Discover the dazzling diversity of Australia’s east coast with this comprehensive itinerary beginning in Sydney. Marvel at the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and meander through The Rocks and darling waterfront neighborhoods. A day includes a ferry ride to Manly Beach and an optional Sydney Harbour sunset cruise with seafood dinner.
Fly to Cairns and dive into the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system and a UNESCO site. Spend two days snorkeling or scuba diving among vibrant coral walls and multicolored marine life. Enjoy a semi-submersible boat ride and a reef education session.
From Cairns, journey inland to the tropical Atherton Tablelands. Tour waterfalls, rainforest canopies, and a local wildlife reserve to see tree kangaroos and platypus. Then, fly to Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital, for coffee-tasting tours, street-art walks, and gourmet food markets.