Australian Family Discovery

Seek out close encounters with unique and iconic wildlife, sink your toes in endless white sand beaches, delve into untouched rainforests, be amazed at thrilling theme parks and savour some of the world’s most cultured and liveable cities. Get the best for your family on this specially designed itinerary with carefully selected accommodation to suit all their needs.

Guide

PRIVATE JOURNEY → This is a private multi-centre itinerary and not an escorted group tour

MEAL PLAN
No meals are included.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is in 3½ star hotels or higher, but you may change your accommodation to 4 or 5 star hotels at extra cost.

TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included at each destination.

EXPERIENCES
We offer a selection of prebookable experiences.

TRAVEL TIPS
Temperatures can change between each location so make sure you pack enough layers to handle all temperatures.

NB
No flights are included in the price of this itinerary.

DAY 1
Upon arrival in Sydney, transfer to the Harbour Rocks. Settle in for three days in this gorgeous city, with its famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Perhaps visit the Sydney Aquarium and the Bondi Shark Museum for some startling glimpses from beneath the waves; or head to beautiful Taronga Zoo with its magnificent views across the harbour, diverse collection of native and exotic species and the Sky Safari Chair – an exhilarating cable car ride up the zoo’s hillside. Enjoy a fun ride on the monorail or take a trip on the ferry from Circular Quay across to Manly. And for hitting the waves, Sydney's northern beaches are ideal for first-time (and more advanced) surfers.

DAY 4
Fly to the tropical holiday paradise of Cairns for a four night stay at Bay Village. Explore the wonders of this unique region - perhaps take a cruise to the legendary Great Barrier Reef, one of nature’s true wonders, for a snorkelling tripto swim, snorkel or view tropical marine life from a semi-submersible craft. You might also like to visit an authentic working cattle station on the Wild Outback Experience (prebookable). In vibrant Cairns itself, check out the Esplanade on the foreshore, with its enormous saltwater lagoon, volleyball courts, skate park and play area, or relax on the picturesque beaches north of the city.

DAY 8
Fly south to the city of Brisbane and a two night stay at the Medina Executive. Hire bikes or rollerblades at Kangaroo Point and explore the city via 20km of riverside pathways. Check out the adorable cubs at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, where you can also watch an Aussie sheepdog show and get up-close to roaming kangaroos. Or take a tour out to the bush and explore the Hinterlands. Perhaps a highlight of any family holiday to Australia would be a visit to the famous Australia Zoo, located approx. an hour north of Brisbane and home of the late Steve Irwin, AKA, The Crocodile Hunter!

DAY 10
Approx. one hour from Brisbane lies one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations - the Gold Coast: a unique mix of Miami's South Beach meets Las Vegas and Orlando Florida. With 70km of surf-happy beaches; world famous theme parks including Sea World and Warner Bros. Movie World; and wild water parks - this region plays host to innumerable exciting things to do. Spend three nights at the Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa in Surfers Paradise and let the fun begin!

DAY 12 → Transfer to Brisbane airport or choose to extend your stay.