About your itinerary
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Don't forget that if something isn't quite right we can make changes to the itinerary.
I am delighted to enclose your wonderful itinerary for a truly special adventure to Australia in June next year.
You will have the opportunity to explore and discover the cities of Melbourne & Sydney whilst also getting lost in the adventure and the breathtaking wildlife and landscapes of Port Douglas & Ayers Rock.
Included within your itinerary as before, we have added in your private vehicles to/from the Airports, as well as your domestic flights to assist you getting from A to B to ensure a seamless experience. You will also enjoy some fantastic semi-private tours, offering a real immersive experience of some of the highlights in each area, including the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne, snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas, and sipping the finest wine on a special luxury cruise in Sydney.
Please note that as this is for 2025, your domestic flights are estimated pricing, so the pricing could change once I have these released in July of 2024 should you wish to go for this itinerary next year.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best travels,
Maria Gardner 
Your Itinerary In Detail
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This itinerary has been tailor-made for you. No two itineraries are the same and we are always able to make changes if something isn't quite right.
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Welcome to Melbourne
Welcome to Melbourne
Equal parts dynamic, cosmopolitan, sports-mad and arty, Melbourne simultaneously exudes style and keeps its best spots hidden, inviting discovery by food and culture lovers.
Private Vehicle from Melbourne International Airport to Park Hyatt Melbourne
Private Vehicle from Melbourne International Airport to Park Hyatt Melbourne
Upon your arrival into Melbourne, you will be greeted by one of our friendly drivers who will invite you into your private vehicle and take you downtown where you will be staying at 5* Park Hyatt Melbourne, in the heart of the city for 3 nights.
Park Hyatt Melbourne for 4 nights
Park Hyatt Melbourne for 4 nights
Overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens, and the cosmopolitan mix of Victorian and modern architecture, Park Hyatt Melbourne offers exclusive, luxury accommodation in the heart of the city.
Our beautifully appointed 5 star hotel is centrally located in Melbourne’s CBD, offering the city’s largest 245 guestrooms and suites. A warm ambience, exceptional levels of personalised service and luxurious amenities with exquisite surrounds – provides guests a private haven in the heart of the city.
Your room: King Room
Escape to a 48 square meter (517 square feet) haven of luxury amidst the bustle of historic Melbourne, featuring one king bed and an en-suite bathroom with double vanity.
Thursday 12th June 2025
Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour | Private
Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour | Private
This morning after settling into the city the day before, you will be ready to take an incredible trip out of Melbourne to the amazing Great Ocean Road. As this is your very own private tour, you can enjoy the luxury of hotel pick-up in the morning before your adventure.
With every twist and turn of this iconic southern road, stunning panoramas unfold. Breathe the sea air, snap a photo and relax as we follow isolated beaches and pounding surf through seaside villages, coastal heath and dense rainforest to stop in awe at the Twelve Apostles.
Carved into the cliffs of the south west coast, the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s great road trips and a ‘must do’ for any visitor to Victoria. With every bend in the road, ocean and mountain vistas appear. But it is not all pleasure and beauty. This coastline is also known as the Shipwreck Coast. Hundreds of ships have come to grief along this stretch of water and you will be told vivid stories by your expert guide to prove so! You can expect to experience and enjoy the following.
Coastal Towns
The road winds through several coastal villages, each distinctive and unique. Our first is Torquay, home to world famous surf championships held at Bells Beach. Keep a look out— you’ll likely see kangaroos. We’ll lunch in Apollo Bay where you can sample locally caught seafood.
Otway Rainforest
A highlight of the tour is travelling through the Great Otway National Park, a dense temperate rainforest of fern gullies and plunging waterfalls presided over by the world’s tallest flowering plant, the Mountain Ash. We will go koala spotting—they are common throughout the Otways. One of our short walks will be to Triple Falls, a series of tumbling waterfalls set within the dramatic Otway rainforest.
Loch Ard Gorge
Here you will learn the story of the Loch Ard shipwreck in 1878 and the amazing survival of passenger, Eva and apprentice sailor Tom, both 18 years of age.
The Twelve Apostles
A major attraction on the western side of Cape Otway are these mighty limestone monoliths, that have been standing and weathering for abut 10–20 million years. Little by little the ocean is reclaiming the Twelve Apostles (one crumbled in 2005). You will also enjoy a secret location for amazing kangaroo spotting!
