We Love —
- Wandering through Melbourne’s laneways, where coffee aromas and street art colours feel like a private, ever-changing gallery.
- Savouring a sunset harbour walk in Sydney, with salt air on your skin and the Opera House glowing in warm light.
- Breathing in the wild eucalyptus scent of the Blue Mountains, as cliffs, birdsong, and open sky restore the senses.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
Your 12 night journey begins in Sydney, where the harbour’s shimmering light and ocean breeze set a luminous tone. From there, you’ll fly to Melbourne and follow the southern coastline, from the artistic laneways of the city to the wild, windswept beauty of Wilsons Promontory. The road continues through the Mornington Peninsula’s vineyards and the legendary Great Ocean Road, each vista more cinematic than the last, before returning to Melbourne to close this chapter.
The 20 night tour carries you deeper into Australia’s heart, trading urban energy for the vast stillness of the outback. From Melbourne, you fly to Alice Springs, then drive through the red-earth landscape to Kings Canyon and the monumental presence of Uluru. Sunrise and sunset here become rituals, and the desert’s wide silence feels both ancient and profoundly alive, ending back in Sydney with the harbour’s light returning as a final, unforgettable welcome.
12 night tour:
- Days 1–3: Sydney
- Day 4: Sydney → Melbourne
- Day 5: Melbourne
- Day 6: Melbourne
- Day 7: Melbourne → Wilsons Promontory
- Day 8: Wilsons Promontory
- Day 9: Wilsons Promontory → Mornington Peninsula
- Day 10: Mornington Peninsula
- Day 11: Mornington Peninsula → Apollo Bay
- Day 12: Apollo Bay ⇄ Great Ocean Road
- Day 13: Apollo Bay → Departure Melbourne
20 night tour
- Days 1–13: same as the 12 night tour
- Day 14: Melbourne → Alice Springs
- Day 15: Alice Springs → Kings Canyon
- Day 16: Kings Canyon → Ayers Rock
- Day 17: Ayers Rock ⇄ Kata Tjuta
- Day 18: Ayers Rock → Sydney
- Day 19: Sydney
- Day 20: Sydney
- Day 21: Departure Sydney
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Your itinerary in detail —
12 night road trip
DAYS 1-3: SYDNEY
- Begin your Australian journey in Sydney, arriving and settling into your hotel as the harbour’s shimmering light and gentle sea breeze welcome you.
- Immerse yourself in the city’s icons, from the sculptural grace of the Opera House to the sweeping silhouette of the Harbour Bridge.
- Savour Sydney’s coastal elegance, wandering the Royal Botanic Garden or following the Bondi-to-Bronte coastal walk, where ocean spray and cliffside views feel effortlessly cinematic.
Overnight stay in Sydney
DAY 4: SYDNEY → MELBOURNE
- Board your flight to Melbourne Airport (MEL), watching Sydney’s harbour fade and the southern coastline open up, the air cooling as you near Victoria’s bustling capital.
- Check into your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure, letting Melbourne’s mix of street art, cafés, and riverfront walkways guide your first impressions.
Overnight stay in Melbourne
DAY 5: MELBOURNE
- Spend the day exploring Melbourne at your own pace, letting the laneways reveal ever-changing street art, elegant arcades, and the refined calm of the State Library of Victoria.
- You also have the option to join an eco-responsible guided tour, discovering hidden lanes, street murals, and iconic cafés before returning to Melbourne’s lively evening atmosphere (not included).
Overnight stay in Melbourne
DAY 6: MELBOURNE
- Enjoy a day at leisure to discover Melbourne’s lively café culture and neighbourhoods like Fitzroy or St Kilda, where seaside charm and creative energy blend into a relaxed, vibrant afternoon.
- Alternatively, you have the option to join a small-group Phillip Island tour, where wildlife encounters at Moonlit Sanctuary and the dramatic coastal scenery lead to the unforgettable Penguin Parade under the night sky (not included).
Overnight stay in Melbourne
DAY 7: MELBOURNE → WILSONS PROMONTORY
- Pick up your hire car in Melbourne and set off towards Wilsons Promontory, the road unfolding through countryside that grows calmer and greener with every mile.
- Along the way, visit the Bald Hill bird sanctuary and Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, with its iconic lighthouse and sweeping ocean panoramas that hint at the wild coast ahead.
