Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Naarm (Melbourne) and settle into your hotel on the Yarra River. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at South Wharf, a relaxed introduction that feels more personal in a small group setting.
Discover Melbourne's famous hidden streets and arcades with a guided Melbourne laneway tour. With smaller group sizes, you can access tucked-away corners and uncover richer local stories. The afternoon is yours to explore or join an Optional Experience* Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour, one of Australia's most iconic wildlife encounters.
Enjoy the freedom to explore Melbourne your way. You might uncover its creative neighbourhoods, join a niche walking tour, or take an Optional Experience* Great Ocean Road day tour, a world-renowned coastal drive showcasing dramatic cliffs and the Twelve Apostles.
Travel to Uluṟu (Ayers Rock), where the vast outback landscape delivers one of Australia's most iconic natural wonders. This evening, enjoy a sunset viewing experience with uninterrupted views of Uluṟu, made even more special in a smaller, more intimate group.
Witness the sun rise over Uluru before going on an Uluru base walk, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where stories of the Anangu people bring deep cultural meaning to this sacred place. Another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience awaits, where you will meet a local Anangu artist. Then travel to Kata Tjuṯa to walk among its striking domes, an experience that feels even more powerful away from large crowds.
Start your day with an Optional Experience* to the exclusive Field of Light installation at sunrise, a truly unforgettable desert spectacle.
Later, travel to tropical Gimuy (Cairns), where lush rainforest and reef await.
A full day to personalise your Tropical North Queensland adventure with Optional Experiences. Choose from rainforest journeys, cultural encounters, or the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tours, with the flexibility of small group travel allowing you to explore at your own pace.
This evening, enjoy dinner on the Cairns waterfront, showcasing fresh regional seafood.
Today is a true highlight. Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and immerse yourself in one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Snorkel among vibrant coral gardens or take in the underwater world from a semi-submersible, with a tropical lunch served onboard as you relax between experiences.
Arrive in Warrane (Sydney) and enjoy some free time exploring the sights and sounds of this vibrant harbour city at your own pace.
Explore Sydney's icons, starting with a guided Sydney Opera House tour, followed by a harbour lunch cruise featuring local flavours and spectacular views.
Later, visit Bondi Beach, where time and space allow for a more relaxed coastal experience.
Today is yours to shape. Spend more time discovering Sydney or join an Optional Experience* to the Blue Mountains, exploring World Heritage listed landscapes of dramatic escarpments and rainforest valleys.
Enjoy a slower morning before visiting the Art Gallery of NSW for a guided experience focused on First Nations and Australian art. This cultural highlight is followed by a lunch celebrating native ingredients, providing a meaningful and memorable finale.
Your journey concludes in Sydney after an immersive exploration of Australia's most iconic destinations, experienced with greater connection and ease in a small group.
Trip Inclusions
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO Heritage World Heritage site, and witness unforgettable sunset and sunrise
- Join a guided Uluru Base Tour and hear stories of the Anangu
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Join an Anangu artist to try your hand at Aboriginal Dot Painting
- Walk through two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta at Walpa Gorge
- Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef - a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Join a private guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
- Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Take a stroll along the promenade at Sydney's Bondi Beach
- Learn about Indigenous art on a guided tour and Be My Guest lunch at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Expert Travel Directors, Driver Guides and Local Guides to enrich your on-tour experience
- National Park entrance fees
- Comfortable accommodation in premium 3 to 4-star hotels located nearby key attractions
- Premium coaches with Wi-Fi (where available) and USB charging stations
- 2 Dinners (D)
- 12 Breakfasts (B)
- 3 Lunches (L)
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport
- Day 13: Flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport
- Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
- Internal-holiday flights Included - Please note that prices include land and internal-holiday airfares, which AAT Kings will book to fulfil the holiday itinerary including Day 4: Melbourne to Ayers Rock, Day 6: Ayers Rock to Cairns and Day 9: Cairns to Sydney
- Low level of fitness required.
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Operator
At AAT Kings, our on-road staff are best in class. Our Travel Directors, Driver Guides and Drivers are hand-picked for their passion, experience, and enthusiasm for the spectacular countries we live in. There is truly no one better to share with you the best destinations across Australia and New Zealand. We have been perfecting our itineraries and products for over 100 years, so the benefits gained from travelling with us are unrivalled. With over 150 expertly crafted holiday itineraries to choose from, we offer something for everyone.
A maximum of 24 guests ensures a more personalised, small group travel experience. From staying in unique accommodations only available to smaller groups to the opportunity to get to know like-minded travellers, each tour balances guided activities with free time, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
Perfect for solo travellers, multi-generational families, friends or couples wanting to explore Australia and New Zealand.
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AAT Kings Australia Guided Holidays (2026-27)
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by AAT Kings. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
