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13 Days 2 Countries 6 Cities
Australian Highlights
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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Iconic Rockies With Western Canada
Departure date
Melbourne, Australia
Return date
Sydney, Australia
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- *Air: Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. Land Only price requires the following intra-trip flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the trip itinerary: Day 4 from Melbourne to Alice Springs - QF796; Day 7 from Ayers Rock to Cairns - QF1854; Day 10 from Cairns to Sydney - QF925. Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available to us on the day that you book.
- This trip is operated in conjunction with our sister company and South Pacific Specialists - AAT Kings.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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- Double-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless traveling as part of a family group.
- Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Iconic Rockies With Western Canada
Departure date
Melbourne, Australia
Return date
Sydney, Australia
Book and Pay By:
i Flights available
Early payment discount
Was: PP
Save: PP
Code: XXXXX
Extensions available for this trip
Secure your trip with a deposit today
Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
Please read our Trip Notes before booking
iNotes
- *Air: Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. Land Only price requires the following intra-trip flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the trip itinerary: Day 4 from Melbourne to Alice Springs - QF796; Day 7 from Ayers Rock to Cairns - QF1854; Day 10 from Cairns to Sydney - QF925. Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available to us on the day that you book.
- This trip is operated in conjunction with our sister company and South Pacific Specialists - AAT Kings.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Double-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless traveling as part of a family group.
- Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
About this trip
Indulge in a close encounter with the raw and magical splendour of 'The Land Downunder' - from the golden beaches of Bondi and shared stories of Aboriginal Dreamtime, to an astounding underwater wonderland and fiery Uluru sunset lighting up the Outback sky to the earthy tune of the didgeridoo.
Trip type: Country Explorer i
Trip code: IMSE
12 Nights
accommodation
18 Meals
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12 hot buffet breakfasts
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2 lunches
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4 dinners (including Be My Guest)
On-trip Transport
Internal flights not included.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Melbourne, Alice Springs and Sydney.
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Cruise on Sydney Harbour and on the Great Barrier Reef.
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View spectacular outback sunsets at Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).
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Visit Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach.
What's Included
Dining
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12 hot buffet breakfasts
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2 lunches
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4 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Porterage, local tips and charges
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
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All hotel charges and local taxes
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Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
Australian Highlights
Your Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Melbourne (3 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne (3 Nights)Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 12pm). Early evening join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner on board the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, for what is not only a culinary delight, but a trip into a little piece of Victoria's history. As you cruise the city streets of Melbourne, you'll enjoy a seasonal menu and quality Australian wines. It's a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting.
Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Welcome Reception
- Dinner with wine
Day 2
Melbourne Sightseeing Day 2 - Melbourne SightseeingExplore Melbourne on a city sights tour then discover its eclectic little laneways, arcades, café society and fascinating street art on your Cultural Insight private walking tour. The rest of your day is free for you to do as you please. You may like to take an Optional Experience to Phillip Island to see the famous Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach or maybe you'd prefer to relax or even experience some of Melbourne's well-known food and culture.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 3
Melbourne Free Time Day 3 - Melbourne Free TimeToday is free for you to explore the delights of Melbourne. Consider a full day Optional Experience to the Great Ocean Road to discover the stunning coastline and the Twelve Apostles. Or maybe treat yourself to a theatre production or indulge in some world-class fare at one of the city's famous eateries.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 4
Melbourne - Alice Springs Day 4 - Melbourne - Alice SpringsToday you fly to Alice Springs. On arrival visit School of the Air and hear from a Local Specialist how it delivers education to children living in remote areas. Next stop is the Royal Flying Doctor Service, where you'll join a Local Specialist to learn how this facility provides a 'mantle of safety' to the people of the outback. This evening join us on a discovery tour at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. Enjoy a Be My Guest dinner and afterwards hear from the Falzon brothers, Tom and Danny, about the sustainable lifestyle they have established.
Hotel
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Hotel
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Day 5
Alice Springs - Uluru (Ayers Rock) (2 Nights) Day 5 - Alice Springs - Uluru (Ayers Rock) (2 Nights)Journey across rugged outback landscapes to Ayers Rock Resort. On arrival, travel to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park to see the spectacular sunset. Enjoy nibbles and sparkling wine as Uluru (Ayers Rock) changes colour as the sun dips below the western horizon.
