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Trip Overview

Destination: Australia

Travel Dates: Fall 2026

Group Size: 8 Adults

Contact Us

Agent’s Name: Sara Chelwick

Email: chelwicktravelco@gmail.com

Phone Number: (949)432-9024

Itinerary

Nov 21

Depart USA afternoon/evening flight

Nov 22

In Flight

Nov 23

Arrive in Melbourne in the morning or midday.

Check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon/evening at your leisure

Nov 24

Explore what Melbourne has to offer. Consider a walking tour of the city.

Nov 25

Continue exploring Melbourne or venture outside the city to experience the surrounding landscape. Consider the Puffing Billy Steam Train, a trip to Phillip Island or a drive along the Great Ocean Road

Nov 26

Enjoy a leisurely morning before flying to Sydney (1.5 hours)

Take an afternoon sightseeing cruise or walking tour to get familiar with the city.

Nov 27

Spend the day exploring Sydney. For those interested consider a tour of the Opera House or Climb the Bridge for spectacular views.

Nov 28

Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains and Sydney Zoo.

Nov 29

Spend some time at Bondi Beach checking out the local restaurants and consider learning how to surf. Consider doing the Bondi Beach to Coogee Coastal Walk along the rugged coastline.

Nov 30

Fly home from Sydney

Activities & Tours

Melbourne

Experience the Great Ocean Road’s top attractions on this guided excursion that follows the iconic road in reverse. Embark on your journey and beat the crowds while learning about the region’s scenic landscapes and pretty coastal towns from an informative guide. Visit sites including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay, and Gibson Steps.

See the best of Phillip Island on this group tour from Melbourne, where all the details are taken care of so you just need to relax and take in the sites. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos, koalas, and the adorable tiny penguins who populate the island. Make sure your cameras are charged for photos at beautiful viewpoints, like at Cowes, and more.

Enjoy a more relaxed experience of Melbourne than you’d get in a traditional tour vehicle on a walking tour that provides the ultimate introduction if you're visiting for the first time. You’ll stop to hear tales and trivia that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook about top Melbourne attractions such as Federation Square, Hosier Lane, Old Melbourne Gaol, and much more.

Ride a heritage steam train and experience a piece of Melbourne’s history first-hand on this sightseeing experience. Soak up the scenery of the Dandenong Ranges with your legs dangling out of the unique open-sided carriages. Explore the Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre, where you can traverse Emerald Lake Park and grab some food. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Sydney

Make the most of your time in Sydney on a morning or afternoon sightseeing tour that fits all of the city’s best bits into just a few hours. Snap photos of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, visit glamorous Bondi Beach, travel through The Rocks and Paddington, and take in the views from Mrs. Macquarie’s Point. Learn more about the city’s history from your guide along the way.

No trip to Sydney is complete without a cruise through Sydney Harbour where you can see many of the city’s iconic landmarks. Climb aboard your vessel for a 90-minute ride to explore Sydney’s historic landmarks, hidden beaches, and magnificent cliffs. Listen to live commentary detailing the harbor's rich history as you soak in the views.

Explore through the Sydney Opera House and experience a fascinating insider look at this Sydney icon. Follow your guide through the UNESCO World Heritage–listed building on a walking tour while they share entertaining stories about the revered performance center's history and providing access to spaces usually reserved for ticket holders and show goers.

Explore the Blue Mountains the easy way on a full-day group tour from Sydney. It’s an action-packed trip with spectacular views, railway and cable car rides, forest walks, and wildlife encounters at Sydney Zoo. See much more than you could touring independently. This thorough tour appeals to travelers with many interests. Return to Sydney’s Circular Quay by ferry in time for dinner in the city.

Blue Mountains Tour

$144/person

See Sydney from a unique point of view with this Harbour Bridge climbing experience. Perfect for thrill-seekers, especially those with a head for heights, climb to the summit of the landmark bridge, all under the watchful eye of your guide. Take in the panoramic views of the city before making your way back down. A great way to cap off an Australian vacation by doing something a little different.

Bridge Climb

$200/person

Brisbane

Visit the world’s largest koala sanctuary, which is located an easy 20-minute drive from downtown Brisbane. Home to more than 100 koalas as well as more than 70 other animal species, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary offers multiple ways to learn about native Australian wildlife. Enjoy experiences such as watching koalas and hand-feeding kangaroos and wild lorikeets under staff supervision. See platypus, sheepdogs, and birds of prey in action. 

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with ads in newspapers in the 1800s. Our Luxury minibus will take through the winding valleys of the Gold Coast to the famous Tambourine Mountain. As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breathtaking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate exploring the trails that lie ahead. Glow worms are dependent on rainforests and wet caves for their continuous survival since they need a home that is perpetually moist. However, due to climate change and human activities, Australia's rainforest habitats are dwindling. This specially designed glow worm cave at Tamborine Mountain offers the best conditions for glow worms in a controlled habitat, mitigating the effects of human activity.

Glow Worm Tour

$90/person

Cairns

Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. Climb aboard a superyacht in Cairns and set sail to two different outer reef locations. Explore the colorful world underneath the water, and snorkel or dive for a closer look. A delicious barbecue lunch and light refreshments are included.

Great Barrier Reef

$178/person

Head out on a rainforest adventure on the original Daintree Rainforest Tour. Take a guided walk through the ancient Daintree Rainforest and along the flawless white beaches of Cape Tribulation with your guide. Then, hop aboard a river cruise and listen to commentary about the local wildlife as you try to spot crocodiles. Then, take a freshwater swim in the heart of the rainforest and enjoy a homegrown tropical fruit ice cream.

Contact us with questions or to book at chelwicktravelco@gmail.com or (949)432-9024