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9 Day Guided Holiday | Melbourne to Sydney

Internal Flights included

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$6,294

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Travel Period

Explore Australia by experiencing the foods of Melbourne and Cairns rainforest

Team Info

Travel Director, Driver Guide and local Guides

Travel

9 days, 1 country and 4 cities

Accommodation

8 nights

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Itinerary

There’s no denying Australia’s diversity. This Melbourne to Sydney tour invites you to glimpse a full range of natural attractions, whether two World Heritage Sites in Cairns (the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics of Queensland) or the eye-popping, art-clad laneways of Melbourne and architectural marvel of Sydney Opera House. Wherever you venture, expect to discover First Nations culture.

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ACANA

Trip Details

What's included

  • Guided walking tour of Melbourne city
  • Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at  Koorie Heritage Trust
  • Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Wildlife River Cruise
  • Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Hands-On Tree Planting Activity with Rainforest Rescue
  • Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the flora and fauna of the Wet Tropics of Queensland – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Behind the scenes guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
  • Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Be My Guest experience with Urban Winery Sydney Wine Tasting
  • Private Airport to Hotel transfers upon arrival and departure
  • Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi (where available)

Fitness Requirements

Low level of fitness required

Flight Information

Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.

Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Melbourne Airport
Day 15 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport

Return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price.

Internal-holiday flights Included
Please note that prices include land and internal-holiday airfares, which AAT Kings will book in order to fulfil the holiday itinerary:

Day 3 Melbourne to Cairns
Day 6 Cairns to Sydney

What to bring

  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle

Trip map & itinerary

Day by day itinerary

9 Days Guided Holiday | Melbourne to Sydney

Highlights

Cultural Immersion

Melbourne’s laneways are a work of art, with street murals, hidden bars, boutiques, and cafés. We’ll show you where to look.

Local Connection

Discover what lies within the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour. Uncover its fascinating history and architecture.

Make Travel Matter

Make a positive impact while you learn about Koorie peoples, cultures, and communities at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery.

World Class Nature

It doesn’t matter how many times you splash about in the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef never fails to impress. There are too many world records being broken here to mention.