DAY - 01 Hello, Australia ! (Brisbane - Moreton Island)

Welcome to Australia! Arrive at Brisbane Airport (must arrive by 0730 Hrs), you are driven to Holt St. Wharf to board a launch for Tanglooma Resort. Check-in by 0930hrs and board the 1000hrs Tangalooma Launch to Moreton Island. Arrive Tangalooma Island Resort by 1115hrs & check-into Resort by 1400hrs. Tangalooma Island Resort is located on Brisbane's doorstep only a 75 minute cruise away. The resort, located on Moreton Island, is surrounded by crystal clear water and set amongst the beauty of Queensland's Moreton Bay. Famous as one of the only a few handful of places in the world where you can hand feed dolphins in the wild. The resort is a perfect destination for guests seeking a unique adventure, educational or nature based experience. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy and choose from complimentary or optional activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY - 02 Moreton Island - Gold Coast

Rise to a beautiful day and Savour a hearty breakfast and check-out. Today, you can opt to cruise down the dunes of the Tangalooma Desert by joining the Desert Safari & Sand Toboganning Tour. Later in the evening take the 1600hrs launch to Brisbane Holt Street Wharf & Depart for Gold Coast Hotel by SIC transfer and Check-in to your hotel. Later in the evening if you'd like to engage in retail therapy with your beach holiday, you’ll be impressed by the range of shopping experiences you can have on the Gold Coast. There are a number of shopping precincts to choose from including Pacific Fair, one of the largest shopping centres in Australia and The Oasis Shopping Centre in Broadbeach, Marina Mirage in Main Beach, Australia Fair in Southport and Chevron Renaissance or Centro Surfers Paradise. Overnight stay at your Gold Coast Hotel. (Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)

DAY - 03 Gold Coast

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and then either head out for fun at Sea World or experience adventure with Jet Boating (Optional). Visit Seaworld to view a water world of fun and adventure. Enjoy the amazing dolphin show and celebrate the sunny weather, the sea, and the beautiful surf, and even get the chance to dive below the waves to experience unforgettable moments with unique water animals. Be friends with the breathtaking marine life, and see polar bears, seals, penguins, and dolphins. Also view some unique shows here, where you could join Dora, the explorer to find her friends, or ride the thrilling Storm Coaster. During the Jet Stunt Extreme show get your adrenalin rushing.OR You can opt for Paradise Jet Boating – a “must do” adventure activity on the Gold Coast. Experience full 360° spins, high speed drifting, incredible beach buzzing and other exciting manoeuvres as you explore the Gold Coast’s unique waterways. Later in the evening proceed to try the thrill of skydiving without any of the fear with iFLY indoor skydivingexperience no transfers). Suspended on a column of air, anyone can now experience human flight in an indoor skydiving simulator. Every indoor skydiving flight experience is the equivalent to the free fall of outdoor skydiving from 14,000 feet! For 50 seconds you will be flying in the air and experience what free falling skydiving is really like! However, without the worry about the weather, lengthy delays, travel time or having to actually jump out of a plane! After spending the day here, return to the hotel for a good night's sleep. (Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)

DAY - 04 Gold Coast

Have breakfast and then you may opt to head out to experience the famous themeparks of Gold Coast and visit either Dreamworld or Movieworld (Optional). Dreamworld- one of the most popular tourist attractions of Gold Coast. Get ready to try some of the most exciting, thrilling rides ! It offers more than 40 rides and attractions like the Sunset Safari, animal shows, and wonderful outlets for shopping and dining. It also has a Tiger Island, Gold Rush Country, Ocean Parade, Wiggles World, and much more! Have the time of your life at Dreamworld. If the rides are too adventurous for you, then you can entertain yourself with the various shows performed here and explore the food outlets in this place. Movie world is one of the biggest movie based theme park in Australia. Located in Gold Coast, this place features thrilling movie based rides. If the rides are too adventurous for you, then you can entertain yourself with the various shows performed here and explore the food outlets in this place. After spending the day here, return to the hotel for a good night's sleep.

