Classic Australia with Fiji & Uluru
Overview
No vacation to Australia is complete without seeing the incomparable Great Barrier Reef. Go deeper into this spectacular natural wonder with a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and take the opportunity to snorkel, explore read more via semi-submersible watercraft, or attend a fascinating presentation by a marine biologist. With the radiant colors and fish swimming by, exploring the reef is nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also visit some of Australia’s most famous cities. In Sydney, cruise along the world-famous Sydney Harbour. In Melbourne, enjoy guided sightseeing of the city’s landmarks. In Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney, you’ll enjoy plenty of free time to explore and discover on your own.
But that’s not all. You’ll also witness the spectacular geological wonders of Uluru, the iconic monolith and symbol of the Outback, and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), with its red rocks and 36 brilliant domes. Tour the base of Uluru with its caves and Aboriginal paintings and enjoy a champagne toast while watching Uluru change colors at sunset—an amazing sight indeed!
From the remote outback to the tropical Great Barrier Reef, this Australia tour—designed for value-minded, savvy travel lovers—is a dream vacation!
Itinerary
Bula! Welcome to Fiji! Spend the next three nights on one of the most majestic islands in the South Pacific.
Unwind and recharge with a free day in Fiji. You may wish to take a stroll on the beach, play a round of golf, treat yourself to a spa treatment, or just relax by your resort's pool.
Enjoy another day at leisure exploring or relaxing in this beautiful setting. Your Local Host will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Welcome to Australia! Transfer to Nadi International Airport today and fly to Sydney. Rooms are available for immediate check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or start exploring.
This morning begins with a welcome briefing to meet your fellow passengers and your Tour Director. Sydney boasts one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, home to the instantly recognizable Sydney Harbour Bridge and the world-famous architectural wonder--the Sydney Opera House. Go inside the Opera House, one of the most well-known buildings in the world, and learn about the history, architectural design and be awed by the acoustics. Later, your sightseeing tour will take you through the heart of Sydney. End the day with a cruise along Sydney Harbour for uninterrupted views of the city skyline.
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. You may wish to wander the cobblestone streets of the Rocks district, explore vibrant Darling Harbour, or climb to the top of Sydney's Harbour Bridge. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city.
Today, fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Set amid lush rainforests, soaring peaks, and the ocean, Cairns is one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations.
Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The world's largest coral reef, made up of over 3,000 individual reefs and over 1,250 miles long, is one of our planet's most amazing natural wonders. Experience this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Choose to snorkel, take a glass-bottom-boat tour, view the reef from an underwater observatory, and watch a fish feeding. Return to Cairns, where your evening is at leisure.
Today is free for you to relax and explore the many attractions of Cairns. Join an optional scenic railway ride, which runs to the picturesque market town of Kuranda, or a cable car that glides over Australia's World-Heritage-listed tropical rainforest canopy. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Today, fly to Melbourne. Often referred to as Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne is a blend of world-class restaurants, museums, shopping, and interesting hidden laneways. Tonight is yours to explore this trendy city.
Enjoy a city sightseeing tour which includes landmarks such as Flinders St. Station, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the botanic gardens, and the Shrine of Remembrance. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining. Tonight, join your traveling companions for a festive farewell dinner.
Enjoy a full free day to explore more of Melbourne on your own. Consider an optional day tour to the scenic Great Ocean Road to see the soaring limestone pillars of the “Twelve Apostles,” chiseled over 10 to 20 million years above the ocean. Alternatively, perhaps the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island is more your speed.
Today, fly to the heart of the Outback. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Please Note: Your Tour Director does not accompany you to the Outback.
Rise early for an inspiring sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Witness incredible views over the dunes and stunning desert landscape. Continue to Walpa Gorge for a guided walk through Kata Tjuta.
This afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, which houses an amazing collection of ceramics, paintings, and punu (woodwork) from the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of Uluru. Finish the day at “Sunset Strip” for a drink and canapés, and to witness the changing colors of the rock.
Fly to Sydney and prepare for your journey home tomorrow.
Your vacation ends this morning.
Trip Inclusions
- Two days at leisure to enjoy Fiji's beautiful beaches
- Guided city sightseeing of Sydney, including admission and tour of the Sydney Opera House
- Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Great Barrier Reef excursion with lunch
- Guided city sightseeing of Melbourne, including admission to the Shrine of Remembrance
- Farewell dinner in Melbourne
- Base tour and sunset toast at Uluru
- Visit to Kata Tjuta overlook
- All intra-vacation flights as listed in the itinerary
- 15 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinners
- Nadi: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji (First-Class)
- Sydney: Novotel Sydney City Centre (Moderate First-Class)
- Cairns: Pacific Hotel (First-Class)
- Melbourne: Oaks Melbourne on Market (First-Class)
- Uluru: Outback Hotel & Lodge (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Sightseeing in Uluru is provided by the resort. Your Tour Director will provide instructions before your flight from Melbourne on day 13. Your Tour Director will not accompany you to Uluru or Sydney.
Prices & Dates
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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 Cosmos. 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.
