Best of Australia
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- COVID-19protected
- Explorer
- Family
- Luxury
- Customizable
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 12 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 15-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-43623
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- Operated in English
- Starts Sydney and NSW, Australia
- Ends Cairns, Australia
HIGHLIGHTS
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- See all the sites of Sydney – a bustling central city along Australia’s East Coast – like the Opera House, Hyde Park plus a tour around the Harbour with a First Nations guide.
- Visit the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains seeing the gorgeous scenery of Wentworth Falls and the Three Sisters on foot and from above on the skyway.
- Discover the ever-changing colours of Uluru, one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites, as you marvel at the epic sandstone monolith at both sunrise and sunset.
- Embark on a guided walk through Kata Tjuta (formerly known as The Olgas) and short a hike across the famous Kings Canyon plateau.
- Take a full-day sailing and snorkelling tour of the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas, learning about the underwater ecosystem and the fragility of the environment from professional marine biologists.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Greening Australia. Donations help them tackle Australia’s complex environmental challenges, restoring landscapes at scale – in ways that work for communities, economies and nature.
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The "Best Of Australia" tour starts in Sydney and NSW and ends in Cairns. It is an explorer tour that takes 12 days taking you through Port Douglas, Cairns, Alice Springs and 4 other destinations in Australia. "Best Of Australia" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Calling all nature lovers – it doesn’t get much more Australian than on this 12-day adventure. Start with visits to Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge before dipping into the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains for a day trip through some incredible scenery. Then, venture into the heart of Australia and experience the awe of Uluru, Kings Canyon and many more significant First Nations sites in the Red Centre. Finally, bask in the natural splendour of the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient wonder of Daintree Rainforest – this trip really shows that Australia can do it all.
Calling all nature lovers – it doesn’t get much more Australian than on this 12-day adventure. Start with visits to Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge before dipping into the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains for a day trip through some incredible scenery. Then, venture into the heart of Australia and experience the awe of Uluru, Kings Canyon and many more significant First Nations sites in the Red Centre. Finally, bask in the natural splendour of the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient wonder of Daintree Rainforest – this trip really shows that Australia can do it all.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Sydney
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Day 2: Blue Mountains / Sydney
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Day 3: Manly / Sydney
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Day 4: Sydney / Alice Springs
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Day 5: West MacDonnell Ranges / Kings Canyon
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Day 6: Kings Canyon / Kata Tjuta / Uluru / Yulara
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Day 7: Uluru / Yulara
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Day 8: Yulara / Cairns
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Day 9: Kuranda / Port Douglas
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Day 10: Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation / Port Douglas
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Day 11: Great Barrier Reef / Port Douglas
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Day 12: Mossman Gorge / Palm Cove / Cairns
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Hotel (11 nights)
Meals
- 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle , Boat
Guide
- An expert tour leader
Included Activities
- Sydney - The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour
- Wentworth Falls - Wentworth Falls Lookout
- Katoomba - Scenic Skyway
- Katoomba - Scenic Walkway
- Katoomba - Three Sisters Walk
- Katoomba - Echo Point Lookout
- Katoomba - Scenic Cableway
- Katoomba - Scenic Railway
- Sydney – Harbour to Manly return ferry
- Sydney – Exploration of Manly Beach
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Simpsons Gap Guided Aboriginal Cultural Walk
- Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Creek Walk
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
- Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with local Anangu Guide
- Kuranda - Skyrail (one-way)
- Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
- Kuranda - Kuranda Village Visit
- Port Douglas - Leader-lead Orientation Walk
- Daintree National Park – Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise
- Daintree National Park - Jindalba circuit track
- Daintree National Park - Cape Tribulation Lookout & Beach Walk
- Port Douglas - Full-day Great Barrier Reef tour
- Mossman Gorge - Ngadiku Dreamtime walk
- Any international flights to Sydney and NSW and from Cairns are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Australia tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION
COVID VACCINATION POLICY
Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.
Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.
COVID-19 Safety Measures
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of Australia tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 24 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBest of Australia tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Best of Australia tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Is this trip right for you- Flights from Sydney To Alice Springs and from Yulara to Cairns are not included. Please see the itinerary for information on recommended flight details.
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. See information about specific walks in the itinerary.
- Temperatures in Australia's Red Centre can be extreme, so you will need to be well prepared. Depending on the time of the year, daytime can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong year-round) so always use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures can really drop, so bring sufficient warm clothing, too as in winter, temperatures can drop below zero at night.
- On some days of the trip, you’ll spend many hours driving through very remote areas of Australia. Sit back and enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel. The days can be long, but you’ll want to fit as much of this amazing place in as you can in four short days!
- As sunrise and sunset times as well as weather conditions vary throughout the year, the order of activities may change to ensure you have the best experience possible. On occasion, the First Nations experiences may not be available should your guides have other cultural commitments, in which case there will be alternative activities.
- Some activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
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