A guided group of hikers walking along the red earth path at the base of the Uluru monolith under a clear blue sky.
Outback

The Ultimate Australian Outback and Coastal Journey

Melbourne

Sydney

27 days, 26 nights

Train Journeys

From: $21,976 pp

Tour overview

Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with this grand tour of Australia and explore the country's most spectacular landscapes and iconic cities. Your journey begins in the vibrant cultural capital of Melbourne, before heading overland to the picturesque wine regions of Adelaide. Next, you'll take the Iconic Ghan journey to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, discovering the ancient wonders of Uluru. From there, the tropical north awaits, with adventures in Cairns and the stunning Whitsunday Islands, before your epic trip concludes in the dazzling harbor city of Sydney.

Tour highlights & inclusion

27 days / 26 nights
25 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Melbourne

Sydney

  • Melbourne Skydeck Edge Experience
  • Afternoon Vineyard Escape Winery Tour in the Yarra Valley
  • Three Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour

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Price pp from

NZD $21,976

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Trip itinerary

Arrive into Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne, a city that thrives on creativity, diversity, and an undeniable energy. Stroll through its laneways, where vibrant street art and tucked-away cafes create a buzzing atmosphere, or step into historic arcades like the Block Arcade, offering boutique shopping with a touch of old-world charm. The city’s dining scene is legendary, from multicultural precincts like Lygon Street to the bustling Queen Victoria Market, where fresh produce and artisan treats tempt every palate. Outdoors, Melbourne provides riverside walks along the Yarra, the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the beachside vibe of St Kilda. 

Aerial view of the Melbourne CBD skyline and Yarra River during a golden sunset.

Accommodation

Luxury hotel bedroom with king bed and Art Deco ceiling details at The Savoy Hotel.
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins

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Highlights of The Ultimate Australian Outback and Coastal Journey

A family of four standing inside a glass-floored observation deck looking down at the Melbourne cityscape.

Melbourne Skydeck Edge Experience

Three women sitting at a table outdoors at a winery, laughing and drinking wine with views of a green vineyard.

Afternoon Vineyard Escape Winery Tour in the Yarra Valley

People dressed in mid-19th-century gold rush era clothing walk down a wide dirt road lined with historical timber buildings and shops in Sovereign Hill, Ballarat.

Three Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour

A tour guide and a group of travelers walking through a heritage brick archway in Adelaide.

Welcome to Adelaide Walking Tour

Two sea lions sleeping close together on a sandy beach at Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island.

Intrepid Urban Adventures - Kangaroo Island Wildlife Discovery

Friends sharing a gourmet meal with bottles of Seppeltsfield wine on a sun-drenched outdoor terrace.

Premium Taste the Barossa Tour

The setting sun illuminates the wispy tips of tall spinifex grass in the foreground, leading the eye toward the iconic red monolith of Uluru.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks Pass

A wide night shot of the Field of Light installation near Uluru, showing thousands of glowing, multi-colored light spheres on slender stems under a dark, starry sky.

Field of Light Uluru Dinner

A group of people watching the sun rise over the Australian outback desert landscape near Uluru.

Desert Awakenings Experience - Breakfast Included

Two people rest on a bench in the sun-drenched desert with the massive, rounded red rock domes of Kata Tjuta rising behind them.

Kata Tjuta Morning Tour - Breakfast Included

Vertical night shot of a red glowing drone formation shaped like a face in the sky above the dark silhouette of Uluru and lit desert paths.

Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner

A man and woman wearing snorkeling gear smiling at each other while floating in the ocean next to a reef platform.

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise

Hill Inlet Whitehaven Whitsundays Queensland

Half-Day Tour to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Lookout

Couple sitting on a boat deck at sunset overlooking the calm waters of the Whitsunday Islands.

Sunset Sail Whitsunday Islands

Two smiling women standing on the deck of a boat with the Sydney city skyscrapers and blue water behind them.

Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer

Close-up architectural shot of the white tiled sails of the Sydney Opera House under a bright sky.

Sydney Opera House Tour

A group of people at a lookout fence viewing the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains National Park.

Blue Mountains Deluxe Day Tour - Lunch Included

A family of three walking along the paved boardwalk at Bondi Beach on a sunny day in Sydney.

Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Accommodation

A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines

All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages

Early morning Off Train Experience in Marla

Private Transfer - Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

Transfer - Ayers Rock Resort to Ayers Rock Airport

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to Cairns Accommodation

Private Transfer - Cairns Accommodation to Port Douglas Accommodation

Private Transfer - Port Douglas Accommodation to Cairns Airport

Private Transfer - Sydney Airport to Sydney Accommodation

Private Transfer - Sydney Accommodation to Sydney Airport

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