After an incredible day together, you will make your way back to Melbourne where your driver will drop you off at your hotel for an evening of leisure.
Friday 13th June 2025
Optional Tour | Yarra Valley Wineries & Chocolate Experience
Optional Tour | Yarra Valley Wineries & Chocolate Experience
**Price not included in itinerary
Today I have left your day completely open to explore and enjoy self-guided in the city, however if you fancied doing something special, I have the perfect suggestion for you.
The Yarra Valley is renowned for its exceptional cool climate wines, but on our private tour, you can choose from a range of other experiences.
We will treat you to a two-course lunch and wine tastings at one of the region’s best winery restaurants, a private chocolate tasting at the fabulous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, wine tasting at Yering Station and Coldstream hills as well as a special experience at Dominique Portet winery where you will enjoy a private, behind the scenes barrel tasting with the winemaker.
You may choose to include a ride on the iconic Puffing Billy Steam Railway or a tour of Healesville Sanctuary to see Australian animals in their natural environment. Our guides look forward to guiding you through your discovery of different highlights in this delicious region.
Highlights & Inclusions
- Two-course lunch
- Sparkling tasting at Domain Chandon
- Behind the scenes barrel tasting at Dominque Portet
- Private chocolate tasting
- Exclusive use of vehicle with your own expert guide
- Private return transfers from your hotel
Saturday 14th June 2025
Melbourne City, Phillip Island and Moonlit Sanctuary Tour | Small-Group
Melbourne City, Phillip Island and Moonlit Sanctuary Tour | Small-Group
Welcome to Melbourne, a city known for its contrasts, famous sporting arenas, and historic gardens. Explore the wonders of this vibrant city and learn about its fascinating history with our expert guide on a small group tour with Oceania.
Visit iconic landmarks such as Federation Square, the MCG, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and Albert Park Lake, home of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Take a stroll in the gardens and visit St Kilda Beach for a truly memorable experience.
Join Oceania Tours on a journey to Phillip Island, where you can discover unique nature experiences and breathtaking landscapes. Our small group tour focuses on the protection and conservation of the local fauna and flora. Start your adventure at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, where you can meet endangered species, kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and colorful birds and reptiles. Then, head to Phillip Island, home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the famous Little Penguins.
Depending on the time of year, you may also visit Woolamai Beach to watch surfers or enjoy magnificent views of the Bass Strait and the Nobbies, home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. During daylight savings months, you'll have free time for dinner in the town of Cowes, while in winter months, you can have a meal at the Penguin Parade Visitor Center or wait for your early return to your city hotel.
Sunday 15th June 2025
Private Vehicle from Park Hyatt Melbourne to Melbourne International Airport
Private Vehicle from Park Hyatt Melbourne to Melbourne International Airport
This morning is your final morning in this iconic city. After breakfast, you will be invited into your private vehicle and taken back to Melbourne's International Airport for your domestic flight to Ayer's Rock.
Flight on JQ 664
Flight on JQ 664
| From | To |
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| Melbourne International Airport (MEL) |
Ayers Rock (AYQ) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 15-Jun-2025 09:00:00 | 15-Jun-2025 11:35:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| JetStar | Economy |
Welcome to Ayers Rock
Welcome to Ayers Rock
Sophisticated, cultured, neat-casual − the self-image Adelaide projects is a nod to the days of free colonisation. Adelaidians may remind you of their convict-free status – and of the Kaurna Aboriginal heritage of this land – but the stuffy, affluent origins of the 'City of Churches' did more to inhibit development than promote it.
Transfer from Ayres Rock to Sails in the Desert
Transfer from Ayres Rock to Sails in the Desert
Upon your arrival into Ayers Rock, you will be greeted by one of our friendly drivers and invited into your vehicle to your hotel for a lovely two-night stay here before your fun tomorrow!
Sails in the Desert for 2 nights
Sails in the Desert for 2 nights
The Sails in the Desert Hotel is located at the gateway to the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Step into the intersection of modern comfort and traditional art and style in your rooms. With accents showcasing Indigenous styling in every room, every holiday feels grounded in the history of Central Australia. Enjoy a meal in the hotel restaurant Ilkari Restaurant, showcasing natural flavours and brasserie-style dining. Grab a drink at Walpa Bar where you can enjoy coffee, cakes, a meal or even a cocktail with native ingredients.