- Arrive in Wilsons Promontory National Park and set out on a coastal walk along Walkerville Beach, where natural rock pools and soft sand invite a picnic under the open sky.
Breakfast included & overnight stay in Yanakie
DAY 8: WILSONS PROMONTORY
- Spend a full day exploring Wilson's Promontory National Park, where kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and emus roam freely, and the landscape offers sweeping coastal viewpoints.
- You also have the option to join a scenic cruise, sailing past South Point and the rugged granite coastline, discovering Skull Rock and the wild beauty of the Bass Strait (not included).
Breakfast included & overnight stay in Yanakie
DAY 9: WILSONS PROMONTORY → MORNINGTON PENINSULA
- After breakfast, drive north to the Mornington Peninsula, a beloved getaway for locals where the landscape shifts from coastal wilderness to rolling vineyards and sea-swept cliffs.
- Visit the region’s renowned wineries, including Main Ridge and Willow Creek, tasting pinot noirs and maritime-influenced varieties, and take time to admire the Cape Schanck lighthouse along the dramatic coastline.
Breakfast included & overnight stay in Flinders
DAY 10: MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Enjoy a free day on the peninsula, with the option to enhance your experience with one of two unique excursions:
- Join an eco-responsible tour to French Island, crossing by ferry to explore its wild landscapes, 4x4 tracks, and native wildlife, including koalas and echidnas (not included).
- Choose a Fire & Ice wellness experience, alternating between sauna, cold plunge, and hot springs, followed by unlimited access to the Bath House’s many thermal pools (not included).
Breakfast included & overnight stay in Flinders
DAY 11: MORNINGTON PENINSULA → APOLLO BAY
- In the morning, board the ferry at Sorrento and cross to Queenscliff, the sea breeze carrying you toward the beginning of the Great Ocean Road and its dramatic coastline
- Continue along the coastline to Apollo Bay, passing Torquay’s surf heritage and the legendary waves of Bells Beach, before arriving in the peaceful seaside town near Cape Otway.
Overnight stay in Apollo Bay
DAY 12: APOLLO BAY ⇄ GREAT OCEAN ROAD
- Spend the day on the Great Ocean Road’s most celebrated section, where each viewpoint offers a new panorama of cliffs, surf, and sky.
- Visit the Twelve Apostles, then continue to Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, pausing to explore the beaches and rock formations along the way.
- In Port Campbell, relax over lunch and a swim, or elevate the experience with an optional helicopter flight that reveals the coastline from a dramatic new angle (not included).
Overnight stay in Apollo Bay
DAY 13: APOLLO BAY → DEPARTURE MELBOURNE
- Spend the morning exploring the Great Otway National Park, with its fern-draped rainforest and the chance to spot koalas quietly resting among the trees, before joining the road back toward Melbourne.
- Drive through the dramatic coastal stretch past Cape Otway, where the lighthouse stands like a lone guardian, then continue along the Princess Highway, watching the landscape shift from wild forest to the city’s edge.
- Return your rental car in Melbourne and enjoy a final stroll along the waterfront or through the city’s hidden laneways before your onward journey.
20 night road trip
Days 1 to 13 are the same as the 12 night tour
DAY 14: MELBOURNE → ALICE SPRINGS
- Transfer to Melbourne Airport (MEL) and depart for Alice Springs, where the outback’s wide light and quiet vastness await.
- Pick up your rental car at Alice Springs airport and feel the landscape shift as the MacDonnell Ranges appear on the horizon.
- Explore the town’s rich outback character, visiting the historic telegraph station, local art galleries, and the Royal Flying Doctor Museum.
Overnight stay in Alice Springs
DAY 15: ALICE SPRINGS → KINGS CANYON
- Journey from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon, letting the desert’s vast horizon and rust-red plains set the pace of your day.
- For a more adventurous option, follow the Mereenie Loop in a 4x4, a remote track through the West MacDonnell Ranges that brings you to Kings Canyon via a quieter, wilder route.
Breakfast included & overnight stay in Kings Canyon
DAY 16: KINGS CANYON → AYERS ROCK
- Begin the day with a final walk through Kings Canyon, letting the morning light soften the rock walls before you set off toward Ayers Rock.
- Arrive at Uluru and immerse yourself in its scale, walking the base or visiting the cultural centre to connect with the land’s heritage.
- As the desert deepens into evening, watch Uluru shift through red and ochre hues, and if you wish, return later for an optional Field of Light experience, adding a final, unforgettable shimmer to the night (not included).
