This 11-day trip lets your family discover the best of Australia’s east coast, from action-packed South-East Queensland to tropical Cairns, before taking in the iconic sights of Sydney.
Enjoy an included day trip to Australia Zoo, which has thrilled visitors for over 40 years with displays of crocodile feeding and snake handling. The zoo showcases over 1000 animals, with a focus on ‘conservation through education’. Back in Brisbane, a morning tour brings you the best of sights including Kangaroo Point, St Johns Cathedral and historic Parliament House. A free day on the nearby Gold Coast gives you the chance to take in one of its famous theme parks, or spend the day relaxing on the beach.
Head to tropical Cairns, with its dazzling array of wildlife amid lush forest surrounds. You’ll explore the Great Barrier Reef for a close encounter with the world’s largest coral reef system. Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic train routes as you head deep into tropical rainforest surrounding Kuranda, past spectacular Barron Gorge Falls. A trip onboard the Skyrail carries you high over the forest canopy on your way back to Cairns.
Historic Sydney greets visitors with its sparkling harbour, iconic Harbour Bridge, and the unforgettable Sydney Opera House. Your guided tour takes you to the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and famous Bondi Beach for a taste of Australia’s most diverse city.
An included day trip to the Blue Mountains will inspire you with spectacular views over the Jamison Valley, where the famous Three Sisters gaze out over breathtaking waterfalls and hundreds of walking tracks.