Combine the cultural capital of Melbourne with the gateway of the west, Perth with the harbor city of Sydney. We’ve also included a stay in the Margaret River to savor Western Australia’s food and wine! Want to do something different? We can customize to suit!
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14 Days, 11 Nights
Commence your Australian vacation in Melbourne, Australia’s mecca of all things trendy and tasty. Melbourne offers up exquisite dining, bustling laneways, multi-cultural restaurants, captivating museums, and abundant opportunities to experience art.
Explore Melbourne’s charming laneways and opulent arcades on a small-group walking tour. Uncover tucked-away gems like specialty boutiques and local fashion designers, and savor Melbourne’s café culture with a stop for coffee or tea, a chocolate tasting and an optional lunch at a local eatery.
Select from a choice of either a daytrip along the Great Ocean Road to see the best hiding spots for koalas and kangaroos in the wild and a chance to visit to the famous 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Alternatively, select a journey to the famous penguin parade and the beautiful township of Phillip Island Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, Woolamai Surf Beach (time permitting) and the Nobbies before seeing the island’s black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade.
Travel to Perth for a 2-night stay at the Rendezvous Hotel Perth Central or similar. Embrace the best of both worlds in Perth, where soft-sand beaches and scenic parks meet a thriving metropolis of small bars, creative restaurants, and curated street art.
Included in your stay is a trip to Rottnest Island. Cruise from Perth and see the best of Rottnest Island and take in all the essential sights in comfort of a coach. The 90-minute tour visits Rottnest Island’s most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary shining a light on Rotto’s unique flora, fauna, history, and culture. There is plenty of time to relax and explore the island at leisure and to seek out the adorable quokka and discover the island’s rich cultural heritage. Explore numerous beaches and bays, swim, and snorkel in pristine waters before returning to Perth.
Join a guided walk with at ‘Karrgatup’, the local Aboriginal name for Mount Eliza and Kings Park. Learn of the hill’s ancient past and continuing significance to Perth traditional owners, the Noongar people. You will have the opportunity to walk through the Park’s beautiful native flora and listen to the Dreamtime story, traditional song and Noongar language, spoken by your Noongar guide.
Then it’s time to collect your rental vehicle and make your way to the Margaret River. Margaret River takes the phrase ‘world-class’ to a whole new feat. Bursting with epic experiences and unfathomable landscapes, this truly is the land of luxury. Wander to the sounds of the ocean and azure blue water, as gnarly surf breaks and jaw-dropping limestone cliffs meet your eyes. Inland lies Margaret River’s premium wine region, home to award-winning wineries perched upon verdant green hills.
Enjoy a day out at your leisure, stopping at Voyager Estate for a tour and 4-course lunch.
Return to Perth and return the rental vehicle prior your flight across to Sydney. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a 4-night stay. Sydney is built on one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, offering world-class beaches right on its doorstep.
Join a half day tour to orientate yourself. Visit the historic Rocks area and hear early convict history. Enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See the shopping heart of the city, Queen Victoria Building and Sydney Tower. See the superb coast cliff walk around Tamarama and Bronte. Travel on to famous Bondi Beach and visit the beachfront promenade with time to enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost). See Aussie lifesavers and Sydney’s best panoramic view at Dover Heights. Return to Sydney via Double Bay, Kings Cross and Mrs Macquarie’s Point for a final magical viewpoint over the harbor before returning to the city center.
Cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour on our exclusive 78ft luxury vessel, a unique and intimate way to experience this world-famous location. View the sites of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a delicious two course menu featuring seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients, paired with a selection of beers, wines, soft drinks and tea or coffee. After lunch we head back past Taronga Zoo and Luna Park before arriving back at Darling Harbour.
Your vacation to Australia is complete with a transfer back to Sydney Airport for your return flight to the US.
Highlights
- Melbourne's Lanes & Arcades
- Explore the Great Ocean Road or Phillip Island
- Rottnest Island
- Kings Park Aboriginal Tour
- Margaret River
- Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
Inclusions
- Round-trip airfare on Qantas Airways from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney
- 3-nights Melbourne, The Savoy on Little Collins or similar
- Half-day Lanes and Arcades tour
- Choice of either Great Ocean Road or Phillip Island tour
- 2-nights Perth, Rendezvous Hotel Perth Central or similar
- Full day Discover Rottnest Island by Coach
- Karrgatup (Kings Park) Aboriginal Tour
- 3-days Group B Car Hire including unlimited miles and GPS
- 2 nights, Margaret River, Margarets Beach Resort
- Voyager Estate Tour with a 4-course lunch
- 4-nights Sydney, Vibe Hotel Darling Harbor or similar
- Half-day Sydney City tour
- Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Round-trip private airport/hotel transfers throughout
- US/foreign taxes and fees including September 11 Security Fee
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| Based on Departures |
Price per person from* Based on Double Occupancy |
| July 24 - September 25, 2022 | 4599 |
| September 26 - November 11, 2022 | 4899 |
| November 12 - November 21, 2022 | 4569 |
| November 22 - December 5, 2022 | 4899 |
Gateway Addons
| Price per person from* | Departure City |
| $175 | SAN, SMF |
| $260 | BOI, LAS, PHX, SFO, SLC |
| $305 | ANC, DEN, AUS, DFW, HOU, NYC, OKC |
| $395 | SEA |
| $435 | MEM, STL, WAS, BNA, ORD, CLE |
| $525 | BOS, CLT, MIA, MSP, ORL, PDX, PHL, PIT |
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Group Size
Independent Vacation
Dates
Based on departures July 24, 2022 – September 25, 2022
Price
From $4569 per person based on double occupancy*
Trip Terms
Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements apply. Advertised price valid for departures July 24, 2022 – September 25, 2022, Sun - Wed travel. Travel Thu - Sat incurs a $55 fee each way or $110 round-trip. Other date ranges available, however seasonal surcharges apply. Black-out dates may apply. Prices are current at time of posting (6/5/2022) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. Book by June 30, 2022. ETA VISAS ARE REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIA. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 53
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