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Gems Of Australia - Highlights of Gold Coast, Cairns & Melbourne Highlights

  • Witness the rugged natural beauty along the southwest coast of Victoria as you set off on one of the world’s most panoramic coastal drives on the Great Ocean Road

  • Escape to Philip Island, home to the Little Penguins, idyllic beaches, captivating coastlines and Australia's largest fur seal colony, Seal Rocks

  • Meet your favourite super-heroes and spend the day full of adventure with world-class thrilling rides at Warner Bros. Movie World

  • Visit Sea World, a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and theme park with its adventurous rides, animal exhibits and other attractions

  • Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise through the world's largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef on a tour to Green Island

  • Experience one of the most scenic rail journeys through the world heritage-listed rainforest on a tour to Kuranda

Gems Of Australia - Highlights of Gold Coast, Cairns & Melbourne Overview

About the tour:

The 'land down under', the world's smallest continent and the largest island, Australia is vibrant, multicultural and full of spectacular scenery. It is a place whose colour palette of red outback sands and vibrant reefs brings out beautiful cities and soulful indigenous stories. This 10-day tour to Australia starts in Gold Coast famed for its Golden sand beaches and takes you to the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Cairns. From exploring Australia's greatest wonder, the Great Barrier Reef on a tour of Green Island to riding the Kuranda Scenic Railway that passes through the lush tropical paradise and over many bridges and its tunnels, this trip will give you an out-of-the-ordinary experience.


Quick info:

Start Point: Brisbane Airport

End Point: Melbourne Airport

Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights

Destinations Covered: Gold Coast - Cairns - Melbourne

Experiences Covered:

  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Adventure
  • The Great Ocean Road Tour
  • Admission Ticket to Sea World
  • Admission Ticket to Movie World
  • Green Island Tour
  • Kuranda Tour with One Way Skyrail and One Way Scenic rail


Inclusions:

  • Accommodation in the standard or deluxe hotels for 9 nights depending upon the variant you choose
  • Breakfast from day 2 to day 10
  • Lunch on days 6, 8 & 9
  • Return airport transfers in a shared vehicle
  • Transfers for sightseeing as per the itinerary on a sharing basis
  • Visa Assistance will be provided but visa charges are not included


Destination info:

  • Official Name: The Commonwealth Of Australia
  • Capital: Canberra
  • Time Zone: GMT+10
  • Plug Type: I
  • Currency: Australian Dollar

Gems Of Australia - Highlights of Gold Coast, Cairns & Melbourne Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at the Brisbane Airport | Welcome to the land of natural wonders
Gold Coast
  • Arrive at the Brisbane Airport and get ready with the necessary documentation for the immigration process.
  • It will take around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the queue.
  • After the immigration process, meet the representative and get transferred to the Gold Coast's pre-booked hotel in a shared transport
  • Arrive at the hotel in Gold Coast, proceed with the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • You can stroll around the streets of Gold Coast, explore nearby cafes for some delicious cuisines or simply take a rest at the hotel
  • Overnight stay in Gold Coast.


Day 2
A trip to the Warner Bros. Movie World | Australia's No. 1 Theme Park
Gold Coast
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for yet another adventurous day
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will pick you up and take you to the Warner Bros. Movie World based on various DC Comics and the Warner Bros. studio theme
  • Warner Bros. Movie World is divided into 5 parts or areas that is DC Comics Superhero, DC Comics Super-Villains Unleashed, Kids’ WB Fun Zone, Wild West and Main Stree, you can choose to go around wherever you want
  • Enjoy the thrill of various rides which are based on various themes of different Warner Bros. movies
  • Take pictures with your favourite characters who hang around in the park to make the atmosphere in and around the park more enjoyable and fun-loving
  • One can find characters like Batman, Scooby-Doo, Austin Powers, Wonder Woman, Superman and many more
  • You can also visit the studio nearby, Warner Roadshow Studios which has been the prime studio and produced movies like Peter Pan, Ghost Ship, Fortress, House of Wax, etc.
  • Don't miss out All-Star Parade which showcases the various characters from the movies alongside their vehicles
  • After an adventurous day, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
  • Overnight stay in Gold Coast


Day 3
A trip to the Sea World | A Goblet Full of Unmatched Fun & Adventure
Gold Coast
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to have a day full of fun
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will take you to the Sea World in a shared transfers
  • Arrive at the Sea World and discover a world of fun and adventure with exciting rides, unforgettable shows and beautiful marine life
  • Experience various adventurous rides, shows & presentations and extraordinary exhibits
  • Choose from around 50 attractions including Polar Bear Shows, Seal Shows, tropical reef snorkelling, Sea Jellies Adventure and many more
  • Get aboard the Jet Rescue and join the mission to save marine life on the new Jet Rescue on the back of a jetski
  • Don't miss out on the Storm Coaster, one of the craziest roller coasters going around
  • Let your kids take part in Beach Break Bay which includes a range of kids' rides, attractions and daily shows with your favourite friends Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Zoe, Grover, Cookie Monster and Elmo
  • After a fantastic day, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
  • Overnight stay in Gold Coast


Day 4
Transfer to Cairns by Flight
Cairns
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will take you to the airport to catch a domestic flight to Cairns
  • Arrive at the Cairns airport and get transferred to the hotel
  • Arrive at the pre-booked hotel in Cairns, proceed with the check-in formalities and enjoy your rest of the day at leisure
  • You can stroll around the streets, witness nearby attractions, explore cafes and markets or simply take a rest at the hotel
  • Overnight stay in Cairns


Please note that the flight charges from Gold Coast to Cairns are not included in the package. Send an enquiry to know more.

