Tour Journeys: Discover Australia National Geographic Journeys

Transport

Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.

Accommodation

Hotels (11 nts).

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Melbourne Foodie Walk, Melbourne Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Private Tour of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach, Port Douglas. Sydney Harbour cruise. Indigenous dreamtime walk through the Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge. Sunrise interpretive walk at Uluru. Walk through Walpa Gorge in Kata Tjuta. Full day excursion snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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Meals

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Others

1) WIFI/Internet Access Please be aware that wifi and internet access is not as readily available in Australia as in other parts of the world. There are often additional charges to connect to the internet, and speeds may be slower than what you are used to. 2) Baggage Allowance The internal flights on this tour have strict baggage limits of 1 item/20kg for checked baggage, and 7kg for carry-on - this may be lower than your international flight baggage limits. Additional checked baggage cannot be purchased ahead of time. However, you may be able to purchase this in person upon check-in at the airport, subject to availability and at your own expense. 3) Public Holidays Over public holidays in Australia and New Zealand (such as Christmas, New Years Day, Easter, and Anzac Day) there may be some limitations of services and disruptions to schedules. In general our tours still operate effectively over public holidays, but there may be closures of optional activities and restaurants, and slight itinerary adjustments in order to provide all tour inclusions. 4) Combo Trip Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 5) Great Ocean Road Optional Activity Due to exceptional demand, if you are interested in participating in the 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road optional activity, it must be pre-booked in order to secure a spot during your tour. 6) ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Melbourne - 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road - Yarra Valley Wine Tour (175-200AUD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Melbourne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Melbourne

Arrive at any time.
Make your way to the hotel to check in. There are no planned activities during the day, so enjoy some time to explore the city before joining our CEO for a welcome briefing at 8pm.

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Additional Notes: Please note that while day 1 is an arrival day with no major activities planned there will still be a welcome meeting at 8pm.

We recommend arriving a few hours before to ensure you have enough time to make it from the airport to the starting hotel where the welcome meeting will take place.
Day 2 Day 2: Melbourne (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Melbourne (1B, 1L)

Embark on a food tour of Melbourne with a local author and culinary storyteller. Home to many thriving immigrant communities, Melbourne has long been considered one of Australia’s gastronomic hubs. On this foodie walk through the city’s famed laneways, we’ll experience a range of flavors and cuisines over lunch at three popular venues. Start with an Asian entree with wine; move on to an Italian restaurant for a main dish accompanied with more wine, and finish off the tour with a gelato dessert at our third stop. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Melbourne Foodie Walk

Additional Notes: Occasionally Monique Bayer may not be available for the Melbourne Foodie Walk. In the event this happens, an equally qualified guide will lead the walk.
Day 3 Day 3: Melbourne (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Melbourne (1B)

Spend the day exploring vibrant Melbourne. Set out on an optional excursion on the Great Ocean Road, following spectacular sea cliffs along the windswept Southern Ocean. Visit some of the region’s top wineries or wander the city’s narrow cobbled lanes and alleys, discovering quirky cafés and colorful murals.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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

Additional Notes: Due to exceptional demand, if you are interested in participating in the 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road optional activity, it must be pre-booked in order to secure a spot during your tour.
Day 4 Day 4: Melbourne/Uluru (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Melbourne/Uluru (1B)

Catch a flight to Uluru, in the heart of the Australian outback. Visit the Cultural Centre of the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and learn about the beliefs and customs of the Anangu, the area’s traditional Indigenous owners. Then take a guided walk along both the northwest and southern sides of Uluru to learn about the history of the area, hear the stories of the Anangu people and gaze upon these awe-inspiring uplifted sandstone rock formations.
Accommodations in Uluru are limited and of varying amenities. We do our best to secure a mid-range hotel, but on occasion a more simple accommodation with fewer amenities may be used.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane 03:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Indigenous Cultural Centre Visit
- Uluru Mala Walk & Sunset

Additional Notes: Airline schedules and flight availability are outside of our control and are always subject to change without notice. While we do our best to book direct flights, on occasion we may have to connect through another city.

