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Bula Australia Highlights Tour

From Coral Reefs and Ancient Rainforest to Sydney Harbour and Fijian Bliss, this is Australia and Tropical Paradise at Its Very Best.

Photo: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (Tourism Tropical North Queensland)

Booking Code: BQ-710262

Imagine snorkeling above the world’s largest living reef in the morning, wandering through ancient rainforest by the Skyrail, and toasting a Cairns sunset with a drink in hand, all before you’ve even reached Brisbane’s world-famous Australia Zoo, Sydney’s iconic harbor, and the turquoise shores of Fiji. This is the trip that finally lets you stop dreaming about the South Pacific and start living it.

The Bula Australia Highlights Tour is built for travelers who want it all: the wildlife encounters, the natural wonders, the cultural landmarks, and a final island escape, without spending your vacation buried in logistics. We’ve done the planning. You just have to say yes!

Bula Australia Highlights Tour

Map of Australia and Fiji trip package

Day 1: International Flight to Cairns (via Nadi, Fiji)
Days 2 to 6: Cairns
Days 6 to 8: Brisbane
Days 8 – 10: Sydney
Days 10 – 12: Fiji
Day 12: International Flight from Fiji

Map of Australia and Fiji trip package
Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef
Cairns Sunset Cruise
Koalas at Australia Zoo
Sydney Opera House at sunset
Hilton Fiji Resort Pool

Photo Credits: Great Barrier Reef (Tourism Australia), Sunset Cruise (Cairns Adventure Group), Sydney Opera House (Tourism Australia), Koala (Australia Zoo), Resort Pool (Hilton Fiji Beach Resort)

What’s included in your Bula Australia Highlights Tour

4-Star Accommodation

Cairns (4 Nights), Brisbane (2), Sydney (2), Nadi (2)

Flights

International – Los Angeles to Cairns (via Nadi, Fiji), Sydney to Nadi, Nadi to Los Angeles

Australia Domestic – Cairns to Brisbane, Brisbane to Sydney

Transfers

Shuttle – Cairns Airport to Accommodation (Return), Brisbane Airport to Accommodation (Return), Sydney Airport to Accommodation (Return), Nadi Airport to Accommodation (Return)

Day Tours

Cairns – Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling, Kuranda Day Tour, Sunset Dinner Cruise

Brisbane – Guided Tour to Australia Zoo

All Taxes and
Fuel Levies

(Except where noted)

Itinerary is
flexible

And can be tailored to suit your needs

VISA ISSUANCE
REQUIRED (NOT
INCLUDED)

Your Itinerary Details

DAY 1

International Flight, Los Angeles to Cairns (via Nadi, Fiji)

Your adventure starts the moment you board, with a scenic South Pacific routing through Nadi, Fiji on your way to tropical North Queensland. Settle in, relax, and let the excitement build. You’ll cross the International Date Line overnight, so while your calendar shows two travel days, it’s really just one overnight flight standing between you and Australia.

DAYS 2 – 6

Cairns – Where the Tropical Adventure Begins

Cairns Lagoon

Cairns Lagoon. Photo Credit: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

As you arrive in Cairns, a shuttle transfer awaits you at the airport to take you to your accommodation. You’ll spend four nights in Cairns, the gateway to two of the natural world’s greatest treasures: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest. This is where the trip you’ve been picturing finally becomes real.

Day 3 – Great Barrier Reef

There’s a reason this is the single most requested experience in all of Australia. Cruise out to the Outer Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury vessel and spend up to five hours snorkeling two exclusive reef locations, surrounded by coral gardens and tropical marine life most people only ever see in photos. All equipment is provided, expert crew are on hand for snorkelers of every skill level, and a hot lunch and complimentary glass of wine on the return cruise mean you can simply soak in the moment. Few days of your life will feel this unforgettable.

Day 4 – Day Out in Kuranda

Today you’ll travel up to the mountain village of Kuranda on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding silently above the rainforest canopy, then return via the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding down through the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, for two completely different perspectives on the same extraordinary landscape. Along the way, ride the amphibious Army Duck through rainforest waterways, experience First Nations culture and traditional dance with a Pamagirri guide, and enjoy a hearty Aussie BBQ lunch. This is a full, rich day that turns a simple day trip into one of the highlights of your entire vacation.

