Iconic Australia

Day 1 Depart London Heathrow
You’ll fly overnight, bound for Dubai.

Day 2 Dubai to Melbourne
When you land in Dubai, you’ll transfer to the flight to Melbourne, unless you’ve pre-booked our 2-day stopover in Dubai to break your journey.

Day 3 Melbourne
You’ll land in Melbourne and transfer to your hotel Travelodge Southbank for 3 nights. After breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to do as you wish – maybe just relaxing at your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River or exploring the exciting city of Melbourne.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4 Melbourne
Today’s half-day tour takes in the city’s highlights. You’ll see Captain Cook’s cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, and the Old Melbourne Gaol whose most famous resident was outlaw Ned Kelly. The rest of the day is free and this cosmopolitan, vibrant city has a great deal to offer.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5 Melbourne
Enjoy a free day today to do your own thing. Why not consider our optional drive along one of the world’s most spectacular coastal routes – the Great Ocean Road?
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 6 Melbourne to Alice Springs
Morning flight to Alice Springs, the heart of the ‘Red Centre’ where you’ll visit the Old Telegraph Station historic reserve, the Flying Doctor and the School of Air. Your hotel for the next 2 nights is the Alice Springs Oasis.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 7 Alice Springs
You have a free day today, with the option of a half-day excursion to the Western McDonnell ranges, and an optional evening bush barbecue.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
You’ll head by coach into the Uluru-Kata Tjutu National Park to see the fascinating sandstone domes of the Olgas and Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, which has a deep cultural significance to the Aboriginal people. You’ll witness the dramatic colour changes as the sun sets. Tonight you’ll stay at the Outback Pioneer.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9 Uluru to Cairns
Watching the sun rise over Uluru is simply unforgettable. After a guided stroll around the base, you’ll take an afternoon flight to Cairns and check into the Mercure Cairns Harbourside for 3 nights.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10 Cairns
Today we’ve included an excursion on a catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll learn about reef life from the onboard marine naturalist and can swim and snorkel and see for yourself the underwater world that’s a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 11 Cairns
On this free day, you have the option of a scenic railway journey up to Kuranda and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, or a visit to World Heritage Cape Tribulation and Daintree Forest.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 Cairns to Sydney
Today you’ll fly to Sydney, and arrive at the Travelodge Wentworth Avenue for a 3 night stay.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 13 Sydney
Today’s tour takes in all the iconic sights; Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Bondi Beach and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 14 Sydney
On your free day enjoy shopping or eating at the city’s historic ‘Rocks’, or visit Taranga Zoo.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 15 Depart Sydney
Instead of flying home this afternoon, why not consider our pre-bookable extension in Perth otherwise you’ll arrive in Dubai and take your onward flight to Heathrow. Those who have pre-booked our 2-night return stopover will enjoy a relaxing stay at in Dubai.

Day 16 Arrive London Heathrow
You land at Heathrow this morning.

Tour includes

Maximum group size: 25
Local expert guides in resort
All flights specified
Inspirational sightseeing programme
13 breakfasts and 1 lunch

On a Journey of Distinction, you are not merely a bystander. They believe that the wonders, customs and cultures you experience will live on in the core of your being. They even go so far as to say that one of their holidays will change your life forever.

Their combination of Tour Managers and Local Guides is what makes Journey of Distinction so distinctive. When you’re embarking on a voyage of discovery, it’s reassuring to know that a seasoned traveller is with you every step of the way; planning, organising, checking details and offering their advice and support. Their groups all depart from the UK, and no one joins us along the way, so you have the reassuring constancy of always knowing your travelling companions.

Our Opinion
“Limited to just 25 travellers per departure, every Journeys of Distinction escorted tour has an intimate, personal feel that makes for a more enjoyable experience.”