Splendid Australia Winter 8N/9D

On arrival at Melbourne airport, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced SOTC Tour Manager/ Local Representative outside the baggage hall. Proceed to discover the breath-taking landmarks and monuments of Melbourne on your city tour, which includes an orientation tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, National Tennis center, the 1956 Olympic venue, the Shrine of Remembrance, Bourke Street Mall and some beautifully restored Victorian houses. Proceed to the hotel in Melbourne and check in. Afternoon free to relax at the hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant / hotel in Melbourne. Overnight at your hotel  (-, -, D) 

After an early breakfast at the hotel, get set for a day tour to the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy the spectacular views over golden surf beaches, sheer cliff faces. Enjoy an Italian lunch. Drive along the coastline of Port Campbell National Park. The coastline with its twisted shapes of amazing rock formation, the famous '12 Apostles' - huge stone pillars rising from the surf, the Loch Ard Gorge. 

 Enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Melbourne. (B, LL, D) 

 Today, get set for a day of fun and excitement as you visit Kuranda - a village in the rainforest.

After an American breakfast at the hotel or a boxed breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival, enjoy Fusion lunch. Later proceed to Kuranda – a World Heritage Rainforest. Experience one-way Skyrail journey that immerses you in an intimate experience where you will relax and enjoy the stunning rainforest scenery, panoramic views of the Cairns tropical region and the glittering waters of the Coral Sea. After a day of excitement and fun, we return to Cairns. Enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant by walk. Overnight at Cairns. (B, L, D) 

Breakfast at your hotel, we proceed to board the cruise to the Green Island. Escape into a world of surprises to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. There is an abundance of activities for swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. A chance to Snorkel and dive, or you can stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of an air-conditioned semi-submersible/glass bottom boat that will take you to an underwater world that has a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours. Enjoy continental lunch onboard. Return to your hotel with fantastic memories of this living natural wonder. Later in the evening visit Cairns night market on your own. Tonight, a delicious dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant by walk. Overnight in Cairns. (B, LL, D) 

After breakfast we proceed to the airport to board your flight to Brisbane. Arrive & proceed for lunch. Later do the Brisbane orientation tour covering Town Hall, Kangaroo Point and the South bank waterfront. Later proceed to Gold Coast & check in to the hotel. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at Indian restaurant by walk. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B, L, D)

Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed for an exciting Jet Boat ride.

Thrilling 30 min  with high speed spins, drifts and stunning Gold coast views. 

Next, we proceed to Sea World for a breathtaking 5 mins helicopter ride. Sea world is One of Australia’s biggest marine parks, Sea World Gold Coast is home to dolphins, rays, sharks, polar bears, and seals. The family attraction has thrilling rides, educational exhibits, and daily live shows. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant by walk. Overnight in Gold Coast. (B, LL, D) 

 the Rocks area, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach on your exciting city tour. Visit Sydney Tower.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, check-out & proceed to Brisbane airport to take your flight to Sydney. Today lunch is on own arrangements. Later, proceed on an exciting city tour of Sydney which includes highlights like the Darling Harbour, one of the world’s greatest waterfront destinations; experience a slice of the city’s history at the Rocks area, the busy CBD area, Hyde Park, the Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair and the world-renowned Bondi beach. Next Visit Sydney Tower to see the spectacular view of the city. 

Enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant or at the hotel. Overnight in Sydney. (B, -, D) 

After breakfast proceed on a guided tour of the world’s most spectacular landmark – the Sydney Opera House. Later proceed for the guided Sydney Cricket Ground - A fascinating, behind the scenes walking tour of Sydney’s home of sport. Stand where the sporting heroes play cricket, rugby, football, and AFL. Hear entertaining stories of players, spectators, and events. 

Next immerse yourself in our Bungarribee Wildlife Experience, with our clever habitat designs allowing visitors to get up-close to our impressive collection of over 4,000 awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. Take a stroll down the African Boardwalk where you’ll see scenes from the savannah in our remarkable mixed-species habitats, wander down the leafy Primate Boulevard, and be mesmerised by the animals of south-east Asia. Get closer to all your favourite Australian natives in our beautiful open-range Australia habitat, where kangaroos and wallabies hop freely around the meandering pathways. With no hills or steps, Sydney Zoo was built with you in mind making our attraction accessible to all visitors. Sydney Zoo is a super animal lovers attraction and you get to visit the only combined zoo and aquarium in New South Wales Australia. Enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Sydney. (B, L, D) 

Breakfast/Boxed Breakfast and transfer to the Sydney airport where your memorable tour of Australia comes to an end or you may join us on a super New Zealand tour. (B) 

Important Note:

• The above itinerary is tentative & may change as per the flight & hotel availability. 
• Please DO NOT issue any tickets without confirming with the PCO team 
• JD does not include any flights i.e. International, internal or domestic.
• 04 passengers in one room are not allowed. Maximum capacity is 03 passengers 
• Standard Hotel check-in time will be 1500 hours and check out at 1000 hrs.

Note: 

• NRI and JD (Joining Direct) passengers arrive in Australia as per the departure dates above i.e. Day 1
• Airport-to-group hotel and group hotel to airport transfers are included in JD / NRI guests if arriving on or after 07 AM and on or before 09 PM. These transfers are included for arrival and departure city only. For transfers not falling within these timings a surcharge may apply. Kindly check with us for more details. Early check and / or late check out is not included.