Australia including Moreton Island

Today you will enjoy an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half-day city sights tour and visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. The tour continues through the Central Business District, and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 19th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. Then, continue to Mrs Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. 

Travel along the coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours with views of the Sydney skyline. Pass through Kings Cross, Double Bay and Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, passengers will have the option a short coastal walk.

Travel on to famous Bondi Beach, visit the beachfront promenade, put your toes in the sand, and spot some bronzed Aussie lifesavers and surfers riding the waves.  The tour takes you to Tamarama and Bronte beaches before returning to the city via Centennial Park and Paddington, a trendy district with its elegant terrace houses and boutique shops along Oxford Street. 

Continue back through the city towards Darling Harbour and Barangaroo for a brief stop to see Sydney’s newest entertainment precinct.

You can end your tour at either Darling Harbour or Circular Quay to disembark and enjoy the rest of your afternoon exploring the city at leisure.

Stay overnight at Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour or similar.
 

Meet the group in the hotel lobby for a tour to The Blue Mountains National Park, one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Today, your guide will take you off the beaten track to visit remote lookout locations and discuss the history, flora, and fauna of this magnificent region. The 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, continue to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway. 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 guests will enjoy a stress-free environment taking in the views and information imparted by their guide.   

Continue on to Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout points for views of the famous Three Sisters. Here, your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and time available for you to take some great photos.

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 and the lookout provides sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness. Then, stop at the delightful Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, where you enjoy the sweeping views of Sydney before travelling down the Bells Line of Road and its fruit orchard industry.

Stay overnight at Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour or similar.

Check out and meet your chauffer in the lobby for your airport transfer to board a flight to Cairns.

On arrival in Carins you will meet your guide who will escort you to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure 
 
Stay overnight at Crystalbrook Flynn or similar.
 

Meet your accredited guide in the hotel lobby for a scenic coastal drive north along the Captain Cook Highway. You will learn the history of the area and admire spectacular views of the azure waters of the Coral Sea.

Enjoy an informative guided one-hour cruise on the Daintree River. Spot and learn about estuarine crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife. Morning or coffee and biscuits will be provided. Your experienced guide will take you on a wonderful drive through the ancient Daintree Rainforest whilst giving you an interpretation of flora, fauna and local history.  You will indulge in a delicious lunch with your fellow travellers in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.  

Then stroll along the beach with your guide and take in the sites of where the ‘Rainforest meets the Reef’ and enjoy tropical fruit ice cream locally grown in the Daintree Rainforest.

Continue on to a guided rainforest walk on a selection of trails and elevated boardwalks (easy grade) along with a visit the Mossman River Lookout and Suspension Bridge to enjoy an invigorating freshwater swim (subject to river conditions).

Stay overnight at Crystalbrook Flynn or similar.

This morning you will make your way over to the Reef Fleet Terminal to meet your group for the great adventures of the Great Barrier Reef.

Escape into a world of surprises to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. 

Stay overnight at Crystalbrook Flynn or similar.
 

Meet your driver for your private airport transfer to Cairns to board your flight to Brisbane.  On arrival in Brisbane your chauffeur will take you directly to the Holt Street Wharf to board your ferry over to Tangalooma Island Resort.

Tangalooma Island Resort is only a 75-minute catamaran cruise from Brisbane and is the perfect holiday destination for guests seeking an understated yet unique adventure on the incredible Moreton Island.

Protected and treasured, this is nature’s theme park where amazing natural encounters are just part of the everyday experience. Tangalooma is the jewel of Moreton Bay where you can book activities such as whale watching, ATV quad bike tours, a Marine Discovery Cruise, a Desert Safari and much more.  

Stay overnight at Tangalooma Island Resort. 
 

Today you will journey along the western beaches on the bay side of the Island, passing through the townships of Cowan and Bulwer. Explore North Point before heading to the oldest lighthouse in Queensland at Cape Moreton. Afterwards, the tour will head along Eastern Beach. 

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure exploring and enjoying resort activities.

Stay overnight at Tangalooma Island Resort. 
 

Board the ferry to return back to Brisbane.  Once you arrive at the Holt Street Wharf, your driver will meet you for your private transfer to the hotel. After check-in, spend the day strolling the streets and riverwalk of Brisbane at leisure.

In Brisbane, discover the multifaceted Brisbane City Centre, where local creatives, curious explorers and discerning business travellers come to work and play. Located at North Quay, Hotel Indigo offers guests the opportunity to delve deep into the inner Brisbane neighbourhood, close to central business hubs and plenty of places to explore, with the Queen’s Wharf development and Howard Smith Wharves precinct on the hotel’s doorstep.

Stay overnight at Indigo Brisbane.

Meet the group in the morning to start your day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy an informative commentary from your captain as you glide along Brisbane’s waterfront, passing from the bustle of the city’s skyscrapers to leafy suburbs with waterside mansions. Indulge in homemade morning teas, meals and snacks ($) from the on-board cafe.  

Spend time exploring the world’s largest koala sanctuary and discover the Platypus House where you may get a chance to see the shy platypus, a native of Australia. You can also feed the kangaroos and wallabies; more than 100 of them live at Lone Pine.

Stay overnight at Indigo Brisbane. 
 

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to Canada.