12 night/ 13 days trip to the land of kangaroos
Australia
Day 1: Arrive in Sydney – Showboat Dinner Cruise
- Arrive in Sydney and transfer to hotel for check-in and rest.
- Evening leisure walk around Barangaroo and Darling Harbour.
- Enjoy a Showboat Dinner Cruise with an Indian menu, cabaret show, and stunning views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
- Overnight stay in Sydney.
Day 2: Sydney City Tour with Bondi Beach
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit key landmarks with an expert guide:
- The Rocks
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
- Bondi Beach
- The Gap
- Drive through charming suburbs: Double Bay, Paddington, Kings Cross, and Chinatown.
- Overnight stay in Sydney.
Day 3: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Discover over 13,000 marine species at SEA LIFE Sydney.
- Experience the Shark Walk, glass-bottom boats, penguin feeding, and the Great Barrier Reef Exhibit.
- Learn about dugongs, platypus, and Australia’s marine ecosystems.
- Overnight stay in Sydney.
Optional Day 4: Blue Mountains Day Trip
- Explore the stunning Blue Mountains, visit Three Sisters, and ride the Scenic Skyway and Scenic Railway at Scenic World.
- Walk through eucalyptus forests and stop at Echo Point and Waradah Aboriginal Centre.
- Return to Sydney and overnight stay.
Day 4: Sydney → Cairns
- After breakfast, check out and fly to Cairns.
- Transfer to hotel. Day at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Cairns.
Day 5: Great Barrier Reef Cruise (Full Day)
- Cruise to a pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Activities:
- Snorkeling, semi-submersible tours, glass-bottom boat rides
- Marine biologist presentation
- Fish-feeding show
- Optional: Scuba diving, Seawalker Helmet Dive
- Buffet lunch included.
- Overnight stay in Cairns.
Day 6: Kuranda Train & Skyrail Rainforest Experience
- Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through 15 tunnels and waterfalls.
- Free time to explore Kuranda Village.
- Return via Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding over ancient treetops with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls.
- Overnight stay in Cairns.
Day 7: Cairns → Gold Coast
- After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to Gold Coast.
- Free time for beach, shopping, or leisure.
- Overnight stay in Gold Coast.
Day 8: Warner Bros. Movie World
- Full-day adventure at Movie World – Australia's Hollywood on the Gold Coast!
- Enjoy thrilling rides, stunt shows, character meet-and-greets with Batman, Bugs Bunny, and more.
- Overnight stay in Gold Coast.
Day 9: Sea World + Australian Outback Spectacular Show
- Visit Sea World Theme Park:
- Animal encounters with polar bears, dolphins, seals, and sharks
- Rides like Jet Rescue Coaster and Vikings Revenge
- Don’t miss the Dolphin Show and Pirates Unleashed
- Evening: Watch the Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner Show with 3-course meal, drinks, horse stunts, and true Aussie storytelling.
- Overnight stay in Gold Coast.
📍 Day 10: Gold Coast → Melbourne
- Transfer to airport and fly to Melbourne.
- Day free to explore Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, or local cafes.
- Overnight stay in Melbourne.
Day 11: Great Ocean Road Day Tour
- Full-day scenic tour along the Great Ocean Road.
- Highlights:
- Twelve Apostles
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Apollo Bay
- Rainforest walks, beach stops, and cliffside lookouts
- Return to Melbourne in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Melbourne.
Day 12: Melbourne – Hot Air Balloon Ride & Philip Island
Optional Morning Activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Melbourne
- Soar above the city at sunrise in a breathtaking hot air balloon adventure.
- Witness the skyline, parks, and rivers from the sky.
- A peaceful yet exhilarating experience perfect for photographers and couples alike.
Afternoon: Philip Island Tour – Wildlife Wonders
- Drive (~2 hours) from Melbourne to Philip Island, home to Australia’s most adorable wildlife.
- Key Highlights:
- Penguin Parade: Watch hundreds of fairy penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
- Koala Conservation Centre: See koalas up close in their natural habitat.
- Optional visit to Churchill Island, Nobbies Centre, and Seal Rocks for more nature and coastal scenery.
Day 13: Melbourne → India – Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out and transfer to Melbourne International Airport.
- Board your return flight to India with everlasting memories of your Australian adventure.