Overnight stay in Ayers Rock
DAY 17: AYERS ROCK ⇄ KATA TJUTA
- Wake early to watch the sunrise over Uluru, as the rock’s colours shift softly in the cool morning light.
- Head to Kata Tjuta and explore its domes, either on the full Valley of the Winds route or the shorter Walpa Gorge walk between towering walls.
- For a different perspective, add an optional helicopter flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, where the landscape opens into vast, sculpted formations (not included).
Overnight stay in Ayers Rock
DAY 18: AYERS ROCK → SYDNEY
- Return your vehicle at Ayers Rock airport and fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), leaving the desert’s wide stillness for the city’s harbour-lit energy.
- Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your hotel, where the evening air carries the scent of sea salt and city lights.
- Spend the afternoon at leisure, wandering Circular Quay, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the historic lanes of The Rocks, letting Sydney’s charm unfold.
Overnight stay in Sydney
DAY 19: SYDNEY
- Enjoy a free day in Sydney, with the option to enrich your itinerary with one of two iconic experiences:
- Glide through Sydney Harbour on a hop-on hop-off cruise, disembarking at key stops such as Darling Harbour, Manly and Circular Quay to explore at your own pace (not included).
- Discover the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour, stepping inside its iconic shells and learning the story behind this architectural masterpiece (not included).
Overnight stay in Sydney
DAY 20: SYDNEY
- Spend the day savouring Sydney’s coastline, strolling the Bondi–Coogee walk where cliffs, hidden coves and ocean-spray panoramas feel effortlessly cinematic.
- Or embark on an optional small-group eco-tour to the Blue Mountains, where eucalyptus-scented air, dramatic canyons and a sunset over the Jamison Valley reveal Australia’s wild elegance (not included).
Overnight stay in Sydney
DAY 21: DEPARTURE SYDNEY
- Enjoy a free morning in Sydney to explore the city’s quieter neighbourhoods, soak in the laid-back Aussie lifestyle, or savour a final brunch by the water.
- Transfer by shared shuttle to Sydney Airport (SYD), where your international departure marks the final chapter of your Australian journey.
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Just for you:
Hand-picked just for you
During your tour, you will stay in carefully selected hotels (or similar):
- Melbourne: The Victoria Melbourne in a Heritage room
- Wilsons Promontory (Yanakie): Olivi Bed & Breakfast in a Standard Garden View Room
- Mornington Peninsula (Flinders): Flinders Hotel 4* in a Quarters Room
- Apollo Bay: The International in a Standard Queen Room
- Alice Springs: Desert Palm in a Standard Villa
- Kings Canyon: Kings Creek Station in a Bush Tent
- Ayers Rock (Uluru): Outback Pioneer Hotel in a Standard Room
- Sydney: The Ultimo Sydney in a King Room
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
The maximum capacity of the rooms is 3 adults + 1 infant or 1 adult + 2 children + 1 infant. Single occupancy is not available.
Your dining choices
To enjoy your stay in complete freedom, you will mainly be staying in accommodation-only hotels, except for the stops in Yanakie, Flinders and Kings Canyon (days 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15) where breakfast is included.
Included extras —
3GB included mobile internet data, to make your journey easier
Stay connected on the move with this exclusive mobile internet offer, perfect for modern travellers. Activate your included eSIM and enjoy connection wherever you go. Easily share your internet connection with friends and family without limits.
Please note: 3GB of internet data represents around 30 hours of web browsing/audio streaming or 3 to 4 hours of video streaming/social networking/video calls.
Optional excursions & extras —
Stay connected with an unlimited data plan
Add an unlimited mobile data plan to stay connected with complete freedom, without any risk of exceeding your allowance. Activate your eSIM and enjoy continuous connectivity wherever you go: share the internet with your loved ones, find the best places around you, use your GPS without stress and enjoy your favourite apps to the full, without worrying about your usage.
Melbourne guided city tour
Explore Melbourne’s layered character on an intimate, eco-responsible guided visit, where laneways, street art, and café culture reveal the city’s quiet sophistication.
Phillip Island & Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife experience
Journey to Phillip Island for close wildlife encounters, coastal panoramas, and the unforgettable Penguin Parade as dusk settles over the ocean.
Helicopter flight over the Twelve Apostles
Lift above the Great Ocean Road’s dramatic coastline for a breathtaking aerial view of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Sentinel Rock.
