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The Essence of Australia | Cities, Coastlines & Coral Reefs
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The Essence of Australia | Cities, Coastlines & Coral Reefs

13 Days / 12 Nights Melbourne · Great Ocean Road · Cairns · Great Barrier Reef · Gold Coast · Sydney
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Duration
13 Days / 12 Nights
Destinations
6 Cities
Best Season
Sep - May
Group Size
2 - 18 Pax
Starts At
₹2,31,999

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Discover the premium experiences curated by The Falcon Tour. Balanced pacing, local guides, and top class stays.

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Day 1 Arrival in Melbourne

Arrive at Melbourne Airport and take a private transfer to your CBD hotel. ​ ​ ​ ​

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Day 2 Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Tour

Join a small eco tour along the Great Ocean Road on a shared basis. ​ Enjoy morning tea, rainforest walks, coastal views, and see the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson’s Steps. ​ Meal: Morning Tea ​ ​ ​

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Day 3 Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Join a full-day shared tour to Phillip Island, including a visit to Brighton Beach Boxes and Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park. ​ Watch the Penguin Parade at dusk after exploring Nobbies, Seal Rock, and scenic boardwalks. ​ ​ ​

Sanctuary Wildlife Park
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Day 4 Melbourne to Cairns

​ Arrive in Cairns and transfer privately to your hotel. ​ ​ ​ ​

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Day 5 Cairns: Great Barrier Reef

Embark on a full-day Green Island tour with shared transfers and BBQ lunch. ​ Choose between snorkelling or a glass-bottom boat ride, or relax on the beach. ​ Meal: BBQ Lunch ​ ​ ​

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Day 6 Cairns: Kuranda Day Tour

Take the classic Kuranda tour, including return electric coach transfers, Kuranda Scenic Railway, and Skyrail Cableway. ​ Visit Rainforestation Nature Park and enjoy an Aussie BBQ lunch, an Aboriginal dance performance, and an Army Duck rainforest ride. ​ Meal: BBQ Lunch ​ ​ ​

Nature Park
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Day 7 Cairns to Gold Coast (via Brisbane)

Cairns Airport. ​ Arrive at Brisbane Airport and transfer privately to your Gold Coast hotel. ​ ​ ​ ​

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Day 8 Gold Coast: Movie World

Visit Movie World with shared return transfers from your hotel. ​ Enjoy thrilling rides and shows, and meet superheroes. ​ Pickup around 0945–1000 hrs and return by 1545–1715 hrs. ​ ​ ​

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Day 9 Gold Coast: Sea World

Head to Sea World with shared return transfers. ​ Explore marine life, shows, and family-friendly rides. ​ Pickup around 0945–1000 hrs and return by 1545 hrs. ​ ​ ​

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Day 10 Gold Coast to Sydney

Brisbane Airport. ​ Arrive in Sydney and take a private transfer to your hotel. ​ ​ ​ ​

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Day 11 Sydney: City Tour & Attractions

Depart for a shared panoramic half-day city tour covering The Rocks, Macquarie Street, Bondi Beach, and more. ​ Get dropped at Circular Quay and walk to the Sydney Opera House for a 1-hour guided tour. ​ Use your 2 Attractions Pass to visit any two from Sea Life Aquarium, Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, or Sydney Tower Eye. ​ ​ ​

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Day 12 Sydney: Blue Mountains Experience

Enjoy a full-day Blue Mountains tour with visits to Echo Point, Three Sisters, Jamison Lookout, and Leura Village. ​ The tour includes Sydney Zoo entry with a koala photo, a Scenic World Discovery Pass, bottled water, snacks, and shared transfers. ​ Meal: Snack ​ ​ ​

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Day 13 Departure from Sydney

​ Take a private transfer to Sydney Airport for your departure flight. ​ ​ ​

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Day 13

Double Room - Queen bed with Breakfast) ​ ​ similar (Room Type: Superior Double Room with Breakfast) ​ (Room Type: Superior Studio 1 Queen Bed with Breakfast) ​ Arrival & Departure Private Transfers in all 4 Cities ​ Great Ocean Road Small Eco Tour – On shared / SIC basis ​ Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small Eco Tour - On shared / SIC basis ​ Full Day Green Island Great Barrier Reef Tour with Glass bottom boat / Snorkelling with return transfers and BBQ Lunch on SIC basis ​ Classic Kuranda Tour on SIC basis ​ Return Transfers from Movie World to Gold Coast Hotel on SIC basis ​ Admission to Movie World ​ Return Transfers from Sea World to Gold Coast Hotel on SIC basis ​ Admission to Sea World ​ Panoramic Sydney Sightseeing Tour (3.5hrs) - On shared /SIC basis ​ Sydney Opera House 1hr Guided Tour ​ Sydney Tower Eye. ​ Blue Mountains Experience Tour with Sydney Zoo and Scenic World on SIC basis ​ International and Domestic flight ​ Visa Fee ​ Travel Insurance ​ GST & TCS ​ Meals, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature. ​ Any items or services not mentioned in the itinerary section.

Mountains Experience TourGreat Barrier Reef TourSydney Sightseeing Tour

What's Included Inclusions

3 Nights accommodation in Melbourne at Batman's Hill On Collins or similar (Room Type:
Double Room - Queen bed with Breakfast)
3 Nights accommodation in Cairns at Cairns Sheridan Hotel or similar (Room Type:
Deluxe King with Breakfast)
3 Nights accommodation in Gold Coast at Novotel Surfers Paradise and Residences or
similar (Room Type: Superior Double Room with Breakfast)
3 Nights accommodation in Sydney at Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel or similar
(Room Type: Superior Studio 1 Queen Bed with Breakfast)
Arrival & Departure Private Transfers in all 4 Cities
Great Ocean Road Small Eco Tour – On shared / SIC basis
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Small Eco Tour - On shared / SIC basis
Full Day Green Island Great Barrier Reef Tour with Glass bottom boat / Snorkelling with
return transfers and BBQ Lunch on SIC basis
Classic Kuranda Tour on SIC basis
Return Transfers from Movie World to Gold Coast Hotel on SIC basis
Admission to Movie World
Return Transfers from Sea World to Gold Coast Hotel on SIC basis
Admission to Sea World
Panoramic Sydney Sightseeing Tour (3.5hrs) - On shared /SIC basis
Sydney Opera House 1hr Guided Tour
02 Attractions Admission Pass - Sea Life Aquarium, Sydney Zoo, Madam Tussaud and
Sydney Tower Eye.
Blue Mountains Experience Tour with Sydney Zoo and Scenic World on SIC basis

What's Excluded Exclusions

International and Domestic flight
Visa Fee
Travel Insurance
GST & TCS
Meals, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
Any items or services not mentioned in the itinerary section.

Important Note

The prices mentioned are starting prices and are for reference purposes only. They are based on current market rates for 3★/4★ hotels on a double-sharing basis and may vary due to hotel availability, peak-season surcharges, transportation costs, exchange rate fluctuations, government taxes, or supplier price revisions. The final package price will be confirmed only after booking confirmation and receipt of the advance payment.

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