Uncover Australia - Cities and Reef

Perth

Arrive in Perth and meet your transfer to the Pan Pacific Hotel for a two night stay.

Your first full day in Australia is spent in the capital city of Western Australia. Spend two days exploring, with a full-day tour, the ideal way to discover many of the area’s highlights.

Starting in the city centre, your first stop is Kings Park with its sweeping skyline views and beautiful flora and fauna. Next, visit cultural sights including the Perth Mint and the Swan Bell Tower, before heading to the vibrant port city of Fremantle, where a rich maritime history sits alongside an arty, bohemian vibe. A visit to the UNESCO-listed Fremantle Prison is a must, before a delectable lunch at a top-rated restaurant. A leisurely cruise along the Swan River brings the day to a close.

Adelaide

Transfer to your hotel in Adelaide for a two night stay. Spend time exploring the beautiful Adelaide Hills on a full-day tour. Take in panoramic views across the city from Mount Lofty Summit, taste fine wines and wander through charming towns and villages, including historic Hahndorf with its Bavarian-style architecture and German eateries. Enjoy a delicious lunch during the day, perhaps accompanied by a glass of locally produced wine

Melbourne

Touch down in the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne for a three night stay. With its eclectic neighbourhoods and vibrant culture, as well as beautiful beaches, the city has so much to offer.

A morning walking tour introduces you to the diverse cuisine offered by the multi-cultural population – listen to stories of the city as you wander and try some of the local favourites.

The next day experience one of the world’s greatest coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road, with its dramatic coastline and windswept beaches. Pause for a photo at celebrated surfing spot Bells Beach and stop off at quaint seaside towns before driving through the ancient forest in Great Otway National Park on your way to see the highlight of the day, the majestic limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles.

Sydney

A short flight takes you to Australia’s largest city, where world-famous sights and stunning beaches await. Check in to Crown Towers Sydney for a three night stay. Spend the next two days exploring. A half-day tour takes you to some of the Sydney’s best-known sights, including the historic Rocks area, Bondi Beach and Circular Quay.

A relaxing two-hour lunch cruise showcases the most iconic of the city’s landmarks from the water, including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Sydney Botanical Gardens.

Cairns

Fly up the coast to Cairns, a lively city and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Spend the night before flying to Lizard Island the next day.

Lizard Island

Board a charter flight to Australia’s northernmost island beach resort, located on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef. Get ready for a luxury escape like no other at this secluded retreat, with elegant accommodations and first-class facilities nestled in a pristine paradise of powder-white sands and clear blue seas. Choose from a wealth of activities: discover amazing underwater life snorkelling or diving, explore the coast on kayaks or by boat and enjoy naturalist-guided walks around the island during your stay.

Depart Lizard Island