Special Interest Tours
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
'Highlights of Australian UNESCO World Heritage'
Every traveller has a desire to witness and experience the magnificent sights from the UNESCO World Heritage list. There are a number of these to be found in Australia, and Way to Australia has organised a tour that lets you explore half of the 18 sites from that list.
During your trip, you will witness:
Sydney - Sydney Opera House, Blue Mountains and the architecture of the Australian Convict Sites.
Melbourne - Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
Ayers Rock - Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park.
Gold Coast - Fraser Island and Mount Tamborine National Park.
Cairns - Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park.
Day-by-day itinerary of the Australian UNESCO World Heritage tour:
Sydney - 3 nights, Melbourne - 2 nights, Ayers Rock - 1 night, Cairns - 3 nights, Gold Coast - 3 nights
| Day 1 | Arrival in Sydney, private transfer to your hotel. Free time. |
| Day 2 | Walking tour of the city with a professional tour guide. 'Walk into the past and future of Sydney' 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 and Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral - the largest church in Australia; enjoy a visit to Hyde Park - a leafy oasis in the CBD, with an avenue of giant fig trees and beautiful Archibald Fountain; 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. 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. |
| Day 4 | Personal transfer to the airport. Fly to Melbourne. Pick up from the airport by your private tour guide. 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, Victorian Parliament; visit the beautiful Carlton Garden, which are a UNESCO World Heritage sight; 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 5 | 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 6 | Personal transfer to the airport. Fly to Ayers Rock. Transfer to your hotel. Sunset tour to Ayers Rock, a definite highlight from the UNESCO World Heritage list. You will get a transfer by bus to the stunning Ayers Rock and witness one of the marvels of Australia - the sunset over this phenomenal natural monument. Take a walk to the base of Uluru and visit the Aboriginal Information Centre. Duration: 4 hours, as part of a tour group |
| Day 7 | Morning free time. Alternatively, we can organise a sunrise tour to Ayers Rock and/or a half day walking tour to Kata Tjuta, which are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Get a personal transfer to the airport in the afternoon. Fly to Cairns. Private transfer to your hotel. Free time. |
| Day 8 | Spend a day at the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is Australia's most prized and visited natural destination and the largest formation of coral reefs in the world. Visible from space, it is a World Heritage site. This 'Eighth wonder of the world' with 2,900 individual reefs stretches some 2,000 km along the coastline of northern Queensland. The reef is host to the most diverse collection of marine life in the world, supporting 350 species of corals and over 1,500 species of tropical fish. The water is crystal clear, with visibility ranging up to 60 metres. You will be taken by a speedboat to one of the reefs in the region. Spend a day snorkelling or diving, relaxing and swimming, from a specially designed pontoon permanently moored at the reef. Enjoy a delicious lunch and take a submarine tour of the reef where you will get to see the many species that call these waters home. Duration: 8 hours, as part of a tour group |
| Day 9 | Free time. We can also organise a visit to another UNESCO World Heritage site in the region - Daintree National Park. |
| Day 10 | Personal transfer to the airport. Fly to Brisbane. Pick up from the airport and transfer to Gold Coast. Free time. |
| Day 11 | Enjoy the 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 12 | Free time. Alternatively we can organise a trip to Fraser Island - which is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. |
| Day 13 | Personal transfer to Brisbane 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
- Private return airport hotel transfers
- Private tours as specified in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast
- Group tours in Ayers Rock and Cairns
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