DAY - 05 Gold Coast - Sydney

After a lip smacking breakfast, get ready to experience the next leg of your Australian Tour. Check-out from your hotel and get transferred to Brisbane or Gold Coast Airport for your flight to Sydney (Flight prices not included, available on request). Arrive Sydney, and Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales that features the world’s largest natural harbours and iconic tourist destinations like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. You have the day at leisure to explore the city on your own. You can also choose the optional activities offered or traverse through the city on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY - 06 Sydney

Begin your day with a delectable breakfast at your hotel before you head out to tour the beautiful city of Sydne (Optional). Join your coach to commence on a morning Half Day Sydney Sights tour which is a perfect option for those who have a tight schedule or those who don't wish to be on tour for a full day. This tour is a thorough introduction to Sydney and its neighbours. Travel to Manly Beach for a leisurely stroll along The Corso to see the beach that has made Manly famous. Along the way to Manly, you will view Darling Harbour and cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Stop at Milsons Point for spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Stop at North Head Lookout for a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy your time at Manly beach before heading back to Sydney via the exclusive and trendy suburbs of Neutral Bay and Mosman. Your Sydney tour will end near the Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. From there head to the Sea Life Aquarium which displays more than 700 species, in around 14 different themed zones to exchange your combo pass for Admission to Sea Life Aquarium and Sydney Tour Eye with 4D experience. Then proceed to Sydney Tower Eye - the tallest structure in Sydney standing approximately 300-metre tall on Darling Harbour, it provides panoramic views of the surroundings from its viewing gallery. Indulge in a unique 4D experience here. Later in the evening proceed on own to King Street Wharf # 5, Darling Harbour by 1850-1900hrs to join Sydney ShowBoat Cruise (Optional) that culminates in a spectacular cabaret show by an all-Australian cast. Don’t miss out on the ‘Life is a Cabaret’ experience on board this glamorous paddlewheeler that offers a 3-course deluxe seated & served dinner, the best views of Sydney Harbour at night and a 1-hour live show that takes you on an unbelievable ‘Voyage of Love’ that traverses the globe! Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY - 07 Sydney

After breakfast, set out to proceed on a full day tour to either Blue Mountains, Port Stephens or Hunter Valley. The Blue Mountains (Optional) is a part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area – a World Heritage Site. It features scenic waterfalls, deep gorges, lush eucalyptus forests, high rising cliffs and ancient caves. It is a biodiversity hotspot and an appropriate personification of the endemic flora and fauna of the country. You can see and admire the diverse wildlife in a nearby Wildlife Park. Also visit Scenic World, and enjoy adventurous rides that offer breathtaking views of Katoomba Falls, Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. During this tour, you will be served a delicious lunch.OR You may also opt to Visit picturesque coastal town of Port Stephens (Optional) heading out over iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge with expert commentary from driver cum guide and travel through beautiful Hawkesbury ranges. Dolphin Watching at Port Stephens' quiet golden beaches is surrounded by crystal clear water and never ending blue skies. Stretching for 32 kilometres, this surreal landscape is barren of vegetation and has dunes that climb up to 40 metres high. You'll travel on a purpose built 4WD to Stockton Bite where you can sand-board at your own pace or experience the thrill of high speed down the enormous dunes.OR Experience a full day with spectacular scenery in the beautiful Hunter Valley (Optional). With over 100 wineries set amongst picturesque landscape, the Hunter Valley region offers great food and amazing wines to excite your taste buds. Enjoy the company of our experienced guide while they show you the best the Hunter has to offer! Sample great Australian wines and port with cheese and crackers at the world renowned Drayton’s Family Wines. Feast on a wood fired pizza lunch over a glass of wine with your new friends. Taste some fine wines as we visit Savannah Estate. Why not buy a bottle to take home! Our small group allows us to visit boutique wineries for an intimate tasting experience. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the Hunter Valley village. Don’t miss the delights in the chocolate shop. Our fun filled day is done! Relax as we travel back to the city with a smile on our face. Later in the evening, return to Sydney and reach the hotel and get some rest.

