Heart Reef on the Great Barrier Reef, seen from the air

Australia · 9 nights, 10 days

Sydney, Gold Coast and Reef

from ₹1,49,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Sydney to Gold Coast to Cairns to Kuranda

About this trip

Sydney’s harbour, theme parks on the Gold Coast and a day snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef. Three nights each in Sydney, the Gold Coast and Cairns, planned for families with children.

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Length
9 nights, 10 days
Route
Sydney to Gold Coast to Cairns to Kuranda

Australia at a glance

  • Best Mar–May and Sep–Nov Mild spring and autumn
  • Visa: we apply Checklist to appointment
  • Family
  • