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Australia in Style

21 days, Sydney to Melbourne

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21 days

Sydney to Melbourne

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Trip Code: OAIS

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Travel Style: Comfort

Great adventures, genuine experiences, and insider access with a few extra frills along the way.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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21 days

Sydney to Melbourne

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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: OAIS

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Sydney

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Sydney

Explore Sydney with a walk along the harbour to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks area. Have an early lunch before boarding a sleek former Americas Cup racing yacht for a thrilling 2.5hr sail on one of the world’s finest harbours.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Sydney/Byron Bay

Fly to the famous surf and arts town of Byron.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Byron Bay

On Day 4, stretch out with an introductory yoga warm-up before meeting a local surf legend, learn about the culture of surfing in the area, and try it yourself. Enjoy free time for optional sea kayaking, whale-watching, or just relax at the beach.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Hands-On Moment Surf Lesson with Yoga Warm-Up

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Byron Bay/Airlie Beach

Travel to Brisbane and catch a flight, transferring to our beach resort for two nights. Enjoy free time to relax in a tropical paradise.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Airlie Beach

Full-day yacht excursion, sailing around the Whitsunday's.

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 7Airlie Beach/Cairns

An early start to the train station for a relaxing and scenic journey by rail to Cairns.

Day 8Cairns/Port Douglas

Travel up the stunning coastal road, stop to meet local Aboriginals and go on an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9Port Douglas

Opt to take a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling trip.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Port Douglas/Uluru

Transfer back to Cairns to catch a flight to Uluru, the heart of the red centre.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Uluru

Visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and take the informative Mala Walk around part of Uluru's base. Catch the sunset over Uluru with a glass of champagne.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12Uluru/Alice Springs

Watch the sunrise over Uluru, then enjoy a walk in Kata Tjuta National Park before driving to Alice Springs for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Alice Springs/Adelaide

Fly to Adelaide and enjoy an orientation walk.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Adelaide

Today is free to explore on your own or option to take a full day excursion to Kangaroo Island.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Adelaide/Barossa Valley

Travel to one of Australia's oldest wine regions, the world-famous Barossa Valley.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16Barossa Valley

Visit some wineries and vineyards, enjoy lunch and wine tastings along the way.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 17Barossa Valley/Robe

Travel to the coast and spend the night in a quaint fishing village. Opt to visit historic sites or take a walk to the pier to watch the fishermen bring in their day's catch.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 18Robe/Grampians National Park

Travel east across the state into Victoria to Grampians National Park. Enjoy a spectacular walk to the Balconies and MacKenzie Falls.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 19Grampians National Park/Warrnambool

Visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre in the morning to learn about the indigenous culture of the area. Leaving the mountains behind, take in the changing landscapes continuing onto the seaside town of Warrnambool for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 20Warrnambool/Melbourne

Travel past some of the world's most famous surf beaches along the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy views of the Twelve Apostles and a rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park. Continue to Melbourne for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Melbourne

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Hands-On Moment: Surf Lesson with Yoga Warm-Up, Byron Bay
  • Your Discover Moment: Adelaide
  • Sydney harbour yacht ride
  • Sydney orientation walk
  • Included surfing lessons with a local (Byron Bay)
  • Yoga lesson
  • Full-day Whitsunday Islands sailing trip
  • Scenic train journey to Cairns
  • Aboriginal dreamtime walk through the Daintree at Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
  • Visit to Uluru and a local arts centre
  • Walk through the Valley of the Winds in Kata Tjuta
  • Barossa Valley wine tasting
  • Adelaide orientation walk
  • Visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre
  • Exploring Grampians National Park
  • Great Ocean Road drive
  • Great Otway National Park rainforest walk
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Comfort hotels (14 nts), motel (2 nts) beach resort/hotels (4 nts).

Meals

18 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD1045-1360 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private bus, taxi, plane, local bus, yacht, train, walking.

Staff & experts

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Cape Town Township Tour - From $None

Join us for a unique experience traveling through the three South Africa’s – The birth, where it all started, Apartheid South Africa, what happened then – the New South Africa, what is different since Nelson Mandela was released from prison. The tour affords the opportunity to interact, mingle and exchange cultural values with the local community. You will be welcomed in the traditional African manner in the townships of Langa (the oldest formal township) & Khayalitsha (the largest informal settlement). The tour includes visits to the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain, the Philani Empowerment centre in Khayalitsha, where locals are taught basic life skills (weaving / arts & crafts etc), a walking tour in “shanty town Khayalitsha” with a local guide, with a visit to his shack to experience local living conditions, followed by a drive through the middle-class Khayalitsha, to share some of the achievements, such as new housing developments, shopping malls, hospitals, swimming pool & magistrate’s court, under the leadership of Nelson Mandela. Half day – Moderate Walking – Cultural Must Do

Featherbed Nature Reserve Cruise and Lunch - From $None

This excursion is renowned as the premier eco-experience on the Garden Route and includes a return ferry ride on the Knysna Lagoon, a scenic drive onto the reserve, a specialist fauna and flora guide and a walk through coastal forest to ancient sea caves. The highlight is an included buffet lunch served at the beautiful outdoor restaurant, enjoy fresh food under the canopy of Milkwood trees. Please note this excursion must be booked well in advance of travel as it is so popular and space is limited we recommend booking at least 45 days prior to departure. Three Quarter day – Moderate walking – Outstanding Natural Beauty

Kruger National Park Full day game drive - From $None

Spend a day with a qualified guide in the African bush learning about the diverse African wilderness and in search of the wildlife including the “Big Five”. Experience a breath-taking experience in the wonderful Kruger National Park. Your game drive starts early in the morning as you make your way to one of the camps in Kruger while enjoying the diversity of wildlife the Kruger has on offer. You travel in open safari vehicles. Your guides are fully qualified and their knowledge will enhance the experience! Lunchtime gives you the chance to stretch your legs and enjoy the splendour of this magnificent place! After lunch (at own expense), make your way back to the hotel whilst still enjoying all that Kruger has to offer. Breakfast boxes will be provided for you to eat enroute. Price includes transfers from/to the Kruger and park conservation fees. Full day – Minimal walking – An opportunity not to be missed! Please note: this excursion cannot be combined with the Jane Goodall Institute Chimp Eden

Soweto Tour - From $None

Delve into the heart of Soweto with this Optional morning tour. Discover the famous FNB soccer Stadium, and the role it played in Soweto's history, learn about the community of the Motsoaledi informal settlements and its peoples way of life there during a walk through the streets past cafés and craft markets. Head into the hub of Soweto, Orlando West and hear a little about Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square before making our way down the vibrant Vilakazi Street, past iconic monuments and the homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The morning ends at the massive Soweto Towers.

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Australia in Style

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