with its sweeping panoramas of the city, Botanical Gardens, historical buildings and sites such as the Old Windmill, Customs House, Newstead House, Old St Stephen's Church, Old Government House and, of course, the majestic City Hall. Duration (including transfer from the Gold Coast): 5 hours |
| Day 11 | Transfer on your own to the airport. Departure to your home country. |
Price on request. The price depends on the class of hotel (3, 4 or 5 star) and is based on twin share.
The price includes:
- All hotel accommodation and breakfasts, all transfers to and from the airport and to and from each hotel, except for your own transfer to Brisbane Airport
- Personal tour guide greeting at the airport in Melbourne and Gold Coast
- Assistance with check-in at the hotels
- Transfers to all tours included in the programme
- Private tours in Sydney - 'The History of Sydney: From Convict Barracks to Gleaming Skyscrapers'; city sights tour of Melbourne; private tour to Mount Tamborine; transfer from Gold Coast to Brisbane and Brisbane city tour
- One of the two tour options, either - tour of the five grand halls of the Opera House, or a visit to the Sydney Tower
The price does not include:
- Optional tours (you can choose to take a private tour or take part in a group tour option)
- International and domestic airfares (quotes available on request)
- Early check-in
- Transfer to the international airport in Brisbane