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Melbourne - Wander the Royal Botanic Gardens and admire the UNESCO-listed Royal Exhibition Building before venturing out to see the dramatic Twelve Apostles rock formations along the coast
Sydney - Explore the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge before heading to Bondi Beach for a walk along its lively promenade
Blue Mountains National Park - Trek through eucalyptus forest along the Great Dividing Range, taking in sweeping views across this vast mountainous region
Pokolbin - Wander through the vineyards of the Hunter Valley and explore the Hunter Valley Gardens at the foot of the Brokenback Range
Port Macquarie - Cast a line at one of the coast's best fishing spots or visit Billabong Zoo to see cheetahs and lion cubs up close
Byron Bay - Unwind in this laid-back coastal village, with sweeping beaches and a relaxed pace of life
Gold Coast - Ride the waves at Surfers Paradise or head into the hinterland to explore Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook National Park
Cairns - Meet koalas over breakfast at Hartley's Crocodile Park before exploring this gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Byron Bay - Unwind in this laid-back coastal village, with sweeping beaches and a relaxed pace of life
Gold Coast - Ride the waves at Surfers Paradise or head into the hinterland to explore Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook National Park
Cairns - Meet koalas over breakfast at Hartley's Crocodile Park before exploring this gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
15 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
2 peopleMinimum to book
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Starts
Ends
Melbourne, Australia
Cairns, Australia
What's Included
Accommodation
14 Nights accommodation in 3-5 star hotels
Transport
Round-trip airport transfers in Melbourne and CairnsArrival transfer in Sydney
Others
Hire car (Toyota Corolla or similar) for self-drive day 6 to 12Koalas experience at Hartley's Crocodile Park
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Travel Insurance
Visa
Other Practical Information
Itinerary
Head off on this 15-day self-drive adventure from Melbourne to Cairns, taking in some of Australia's most iconic scenery along the way. Begin in Melbourne, exploring its Royal Botanic Gardens and the striking Twelve Apostles rock formations on the coast nearby, before flying north to Sydney for the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach. Pick up your hire car and wind through the Blue Mountains and the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, stopping in Port Macquarie and laid-back Byron Bay en route to the beaches of the Gold Coast. The drive continues north to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, where a Breakfast with the Koalas experience at Hartley's Crocodile Park rounds off this diverse road trip in style.
day 1Welcome to Melbourne
Once you have arrived at Melbourne Airport, a representative will be waiting to meet you and take you to The Victoria Hotel Melbourne, set in the heart of the CBD, with pick-up scheduled for 12:00 PM. Melbourne Australia's second-largest city, known for its trendy, lively atmosphere and reputation as the country's cultural, culinary and shopping capital. The city's blend of modern skyline and elegant architecture is on show throughout the CBD, from the Royal Exhibition Building - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - to the Anglican cathedral of St Paul's. With the rest of the day free, you might like to settle into your surroundings with a wander around the CBD or find somewhere nearby for dinner.
OverNight
Melbourne
day 2Explore Melbourne
day 3Free Time in Melbourne
day 4Arrive in Sydney
day 5Uncover Sydney at Your Own Pace
day 6Self-Drive to the Blue Mountains
day 7Continue to Pokolbin
day 8Journey Onward to Port Macquarie
day 9Byron Bay Experience
day 10Discover the Gold Coast
day 11More Time in the Gold Coast
day 12Travel to Cairns
day 13Hartley's Crocodile Park Visit
day 14Cairns at Leisure
day 15Farewell Cairns
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