Contrasts of Australia - Melbourne, Uluru & Sydney Itinerary

Crowned "The World's Most Liveable City" for seven years in a row, friendly Melbourne is the perfect place to begin your Australian self-drive adventure.

This compact, diverse metropolis is begging to be explored after settling into your comfortable accommodation. There are hidden charms around every corner, beautiful Botanic Gardens and chic city squares where you can soak up the atmosphere to your heart's content.

Here are some of our favourite things to do in Melbourne:

• Lose yourself in cobbled laneways lined with tempting coffee shops, chic boutiques and cozy bars.
• Admire the always-evolving street art covering every inch of Hosier Lane
• Take a tram to St Kilda beach's historic esplanade and drop into Acland St's irresistible cake shops.
• Make a sporting pilgrimage to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground
• Grab a bite to eat at Queen Victoria Market - it's the largest market in the Southern Hemisphere
• Choose from a dizzying array of restaurants & eateries — you're in Australia's foodie capital.

Accommodation: Melbourne - 2 Nights

Discover amazing coastal scenery, adventure and wildlife on a full day coach tour along the famous Great Ocean Road.

Great Ocean Road - One of the World's Greatest Drives

Experience and enjoy the breathtaking Great Ocean Road: every twist and turn exposes you to stretches of broad, uninterrupted beaches, dramatic coastlines and the lush rainforest of the Otway Ranges. This remarkable scenery provides an amazing backdrop for a day that will be etched in your memory forever.

Visit Australia’s oldest surviving lighthouse at Apollo Bay, enjoy a typical Aussie BBQ lunch, take a rainforest walk in the Otway Ranges and see the world famous limestone rock stacks — the 12 Apostles – at the western end of the Great Ocean Road.

There are plenty of opportunities to see the native wildlife in its natural habitat including koalas and a variety of Australian birdlife.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea

Leave the city behind and fly to Australia’s Red Centre for your first glimpse of Uluru. Rising dramatically from the desert plains, this sacred monolith sits within the World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, deeply significant to Aboriginal culture. This evening, travel to a remote desert location where sunset views over Uluru set the scene for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy sparkling wine, beer, and outback canapés as darkness falls and the stunning Field of Light installation begins to glow. Beneath a star-filled sky, wander through 50,000 illuminated glass spheres in a magical desert setting.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Ayers Rock - 2 Nights

Today, discover the magic of Australia’s Red Centre from above on an unforgettable helicopter flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Soar across the vast desert landscape, taking in breathtaking aerial views of the iconic rock formations and capturing incredible photo opportunities from every angle. As evening approaches, enjoy the award-winning Sounds of Silence experience. Sip sparkling wine and savour canapés while watching the sunset over Uluru before sitting down to a multi-course dinner beneath the stars. Accompanied by the sounds of the didgeridoo and the beauty of the desert night, this immersive experience perfectly captures the spirit of the outback. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Fly onwards to Sydney, the oldest and grandest of Australia's big cities. Blessed with a glorious natural harbour, golden beaches and a blissful climate, this incredible metropolis offers a stunning introduction to East Coast Australia.

Sydney Harbour Dining Cruise
Tonight's Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Harbour shows off Sydney in style. Sparkling wine in hand, enjoy spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as you dine.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Sydney - 2 Nights

Discover Sydney’s rich and complex story on this expert-led small-group walking tour. Explore key landmarks while gaining insight into Australian history, culture, society, and the experiences of First Nations people. Beginning at Customs House, learn about British colonisation and its impact on the Cadigal people of the Eora Nation. Along the way, hear stories of Aboriginal leaders, governors, convicts, entrepreneurs, and migrants who shaped the city. The tour winds through Sydney’s vibrant centre before concluding in The Rocks at a popular brewery, where harbour views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge provide a memorable finishing touch.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Your 7 Day Contrasts of Australia family adventure ends in Sydney today, and we know you will leave with magical memories of a truly exceptional Australian experience as you board your onward flight.

Included Meals: Breakfast