Although it is one of the most photographed harbours in the world, nothing can compare to seeing the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House with your own eyes.

Take a stroll along Circular Quay and soak up the atmosphere, or catch a ferry to Cockatoo Island or Watsons Bay and enjoy the fresh sea air and sunny weather. Circular Quay also boasts some of Sydney’s best restaurants.

Why not choose an optional city tour or a cruise on Sydney Harbour!

Overnight at the Vibe Hotel Sydney (or similar). 

DAY 6: SYDNEY

Enjoy the day at leisure. The only hard thing will be choosing between the city's sun-kissed beaches, fascinating heritage sights and other amazing attractions.

Alternatively, you can to take an optional day tour to the Blue Mountains.

Overnight at the Vibe Hotel, Sydney (or similar). 

DAY 7: SYDNEY

Enjoy today at leisure.

Be sure not to miss the Queen Victoria Building - another must-see tourist attraction, situated right in the heart of the city. Dating back to the 1890s, this grand and beautiful building is now Sydney’s premier shopping destination. 

A mere ten-minute stroll from the Sydney Town Hall, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to entertain the family, enjoy a delicious harbour side meal, or experience Sydney’s energetic nightlife. Darling Harbour is also where you’ll find the Chinese Gardens of Friendship, the Sydney Aquarium and the Sydney Wildlife World.

For a bird’s eye view of Sydney, Sydney Tower will take you 309 metres above the downtown CBD – providing an utterly unforgettable view that stretches all the way to the Blue Mountains.

Thrill-seekers should try the Sydney Skywalk, in which participants walk along a moving, glass-floored viewing platform at the top of Sydney Tower.

Overnight at the Vibe Hotel, Sydney (or similar). 

DAY 8: DEPART SYDNEY

Royale Limousines will collect you and transfer you back to Sydney Airport for your departure.

Acres of green parkland hugging the riverbank and throughout the city make Brisbane a haven for urban recreation and adventure.

A good way to get your bearings when you first arrive is to explore the city by foot, aboard a river cruise on a Citycat, or on the free downtown city bus loop.

Take in the sights and sounds of Brisbane and discover why the river is so central to Brisbane life.

Overnight in the Deluxe City View Room at the Royal on the Park, Brisbane (or similar).

DAY 13: BRISBANE

Enjoy a day at leisure. You may choose an optional day tour to Moreton Island or a Wine Tasting and Dinner at City Winery.

Overnight in the Deluxe City View Room at the Royal on the Park, Brisbane (or similar).

DAY 14: BRISBANE

Royale Limousines will transport you back to Brisbane Airport for your departure.

Stay on the lookout for some very special animals including whales, dolphins, echidnas and bandicoots.

Your camera will get a good workout along this exciting journey where we will stop for plenty of photo opportunities.

To begin, your expert Oceania Guide will collect you from your Melbourne hotel to commence your exciting road trip.

Your next stop will be at Apollo Bay, a tranquil seaside town which is most noteworthy for its setting among the soft rolling hills.

It offers a great selection of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy some lunch. Following this, we will enjoy a walk in the forest in the Otway Ranges.

A truly unique day out, capped off by a visit to the ancient rock formations of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Finally, your Oceania guide will transfer you back to the comfort of your hotel in Melbourne.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

Board your Captain Cook Cruises vessel at King Street Wharf 1, Darling Harbour or Circular Quay Wharf 6 to commence a Sunset Dinner cruise.

Travel aboard MV Sydney 2000 or John Cadman 2, and discover the magic of Sydney at sundown.

Enjoy a 3-course Australian à la carte dinner onboard.

You can purchase drinks at the bar including wine, beer and soft drinks.

The cruise concludes at approximately 7.00pm at King Street Wharf 1, Darling Harbour or 7.30pm at Circular Quay Wharf 6.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

Itinerary:

An AEA Luxury Tours/Mount n Beach Safaris vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a full day Blue Mountains Wildlife Day tour.

