Australia Outback and East Coast Tour

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Outback and East Coast Australia

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23 Days

Overview

Discover the Ultimate Australian Adventure: Sydney Roundtrip with G Adventures

Embark on the journey of a lifetime with G Adventures’ Sydney Roundtrip: Australia’s Greatest Hits (OASS), a comprehensive 23-day small group tour that showcases the very best of Australia’s iconic east coast. This carefully curated adventure takes you from the bustling harbor city of Sydney through diverse landscapes including pristine beaches, ancient rainforests, the sacred Red Centre, and the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef—all while returning to where it all began.

Starting in vibrant Sydney, you’ll explore famous landmarks, pristine beaches, and hidden laneways before flying to the heart of Australia’s outback. Witness the breathtaking sunrise over Uluru, walk through the majestic Kata Tjuta National Park, and immerse yourself in ancient Aboriginal culture at Australia’s most sacred sites. Journey south to cosmopolitan Melbourne, where world-class coffee culture, street art, and culinary excellence await discovery.

The adventure continues north along Queensland’s spectacular coastline to tropical Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel through vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life, trek through the ancient Daintree Rainforest at Cape Tribulation, and sail through the pristine Whitsunday Islands. Learn to surf at legendary Byron Bay, encounter native wildlife including kangaroos and koalas, and hike through the stunning Blue Mountains.

This small group tour combines comfortable accommodations, expert local guides (Chief Experience Officers), and a perfect balance of included activities and free time to explore independently. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, beach lover, or culture seeker, this comprehensive Australia tour delivers unforgettable experiences and authentic connections with the Land Down Under. With departures throughout the year and special savings available on select dates, your Australian adventure awaits.

Highlights

Explore Sydney with a local CEO
Catch the sunrise at Uluru
Hike through Kings Canyon
Discover Melbourne’s laneways
Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
Discover Cairns
Discover the Daintree Rainforest

What’s Included

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

Itinerary

Day 1 Sydney

Arrive at any time. Join your CEO for a welcome meeting.

There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore your surroundings.

Included Activities:
– Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group

Accommodation

Rydges Sydney CentralHotel

Day 2 Sydney/Manly Beach

Sunny Sydney welcomes you and hit the road right away with your CEO to dive into exploring this stunning city. Set off on a walking orientation tour of some of the city’s well known landmarks. Slowly make your way to Circular Quay, where you’ll hop onto a ferry to cross the harbor to Manly beach. Your CEO will point out some must do’s while you’re in Manly, like the coastal walk to Shelly beach, and some places to grab some local food. You can’t go wrong with some fish and chips by the sea. In the evening, join your CEO and fellow travelers for a meal together at a local restaurant.

Included Activities:

Sydney Orientation Walk
Manly Beach

Accommodation Rydges Sydney CentralHotel

Day 3 Sydney

Today is yours to spend as you see fit. There is quite literally too much choice in Sydney, so use your time wisely. Choose from exploring on foot the Rocks neighborhood, which is also home to the city’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Or get the blood pumping by booking a jet boating tour or climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge.

Accommodation

Rydges Sydney CentralHotel

Day 4 Sydney/Yulara (1D)

Board a flight bound for Yulara, the gateway to the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Spend the afternoon getting straight out there and exploring, starting with the Walpa Gorge walk at Kata Tjuta. Catch the sunset at Uluru before making your way back to your permanent tented camp. Enjoy an outdoor meal cooked at camp and some time under the stars.

Meals Included:
– Dinner

Transport:
– Plane

Included Activities:
– Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
– Sunset at Uluru

Accommodation

Uluru Camp

Camping

Day 5 Yulara/Kings Canyon (1B, 1L, 1D)

Sunrise over Uluru is not to be missed, so rise early and catch sunrise over Australia’s most iconic Indigenous landmarks. This morning, take the time to explore Uluru on foot on a guided walk through some of the most culturally significant areas of the site. These sacred spaces are some of the oldest on the planet, and understanding the interpretation behind them makes them even more impactful. Later, head to the Kings Canyon region overland, to your next permanent tented camp in the bush.

Meals Included:
– Breakfast
– Lunch
– Dinner

Transport:
– Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
– Uluru at Sunrise
– Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park

Accommodation

Kings Canyon Camp

Camping

Day 6 Kings Canyon/Alice Springs (1B, 1L, 1D)

In the desert morning, head out for an early hike throughout Kings Canyon. Choose between the harder 3 hour hike and a more approachable one hour option. The Rim walk is a 6km walk along the upper rim of Kings Canyon. The most difficult part of the hike is the very beginning with a 500 step ascent, but the landscapes and views you are rewarded with are more than worth the effort. You won’t even remember the effort it took to get up there. (Sort of!) If you prefer to take it easy, enjoy a 2km hike through canyon valley. Later on, rest up on a drive East to Alice Springs.
Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Transport:

Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:

Kings Canyon Hike

Accommodation

Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel

Hotel

Day 7 Alice Springs/Melbourne

In addition to its rich Indigenous history and culture, Alice Springs is home to the Telegraph Station that linked Australia top to bottom in the 19th century. This telegraph connection also integrated Australia into the wider network within the British Empire, allowing Australia to be connected to the outside world in a matter of hours, versus days. Enjoy a morning tour of Alice Spring learning about Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill and more. Next up, grab a flight to quirky, cool, Melbourne, the city of food and arts.

In the afternoon, grab a flight to quirky, cool, Melbourne and settle in with an optional dinner with your CEO.

Transport:
– Plane

Included Activities:
– Anzac Hill Hike

Accommodation

Causeway 353 HotelH

Day 8 Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the easiest cities to traverse on foot and by public transport, so you will be getting your steps in today. Start the morning off by exploring the Queen Victoria markets with your CEO, before jumping into a guided tour where you will be led through some of the famous and off the beaten track-spots in Melbourne’s famous laneways. Choose from one of dozens of lunch spots for a bite to eat and catch your breath, before ending the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne, a sprawling 38 hectares of green space housing over 800 species of plants from the world over.

Included Activities:
– Queen Victoria Markets
– Melbourne Laneways Walk
– Royal Botanic Gardens

Accommodation

Causeway 353 Hotel

Day 9 Melbourne

Another Australian city with tons to do, so a day at leisure gives you plenty of time to craft the perfect day. You may want to take a trip out to see the Phillip Island Penguin Parade or embark on a full day tour out along the Great Ocean Road.

Optional Extras to chose from:
– 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road

Accommodation

Causeway 353 Hotel

Day 10 Melbourne/Cairns

Fly to the oceanside city of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

Transport:
– Plane 03:30 – 05:00 Hr(s)

Accommodation

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Day 11 Cairns/Cape Tribulation (1B, 1L)

Head north to Cape Tribulation. Stop en route to explore Mossman Gorge and take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest.

Meals Included:
– Breakfast
– Lunch

Transport:
– Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
– Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk

Accommodation

Cape Tribulation Beach House

Day 12 Cape Tribulation (1B)

With a free day, opt for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to explore Daintree National Park.

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Accommodation

Cape Tribulation Beach House

Day 13 Cape Tribulation/Cairns (1B)

Return to Cairns in the afternoon with free time to explore this laid-back city. En route, stop by Port Douglas and opt to have lunch at a local market.

Meals Included:
– Breakfast

Transport:
– Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s)

Accommodation

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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Australia Outback and East Coast Tour

Overview

Highlights

What’s Included