Hotel
Desert Gardens Authentic Accommodation
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Desert Gardens Authentic Accommodation
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 6
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Day 6 - Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)This morning, view the magical Uluru (Ayers Rock) sunrise. Afterwards, gain a Cultural Insight into the traditional owners of the land, the Anangu, as you tour the waterholes at the base of Uluru discovering ancient rock art and hearing stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Take a walk at Walpa Gorge and later experience a Kata Tjuta sunset with sparkling wine.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 7
Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns (3 Nights) Day 7 - Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns (3 Nights)Join your Local Specialist Aboriginal artist for a fun introduction to Western Desert Art. Your Anangu artist will explain the meanings of their totems, before assisting you to complete your own painting to take home as a memento of your experience. In the afternoon you will fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns.
Hotel
Hilton Cairns
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Hilton Cairns
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 8
Cairns Free Time Day 8 - Cairns Free TimeSpend your free day relaxing or exploring. Perhaps take an Optional Experience to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to discover the secrets of this ancient culture through theatre, didgeridoo and fire-making demonstrations and the famous Tjapukai dance. Or visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for an opportunity to encounter native Australian animals. You could travel to Kuranda, the 'village in the rainforest', on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and return to the lowlands above the breathtaking canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park through some of the oldest rainforest in the world on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 9
Great Barrier Reef Day 9 - Great Barrier ReefGet ready for an experience of a lifetime when you board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible craft, just one metre underwater. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns. This evening you'll dine at a restaurant on the Cairns waterfront.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner with wine
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner with wine
Day 10
Cairns - Sydney (3 Nights) Day 10 - Cairns - Sydney (3 Nights)Today you will fly to Sydney. This evening is free for you to do as you wish. Your Travel Director will give you hints and tips on the best places to eat, and after dinner why not take a stroll around this famous harbour city.
Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 11
Sydney Sightseeing Day 11 - Sydney SightseeingA day of sightseeing around this stunning harbour city awaits! Join a Local Specialist for a guided tour of iconic Sydney Opera House before discovering Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and putting your feet in the sand on famous Bondi Beach. Then take to the water on a Captain Cook Lunch Cruise Regional Meal, sailing around the glistening harbour while you enjoy a fresh seasonal menu. Spend the rest of your day seeing the sights of your choice or relax and take a stroll around the harbour front. Maybe even take in a performance under the famous sails of the Sydney Opera House.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Day 12
Sydney Free Time Day 12 - Sydney Free TimeEnjoy a free day in exciting Sydney. Maybe take an Optional Experience to the spectacular Blue Mountains. You'll visit the charming village of Leura, see the famous Three Sisters rock formation and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you can pat a cuddly koala. See our amazing Australian animals including kangaroos and crocodiles. Or if you've always wanted to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge, today could be your chance on a thrilling 'BridgeClimb'. Tonight celebrate your trip at a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends at a waterfront restaurant.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Day 13
Depart Sydney Day 13 - Depart SydneyThis morning after breakfast say goodbye to your fellow travellers as your memorable holiday throughout Australia comes to an end. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Available Departures
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The Trafalgar Difference
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Authentic Accommodation
You'll discover the stunning heart of the Red Centre from the Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock. Revealing the natural beauty of this unique landscape, the hotel offers incredible views of towering gums, flowering native shrubs and glowing red dunes -
Be My Guest
Earth Sanctuary is Central Australia's first 100% carbon neutral venue. The centre was created by the Falzon family who have entertained and informed thousands of visitors for 16 years in the Outback of Australia. At Earth Sanctuary's Spirit of the Outback Dinner and Show you will hear stories of ecology, culture and astronomy and will learn about the sustainable lifestyle the family has established -
Cultural Insights
Discover Melbourne's eclectic hidden lanes, arcades and fascinating street art. Tour the waterholes at the base of Uluru and learn about the traditional owners of the land, the Anangu -
Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure -
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Melbourne, Ayers Rock and Sydney -
Join Trafalgar
Travel Today, Sustain Tomorrow - In the Red Centre you'll explore Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park and discover how your visit helps support not only the environment, but the traditions of the native Mutitjulu community.
Find out what makes Trafalgar different.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Melbourne, Alice Springs and Sydney.
-
Cruise on Sydney Harbour and on the Great Barrier Reef.
-
View spectacular outback sunsets at Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).
-
Visit Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach.
What's Included
Dining
-
12 hot buffet breakfasts
-
2 lunches
-
4 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Travel Highlights
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
Porterage, local tips and charges
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
-
All hotel charges and local taxes
-
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
Why Trafalgar?
The Trafalgar Experience
Simply Authentic
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Simply Authentic
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Australian Highlights
