Inspiring Australia
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

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. See Alice Springs your way: visit the School of the Air to learn about the technology used to teach children, or the Royal Flying Doctor Tourist Service, which helps to save lives in the Outback. Cruise the Sydney Harbor, 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.
highlights
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 6 Lunch (L)
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Great Barrier Reef: Dive into one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef and one of the most complex ecosystems we have. See incredible aquatic life beneath the surface as you swim.
- Kuranda: Board your SkyRail cable car to ascend through rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda. Take time to explore the vibrant local markets before returning to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Alice Springs: Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility and learn how this non-profit organization is saving lives in the outback.
- Alice Springs: Visit the School of the Air and learn about the technology used to teach children in these remote areas.
- You will be escorted by one of our fine Travel Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling, with prompt delivery inside your room.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates, on Days 4 and 8 for your internal-holiday flights, and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travelers that arrive on the same flight.
- Palm Cove: Savor a meal made from the finest quality local seasonal ingredients at this award-winning restaurant. Relax in the tropical setting with a glass of wine as you overlook the stunning crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea while nestled beneath Melaleuca trees.
- Uluru: Experience the magic of this powerful place as the sun sets and darkness cloaks the land. The soulful sound of the digeridoo plays as you feast on fine local cuisine during the award-winning Sounds of Silence dinner.
- Curtin Springs: Be welcomed by the Severin family, who have lived on this land for several generations, at their ranch. Experience a lively barbecue lunch near the 4,000 head of cattle who roam the land and hear from the locals about what life is like in the unforgiving Outback.
- Alice Springs: Dine in the wilderness of the Outback at an authentic Bush BBQ as you feast under the stars.
- Hunter Valley: Discover the bouquets of one of Australia's most famous wine regions. Arrive to a private wine tasting at a boutique winery, where you can sample the wines that grow here, then enjoy an exquisite tasting lunch with your fellow travelers.
- Daintree Rainforest: Join your Local Expert for an insightful exploration in the oldest tropical rainforest on earth. Learn about the close relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with the land here, which they've been connected to for thousands of years. The experience reduces inequalities for indigenous people & preserves local traditions, protects natural culturally sensitive sites and promotes cultural vibrancy. This experience creates employment opportunities for local Kuku Yalanji people who are proud to share and preserve their land and culture.
- Kata Tjuta: Join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk through the sacred Walpa Gorge, which is a refuge from the hot desert sun for a variety of flora and fauna. Admire the change in color on the gorge walls and spot the odd wallaby.
- Uluru: Arrive at the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in the afternoon in time to see the sun slipping behind the majestic rock. See the vibrant colors of the landscape lit up as you sip on sparkling wine.
- Uluru: Watch the sunrise over Uluru as you are enchanted by the magical 'Field of Light' art installation by Artist Bruce Munro.
- Uluru: Visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole, home to the Anangu’s wanampi, an ancestral water snake.
- Uluru: Learn about the strong connection shared over millennia between the Anangu and this ancient land on a visit to the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center.
- Uluru: Watch as the sun rises behind the majestic Uluṟu and it is cast in glowing red hues. The rest of the morning is yours to enjoy at leisure, basking in the warm sun of this remote stretch of sacred land.
- Curtin Springs: Visit Curtin Springs Station and learn about the legacy of the Severin family and their wrangling heritage.
- Rise with the sun and embark on a vigorous 6-kilometer Rim Walk at Kings Canyon. Ascend the canyon for awe-inspiring views from Cotterill's Lookout and marvel at the many sandstone domes, naturally created in weird and wonderful shapes.
- Hunter Valley: Marvel at the vastness of untouched landscape on your journey northwards to the Hunter Valley. After miles of pristine natural terrain, the neat rows of vineyards will appear, whetting your appetite for what's to come.
- Sydney: Step on board a luxurious cruiser and sail around the glistening Sydney harbor while you savor a delicious lunch with a strong focus on local produce and wines.
- Uluru: Situated in the heart of Australia’s Red Center, the five-star Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort is a beautiful oasis amid the raw beauty of the Outback. It comes with a wellness spa, swimming-pool, gourmet restaurants and an impressive collection of indigenous artworks.
- Great Barrier Reef: Dive into one of the seven wonders of the natural world. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef and one of the most complex ecosystems we have. See incredible aquatic life beneath the surface as you swim.
- Kuranda: Board your SkyRail cable car to ascend through rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda. Take time to explore the vibrant local markets before returning to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
- Alice Springs: Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility and learn how this non-profit organization is saving lives in the outback.
- Alice Springs: Visit the School of the Air and learn about the technology used to teach children in these remote areas.
- Sydney: Embark on a behind the scenes VIP tour of the famous Sydney Opera House and uncover its intriguing secrets. Afterward, enjoy an unforgettable Celebration Dinner at creative chef Peter Gilmore's Bennelong restaurant, set in the building's iconic sails.
- Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Concierges and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
- We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Trip details

Trip Type: Group Tour
Comfort: Deluxe
Travel Styles: Family, 55+, Luxury
Starts: Cairns, Australia
Finishes: Sydney, Australia
Duration: 13 days
ITINERARY

1Day 1: Welcome to Cairns
Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
Meals: Dinner
2Day 2: The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture
Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
3Day 3: Cairns Natural Wonders
Accommodation: The Reef House Palm Cove, Cairns.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
4Day 4: Into the Outback
Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu.
Meals: Breakfast
5Day 5: Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa
Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort, Uluṟu.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
6Day 6: Spectacular Sunrise
Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7Day 7: Desert and Canyons
Accommodation: Alice Springs Lasseters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8Day 8: Alice Springs to Sydney
Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.
Meals: Breakfast
9Day 9: Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley
Accommodation: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
10Day 10: Hunter Valley Wine Region
Accommodation: voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
11Day 11: Sydney Harbor Lunch Cruise
Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
12Day 12: Sydney at Leisure Relaxed Start
Accommodation: The Langham, Sydney.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
13Day 13: Farewell Sydney
Meals: Breakfast
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