14 Days, 12 Nights
$$$$$
Australia Beaches & Wildlife Tour
Photo: Australia Zoo
Booking Code: BQ-710263
Australia Highlights Tour
Days 2 to 6: Port Douglas
Days 6 to 9: Sunshine Coast
Days 9 – 12: Melbourne
Days 12 – 14: Sydney
Day 14: International Flight from Sydney
Photo Credits: Great Barrier Reef (Tourism Australia), Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas (Tourism Australia), Australia Zoo (Visit Sunshine Coast), Sydney Opera House
What’s included in your Australia Beaches & Wildlife Tour
4-Star Accommodation
Port Douglas (4 Nights), Sunshine Coast (3), Melbourne (3), Sydney (2)
Flights
International – Los Angeles to Cairns (via Nadi, Fiji), Sydney to Los Angeles (via Nadi)
Australia Domestic – Cairns to Brisbane, Brisbane to Melbourne, Melbourne to Sydney
Transfers
Shuttle – Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Accommodation (Return), Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Accommodation (Return), Melbourne Airport to Accommodation (Return), Sydney Airport to Accommodation (Return)
Day Tours
Sunshine Coast – Australia Zoo Tour
Melbourne – Phillip Island Day Tour
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)
DAYS 2 – 6
Port Douglas – Where the Reef Meets the Rainforest
Port Douglas Marina, Tourism Australia
Day 3: Great Barrier Reef Tour
This is the day you’ve been picturing since you first booked this trip. Board a small-group snorkeling safari with an exceptional guide-to-guest ratio, and spend your day exploring pristine outer reef sites far from the crowds. With marine biologists leading the way, you’ll snorkel through vibrant coral gardens alive with color and marine life, and if you’ve ever wanted to try scuba diving, today’s the day, no experience necessary.
Day 4: Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Tour
Trade the reef for the rainforest on a full-day journey into the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Cruise the Daintree River keeping watch for wild crocodiles, wander an elevated boardwalk through ancient rainforest, cool off with a swim in a rainforest stream, and stand on Cape Tribulation Beach, one of the only places on Earth where two UNESCO World Heritage sites meet. Top it off with a scoop of exotic tropical fruit ice cream before crossing the iconic Daintree River cable ferry back to Port Douglas. It’s a day that will completely reshape what you thought a rainforest could look like.
Day 5: Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat Breakfast with Birds and Koalas
Start your morning the way very few people ever get to: surrounded by free-roaming native birds and koalas resting just beside your table. This relaxed, exclusive breakfast experience at Wildlife Habitat’s Curlew Café pairs a generous seasonal breakfast with up-close wildlife encounters and insights from passionate wildlife keepers. It’s a warm, unforgettable way to close out your Port Douglas stay before the next leg of your adventure begins.
Great Barrier Reef. Photo Credit: Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree
Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Port Douglas Marina, Tourism Australia
Great Barrier Reef. Photo Credit: Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree
Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Mooloolaba Beach. Photo Credit: Visit Sunshine Coast
Australia Zoo. Photo Credit: Visit Sunshine Coast
DAYS 6 – 9
Mooloolaba – Sunshine Coast Bliss
Mooloolaba Beach. Photo Credit: Visit Sunshine Coast
Day 7: Guided Tour to Australia Zoo
Today, you’re headed to one of the most beloved wildlife destinations on the planet: Australia Zoo, founded by the legendary Steve Irwin. A comfortable transfer collects you directly from your Mooloolaba hotel and delivers you straight to the zoo, no driving, no parking, no hassle. With a full six hours to explore, you’ll catch the thrilling Crocoseum shows, get up close with native and exotic wildlife, and even sneak a peek into the Wildlife Warriors Hospital.
Day 8: Free Day in Mooloolaba
Today is yours. Stroll the Mooloolaba Esplanade and its beachfront cafes, spend the afternoon relaxing on one of Queensland’s most beautiful stretches of sand, or explore the Mooloolaba Marina with its boutique shops and waterfront dining. Whether you’re after relaxation or a bit more adventure, Mooloolaba makes it easy to slow down and soak in the Sunshine Coast lifestyle.
Australia Zoo. Photo Credit: Visit Sunshine Coast
DAYS 9 – 12
Melbourne – Culture, Coastline and Wildlife
Melbourne. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Day 10: Phillip Island Day Tour
Get ready for one of the most beloved day trips in all of Australia. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for close encounters with kangaroos, wombats, and echidnas, then make your way to the dramatic coastline of the Nobbies, where crashing waves and seal colonies set an unforgettable scene. As evening falls, settle in for the island’s signature event: the world-famous Penguin Parade, where hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset in one of nature’s most charming spectacles. It’s a full, magical day that captures everything wonderful about the Australian wild.
Day 11: Free Day in Melbourne
Spend your final Melbourne day exploring at your own pace. Wander the city’s famous laneways and hidden rooftop bars, browse world-class galleries and boutique shopping, or take a leisurely stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens. Melbourne’s mix of culture, coffee, and creativity means there’s always something new to discover, however you choose to spend your day.
Phillip Island. Photo Credit: Visit Victoria
Melbourne. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Phillip Island. Photo Credit: Visit Victoria
Sydney Harbour. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Sydney Opera House. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
DAYS 12 – 14
Sydney – The Grand Finale
Sydney Harbour. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
Your final flight of the trip takes you to Sydney, Australia’s iconic harbor city, for a three-night finale to remember. A shuttle transfer delivers you straight to your Sydney hotel, ready for your last taste of Australian adventure.
Day 13: Free Day in Sydney
This is your day to make Sydney your own. Take a guided tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House and discover the story behind its unmistakable sails, or hop aboard a harbor cruise for postcard views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water. Venture out to the Blue Mountains for sweeping valley views and the legendary Three Sisters, spend the afternoon wine tasting in the Hunter Valley, or simply relax on the golden sand of Bondi Beach. However you choose to spend it, this is the perfect final chapter to an extraordinary journey.
Sydney Opera House. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia
DAY 14
International Flight from Sydney
Your fourteen-day Australian adventure comes to a close with a transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight home. You’ll cross back over the International Date Line, arriving home the same day you departed, with a lifetime of memories to unpack alongside your suitcase.
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