12 Days Sydney, Gold Coast & Melbourne Highlights 

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DAY-01:   WELCOME TO SYDNEY.
Arrive at Sydney International Airport. Welcome to Sydney, Australia! Your airport seat-in-coach transfer will take you to your hotel in Sydney. 

Lunch and dinner are own arrangement. Overnight at the hotel.
 

DAY-02:  SYDNEY CITY TOUR & HARBOUR LUNCHEON CRUISE.
After breakfast from your hotel, enjoy your Sydney City Tour.  Depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day city sights tour. On tour you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. We continue through the financially focused Central Business District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 18^th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.  

We then continue through Sydneys Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the coves and
shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, we will take a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of Sydney skyline. You will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, passengers will have the option a short coastal walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney harbour. 

Travel on to famous Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop. Visit the beachfront promenade, put your toes in the sand, enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost). See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and surfers riding the waves of Bondi.

Re-board your coach and continue on to Tamarama and Bronte beaches before returning to the city via Centennial Park and Paddington, a trendy district with its elegant terrace houses and boutique shops along Oxford Street. 

Final stop of the day is Darling Harbour before you are dropped off at Circular Quay for your Sydney Harbour lunch cruise.  

Departing from the Eastern Pontoon at 12.30pm you will spend 3 relaxing hours tucked away in a first-class vessel. 
Discover the secrets of one of the world’s most famous and spectacular natural harbours including icons such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Sydney Botanical Gardens and more. We give you a chance to see the city from a new perspective and marvel at the sights that decorate its coastline. Owing to our educated live commentator, you will get to learn something new about Sydney, its history and about each of the sights that you can see from the deck. In addition to this, you will have access to one of Sydney’s most historic National Park Islands. Here you can explore the area and/or swim (optional) with an invitation to hire snorkel gear or bring your own. 

Note: Your cruise concludes at 3.30pm in Circular Quay. Guests to make their own way to Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant for dinner. 2-Course Dinner is included.

 After your dinner, please make your own way going back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (B)(L)(D)

DAY-03:  BLUE MOUNTAIN, SCENIC WORLD RIDES & SYDNEY ZOO.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Full day tour with Blue Mountains.

Note: Guests has to make their own way to pick-up and drop off point.

The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views.   Today your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region. 

Continuing on we arrive at Lookout for views of the famous Three Sisters.  Whilst the Blue Mountains features so much more than this natural attraction you can’t help but admire the unquestionable beauty of this amazing rock formation. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours.  Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and time available for you to take some great photos. 

We then make our way around the mountain towards the Scenic World Rides. Enjoy the Skyway, Steepest Railway & Cable way as we walk through the Rainforest at Scenic World.

Lunch is own arrangement during the tour stop-over. After we visit the Blue Mountains, the rest of afternoon is spent visiting Sydney Zoo. See the Kangaroos, Koala’s, Tasmanian Devil as well as Tiger and Rhino. We arrive back in Sydney approximately 5.00pm. Dinner is own arrangement. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
 

DAY-04:  FREE DAY IN SYDNEY
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Today is a relaxing day at your own leisure. This is the ideal time to do “Pasalubong Shopping” or explore this magnificent city on your own leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY-05:  DEPART SYDNEY – ARRIVE GOLD COAST.
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After your breakfast, you will be pick up and will be transfer to Sydney domestic airport for your flight into Gold Coast.

Note: Air ticket is included via Jetstar Australia with 23kg baggage allowance.

Welcome to Gold Coast! Home to cute cafes, craft breweries and modern shopping centres. Meet & greet at the airport by your driver guide and will transfer you to your hotel in Gold Coast City.

Check in to the hotel. The rest of today is free at your own leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY-06:  GOLD COAST CITY TOUR.
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After your breakfast, experience Gold Coast in a City Tour. Experience a fun day out exploring the highlights of the Gold Coast and a cruise of the Broadwater Estuary. Have a go at fishing, catching crabs and yabbie pumping on one of the nearby sand islands and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on our Gold Coast City Tour and Surrounds.

We start the day exploring the highlights of the Gold Coast. Your experienced, and knowledgeable guide will provide full commentary, giving you a deeper understanding of the area. Soak in the stunning views of the surrounding ranges, created by lava thousands of years old.

