Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, Australia

Discover the Coast, Rainforests, and Outback of Australia in 18 Days

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Australia

Places Visited

Sydney, Hamilton Island, Mossman, Kuranda...

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Suggested Duration

18 Days

Discover the Australian coastline, explore the flourishing rainforests, and experience the sparse beauty of the outback on this 18-day adventure. Meander from bustling Sydney Harbour to breathtaking Hamilton Island, snorkel around the Great Barrier Reef’s dazzling coral formations, stroll through the breathtaking forests of Mossman, and admire the astonishing majesty of Uluru Rock on a trip that ends in the modern city of Melbourne.

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Trip Highlights

  • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for cinematic views of the cityscape or explore the Sydney Opera House to discover the iconic landmark’s cultural charm
  • Join your Sydneysider guide for a half-day tour in and around the historic Rocks district to Observatory Hill, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, Middle Head, and Eastern Suburb beaches
  • Explore the Blue Mountains National Park on a wilderness tour to spot the endemic wildlife and admire the astonishing natural beauty
  • Experience a lavish cruise from Sydney Harbour along the Parramatta River to chic riverside bars, charming beaches, and sensational snorkeling spots
  • Sail across the sapphire seas surrounding the islands of Whitsunday to beautiful beaches hugging the Australian seascape's stunning coastline
  • See the unmatched beauty of the Great Barrier Reef while snorkeling in and around the colorful coral formations and soaring above the sea in a helicopter
  • Delve into Australia’s local cultures on an Aboriginal tour in the Daintree forest, en route to Mossman Gorge, where you will learn about ancient traditions beneath the emerald canopy
  • Discover more of the magnificent rainforests of Australia on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway in and around Kuranda
  • Capture cinematic photography of Uluru Rock in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on tours around the ancient region, culminating with dinner at the Field of Lights installation
  • Tour the highlights of Melbourne on a city escapade from Fed Square to Flinders Street Railway Station, Brighton Beach, and beyond

Starting Price

$22,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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