The Blue Mountains is a real journey into the heart of a unique World Heritage Region. First stop is Calmsley Hill, a working farm based attraction involved in animal rehabilitation offering fabulous bush surrounds located near the heart of Sydney.

Get up close to a range of native and farmyard animals including Kangaroos and Koalas while enjoying a light morning tea.

Then commence the drive to the Blue Mountains via the highway. Visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley with beautiful vistas, where possible away from the crowds.

Continue on to Eaglehawk Lookout for views of the famous Three Sisters and to learn of the legends behind this famous rock formation.

Travelling around the mountains, arrive at Hydro Majestic for lunch - here you can purchase and pay direct off the menu or purchase lunch at the Pavillion.

The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of scenic lookouts. The view from Govett's Leap is one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. Here the magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. The last stop is the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens to enjoy the sweeping views and a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice before travelling back to your hotel.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

A Quicksilver representative (Down Under Tours coach) will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to Marlin Wharf Cairns, the departure point of your cruise.

At 08:15am board Silverswift, a 29-metre catamaran designed for safety and comfort, to commence a full day cruise.

Arrival at the first site is planned for approximately 09:50am.

Spend up to five hours of leisurely play, and visit 3 different sites at the Outer Barrier Reef to discover this underwater world.

Adventure snorkellers can explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens awash with vibrantly coloured marine creatures.

Locations vary with the conditions, however each site is chosen for visual impact, ecological diversity and the challenge of discovery.

Snorkel briefs at each site and a guided free snorkel tour are included in your day.

After the water activities, enjoy lunch onboard. Bar facilities are available to purchase drinks.

The cruise concludes at approximately 04:30pm, at which time hotel drop-offs will commence.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

Itinerary:

A coach transfer will pick you up from selected pick-up locations to start your 1 Day Moreton Island Adventure Day Tour. At Lytton (The Port of Brisbane), board the licensed luxury sea ferry.

The 3-level Catamaran which is worth over 10 million dollars is the largest on Moreton Bay it allows for great photo's, has bakery, coffee shop and bar on board with views of the Boondall Wetlands Nature reserve and Nudgee Beach.

Cruise the Brisbane River past Moreton Bay Islands across Moreton Bay Marine Park. Spot dolphins, fish, sometimes whales, dugong and turtles.

Arrive at Moreton Island's famous west coast shipwrecks at Tangalooma.

Land on the west coast of Moreton Island, board the 4WD vehicle and drive off the ferry directly onto the Sandy Beach, the world's third-largest sand island.

Travel with your guide by 4WD to the Desert, pass beautiful wildflowers and bird life to remote sand hills.

Here your guide will take you, with equipment, to sand board the sand hills at speed, or try a gentle slope (speeds up to 65kms an hour).

This area is great for walks, hikes and photography. After lunch and a brief relax, enjoy a guided snorkel tour of the Tangalooma Shipwrecks.

Enjoy safe adventure snorkelling with a professional guide, with all snorkelling gear provided (fins, mask, snorkel).

This snorkel experience will allow you to see coral, fish, turtle and the shipwreck underwater.

Kayak the Shipwrecks and spend time exploring many species of fish, turtles and other marine wildlife.

The tour concludes with drop-offs.

Please note: 

• Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

• This tour runs on the following days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

• Tides and conditions may limit the itinerary.

Stay on the lookout for some very special animals including whales, dolphins, echidnas and bandicoots.

Your camera will get a good workout along this exciting journey where we will stop for plenty of photo opportunities.

To begin, your expert Oceania Guide will collect you from your Melbourne hotel to commence your exciting road trip.

Your next stop will be at Apollo Bay, a tranquil seaside town which is most noteworthy for its setting among the soft rolling hills.

It offers a great selection of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy some lunch. Following this, we will enjoy a walk in the forest in the Otway Ranges.

A truly unique day out, capped off by a visit to the ancient rock formations of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Finally, your Oceania guide will transfer you back to the comfort of your hotel in Melbourne.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

Board your Captain Cook Cruises vessel at King Street Wharf 1, Darling Harbour or Circular Quay Wharf 6 to commence a Sunset Dinner cruise.

