Golden sunset over Norries Headland and Cabarita Beach surf in Northern Rivers New South Wales.
Wildlife & Nature

Ultimate East & South Coast Adventure

Sydney

Melbourne

22 days, 21 nights

Road Trips

From: $12,955 pp

Tour overview

Experience the ultimate 22-day Australian adventure from Sydney to Melbourne, blending iconic cities, stunning coastlines, and tropical wonders. Start in Sydney, exploring the Harbour, Opera House, and Blue Mountains, then travel along the Pacific Coast, stopping at charming towns like Port Stephens, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, and Cabarita Beach. Enjoy dolphin cruises, sunrise balloon flights, and rainforest walks along the way. Discover Brisbane and the Gold Coast with wildlife encounters and premium wine tasting. Fly to Cairns to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, and explore the Daintree Rainforest. Finish in Melbourne with the Great Ocean Road, city highlights, and the Mornington Peninsula’s wine, bays, and hot springs.

Tour highlights & inclusion

22 days / 21 nights
18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

Sydney

Melbourne

Rental car included
  • Blue Mountains Deluxe Day Tour - Lunch Included
  • Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour
  • Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

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Price pp from

NZD $12,955

Trip itinerary

Arrive into Sydney

Sydney, Australia’s most iconic city, is a vibrant hub of culture, beauty, and history. Home to nearly 20% of the country's population, it’s also Australia’s largest city. Perched along the stunning east coast, Sydney boasts an enviable mix of world-famous landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, alongside pristine white-sand beaches like Bondi and Manly. With a rich tapestry of history, art, and diverse culinary delights, Sydney offers something for every traveller, from sun-seekers and food lovers to adventure enthusiasts.

View of Sydney Harbour and Opera House NSW

Accommodation

Modern King room at Vibe Hotel Sydney with a leather headboard, designer lighting, and a workspace near the window.
Vibe Hotel Sydney

Activities

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Highlights of Ultimate East & South Coast Adventure

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

Couple standing on a boat deck holding drinks with the Sydney Harbour Bridge silhouetted against a sunset sky.

Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

A couple standing on the deck of a boat looking out at dolphins in the water at Port Stephens.

Dolphin Discovery Cruise

A smiling couple in a hot air balloon basket looking at another colorful balloon drifting over a misty landscape at sunrise.

Byron Bay Sunrise Balloon Flight - Breakfast Included

A smiling cellar door host pours wine for a couple at a timber tasting bar inside Sirromet winery.

Tour, Taste and Lunch at Sirromet Cellar Door

Large saltwater crocodile jumping out of a pool during a wildlife show at Australia Zoo.

Australia Zoo Admission

Aerial shot of a heritage train crossing a high trestle bridge in front of a multi-tiered waterfall in a lush green rainforest.

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip

Aerial perspective of two white catamarans anchored on the vibrant blue and turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Reef Encounter - Stateroom Liveaboard Snorkel Adventure

Aerial view of a coastal road winding between a lush green mountain and a sandy beach with turquoise water.

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Tour - Lunch Included

Woman standing at a coastal lookout railing overlooking the Twelve Apostles rock stacks during sunset on the Great Ocean Road.

Explore Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles tour

People walking through a busy Melbourne laneway filled with cafes, shops, and colorful street art.

Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

A couple dining at a white-clothed table on a boat with the Melbourne city lights reflecting in the river.

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Two people soaking in a natural outdoor stone hot spring pool overlooking a vast green forest landscape in Victoria.

Wine, Bays & Hot Springs on the Mornington Peninsula - Lunch Included

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Sydney Airport to Sydney Accommodation

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to Cairns Accommodation

Private Transfer - Cairns Accommodation to Cairns Airport

Private Transfer - Melbourne Accommodation to Melbourne Airport

Private Transfer - Melbourne Accommodation to Melbourne Airport

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