Day 5 – Sunset Dinner Cruise

Wind down your Cairns stay the way it deserves to be wound down: from the water, drink in hand, as the sky turns gold over the mountains. This relaxed 90-minute cruise glides along the Cairns waterfront and into the mangrove-lined channels of Trinity Inlet, with a complimentary drink and light snack included. It’s an easy, beautiful way to close out an action-packed stretch of your trip, and a photo opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Sea turtle at Great Barrier Reef

Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

Kuranda Misty Red Peak Boardwalk

Kuranda, Misty Red Peak Boardwalk. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

Cairns Lagoon

Cairns Lagoon. Photo Credit: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Sea turtle at Great Barrier Reef

Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

Kuranda Misty Red Peak Boardwalk

Kuranda, Misty Red Peak Boardwalk. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

About Australia Visits Cairns

Check out how we spent our day out on the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkeling tour!
Brisbane

Brisbane. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo. Photo Credit: Visit Sunshine Coast

DAYS 6 – 8

Brisbane – Wildlife Like Nowhere Else

Brisbane

Brisbane. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

A shuttle will take you from your Cairns accommodation to the airport. From Cairns, you’ll fly south to Brisbane for two nights, home to one of the most beloved wildlife attractions in the world.

Day 7 – Guided Tour to Australia Zoo

A comfortable, air-conditioned transfer picks you up directly from your Brisbane hotel and takes you straight to Australia Zoo, founded by the legendary Steve Irwin. With a full six hours on the ground, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the zoo’s incredible native and exotic wildlife, catch the thrilling Wildlife Warriors Show at the Crocoseum, and even get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Wildlife Warriors Hospital. This is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime, up-close wildlife experience that turns a good trip into a trip your whole family will talk about for years.

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo. Photo Credit: Visit Sunshine Coast

DAYS 8 – 10

Sydney – The Grand Finale

Sydney Harbour

Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

Your journey concludes in Sydney, Australia’s dazzling harbor city, for two nights of iconic landmarks, culture, and coastal beauty, the perfect crescendo to your Australian adventure.

Day 9 – Free Day in Sydney

Today is yours to shape exactly how you want it. Take a guided tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House and discover the history and architecture behind its unmistakable sails. Hop aboard a harbor cruise and see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water. Head out to the Blue Mountains for sweeping valley views and the legendary Three Sisters, or spend the day in the Hunter Valley tasting some of Australia’s finest wines. If sun and sand are calling, Bondi Beach is only a short trip away. However you spend it, this free day is your chance to make Sydney your own before you head home.

Bondi Beach Sydney

Bondi Beach, Sydney

Sydney Harbour

Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

Bondi Beach Sydney

Bondi Beach, Sydney

Hilton Fiji Beach Resort

Photo Credit: Hilton Fiji Beach Resort

Hilton Fiji bedroom

Photo Credit: Hilton Fiji Beach Resort

DAYS 10 – 12

Fiji – Your Island Paradise Finale

Hilton Fiji Beach Resort

Photo Credit: Hilton Fiji Beach Resort

Say goodbye to city skylines and hello to swaying palms and turquoise water. Your shuttle transfer takes you to Sydney Airport for your flight to Nadi, where an included transfer delivers you straight to the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, your beachfront home for the next two nights. After ten action-packed days, this is where the trip slows down and the real relaxation begins.

Day 11 – Free Day in Fiji

Spend your day exactly how a South Pacific escape should be spent. Relax by the resort pool or beach, book a spa treatment, explore the local color of Nadi’s markets and the ornate Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, or head out on an optional day trip to the nearby Mamanuca Islands for a taste of Fiji’s postcard-perfect waters. It’s the ideal final chapter to an unforgettable journey, warm, easy, and entirely yours.

Hilton Fiji bedroom

Photo Credit: Hilton Fiji Beach Resort

DAY 12

International Flight from Fiji

Your twelve-day adventure comes to a close with a shuttle transfer to Nadi Airport for your international flight home. You’ll head home not just with photos, but with reef dives, rainforest canopies, wildlife encounters, Sydney icons, and Fijian sunsets all packed into one unforgettable trip.

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