Highlights of Australia

4 Nights – Sydney
2 Nights – Blue Mountains
2 Nights – Hunter Valley
2 Nights – Uluru (Ayers Rock)
4 Nights – Cairns (Great Barrier Reef)

✈️ UK – Sydney (4 nights): After flying from the UK, you’ll arrive in Sydney where you’ll have 4 nights to recover from your journey and settle into the relaxed Australian lifestyle. Warm weather, an outdoorsy vibe and stunning harbour views all await you, along with a host of world-class attractions. Visit the iconic Opera House, climb the Harbour Bridge for unbeatable views (if you have a head for heights), or simply take a ferry across the sparkling waters. Art lovers can explore the Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art, while beach lovers can learn to surf at Bondi. In the evening, dine at one of Sydney’s renowned restaurants and enjoy a drink at The Glenmore, a much-loved local pub with a rooftop bar overlooking the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

🚗 Sydney – Blue Mountains (2 nights): Pick up your hire car in Sydney and set off on your next adventure to the stunning Blue Mountains. Just a couple of hours’ drive away, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers dramatic sandstone cliffs, cascading waterfalls and dense eucalyptus forests. Explore walking trails, ride the scenic railway or enjoy panoramic views from the glass-bottomed Skyway. Don’t miss Echo Point at Katoomba, home to the famous Three Sisters rock formation. According to Aboriginal legend, these striking pinnacles represent three sisters turned to stone to protect them during a tribal conflict, and this haunting story adds even more magic to the view.

🚗 Blue Mountains – Hunter Valley (2 nights): Tear yourself away from the mountains and continue north to the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest and most celebrated wine region. Spend 2 nights surrounded by rolling vineyards, gourmet restaurants and boutique wineries. Take a vineyard tour, meet the winemakers and sample award-winning vintages, or enjoy a scenic hot air balloon ride over the valley at sunrise, which would certainly be the perfect way to start your day.

✈️ Hunter Valley – Uluru (2 nights): Return to Sydney to drop off your car before flying to Uluru (Ayers Rock), one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Rising dramatically from the desert plains, this sacred monolith holds deep spiritual significance for the local Anangu people. Witness it at sunrise when the rock glows a deep red, or at sunset as it transforms through rich golden hues. During your stay in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, you can explore nearby Kantju Gorge to see ancient Aboriginal rock art or visit the domed rock formations of Kata Tjuta.

✈️ Uluru – Cairns (4 nights): Flying into tropical Cairns, keep your window blinds open for a spectacular approach over the Coral Sea. This lively city is a gateway to two natural wonders, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Spend your days exploring local markets, the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, or the city’s lively esplanade cafés. Take a trip north to the Daintree, a World Heritage rainforest teeming with wildlife, or dedicate a day to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on Earth. Whether you dive, snorkel or explore by glass-bottom boat, you’ll encounter colourful corals, turtles and countless marine species in this unforgettable underwater world.

✈️ Cairns – UK: With the sights of coral reefs and rainforests still fresh in your mind, we’ll collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Cairns Airport for your flight home. After this incredible journey across Australia’s coastlines, cities, deserts and reefs, you’ll return with memories that will last a lifetime.