Inspiring Australia

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Venture on a journey through Australia’s most iconic sights. Experience the ancient Gondwana Rainforests of Northern Australia, majestic Uluru in the spiritual Red Centre, and the iconic harbour city of Sydney.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Venture on a journey through Australia’s most iconic sights. Experience the ancient Gondwana Rainforests of Northern Australia, majestic Uluru in the spiritual Red Centre, and the iconic harbour city of Sydney.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairns
End CitySydney

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Australia

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Highly experienced Driver Guide
    • Local Specialists (Guides)
    • Mixture of boutique, unique and 5 star hotels

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Palm Cove

Welcome to Tropical North Queensland! This afternoon join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception followed by a Welcome Dinner at Reef House Restaurant. Nestled under Melaleuca trees with views across the Coral Sea, you will dine on modern Australian cuisine using fresh North Queensland produce.

The Reef House

Day 2: Daintree & Indigenous Culture

Today will be an incredible day to remember. Join your Indigenous Guide on an exclusive journey to discover the Daintree and gain rich insight into the deep relationship the local Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Learn about cultural traditions, bush foods an...

Day 3: Cairns - Included Choice, Reef or Rainforest

Today you can explore tropical Cairns in your own style with an Included Choice option. Choose to board a Quicksilver wave piercing catamaran for your cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The friendly professional crew will take you to an underwater wor...

Day 4: Cairns - Uluru

Today we fly from Cairns to the heart of the Red Centre, Uluru. This afternoon you’re off to the domes of Kata Tjuta where you’ll join your Travel Director for a guided-walk through Walpa Gorge. The large, steep dome-like formations of Kata Tjuta are amazing to walk t...

Day 5: Uluru

Rise early to experience the renowned Field of Light, where 50,000 glass spheres in colours of ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white, have been installed within sight of Uluru. Wander through the paths and then, from the dune-top, watch as the dawn creeps across t...

Day 6: Uluru - Kings Canyon

This morning experience the changing colours and magic of the sunrise over Uluru before heading back to the hotel for breakfast. From here you will travel towards Kings Canyon. Your first stop is Curtin Springs which has been home to the Severin family since 1956 when...

Day 7: Kings Canyon - Alice Springs

Perfect for observing the changing colours of the landscape, today you're off on a sunrise 6km Rim Walk exploration of the spectacular Kings Canyon. As you venture around the rim, highlights include the domed ‘Lost City’, and the luscious ‘Garden of Eden’. If you’d pr...

Day 8: Alice Springs - Sydney

This morning you can explore Alice Spring in your own style with an Included Choice option. Choose to visit the School of the Air to learn about outback schooling and the technology used to teach children in these remote areas. Or you may wish to visit the Royal Flyin...

Day 9: Sydney Included Choice - Hunter Valley

Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including a stroll along the coastal walk for incredible views over the Pacific Ocean and wild coastal cliffs. Mid morning offers you an Included Choice activity so you can see more of the Harbour City. Escape to a world long ago, befor...

Day 10: Hunter Valley

Spend the day exploring the amazing Hunter Valley Wine Region. It includes good food, great wine and beautiful scenery. Indulge in exclusive private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. There will be time to explore cellar ...

Day 11: Hunter Valley - Sydney

Return to Sydney in time to cruise magical Sydney Harbour. Cruise aroundthe glistening harbour while you savour a delicious lunch with a strong focuson local produce and wines. Relax on the spacious deck as you sail past the harbour’s iconic sights like the Sydney Ope...

Day 12: Sydney at Leisure

Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. There are so many sights to experience. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, take the ferry to Manly Beach, or explore some of the lesser-known interesting pockets of Sydney to see how the locals...

Day 13: Farewell from Sydney

Your Inspiring Journey concludes after breakfast when you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $10,952
Price per day$842
Last Updated: 5/16/2024
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01 Oct 2024
13 Oct 2024
$10,952
$13,544
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05 Nov 2024
17 Nov 2024
$10,952
$14,875
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07 Jan 2025
19 Jan 2025
$11,995
$14,875
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28 Jan 2025
09 Feb 2025
$11,995
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25 Feb 2025
09 Mar 2025
$11,995
$14,875
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08 Apr 2025
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$12,595
$15,620
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01 Jul 2025
13 Jul 2025
$12,595
$15,620
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30 Sep 2025
12 Oct 2025
$12,595
$15,620
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04 Nov 2025
16 Nov 2025
$12,595
$15,620
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13 Jan 2026
25 Jan 2026
$12,595
$15,620
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Check Current Availability, prices, specials with AAT Kings.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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May 2024

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Tasmanian Wonders

The pace of the tour was excellent, was not too rush. We still have some free time to explore the place on our own. Our tour director Carolyn is very knowledgeable ...

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Trusted Customer

May 2024

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Wonderful & Awesome experience, would like to visit in different seasons.

Throughout the tour, the service by the tour director & coach captain was excellent. The distribution of room keys to us was fast. We don’t have to wait too long...

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Garry Harris

May 2024

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The journey on the Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour.

Carolyn was energetic and enthusiastic about Tasmania. This rub...

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Tour Operator

AAT Kings

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A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travelers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customized, and guides were trained. From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand and taking intrepid travelers on a wild and wonderful ride. We’ve come a long way and clocked a few kilometers in the process. But some things will never change. Like our spirit for adventure. Our oh-so-knowledgeable Travel Directors. The local characters we meet (and will never forget) along the way. The epic, goosebump-inducing stories we’re told by First Nations guides. The life-changing experiences on offer – the kind that only 100 years of exploring affords. We’ve never been more passionate about our next discovery. Join us and fall in love with Australia and New Zealand all over again. #aatkings


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Age Requirements
6 years and up
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