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Highlights of Australia: The Great Barrier Reef to Sydney

12 days  |  16 days with Adelaide & Kangaroo Island extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $175

Group size
15–35 travelers
Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars

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An island, a country, and a continent all in one.

Experience the allure of the Land Down Under when you explore the Sydney Opera House, set out into Mossman Gorge, and snorkel above the Great Barrier Reef. But these iconic adventures are only the beginning. From cosmopolitan Sydney to multicultural Melbourne, Australia is full of surprises for you to discover.

Your tour package includes

  • 9 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 3 dinners with beer or wine
  • 4 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach
  • 2 on-tour flights

Included highlights

  • Bondi Beach
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Mossman Gorge
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Carlton Gardens
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Queen Victoria Market

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Cross the International Date Line in flight and “lose” a day.

Day 2: Travel day

Your flight continues to Australia.

Reviews

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Very good

4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler David, traveled in Mar 2025

Sally our guide was great. The tour included exactly what you should expect on a visit to Australia. Hotels were first rate. Meals that were provided were great. The only complaints are the long travel days and the early plane flights. Both are probably unavoidable but it...

Highlights of Australia Tour

4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Robert, traveled in Mar 2025

The overall tour was well done and well organized. The friendly folks in our tour group made the tour even more enjoyable. We have been on 20+ tours during the last 40 years and Sally is by far the best tour director we have ever had.

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Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad to hear that you found the tour well-organized and enjoyable, and it sounds like your...

Highlights

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Jane, traveled in Mar 2025

This trip was an excellent experience for highlights of Australia. The only thing missing was Uluru. Maybe next time. The length was perfect. Had some rainy days due to Cyclone, but Barrier reef was not rainy and was the best place to be! Our guide, Sally, was the best guide...

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Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the highlights of Australia and that Sally made such a...

Great tour!

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Jennifer, traveled in Jan 2025

This was a fantastic tour in just about every way. Sally, our tour guide, was amazing -- she communicated with the group even before the tour started, was organized and always available. She went out of her way to suggest and facilitate excursions that weren't offered as part of...

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Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience. It sounds like Sally’s...

Down Under

4 out of 5 stars

8th-time traveler Connie, traveled in Jan 2025

Australia was amazing. Our tour director Sally knows how to entertain and assist a group with many personalities. My only gripes are the tiny, tiny twin beds. They felt smaller than a regular twin. Our small bus while on Kangaroo Island was a very rough ride, like it had no...

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Hi Connie, Thank you for sharing this thoughtful review! It’s wonderful to hear that Australia made such a great impression and that...

10 days in Australia

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Karyn, traveled in Jan 2025

My first go ahead tour and what a great experience! Got to travel with 15 really interesting and kind people. Our tour guide Sally went above and beyond facilitating the bucket list activities we wanted for our free days. I appreciated her personal stories of living in...

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Sydney - Mercure Sydney

This deluxe hotel is located in Sydney's central business district. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, rooftop pool, and fitness center. Nearby you'll find Sydney Opera House, Chinatown, and the Powerhouse Museum.

Great Barrier Reef Region - Oaks Resort Port Douglas

This relaxing hotel is located in Port Douglas. Guests enjoy the tropical surroundings, lagoon-style pool, and spa center. Nearby you’ll find the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, Flames of the Forest, and Four Mile Beach.

Melbourne - The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins

This elegant hotel is located in the heart of Melbourne. Guests enjoy the fitness center, the Curve Restaurant, and spa. Nearby you'll find the Immigration Museum, the Southbank Promenade, and the Melbourne Museum.

Adelaide - Vibe Hotel Adelaide

This modern hotel is located in the vibrant East End of Adelaide. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, fitness center, and on-site restaurant. Nearby you'll find the Ayers House Museum, the Adelaide Botanic Garden, and the Rymill Park.

Kangaroo Island - Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

This hotel which blends in with it’s bushland surroundings is located American River, Kangaroo Island. Guests enjoy nature tails, morning pelican feedings and outdoor pool. Nearby you’ll find Penneshaw Penguin Centre and the...

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Flights

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