Next, we’ll head to Marlin Cove Marina where we will board our cruise to Broadwater. Here we’ll stop at one of the secluded islands in the estuary, where you’ll have the chance to have a go at a number of fun activities including fishing, yabbie pumping and crabbing. Search for shells and solider crabs on the island and enjoy crab show demonstration to learn more about these fascinating crustaceans. If you have no luck catching anything, don’t worry! We’ll head to our next island in Pelican Beach, another sandy islands in the estuary. Here, you can enjoy feeding the local pelicans who arrives at the island for their daily serve of fish. 

After a day of fun filled activities, we head Seaworld for Luncheon Cruise.

After we’ve refueled, we’ll start making our way back to the Gold Coast and take in the wonderful local sights including Burleigh Heads. We finish our day with great memories and picture-perfect Instagram photos of the beautiful Gold Coast City Tour and Surrounds.

Overnight at the hotel. (B)(L)

DAY-07:   DREAMWORLD THEMEPARK ADMISSION.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After your breakfast commence your Dreamworld Themepark experience.

Visit Dreamworld, Australia's largest theme park, with these admission ticket options. Featuring several theme areas, the park is a popular tourist attraction, especially for families, and includes water rides, roller coasters, a wildlife experience, and plenty of large-than-life characters. Visit this popular tourist attraction on the Gold Coast; perfect for families. Open from 10am to 5pm.

Lunch and dinner are own arrangement. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY-08:  FREE DAY IN GOLD COAST.
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Today is a relaxing day at your own leisure. This is the ideal time to do “Pasalubong Shopping” or explore this magnificent city on your own leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY-09:  DEPART GOLD COAST – ARRIVE MELBOURNE.
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After your breakfast, you will be pick up and will be transfer to Gold Coast domestic airport for your flight into Melbourne.

Note: Air ticket is included via Jetstar Australia with 23kg baggage allowance.

Welcome to Melbourne! Known for its gardens, restaurants, cafes, arcades and laneways, the arts and its relaxed elegant charm. It's also home to the Australian Open Tennis, Aussie Rules football, Melbourne Cup and the MCG!

You will be met and greet by our driver guide at the airport and will bring you to your Half Day Melbourne City Tour.

Tour Highlights:

Parliament House, Princess Theatre, Royal Exhibition Building, Prestigious Melbourne University, Lygon Street, Old Treasury Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens, Cross over the Yarra River and Federation Square.

After your City Tour, you will be dropped off to the hotel. The rest of today is free at your own leisure. Lunch and dinner are own arrangement. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY-10: THE GEAT OCEAN ROAD EXPERIENCE.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After your breakfast you will join your full day Great Ocean Road Tour.

Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is a breathtaking experience at any time of the year. One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, the Great Ocean Road stretches 243 km along the southern coast of Victoria.

On the spectacular Great Ocean Road Tour, experience this breathtaking coastline with pristine beaches, rainforests, charming seaside towns and of course the iconic 12 Apostles. Our small group tour offers more stops and more inclusions than our large coach option, making this the best value 12 Apostles tour available.

Leaving Melbourne, we’ll stop off at a popular coastal town on the Great Ocean Road, where we will have morning tea and relax before an exciting day ahead. We visit the historic Memorial Arch to get our photo taken before passing through the quaint coastal resort towns of Lorne and Wye River.

Next up we head to the picturesque Apollo Bay where you can grab some lunch from one of the many cafes that dot the street.

Next on this 1 Day Great Ocean Road Tour we will enjoy a guided walk through the Otway Rainforest at Maits Rest. Here you will see plush tree ferns and some of the tallest eucalyptus trees in Australia. Back on the road we twist and wind through Port Campbell National Park to arrive at the Shipwreck Coast.

Find yourself surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and take a walk along the beach at Loch Ard Gorge. View the Archway, The Razorback and Dumpling Pots and hear the tragic tales of the Shipwreck Coast.

Finally, we arrive at the highlight of the Great Ocean Road Tour – the world famous 12 Apostles. Walk out to the lookouts for spectacular views and photo opportunities of one of Australia’s most iconic attractions.
Lunch and dinner are own arrangement. After the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)

DAY-11:  PHILIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE & BRIGHTON BEACH BOXES EXPERIENCE.
After breakfast from your hotel, enjoy your full day tour of Phillip Island Wildlife and Brighton Beach Boxes.