DAY - 08 Sydney - Melbourne

Have a filling breakfast and make your way to the airport to board your flight for Melbourne (Flight prices not included, available on request) Upon your arrival at the Melbourne Airport, get transferred to your hotel and Check-in. Melbourne - the second largest city in Australia, experiences a mild oceanic climate. The unique ambience of this vibrant city is created by the combination of street art, rooftop bars, restaurants and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Often called the cultural capital of the country, Melbourne has loads of art galleries, museums, theatres, concert halls and public libraries. Spend the day relaxing and taking in the breath-taking sights this colourful city has to offer and in the evening head out to experience unparalleled stunning views from either the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, the Southern Hemisphere's only Giant Observation Wheel or from 88th floor of the Eureka Sky Deck. End the day with a palatable dinner before you retire to your hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY - 09 Melbourne

After a lip-smacking breakfast at the hotel, get ready to experience the energy of Melbourne. Begin your discovery of Melbourne with a city tour (Optional). View examples of Melbourne architectural splendour including St. Pauls Cathedral and the Princess and Regent Theatres. See the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square, and stroll around Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. View the Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook's Cottage (entry at own expense). See the bustling Queen Victoria Market and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix, visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct. Cross the Bolte Bridge for great city views. You’ll be dropped back to the fabulous “Fed Square”, as Federation Square is known to the locals. After the city tour ends at the Federation Square, you may opt to depart for Phillip Island (Optional), located approximately 140 km from Melbourne, is a tourist destination with more than 3 million people visiting it annually. Rich in wildlife, this island provides ample spots for whale and bird watching. It features some spectacular beaches that are famous for activities like surfing and swimming. While you are here, see koalas, kangaroos and penguins in their natural habitat. Later, travel back to Melbourne and reach the hotel for some rest.

DAY - 10 Melbourne

After breakfast, set out to proceed on a full day excursion to either Great Ocean Road, Sovereign Hill or Puffingbilly Steam Train with Yarra Valley. Great Ocean Road is approximately 240 km long, stretching along the south-eastern coast of the country. Built by the soldiers as a memorial to the martyrs of World War I, this long road connects places like Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell. On the Great Ocean Road Adventure Tour, enjoy scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, and see attractions like Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.OR Commence on a full day Sovereign Hill Gold Rush tour. The past is very much present in towns like Ballarat whose early wealth and proud history was due to the mighty gold discovery of the mid 1850s. The glorious legacy that gold bestowed on this colonial town is still evident in the respectfully restored buildings and atmosphere of proud Ballarat. Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, is a perfect recreated example of Gold Rush life during Victoria's Golden era. Explore the daily ritual of this Gold town and stroll the main street to visit with goldsmiths, crafts people, traders, soldiers and the like. Try panning for gold to find your own fortune, and go 'underground' to the gold mine and museum or ride the stage-coach through the village (own expense). Exhibits and displays unfold before you as you stroll through this pioneer township. Have a chat with the town folk and be captivated by the friendly outlook on their 1850s daily life.OR Choose to visit Puffing Billy Steam Train. Enroute visit Sherbrooke Forest, home to lyre birds, the crimson rosella, cockatoos and kookaburras. Enjoy morning tea, then ride the restored Puffing Billy Stream Train through the towering mountain ash and beautiful fern gullies of Sherbrooke Forest. Tour through the Yarra Valley and stop for lunch (own expense) at a local winery. Tantalize your taste buds at Dominique Portet Winery where you may sample and buy a selection of quality local wines. Enjoy a visit to another local winery to sample more Australian wines, then commence the return journey to Melbourne. After the long and wonderful journey, travel back to the hotel and rest.

DAY - 11 Departure

All great holidays must end. Relish a yummy breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags and memories Check-out from the hotel and get transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Tour Ends.