This well-situated hotel is close to the iconic, natural wonder that is Uluru. Set out to take in the magnificent structure for yourself. Nearby, you can also visit the Gallery of Central Australia to view the stunning local Indigenous artwork on display.
Your room: Superior King
Natural tones are complemented by Indigenous artwork, artifacts and decorative pieces that surround you with the magic and mystery of local Anangu creation stories.
Step out onto the balcony or patio and listen to the desert day transform to night before curling up in the pure luxury of one of Sails in the Desert’s ‘Ahh’ Beds.
Monday 16th June 2025
Uluru & Kata Tjuta Tour | Small-Group
Uluru & Kata Tjuta Tour | Small-Group
After a night to settle in, today is all about exploring Uluru & Kata Tjuta. Departing the resort, the tour will travel through the landscapes to the entrance of the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. From this point, it is only a matter of minutes before the spectra of Uluru rises from the sand dunes to demonstrate its enormity and presence in
this country.
Your first step allows you a photographic opportunity of this amazing icon. With Uluru looming in front of you, you journey toward the base. Walk with your guide to a place of tranquility. The closer you wander the more you surrender to the realisation of the sheer size of this monolith.
As you drive around the base, your guide will take you to the entrance of Mutitjulu Waterhole, a semi-permanent watercourse nestled in the contours of Uluru. Here you will learn the Creation stories of Liru (poisonous snake) and Kuniya (python) as well as a number of other stories associated with other prominent Tjukurpa (Dreaming) stories.
You will see the rock art of the ancients and learn how Uluru was, and still is, a significant location for teaching young Aboriginal people. You then adjourn to the new Talinguru Nyakunytjaku viewing area where you will observe an uninterrupted view of Uluru with Kata Tjuta in the background.
In the afternoon, you will then travel through the landscape to the entrance of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. From there is it a 40km journey through the desert landscape to the mighty rock formation. On arrival at the viewing area you walk to the best vantage point to see the 36 domes that comprise this spiritual place while watching the sun’s morning glow as the desert comes alive.
You will make your way to the western side of Kata Tjuta where you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy an outback picnic.Following your picnic, it will be the end of your day. Your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel with your small-group, ready for an evening of leisure.
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Transfer from Sails in the Desert to Ayres Rock
Transfer from Sails in the Desert to Ayres Rock
This morning your private vehicle will collect you from your hotel and take you back to Ayers Rock Airport in enough time to catch your flight to your next destination, Port Douglas.
Flight on QF 1932
Flight on QF 1932
| From | To |
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| Ayers Rock (AYQ) |
Cairns International Airport (CNS) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 17-Jun-2025 10:15:00 | 17-Jun-2025 13:15:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Qantas | Economy |
Welcome to Port Douglas
Welcome to Port Douglas
Welcome to your holiday. Port Douglas (Port or PD) is equal parts flash and fun, from the million-dollar marina to the dreamy Four Mile Beach and the five-star resorts big enough to warrant their own postcode.
Transfer from Cairns International Airport to Port Douglas Retreat
Transfer from Cairns International Airport to Port Douglas Retreat
Upon your arrival at Cairns International Airport, you will be invited into your private vehicle and driven into Port Douglas, where you will enjoy a three-night stay at the Port Douglas Retreat.
Peninsula Boutique Hotel for 3 nights
Peninsula Boutique Hotel for 3 nights
This beautiful Port Douglas accommodation offers a boutique-style adults only hotel experience – enjoying an unrivalled beachside location overlooking Four Mile Beach and is the only hotel in Port Douglas with beach and ocean views. 40 metres to the beach and a 2 minute stroll to the heart of Port Douglas with its cosmopolitan boutiques, restaurants and entertainment options.
Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel where tropical luxury awaits…
Unique Inclusions
Complimentary Full Buffet Breakfast
served poolside*
(*depending on your room package)
Daily ECO room servicing
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
50 minutes north of Cairns International Airport, the 34 modern tropical beachfront one bedroom suites enjoy stunning views, and offer an unique concept in Port Douglas holiday accommodation with the comforts and facilities, friendliness and personal service that only a small property can provide.