Combining gorgeous Victorian beaches and unique wildlife encounters, this Melbourne day tour will take you on a visit to the iconic Brighton Beach, Maru Wildlife Park and the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Enjoy a close up with sleepy koalas and curious kangaroos and many more native Australian animals at Maru Wildlife Park. You will also get to walk the shores of Brighton and take photos of the colourful bathing boxes that have put the area on the map. The adventure continues with a visit to Phillip Island and Nobbies Education Centre to learn about the wildlife that resides here and settle in for the evening Penguin Parade.

Lunch and dinner are own arrangement. After tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY-12:  DEPART MELBOURNE – ARRIVE SYDNEY.
Your journey comes to an end after your breakfast this morning.

Check-out time from your hotel. You will be transferred to Melbourne International airport for your flight bound home taking with you the most unforgettable and fond memories of wonderful Australia. (B) 

End of our service, hope to welcome you again!

Our local staff will meet & greet you at Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne Airport

Our local staff will meet & greet you from your hotel and will drop you off at Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne Airport

Your Hotel Accommodation

In Sydney –  Holiday Inn Darling Harbour or similar
https://www.hidarlingharbour.com/

In Gold Coast –  Novotel Surfers Paradise or similar
https://www.novotelsurfersparadise.com.au/

In Melbourne – The Victoria Hotel or similar
https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/melbourne-vic/the-victoria-hotel/

SURCHARGE:

• Surcharge may apply for accommodations and attractions traveling Australia during the Shoulder and Peak Season including holidays and special events period. We will advise you on this if there is any
  
  
• The quoted price is subject to sudden price increases or surcharges imposed by our suppliers that are beyond our control

• Australia Good & Services Tax
  
  
• International air tickets on Qantas Airways (with 7kg hand carry and 30kg checked baggage)
  
  
• Domestic air tickets on Jetstar Australia (with 7kg hand carry and 23kg checked baggage)
  
  
• All airline taxes & surcharges
  
  
• Accommodation with daily breakfast inside the hotel
  
  
• A combination of seat-in-touring coach and private with English speaking driver guide
  
  
• Attractions as specified in the itinerary
  
  
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
  
  
• Seat-in-coach roundtrip airport transfer (In/Out: Sydney, Gold Coast & Melbourne)
  
  
• Free travel insurance (for 59yo and below only)
  
  
• Travel Kit
  
  

• Any extra meals
  
  
• Drinks ordered during meals (Soft drinks, juice drinks, beers, wine and other beverages)
  
  
• Optional tours and activities not mentioned on the brief itinerary
  
  
• Hotel porterage
  
  
• Airline excess baggage
  
  
• Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, pay movies, room services, mini bars laundries or other expenditures during the tour
  
  
• Other services not mentioned on the itinerary
  
  
• Daily tipping to the driver guide (Approx AU$ 10.00 per person per day)
  
  

DEPOSIT / TERMS OF PAYMENT:

• Upon confirmation of reservations, we will require US$ 500.00 per person tour deposit payment
  
  
• Full payment is payable four (4) weeks prior to commencement of service
  
  
• For bookings less than four (4) weeks prior to commencement of service and during peak seasons and block out periods shall be considered “book & buy”. Full payment has to be made immediately upon confirmation of all services

CHILD POLICY:       *NOTE: Child = 2 – 11yrs inclusive        
 

Infant under 2 years of age: FOC

Child share room with 1 adult: Upon request

Child share room with 2 adults with bed: Upon request

Child share room with 2 adults not occupying a bed: Upon request

** For 2 children sharing one twin room, both child will be charged at: Upon request

12 Days Sydney, Gold Coast & Melbourne Highlights.pdf 

12 Days Sydney, Gold Coast & Melbourne Highlights.pdf

12 Days Melbourne, Hobart & Sydney Discovery (SIC)_.pdf

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We will endeavor to minimize any cancellation charges imposed.  However, our general cancellations policy is as follows:

Ø  46 days or more                        – US$ 500

Ø  45-22 days prior to arrival          – 30% of tour fare

Ø  21-08 days prior to arrival          – 50% of tour fare

Ø  07-01 days prior to arrival          – 100% of tour fare