Sydney and The Great Barrier Reef with Airfare

Begin your journey in Sydney, connecting with ancient stories on an Aboriginal heritage walk through The Rocks.
Explore Sydney’s coastal icons from Bondi to the Harbour Bridge, then dine aboard a scenic harbour cruise.
Venture into the Blue Mountains to discover misty valleys, eucalyptus forests and the legendary Three Sisters.
Sail to Low Isles to snorkel vibrant coral gardens, then unwind in Port Douglas’ tropical charm.
Journey through the Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation, where lush jungle meets the Great Barrier Reef.

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from C$5,979 - C$7,659

55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

ExcellentBased on 5,326 Reviews

Trip Features

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Near the Beach

Situated conveniently close to coastlines for sun and relaxation.

Wildlife Encounters

Offers chances to observe animals responsibly in their natural habitats.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Near the Beach

Situated conveniently close to coastlines for sun and relaxation.

Wildlife Encounters

Offers chances to observe animals responsibly in their natural habitats.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

DAY

Depart North America

DAY

En Route to Australia

DAY

Arrive Sydney & Opera House Tour and Dine

DAY

Panoramic Sydney Sights & Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

DAY

Sydney at Leisure

DAY

Full Day Blue Mountains Experience

DAY

Sydney to Cairns to Port Douglas

DAY

Low Isles Sailing and Snorkelling Cruise

DAY

Full Day Cape Tribulation Daintree

DAY

Port Douglas at Leisure

DAY

Depart Australia

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

Trip Stop

Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

DAY

Depart North America

Multi Day Tour

Depart North America

Depart North America for your flight to Australia.

DAY

En Route to Australia

Multi Day Tour

En Route to Australia

A day will be lost to travel and time zones as you approach Australia.

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Arrive Sydney & Opera House Tour and Dine

Multi Day Tour

Arrive Sydney & Opera House Tour and Dine

On arrival at Sydney Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, you will experience the iconic Sydney Opera House. 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), House Canteen (a harbourside all-day hawker-style venue offering pan-Asian cuisine), or Midden by Mark Olive (Celebrates Ambassador Chef Mark Olive’s Indigenous Australian heritage with a menu focused on native Australian ingredients), accompanied by a refreshing beverage (either wine, beer, or soft drink). You can use this meal as your lunch or dinner.

Meal

Lunch

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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Panoramic Sydney Sights & Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Multi Day Tour

Panoramic Sydney Sights & Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day city sights tour. On tour you'll visit the historic Rocks area and hear early convict history. Enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See the shopping heart of the city, QVB, Centre point. Visit Sydney's trendy new district Oxford Street. Travel through elegant Paddington with its terrace houses before arriving at the Pacific Ocean. See the superb coast cliff walk around Tamarama and Bronte. Travel on to famous Bondi Beach. Visit the beachfront promenade, enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost). See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and Sydney's best panoramic view at Dover Heights. Return to Sydney via Double Bay, Kings Cross and Mrs Macquarie's Point for a final magical viewpoint over the harbour before returning to the city centre. There isn't another harbour in the world to rival Sydney's beauty and vibrancy. This 2 course luncheon cruise is an exceptional 360 degree waterfront restaurant experience. The menu is premium a la carte and served on the uppermost restaurant deck with the best views in Sydney

Meal

Lunch

Your Accommodation

ParkRoyal Darling Harbour

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Sydney at Leisure

Multi Day Tour

Sydney at Leisure

One full day to discover on any traveller’s Australia vacation. Surrounding the city is a wonderland of national parks, forests, mountains, river valleys and historic riverside towns. The first settlers arrived in 1788 came here to create a penal colony, finding the world’s largest natural harbour, and 70 beaches along the coast within a reasonable distance of the city.

Your Accommodation

ParkRoyal Darling Harbour

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Full Day Blue Mountains Experience

Multi Day Tour

Full Day Blue Mountains Experience

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. 7.00- 7.30AM Depart from the hotel with AEA Luxury Tours. 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 colours. 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 mesmerised 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 - 5.00pm.