From your large private balcony that allows you to relax with a tropical cocktail or listen to the calmness of the waves lapping on the beach. An oasis of tiered heated pools and jacuzzi spa, offers a quiet tranquil setting whilst relaxing on the sun lounges or in your suite. The Peninsula Boutique Hotel is an adult only haven for those wanting to indulge and enjoy. The discreetly concealed kitchenette in all suites provides self catering options for those looking for a beachfront apartment but with the convenient facilities of a hotel including lift access to all levels, and complimentary guest laundries.
Your room: Pool View Suite
Overlooking our jacuzzi courtyard with glimpses of rainforest covered Flagstaff Hill. These Suites capture an abundance of natural light, and you get to enjoy the afternoon sun from your large private terrace/balcony.
Designed with the tropics in mind our Poolview suites enjoy the same facilities of our Oceanview Suites including discreet kitchenette with a refrigerator, hot plates and microwave. Spacious ensuite bathroom with two person soaker bath to enjoy your Appelles bathroom amenities plus walk in shower. King or twin bedding configuration available on request. Approx. 56-65sqm in size.
Additional benefits include:
- Free WiFi throughout the hotel
- Daily Housekeeping (limited due to Covid-19)
- Appelles Apothocary Bathroom Amenities
- Bathrobes
- T BAR Tea Selection and Espresso Coffee Machine
- Kitchenette
- Flat Screen Television & DVD player
- Complimentary Guest Laundry on each level
- Complimentary bicycle hire
- Complimentary portable beach chairs & umbrellas hire.
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Guided Snorkelling Tour | Small-Group
Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Guided Snorkelling Tour | Small-Group
This morning, you will be in for one of the best days out in Australia, a day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Make your own way to the Marina where your Vessel, Captain and Marine Biologists will be waiting to greet you.
After your morning briefing as a group (no more than 12 of you), you will then be reading to head out for your snorkelling adventure. Glide across the water in this comfortable and fun vessel, before arriving at your first location ready for a snorkel. You will have a guided exploration with the Marine Biologists as well as the option to explore independently. Learn about these pristine environments in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner.
After this first snorkel, you will be invited back on board for a morning tea/coffee as you move onto your next location. After a second amazing snorkel with their Marine Biologists, your boat will serve some light lunch and snacks before making your way back to Port Douglas where you will bid farewell to your Captain & Skipper after an amazing day!
Thursday 19th June 2025
Optional Tour | Daintree Forest & Cape Tribulation Tour
Optional Tour | Daintree Forest & Cape Tribulation Tour
**Price not included in itinerary cost.
Today you will have the day to relax and enjoy the beach or the town, but should you want to explore a more adventurous side, check out a fabulous tour to Daintree Forest & Cape Tribulation.
Enjoy the Daintree in a whole new way with our Ultimate Daintree zipline tour. Our guides will take you past all the beautiful sights of the Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation including an amazing zipline experience with our friends from Treetops Adventure.
You’ll explore the rainforest canopy by ziplining up to 15m above the ground, stroll along one of the best boardwalks and hop on a river cruise to see Cape Trib’s famous inhabitants: the estuarine crocodiles!
What’s Included:
- Walk in the Daintree rainforest & Cape Tribulation beach
- Daintree River ferry
- Ziplining with Treetops Adventure
- 1-hour crocodile & wildlife spotting river cruise
- Picnic Style Lunch & Swimming Opportunity at Heritage Lodge (Please bring swimwear, towel and a change of clothes)
- Ice cream stop (ice cream at guests expense)
- Insect repellent, umbrella & onboard library
- FREE return transfers from Port Douglas accommodation (Cairns or Northern Beaches transfers currently unavailable)
Friday 20th June 2025
Transfer from Port Douglas Retreat to Cairns International Airport.
Transfer from Port Douglas Retreat to Cairns International Airport.
This morning is your final day in Port Douglas before you are ready for some downtime over in the world famous Whitsundays! After breakfast, you will be invited into your private vehicle and taken to Cairns' International Airport for your flight to to these iconic islands.
Flight on VA 1418
Flight on VA 1418
| From | To |
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| Cairns International Airport (CNS) |
Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 20-Jun-2025 12:10:00 | 20-Jun-2025 15:05:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Skytrans Airlines | Economy |
Welcome to Sydney
Welcome to Sydney
Sydney, spectacularly draped around its glorious harbor and beaches, has visual wow factor like few other cities. Scratch the surface and it only gets better.
