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Inspiring Australia - 14 Jul 2026 to 23 Mar 2027
Operated by Luxury Gold
Tripcode: IJFLYZM26
Overview
Destination:
Australia,
Start:Cairns, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Duration:13 days
Type:Group tour (max 30)
Travel Period
November 2026 - February 2027
Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour. Just outside of Cairns, explore the tropical rainforest of Daintree National Park with a Local Expert, who will teach you about the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people who live there. Fly to Uluru, where a guide will lead you through the Walpa Gorge and past its red, rocky domes. Later, watch as 50,000 solar powered lights illuminate the desert during its Field of Light display by Artist Bruce Munro. Explore Melbourne's laneways and visit the Yarra Valley for a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting. Cruise the Sydney Harbour, then go inside its famous Opera House for a VIP tour. Celebrate your incredible trip with dinner at Bennelong Restaurant, set inside the opera house’s iconic sails.
Standard inclusions
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
Itinerary
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Collapse allWelcome to Cairns
Meet your Travel Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at the Reef House Restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal made from seasonal ingredients as you overlook the crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea.
The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture
Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village.
Cairns Natural Wonders
Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village.
Into the Outback
Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetisers and a Multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia.
Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa
Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner.
On to Melbourne
This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Australia. Later this evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in a local restaurant.
The Yarra Valley
Venture to the Yarra Valley, famous for its boutique local food and wine and breathtaking scenery. Firstly, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie to take a Masterclass. Visit a local winery to learn about their vintages before enjoying lunch with wines. Lastly, experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for an evening at leisure.
Melbourne to Sydney
This morning take a tour of the city seeing the main sights before a walk through the world-famous laneways with their graffiti and art. You will then have lunch at a restaurant specialising in Indigenous food from the Torres Strait region, Big Esso by Mabu Mabu. Later, you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city.
Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley
Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including seeing the famed Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Customise your day and join an Aboriginal guide for a 90-minute leisurely walkabout through the Rocks District. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.
Hunter Valley Wine Region
Spend the day exploring renowned wineries of the Hunter Valley Wine Region, best known for Semillion and Shiraz. Enjoy private wine tastings at some of the region's top estates and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. Visit the cellar doors, a cheese shop and a chocolatier this afternoon before spending the evening at leisure.
Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
Return to Sydney and board your lunch cruise. Sip wine over lunch and delight in the harbour’s history, passing landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Near your hotel are some of the country's most celebrated restaurants, and your Travel Concierge can make dinner recommendations to tempt any palette.
Sydney at Leisure Relaxed Start
Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry to Manly Beach. Late afternoon, join a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House before a Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant.
Farewell Sydney
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
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Operator
Luxury Gold
Welcome to Luxury Gold. Enjoy the finest end-to-end experience on the world's leading limited edition small group tours. Enjoy the following unparalleled inclusions: Curated Experiences: Curated travel with VIP access. Unique luxury experiences at your fingertips. This is VIP vacations like no other. Front-of-the-queue priority. Behind-the-scenes access. Before and after-hours visits. Ours aren’t your everyday experiences. Enjoy rare insights into the world’s most majestic landmarks, with personal anecdotes from those in the know. Exceptional dining: Cuisine and travel go hand in hand. At the heart of each journey, culinary experiences are highlights, not just meals. The best fine dining and local gastronomic tours are hand selected and integrated into every journey. Linger in Michelin-starred restaurants. Exquisite surroundings and impeccable service bring a side of wonder that make every meal an unrivalled experience. Magnificent Stays: Welcome home to our carefully curated selection of places to stay. A true immersion in each destination. Luxury hotels and resorts along with unique and boutique accommodations are part of every journey. Your every need will be attended to. Enjoy magnificent locations, glamorous properties, and superior service. Belmond, JW Marriott, Intercontinental and Red Carnation Luxury Hotels and are just a few of our trusted partners, along with unique boutique accommodations. Whether you want to put your feet up or let your hair down, your encounter with excellence begins the moment you wake up and continues through each decadent night’s rest. You’ll enjoy the finest end to end travel experience thanks to a travel legacy that spans a century. Founded by pioneering South African hotelier and restauranteur the late Stanley Tollman and his wife Bea, from humble beginnings in 1920, The Travel Corporation has grown into a portfolio of over 40 travel and tourism brands and luxury hotels, still owned and run by the Tollman family. Today, Bea and Stanley’s extraordinary vision, culinary genius and love of the finer things come alive in every Luxury Gold moment. Unrivalled dining and accommodation. The Founder’s Collection of VIP encounters and curated, personal touches woven throughout each tour, it’s the Tollmans’ connections that give you an unmatched travel experience.
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