APT Treasures of Australia

Depart from the UK on your flight to Sydney, Australia.

Accommodation: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

On arrival at Sydney Airport today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

 Accommodation: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Enjoy a day at leisure today to explore Sydney Harbour. Take a stroll and marvel at the instantly recognisable Opera House and Harbour Bridge. In the afternoon, why not see this amazing harbour from a different point of view by either boarding a seaplane or climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge? In the evening, climb aboard a cruise boat for a sail on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner where you will meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers as you cruise along Sydney’s waters.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Accommodation: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Today discover more of Sydney’s sights on a guided tour. For lunch, enjoy a traditional fish ‘n’ chips as you watch surfers catching waves on famous Bondi Beach. Spend an afternoon inside one of the most iconic buildings in the world – Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a guided tour and marvel at the architectural masterpiece and world-renowned theatre.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Accommodation: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hamilton Island. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this island paradise. Spend time snorkelling off the beach, playing a round golf, or hiring a buggy to explore the island. 

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Spend another day today in paradise today at your own leisure. You have the option to board a cruise boat and explore the mesmerising Whitsunday Islands. Witness the pristine white beaches and turquoise seas which blend to make an awe-inspiring landscape as you cruise from island to island.

Meals included: Breakfast

Depart from Hamilton Island and fly to Cairns, where you will be transferred to your hotel in Port Douglas. Situated where the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef meet, Port Douglas is a stunning tropical town, and the perfect base for snorkelling or diving, and exploring the biodiverse rainforest.

Meals included: Breakfast

Today explore the world’s largest reef system as you dive or snorkel to see colourful coral and an array of tropical sealife. Cruise aboard Quicksilver’s technologically advanced Wavepiercer catamaran and have time at the Great Barrier Reef to view the reef either underwater or from a semi-submersible vessel. Enhance your stay and visit an underwater viewing platform and observatory to watch the fish feeding, or for a once-in-a-lifetime experience you can take a scenic helicopter flight over the reef.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

This morning spend time at leisure before your transfer to Cairns. This afternoon explore your surroundings and take a stroll along the Esplanade and pop into one of the many cafes and bars.

Meals included: Breakfast

Wake up early for your flight to Uluru. Look through your plane window and see the landscape change from palm-fringed beaches of the north to the rugged red centre. Arrive at the base of Uluru and take time to walk around and see the diverse plants, geological features and wildlife of the area. In the afternoon discover the iconic Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), an extraordinary set of domed rock formations. As the sun starts to set over Uluru, marvel as thousands of lights illuminate the vast expanse in a kaleidoscope of colour.

Meals: Breakfast

Rise early this morning to witness a spectacular sunrise over Uluru, and watch as the sandstone monolith changes of colour as the sun descends into the sky. This afternoon you will be transferred to Alice Springs. Arrive at your hotel and the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Spend this morning exploring Alice Springs. Discover a variety of museums and art galleries featuring Indigenous artwork. We recommend the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of Air. As the sun starts to set enjoy a camel ride alongside the West MacDonnell Ranges, and take in the red-sand desert views around you.

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast enjoy time at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. Arrive late afternoon and check into your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Melbourne Pullman on the Park

Enjoy a guided tour of Melbourne this morning and see the sights and hidden gems of this cosmopolitan city. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure to continue exploring. We recommend standing on the outskirts of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the largest cricket stadium in the world, or relax at one of the many quirky cafes and bars. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Melbourne Pullman on the Park

Spend your last day at your own leisure to either relax and wander, or tick off more of Melbourne’s sights and attractions. Experience fantastic views of Melbourne’s skyline from a cruise boat on the Yarra River, or board the historic Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for a delicious lunch. Shop at the bustling Queen Victoria Market, or take a stroll through the colourful Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening enjoy a farewell drink and dinner, and say goodbye to your Tour Director and group. 

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Accommodation: Melbourne Pullman on the Park

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to the UK.