Private Vehicle from Kingsford Smith International Airport to QT Sydney
Private Vehicle from Kingsford Smith International Airport to QT Sydney
Upon your arrival into Sydney, you will board your private vehicle from the Arrivals Hall into the heart of the city, where you will be staying at the iconic 5* QT Sydney for your final 4 nights.
QT Sydney for 4 nights
QT Sydney for 4 nights
An eclectic and over-the-top design aesthetic within the walls of two historic buildings make this hip hotel a destination in itself. Centrally located and with excellent dining options both within and nearby, QT is Sydney’s coolest — and quirkiest — place to stay.
Sexy, sassy and stylish, QT Sydney boutique hotel has her party shoes on and is ready to dance. Blending Gothic, art deco and Italianate architecture with quirky-but-cool interiors. Door gals dressed in saucy uniforms, buzzy drinking and dining, and a hip day spa? We're smitten.
Your room: QT Executive King
Slip into something superior. Higher floors prop up your luxurious king size bed in a room with space for more.
A designer bathroom with all the alluring additions - double vanity, walk-in rainwater shower and bath complete with Kevin Murphy amenities. There’s space for work with high-speed internet plus all the entertainment extras. A flatscreen HD TV with in-house movies for a traditionally cosy night-in.
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Experience | Small-Group
Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Experience | Small-Group
This morning after a day of self-exploration, you will be in for an amazing adventure, heading out to the infamous Blue Mountains. Your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel to begin your fab discovery.
After leaving the city behind your first stop of the day is at Calmsley Hill a working farm also home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at leisure.
From Calmsley Hill you will continue to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway. You will visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley seeing beautiful vistas. Where possible this will be away from the crowds of tours that visit the mountains each
day with other operators, thus you will enjoy a stress and hurry-free environment taking in the views and information imparted by your guide.
Continuing on you arrive at Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout points away from the crowds for views of the famous 3 Sisters. Whilst the Blue Mountains feature so much more than this natural attraction you can’t help but admire the unquestionable beauty of this amazing rock formation. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out magnificent colours. Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and the time available for you to take some great photos.
You then make our way around the mountain towards the village of Blackheath and our lunch venue the Hydro Majestic. Here in this relaxed venue with stunning views. You will enjoy a 2-course lunch. All diets are catered for (excluding Kosher Meals). Beverages can be purchased at your own expense from the Bar.
The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of lookouts. Once you clap your eyes on the view from Govetts Leap you’ll know why it’s one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. If you’re not
mesmerised by the dancing waves of water spray, you’ll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness. You then stop briefly to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic before making your way back to Sydney after a memorable day out!
Monday 23rd June 2025
Optional Tour | Cruise Like A Local Lunch Cruise | Small-Group
Optional Tour | Cruise Like A Local Lunch Cruise | Small-Group
**Price not included in total itinerary price.
After an amazing few nights in Sydney, today is your final full day in the city. I would definitely recommend hitting the water with this optional experience.
Like a Local Luncheon Cruise. A unique, four hour cruise experience.
Enjoy the company of a small group aboard a 52 foot motor yacht. Your personal captain & host will share the rich history of Sydney Harbour and its foreshore as you take in the sites of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a 3 course BBQ lunch with regional wines, local beers and 5-star service. Immerse yourself in all the activities that a private vessel offers including, swimming, and fishing – or sit back, relax on the expansive sunbed and do nothing at all.
· From 2-14 passengers
· 4 hour cruise 3 course BBQ lunch with regional wines/local beers
· Captain and crew entertaining passengers
· On-board activities, swimming, fishing
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Private Vehicle from QT Sydney to Kingsford Smith International Airport
Private Vehicle from QT Sydney to Kingsford Smith International Airport
Today is your final day in Australia, and after a truly incredible experience, you will have so much to take back with you. Your private driver will collect you from your hotel and take you back to Sydney Airport in enough time for your flight home.
What's Included
Your itinerary includes
- Private Transfers to/from Airports
- Meet & Greet included
- 4/5* Accommodations as listed
- All breakfasts included
- Private & Semi-Private Tours as listed
- Hotel Pick-ups where applicable
- Domestic flights throughout
- 1 x Checked bag per person
- Economy seating
- 24/7 emergency concierge service
Your itinerary excludes
- International flights
- Optional Excursions and those outside of the ones listed
- All meals
- Travel insurance
- Resort Fees / City Taxes
- Visas (if applicable)
- Gratuities
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