Best Of Australia: Great Barrier Reef & Penguin Parade 12 Days & 11 Nights

Fun begins as soon as you set foot in this iconic city- Sydney. Spend the first day of your trip to Australia leisurely.

On arrival at the Sydney airport, get transferred to the hotel and once you finish all your check-in formalities, spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Go shopping or take a cruise along the Sydney Harbor Bridge and enjoy beautiful views of the city.

The iconic Blue Mountains are the first tourist attraction of your Australia holiday package.

After a grand breakfast, proceed for the Blue Mountains tour. Enjoy the view of the Three Sisters rock formation from the Echo Point and explore the Featherdale Wildlife Park on your vacation.

Have lunch at Mount Tomah at your own expense and then explore the Blue Mountains Botanical Garden. This adventurous tour ends with a cruise along the Parramatta River.

After a fun-filled day on this holiday in Australia, head back to the hotel and go to bed. 

Optional: Visit the Jenolan Caves and take a Skyway tour of the Blue Mountains.

Explore the pleasing structures of the dazzling city of Sydney on day 3 of your Australia tour itinerary.

Commence this city tour along the golden shores of the famous Bondi beach where you can take a leisurely walk or just soak up the sun lying on a recliner. Then proceed to explore major tourist attractions with a combination package of four that includes tourist hotspots like Sydney Tower Eye, Madame Tussauds and WILD LIFE Sydney.

The tour ends with a lovely Showboat Indian Dinner cruise where the sights and sounds of this beautiful city will mesmerize you.

The vibrant hub of culture, sports, and art: Melbourne is the next stop on your Australia holiday.

Begin the next leg of your Australia tour with a hearty breakfast after which you will be transferred to the Sydney Airport. Board the flight to Melbourne and as you reach, you will be taken to your hotel.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can go shopping at Queen Victoria Market and gorge on some of the delicious food of Australia.

Flight duration from Sydney to Melbourne: Approx 1 hour

Sheltered beaches, endless coastlines, and fishing hotspots all make Phillip Island an exciting holiday destination in Australia.

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, explore the pristine beaches and rugged coastlines of Phillips Island on a day long tour. Feed the kangaroos and pet the koalas in the afternoon, a special experience you’ll remember your Australia trip by. In the evening, enjoy a magical Penguin Parade show where the penguins will march to their nests.

You will then be transferred back to your hotel where you can relax.

One of the greatest attractions on this all-inclusive Australian itinerary is the Great Ocean Road tour with its famous rock formations, pristine beaches and iconic coasts.

Relish a delicious breakfast and then proceed for the Great Ocean Road tour on this trip to Australia. En route there will be stops at the beautiful towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay. You may be able to spot some whales at Apollo Bay on this holiday.

Proceed to explore the limestone cliffs at Port Campbell National Park and the 70-metres high 12 Apostles. After an adventure-laden trip, you will be transferred back to the hotel to rest.

Cairns is an exciting coastal region with plenty of sunshine, rainforest, and friendly locals and is the next stop on your Australia holiday itinerary.

Post a piping hot buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the Melbourne airport. You will be transferred to Cairns via flight. Upon reaching your hotel, complete all your check in formalities.

Spend the remaining part of the day at your own pace by exploring the markets and beaches of this beautiful city.

Flight duration from Melbourne to Cairns: Approx. 3 hours

Green Island is a part of the Great Barrier Reef and is a stunning tourist hotspot in Australia that has multitude of coral reefs and white sandy beaches.

Kickstart the 8th day of your Australian trip with an early morning breakfast and then proceed for the Green Island Tour. Go on a semi-submarine tour or a self-guided island walk to explore the beautiful coral clay of the island. You can even try snorkelling and scuba diving here to view the magnificent marine life.

Once the tour is over, you will be transferred back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

The “Village in the Rainforest” Kuranda is one of the most colorful and vibrant attractions on this holiday itinerary.

After a sumptuous breakfast, proceed to visit another beautiful tourist hotspot in Cairns: Kuranda Village.

Go on a rainforest walk and view the Atherton Tablelands, the breathtaking Barron Falls, the butterfly sanctuary and the Koala park.

After you finish exploring this beautiful village, head back to the hotel and rest.

Tip: Request the tour agent to include a Skyrail ride over this rainfall canopy

Gold Coast is famous for its multitude of theme parks which help create a fun-filled adventure.

The last leg of your Australia holiday tour will be the beautiful scenic region of Gold Coast. Enjoy an early morning breakfast and then check out of the hotel. Proceed to the airport for a flight transfer to Gold Coast.

Once you reach your hotel at Gold Coast, complete your check-in formalities and then spend the rest of the day as you want. Go out and explore the beautiful beaches and relish some local Australian food.

Head back to the hotel once you have had your fill of adventure and retire for the night, ending another fun-filled day of your Australia vacation.

Flight duration from Cairns to Brisbane: Approx. 2 hours

Distance from Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast: 81 km

Travel time (Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast): Approx 1 hour

Spend the next day at the Sea World theme park with its thrilling rides and penguin shows.

Gorge on some delicious breakfast and then proceed for a fun Australia holiday experience filled with exciting rides and friendly animal shows at the Sea World theme park. Watch the little fairy penguins at the Penguin Point or try fun rides like Storm Coaster and Jet Rescue as part of this Australia trip itinerary.

Return to your hotel and get some rest.

Head home with a treasure trove of memories of your Australian holiday.

Savor a tasty breakfast and then proceed for a transfer to the Brisbane airport. Board your flight back home.