Meal

Lunch

Your Accommodation

ParkRoyal Darling Harbour

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Sydney to Cairns to Port Douglas

Multi Day Tour

Sydney to Cairns to Port Douglas

Today, transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport, you will be transferred to your resort in Port Douglas. The balance of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the resort facilities.

Your Accommodation

Villa San Michele Port Douglas

A piece of the Mediterranean in the heart of Port Douglas. Villa San Michele enjoys the best location in Port Douglas on vibrant Macrossan Street in the heart of Port Douglas. This unbeatable location places you in the centre of all that Port Douglas has to offer. Boutique shops, cafes and award winning restaurants are right on your doorstep. Magical Four Mile Beach and the Reef Marina are just a 5 minute stroll away.

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Low Isles Sailing and Snorkelling Cruise

Multi Day Tour

Low Isles Sailing and Snorkelling Cruise

Join your coach transfer to the wharf this morning and board the vessel to enjoy a full day reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Sail to and explore this protected coral cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by coral gardens and the Coral Sea. Sailaway moors in the sheltered blue lagoon for five hours. Just relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour, take a trip on the glass bottom boat or laze on the deck after a buffet lunch. Later, enjoy sailing back to the mainland.

Meal

Lunch

Your Accommodation

Villa San Michele Port Douglas

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Full Day Cape Tribulation Daintree

Multi Day Tour

Full Day Cape Tribulation Daintree

Your tour begins with being met by your friendly accredited guide at your accommodation. After introductions, drive north along the magnificent scenic coastal route learning about the history of the area and admiring spectacular views of the coastline and the Azure waters of the Coral Sea. The first stop is at the Majestic Daintree River for morning tea (tea, coffee & biscuits) before enjoying an informative River Cruise. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife. Next, we make our way up over the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea. Your guide will take you on a journey through ancient Daintree Rainforest, whilst giving you an interpretation of flora and fauna. You will have ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe. After lunch, continue along the 4WD Bloomfield Track through to pristine Emmagen Creek. Now it is time for a refreshing rainforest stream swim. We then make our way to Cape Tribulation Beach and stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef’. Head back with a stop at the Daintree Ice-cream Company (ice-cream at own expense).

Meal

Lunch

Your Accommodation

Villa San Michele Port Douglas

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Port Douglas at Leisure

Multi Day Tour

Port Douglas at Leisure

A day to discover Port Douglas a chic, yet relaxed seaside village, perfect for couples, families and solo travellers alike, with a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, a plethora of restaurants and bars, not to mention fantastic boutique shopping. The village is also the ideal base to explore the World Heritage-Listed Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation with an abundance of tours and day trips available.

Your Accommodation

Villa San Michele Port Douglas

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Depart Australia

Multi Day Tour

Depart Australia

Today, transfer to Cairns Airport for your onward travels.

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

The Blue Mountains, Australia

The Great Barrier Reef

Port Douglas

Know when to go.

Place

Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

SydneyPartly Cloudy

34°C / 93°F

43mm / 1.7"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

Popularity rating

ExcellentBased on 5,326 Reviews

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Sydney and The Great Barrier Reef with Airfare

Trip Features

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

Depart North America

En Route to Australia

Arrive Sydney & Opera House Tour and Dine

Panoramic Sydney Sights & Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Sydney at Leisure

Full Day Blue Mountains Experience

Sydney to Cairns to Port Douglas

Low Isles Sailing and Snorkelling Cruise

Full Day Cape Tribulation Daintree

Port Douglas at Leisure

Depart Australia

Detailed Itinerary

Depart North America

En Route to Australia

Arrive Sydney & Opera House Tour and Dine

Panoramic Sydney Sights & Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Sydney at Leisure

Full Day Blue Mountains Experience

Sydney to Cairns to Port Douglas

Low Isles Sailing and Snorkelling Cruise

Full Day Cape Tribulation Daintree

Port Douglas at Leisure

Depart Australia

Departure

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What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Most Popular Time to Travel

Know when to go.

Our Commitment

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