Guided eco-walk in Cape Otway
Step into the wild heart of the Otways with a guided eco-walk, where coastal bushland, native wildlife, and quiet conservation meet.
Uluru & Kata Tjuta helicopter flight
Soar above the Red Centre for 25 minutes, taking in Uluru’s vast presence and the hidden northern faces of Kata Tjuta from a rare aerial vantage.
Your journey to Australia —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Sydney
Set around one of the world’s most iconic natural harbours, Sydney is a dazzling blend of coastal beauty, cosmopolitan energy and laid-back Australian lifestyle. As the capital of New South Wales, the city combines striking architecture, golden beaches and a dynamic cultural scene with year-round sunshine. From elegant waterfront neighbourhoods to buzzing nightlife and serene coastal walks, Sydney offers an irresistible mix of sophistication and outdoor living.
Must-sees:
- Sydney Harbour: A spectacular natural setting framed by sparkling waters and city landmarks.
- Sydney Opera House: An architectural masterpiece and global icon overlooking the harbour.
- Bondi Beach: One of Australia’s most famous beaches, renowned for surfing and coastal walks.
- Bondi Icebergs Pool: A dramatic ocean pool perched above the waves, among the most photographed in the world.
- Circular Quay: A lively waterfront hub offering harbour views, ferries and excellent dining options.
Culinary culture:
The food scene in Sydney reflects its multicultural identity and love of fresh produce. Enjoy refined seafood by the harbour, modern Australian cuisine influenced by Asian and Mediterranean flavours, or casual brunches in stylish neighbourhood cafés. From fine dining restaurants to vibrant food markets, the city’s culinary offering is diverse, creative and consistently high quality.
Dive deeper:
Beyond its famous landmarks, Sydney rewards exploration. Browse the lively stalls of Paddy’s Markets, stroll through waterfront districts, or take a ferry ride across the harbour for ever-changing views of the skyline. Families and thrill-seekers alike will enjoy Luna Park, a nostalgic amusement park offering rollercoasters, ferris wheels and harbour panoramas. For nature lovers, coastal paths such as the Bondi to Coogee Walk reveal hidden coves and sweeping ocean views just moments from the city centre.
Good to know:
Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, located about 20 minutes from the city centre by car or train. The best time to visit is from September to April, when warm weather is ideal for beaches, outdoor dining and harbour activities. The local currency is the Australian dollar (AUD).
Melbourne
Dynamic, creative and effortlessly stylish, Melbourne is one of Australia’s most captivating cities. As the capital of Victoria, it blends a cutting-edge cultural scene with leafy neighbourhoods, world-class dining and a deep passion for sport. Set along the Yarra River and within easy reach of wild coastlines and forested hinterlands, the city offers an inspiring balance between urban energy and nature. From grand galleries and buzzing cafés to hidden laneways alive with street art, Melbourne invites you to explore at your own pace.
Must-sees:
- National Gallery of Victoria: Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art institution, showcasing international and local masterpieces.
- Melbourne Laneways: A labyrinth of narrow streets famed for street art, independent boutiques and tiny espresso bars.
- Federation Square: A cultural hub linking museums, events and riverside walks.
- Royal Botanic Gardens: A tranquil green escape just moments from the city centre.
- St Kilda Beach: A relaxed seaside spot known for sunsets, promenades and coastal vibes.
Culinary culture:
Melbourne is considered Australia’s culinary capital. Its food scene reflects the city’s multicultural identity, from modern Australian fine dining to vibrant Asian, Italian and Middle Eastern influences. Enjoy expertly brewed coffee in neighbourhood cafés, creative tasting menus in award-winning restaurants, or relaxed brunches that have become a local institution. Markets such as Queen Victoria Market showcase fresh produce, global flavours and the city’s love of food in all its forms.
Dive deeper:
Beyond the city streets, Melbourne is the gateway to unforgettable day trips. Head to the Mornington Peninsula, where coastal walks, pristine beaches and refined seaside dining await in places like Sorrento and Portsea. For a countryside escape, explore the Yarra Valley, a renowned wine region just outside the city, offering vineyard tastings, gourmet restaurants and sunrise hot-air balloon rides drifting above rolling hills and misty valleys.
Good to know:
Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport, located about 30 minutes from the city centre. The best time to visit is from October to April, when mild to warm weather is ideal for city exploration and coastal outings. The local currency is the Australian dollar (AUD).