Walking tracks are not permitted if temperatures exceed 36°C (98°F). During these hot months, we try to offer all walks earlier or later in the day to avoid the midday sun. Our CEOs will monitor the weather conditions to gauge the safety of any included walks and may need to call off a given day’s walk due to extreme heat.
Day 5 Day 5: Uluru (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Uluru (1B)

In the morning make your way to Kata Tjuta, Uluru’s neighboring natural wonder for a morning of exploration as you walk along these ancient, red-hued landscapes.
Enjoy some free time in the afternoon before capping off the day with a glass of sparkling wine as you witness a crimson sunset over this fabled monolith.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Kata Tjuta Guided Walk
- Sunset at Uluru

Additional Notes: Between November and March, there is extreme heat with temperatures averaging between 43-46°C (109-115°F) in the middle of Australia, especially around Uluru. This can lead to heat exhaustion and potentially become very dangerous. Be sure to drink plenty of water and replenish electrolytes by drinking sports drinks, coconut water or water mixed with electrolyte powder packets.
Day 6 Day 6: Uluru/Sydney (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Uluru/Sydney (1B)

Awaken at dawn to witness the famous Field of Light installation, the artist Bruce Munro created an art installation that becomes illuminated in the changing light.
Enjoy your final moments in the heart of the outback before it’s time to pack up and head off to the airport for an afternoon flight to Sydney.
Observe the stunning display and watch the sun rise with views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the distance.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and your final moments in the heart of the outback before it’s time to pack up and head off to the airport for an afternoon flight to Sydney. Check in to our Sydney hotel and opt to join our CEO for a dinner out on the town in one of Sydney’s famous neighbourhoods.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane

Included Activities:
- Sunrise at Field of Light
Day 7 Day 7: Sydney (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Sydney (1B, 1D)

Take it slow with a leisurely morning, or get up early and join your CEO for a walk around the Rocks area, a waterfront neighborhood that marks the spot of the first European settlement in Australia. It also holds a spiritual significance for the area’s indigenous people. Around midmorning, circle back and meet for a private tour of the Sydney Opera House. This afternoon, step aboard a private catamaran for a sunset sail around Sydney’s famous harbor. Tuck into a delicious Australian Barbecue dinner as the sun sets in the background.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Metro

Included Activities:
- Private Tour of the Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
Day 8 Day 8: Sydney (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Sydney (1B)

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the best of Sydney. Walk the Rocks and stop by Maybe Sammy for a drink, which happens to be one of the best bars in Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly Beach or walk the Bondi Coastal walk and snap some photos. Or, spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains on an optional excursion.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Sydney/Port Douglas (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Sydney/Port Douglas (1B)

Fly to Cairns today and travel up the scenic coastal road to Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest tropical rainforest and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Embark on an interpretive walk with an indigenous guide at the lush Mossman Gorge, learning about the traditional ways of life of the region’s Kuku Yalanji people. Continue to the resort town of Port Douglas, our home for the next three nights.
We catch a very early flight to ensure we make the most of the day.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane 03:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Indigenous Peoples Interpretive Walk

Additional Notes: Please note that the max luggage allowance on domestic flights within Australia is 1 checked bag (20 kgs) and 1 carry on (7 kgs) per person. Any additional luggage is subject to airline fees and is not included.
Day 10 Day 10: Port Douglas (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Port Douglas (1B, 1L)

Explore the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day catamaran tour to the Outer Reef. Immerse yourself in the largest coral reef system in the world, which teems with 1500 species of tropical fish, as well as whales, dolphins and porpoises. Hop into the warm waters off Australia’s east coast and experience this marine wonderland for yourself. Lunch will be served onboard. Back in Port Douglas the evening is yours to do as you please.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Great Barrier Reef Excursion With Sailaway
Day 11 Day 11: Port Douglas (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Port Douglas (1B)

Enjoy a free morning in charming Port Douglas. Stroll the town’s boutique-lined streets and idyllic beaches or head to the Sunday markets to browse the stalls. Later in the day, join your fellow travelers for an exclusive cultural experience at Cooya Beach. Meet Indigenous guides for a welcome ceremony, and get acquainted with members of the Kuku Yalanji people. Our CEO will organize an optional farewell dinner to toast your adventures down under.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Exclusive Indigenous experience at Cooya Beach
Day 12 Day 12: Port Douglas/Cairns (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Port Douglas/Cairns (1B)

After one last breakfast in Port Douglas, transfer back to Cairns where our tour ends at the airport mid-morning. Alternatively, extend your stay in Port Douglas.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Please book your departing flights no earlier than 1pm out of Cairns.

The tour will end at the airport in Cairns. If you have booked extra nights you will be staying at the final hotel in Port Douglas about an hour north from the airport. Please note that should you book extra nights you will be responsible for getting yourself to the airport in Cairns from Port Douglas.

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Itinerary of your trip Journeys: Discover Australia National Geographic Journeys

Day 1: Melbourne

Day 2: Melbourne (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Melbourne (1B)

Day 4: Melbourne/Uluru (1B)

Day 5: Uluru (1B)

Day 6: Uluru/Sydney (1B)

Day 7: Sydney (1B, 1D)

Day 8: Sydney (1B)

Day 9: Sydney/Port Douglas (1B)

Day 10: Port Douglas (1B, 1L)

Day 11: Port Douglas (1B)

Day 12: Port Douglas/Cairns (1B)

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