Day 5
Kuranda Day Tour | Enjoy the thrill of Scenicrail & Skyrail
Cairns
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for an exciting tour of Kuranda
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will take you to Smithfield Terminal to board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in a shared transfers
  • Hop on a cable cart that will take you to high up the tropical forest above the lush mountain passes and the treetops to soak up spectacular views of the mountains and coastline 
  • Relax into an enclosed 6-passenger cable cart and take in scenic vistas of the highlands, forest and the Coral Sea on the 7.5-km ride
  • Relish several hours of leisure time to explore the historic village and surroundings
  • Explore heritage markets, have lunch at a local café (own expense) and learn about the history of Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park
  • One can also encounter native wildlife like kangaroos, butterflies and koalas at the Rainforestation Nature Park (own expense)
  • After exploring the tropical paradise, board the Kuranda Scenic Railway, a cedar train featuring cosy lounge chairs, timber flooring and historic memorabilia
  • Ride back to Cairns passing through the lush tropical landscape, vast waterfall gorges
  • Head back to the hotel after a beautiful day amidst the World Heritage-listed rainforest of Tropical North Queensland
  • Overnight stay in Cairns


Day 6
Green Island Tour | Tropical coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef
Cairns
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for a wonderful excursion to the Green Island
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will pick you up from the hotel in a shared coach and take you to Reef Feet Terminal to board a catamaran for Green Island
  • Green Island is one of Australia’s protected Marine National Parks, situated 15 miles off the coast of Cairns and provides an excellent opportunity for exploring the Great Barrier Reef
  • Once you reach the Island, you can opt to indulge in different activities like snorkelling, sea walking, riding a semi-submarine and so much more
  • One can also rent beach chairs, umbrellas, canoes, sailboards and surf skis from the resort or simply follow several walking tracks to explore the island’s tropical rainforest landscape
  • Spend time as you like at this beautiful spot and create your own personalized tour
  • After an adventurous day, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay
  • Overnight stay in Cairns


Note: All the activities mentioned above are not included in the tour cost.

Day 7
Transfer to Melbourne by flight
Melbourne
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will take you to the airport to catch a domestic flight to Melbourne
  • Arrive at the Melbourne airport and get transferred to the hotel
  • Arrive at the pre-booked hotel in Melbourne, proceed with the check-in formalities and enjoy your rest of the day at leisure
  • You can stroll around the streets, witness nearby attractions, explore cafes and markets or simply take a rest at the hotel
  • Overnight stay in Melbourne


Please note that the flight charges from Cairns to Melbourne are not included in the package. Send an enquiry to know more.

Day 8
Great Ocean Road & Rainforest Tour with Lunch | Ride along the seashore to witness some of the most fascinating attractions
Melbourne
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to have a most fascinating experience of the trip
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will take you on a most experiential journeys
  • Grasp the breathtaking sights of dramatic cliffs and long sandy beaches on this full-day tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road
  • The Great Ocean Road begins in a famous surf town of gorgeous sandy beaches, Torquay
  • Take a small halt at a beachside location before continuing towards several beautiful port towns
  • Stop at Great Otway National Park to witness beautiful coastlines and breathtaking waterfalls amidst the tall mountain forests
  • Spot some Koalas playing around amongst the treetops at the Kennett River
  • Marvel at the Twelve Apostles, a group of massive limestone pillars that rise up out of the ocean
  • Get to know about the tales of Australia’s Shipwreck Coast and visit the picture-perfect site of an 1878 shipwreck, Loch Ard Gorge
  • Next, visit Gibson Steps and marvel at Gog and Magog, the giant limestone stacks rising up out of the sea
  • Make your way down to the beach by descending the 86 steps that were carved into the face of the cliff by Hugh Gibson
  • Head back to the hotel after an adventurous day
  • Overnight stay in Melbourne


Day 9
Philip Island Ultimate Eco Tour | Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Center & Penguin Parade
Melbourne
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for yet another exciting day
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will transfer you to your first destination of the tour in a shared transfers
  • Visit multi-award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and get up close with more than 70 Australian species
  • Feed kangaroos and wallabies, get friendly with koalas and enjoy encounters with colourful birds, reptiles and dingoes, there's so much to do in this park
  • Next, get transferred to Philip Island and visit historic Churchill Island, a working farm and a unique eco-tourism attraction and offers a range of farming activities and natural attractions
  • Next, enjoy some time at the Cape Woolamai surf beach and later travel to the southwest tip of Phillip Island to witness the Nobbies, nestled on the top of the hill it is a perfect place to witness Australia's largest Fur Seal colony
  • Proceed towards Summerland Beach to witness the highlight of the day as you watch hundreds of little penguins coming out of the ocean and toddling across the beach to their homes
  • After a fun-filled day, head back to the hotel in Melbourne for an overnight stay
  • Overnight stay in Melbourne


Day 10
Departure | Take a bag full of memories to cherish for eternity
Melbourne
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will transfer you to the airport to catch a flight back home in a shared transfers
  • Take a bag full of memories to cherish for eternity


Select Package Options


Price Includes
  • Stay

    Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in deluxe hotels for 9 nights

  • Meals

    Breakfast from day 2 to day 10

    Lunch on days 6, 8 & 9

  • Transfers

    Return airport transfers on a sharing basis

    Transfers for sightseeing on sharing basis as per the itinerary

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary

Gems Of Australia - Highlights of Gold Coast, Cairns & Melbourne Map

Starting Point
Brisbane Airport
Airport Dr, Brisbane Airport QLD 4008, Australia
Drop Points
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia