Aussie Fly & Stay: Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney

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Iconic Landmarks

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Wildlife Encounters

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Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

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Depart North America

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En Route to Australia

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Arrive Melbourne, Shared Afternoon Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour

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Shared Melbourne City Sights Half Day Tour

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Small Group Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour

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Travel Melbourne to Cairns

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Shared Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise

DAY

Small Group Cape Tribulation and Daintree Full Day Tour

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Travel Cairns to Sydney, Shared Opera House Tour plus Dinner

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Small Group Sydney Sightseeing Half Day Tour plus Harbour Lunch Cruise

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Small Group Blue Mountains Full Day Tour

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Depart Sydney

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

Trip Stop

Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

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Depart North America

Depart North America for your flight to Australia.

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Depart North America

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En Route to Australia

A day is lost as you cross the International Dateline en route to Australia.

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En Route to Australia

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Arrive Melbourne, Shared Afternoon Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour

On arrival at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, join the Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour, a lovely and easy introduction to Melbourne. Have you ever been to a city and wondered what all the fuss was about? Or wasted time trying to find that cool local café you were told of, and ended up missing everything? Melbourne's arcades and laneways hide many of these answers. Join this indulgent afternoon walk through Melbourne's beautiful back streets, and get orientated in the life of the city that locals love. Discover artisanal and specialty retailers, that often are only found in the city. Some of the quirkiest cafes, independent designers, street art, architecture, and historical tales are found in these walkways. Soak in the city via all your senses, and engage with passionate creatives. There is something for everyone, locals and visitors alike.

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Arrive Melbourne, Shared Afternoon Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour

Your Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins St

Ideally located in the heart of town on one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins is just 700 metres from Marvel Stadium and a short walk to local attractions like Melbourne Aquarium and Melbourne Convention Centre. Our coveted position amid majestic heritage buildings, a variety of boutiques, hole-in-the-wall bars, cool cafes and historic arcades provides the ideal base from which to explore Australia’s culture capital, or dash to your next meeting.

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Shared Melbourne City Sights Half Day Tour

Be dazzled by the wonderous sights of Australia’s most vibrant city and learn about Melbourne’s fascinating history with your expert Guide. Take a stroll in the gardens, see some of our world famous attractions like Albert Park Lake (Formula 1 track), Federation Square and Brighton Bathing Boxes. Known as Naarm by the local Wurundjeri people, Melbourne is a young city full of rich history, from John Batman and the first settlers, the gold rush, bush rangers and the birth place of Australia as a country. Today, Melbourne is the largest city in Australia. Known for sports, arts, fashion and food, this tour is a must for visitors to get a good idea of all the places to see and experience in Melbourne.

Multi Day Tour

Shared Melbourne City Sights Half Day Tour

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins St

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Small Group Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour

Experience this majestic coastal drive-in style with your small group and enjoy time to relax and fully appreciate the wonders of this world-famous touring route. Stay on the lookout for some very special animals including whales, dolphins, echidnas and bandicoots. Your camera will get a good workout along this exciting journey where we will stop for plenty of photo opportunities. To begin, your expert guide will collect you from your Melbourne hotel to commence your exciting road trip. Your next stop will be at Apollo Bay, a tranquil seaside town which is most noteworthy for its setting among the soft rolling hills. It offers a great selection of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy some lunch (not included). Following this, we will enjoy a walk in the forest in the Otway Ranges. A truly unique day out, capped off by a visit to the ancient rock formations of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Finally, your Oceania guide will transfer you back to the comfort of your hotel in Melbourne.

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Small Group Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour

Meal

Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins St

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Travel Melbourne to Cairns

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Welcome to Cairns, the gateway to Tropical North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

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Travel Melbourne to Cairns

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Crystalbrook Bailey

Modern, innovative and with an appreciation for the arts, Crystalbrook Bailey celebrates originality and individuality. Stay at Crystalbrook Bailey, a luxury hotel in Cairns, Queensland, and take time to get lost in the details. To question and explore. Art. Conversations. Places. Do things your way.

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Shared Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise

Your Great Barrier Reef Day tour begins by boarding the award-winning superyacht Evolution and being met by our professional and expert dive crew who will make sure you are comfortable and ready for an adventure-filled day. Relax onboard your 35-metre luxury superyacht for the day, as you cruise from Cairns to two exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Guests enjoy a total of five hours on the outer reef visiting two stunning and diverse reefs such as Norman, Saxon and Hastings. These locations are chosen for their exceptional coral density and prolific marine life. Upon arrival at your first reef location, either Saxon or Norman Reef, it's time to snorkel and dive (diving at additional cost). Hop in the water with your provided equipment and check out the underwater world full of multicolored fish, coral, and other marine life. Instruction is provided for beginners, and your knowledgeable dive crew are on hand to encourage and help you if need. During your time on the reef, you will enjoy a BBQ Lunch prepared on board with fresh fish, steak, a variety of salads, and prawns. We also cater for special dietary requirements. At the second reef location, North Hastings Reef, you can snorkel or dive again. If you prefer to stay dry, you can still check out the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef from above with a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight or from below on our Semi-Submersible Tour (additional costs apply). On the return cruise back to Cairns, sit back and relax with a glass of wine and afternoon tea to celebrate the end of your day tour on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Shared Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise

Meal

Lunch

Your Accommodation

Crystalbrook Bailey

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Small Group Cape Tribulation and Daintree Full Day Tour

Starting with the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive, recently voted as one of the most iconic road trips in Australia, you will make your way up to Port Douglas for your first stop at award winning Wildlife Habitat. Get to know the local wildlife on an immersive guided experience with a knowledgeable Wildlife Keeper. You will get the chance to spot animals such as the elusive Cassowary which is notoriously hard to spot in the wild! Be a Wildlife Keeper for the morning with this money can't buy experience that is exclusive to your tour. You can also purchase a photo experience with one of our koalas to remember the moment.

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Small Group Cape Tribulation and Daintree Full Day Tour

Meal

Lunch

Your Accommodation

Crystalbrook Bailey

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Travel Cairns to Sydney, Shared Opera House Tour plus Dinner

Transfer to the Cairns Airport for your flight south to Sydney. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Step inside the iconic Sydney Opera House and discover the extraordinary stories of one of the globe's most recognized landmarks. Throughout your experience, the passionate guide will take you inside theatres and foyers that are otherwise off-limits, while letting you in on some insider secrets pertaining to the history of the building and the people who were behind its creation. Following the tour, soak up the views while enjoying your choice of the main meal at the Opera Bar (an iconic Sydney venue focusing on Australian cuisines and suppliers) or House Canteen (harbourside all-day hawker-style venue offering pan-Asian cuisine), accompanied by a refreshing beverage (either wine, beer, or soft drink).

Multi Day Tour

Travel Cairns to Sydney, Shared Opera House Tour plus Dinner

Meal

Dinner

Your Accommodation

ParkRoyal Darling Harbour

You'll always be in the centre of the action at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour hotel, with a convenient location just minutes away from the city's top sights and attractions. The friendly, well-informed hotel associates at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour, Sydney are always on hand to share their knowledge of the city's best-kept secrets with you. Explore the neighbourhood and feel the buzz of energy in the bustling Sydney CBD and surrounding areas. Go for a stroll and enjoy the amazing views at Cockle Bay, take in the city's history and culture at The Rocks, or enjoy some retail therapy at Harbourside and Pitt Street Mall. Once you're finished exploring, simply rest and relax in the comfort of the 340 rooms and suites at this premium Sydney hotel.

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Small Group Sydney Sightseeing Half Day Tour plus Harbour Lunch Cruise

Depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day city sights tour. On tour you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. We continue through the financially focused Central Business District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 19th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. We then continue through Sydneys Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, we will take a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of Sydney skyline. You will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay.Time permitting, you may have the option for a short coastal walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney harbour.

Multi Day Tour

Small Group Sydney Sightseeing Half Day Tour plus Harbour Lunch Cruise

Your Accommodation

ParkRoyal Darling Harbour

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Small Group Blue Mountains Full Day Tour

The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views. Today your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora and fauna of this magnificent region. Our first stop of the day is at Calmsley Hill a working farm also home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at leisure. From Calmsley Hill we continue to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway. We will visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley seeing beautiful vistas. Where possible this will be away from the crowds of tours that visit the mountains each day with other operators, thus our guests will enjoy a stress and hurry free environment taking in the views and information imparted by their guide. Continuing on we arrive at Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout points away from the crowds for views of the famous 3 Sisters. Whilst the Blue Mountains features so much more than this natural attraction you can't help but admire the unquestionable beauty of this amazing rock formation. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colors. Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and time available for you to take some great photos. We then make our way around the mountain towards the village of Blackheath and our lunch venue the Hydro Majestic. Here in this relaxed venue with stunning views. We enjoy a 2-course lunch with tea/coffee. All diets are catered for (excluding Kosher Meals). Beverages can be purchased at your own expense from the Bar. The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of lookouts. Once you clap your eyes on the view from Govetts Leap you'll know why it's one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. If you're not mesmerized by the dancing waves of water spray, you'll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness. We then stop briefly to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens our last stop, where we enjoy the sweeping views across to Sydney before travelling down the Bells Line of Road to arrive back at your hotel approximately 4:30 - 5:00 pm.

Multi Day Tour

Small Group Blue Mountains Full Day Tour

Meal

Lunch

Your Accommodation

ParkRoyal Darling Harbour

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Depart Sydney

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Depart Sydney

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Sunset over Melbourne

Sydney Harbour

The Great Barrier Reef

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Place

Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

SydneyMostly Sunny

25°C / 77°F

45mm / 1.8"

CairnsMostly Sunny

30°C / 86°F

15mm / 0.6"

MelbourneOccasional Showers

21°C / 69°F

45mm / 1.8"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

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Aussie Fly & Stay: Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney

Trip Features

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

Depart North America

En Route to Australia

Arrive Melbourne, Shared Afternoon Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour

Shared Melbourne City Sights Half Day Tour

Small Group Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour

Travel Melbourne to Cairns

Shared Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise

Small Group Cape Tribulation and Daintree Full Day Tour

Travel Cairns to Sydney, Shared Opera House Tour plus Dinner

Small Group Sydney Sightseeing Half Day Tour plus Harbour Lunch Cruise

Small Group Blue Mountains Full Day Tour

Depart Sydney

Detailed Itinerary

Depart North America

En Route to Australia

Arrive Melbourne, Shared Afternoon Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour

Shared Melbourne City Sights Half Day Tour

Small Group Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour

Travel Melbourne to Cairns

Shared Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise

Small Group Cape Tribulation and Daintree Full Day Tour

Travel Cairns to Sydney, Shared Opera House Tour plus Dinner

Small Group Sydney Sightseeing Half Day Tour plus Harbour Lunch Cruise

Small Group Blue Mountains Full Day Tour

Depart Sydney

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What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Most Popular Time to Travel

Know when to go.

Our Commitment

Why Travel with Goway?

What do the experts say?

Erin Hutchinson

Erin Hutchinson

Erin Hutchinson

Alice Teramoto

Alice Teramoto

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