Travel aboard MV Sydney 2000 or John Cadman 2, and discover the magic of Sydney at sundown.

Enjoy a 3-course Australian à la carte dinner onboard.

You can purchase drinks at the bar including wine, beer and soft drinks.

The cruise concludes at approximately 7.00pm at King Street Wharf 1, Darling Harbour or 7.30pm at Circular Quay Wharf 6.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

Itinerary:

An AEA Luxury Tours/Mount n Beach Safaris vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a full day Blue Mountains Wildlife Day tour.

The Blue Mountains is a real journey into the heart of a unique World Heritage Region. First stop is Calmsley Hill, a working farm based attraction involved in animal rehabilitation offering fabulous bush surrounds located near the heart of Sydney.

Get up close to a range of native and farmyard animals including Kangaroos and Koalas while enjoying a light morning tea.

Then commence the drive to the Blue Mountains via the highway. Visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley with beautiful vistas, where possible away from the crowds.

Continue on to Eaglehawk Lookout for views of the famous Three Sisters and to learn of the legends behind this famous rock formation.

Travelling around the mountains, arrive at Hydro Majestic for lunch - here you can purchase and pay direct off the menu or purchase lunch at the Pavillion.

The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of scenic lookouts. The view from Govett's Leap is one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. Here the magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. The last stop is the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens to enjoy the sweeping views and a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice before travelling back to your hotel.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

A Quicksilver representative (Down Under Tours coach) will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to Marlin Wharf Cairns, the departure point of your cruise.

At 08:15am board Silverswift, a 29-metre catamaran designed for safety and comfort, to commence a full day cruise.

Arrival at the first site is planned for approximately 09:50am.

Spend up to five hours of leisurely play, and visit 3 different sites at the Outer Barrier Reef to discover this underwater world.

Adventure snorkellers can explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens awash with vibrantly coloured marine creatures.

Locations vary with the conditions, however each site is chosen for visual impact, ecological diversity and the challenge of discovery.

Snorkel briefs at each site and a guided free snorkel tour are included in your day.

After the water activities, enjoy lunch onboard. Bar facilities are available to purchase drinks.

The cruise concludes at approximately 04:30pm, at which time hotel drop-offs will commence.

Please note: Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

Itinerary:

A coach transfer will pick you up from selected pick-up locations to start your 1 Day Moreton Island Adventure Day Tour. At Lytton (The Port of Brisbane), board the licensed luxury sea ferry.

The 3-level Catamaran which is worth over 10 million dollars is the largest on Moreton Bay it allows for great photo's, has bakery, coffee shop and bar on board with views of the Boondall Wetlands Nature reserve and Nudgee Beach.

Cruise the Brisbane River past Moreton Bay Islands across Moreton Bay Marine Park. Spot dolphins, fish, sometimes whales, dugong and turtles.

Arrive at Moreton Island's famous west coast shipwrecks at Tangalooma.

Land on the west coast of Moreton Island, board the 4WD vehicle and drive off the ferry directly onto the Sandy Beach, the world's third-largest sand island.

Travel with your guide by 4WD to the Desert, pass beautiful wildflowers and bird life to remote sand hills.

Here your guide will take you, with equipment, to sand board the sand hills at speed, or try a gentle slope (speeds up to 65kms an hour).

This area is great for walks, hikes and photography. After lunch and a brief relax, enjoy a guided snorkel tour of the Tangalooma Shipwrecks.

Enjoy safe adventure snorkelling with a professional guide, with all snorkelling gear provided (fins, mask, snorkel).

This snorkel experience will allow you to see coral, fish, turtle and the shipwreck underwater.

Kayak the Shipwrecks and spend time exploring many species of fish, turtles and other marine wildlife.

The tour concludes with drop-offs.

Please note: 

• Availability is NOT guaranteed and will be confirmed at time of booking only.

• This tour runs on the following days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

• Tides and conditions may limit the itinerary.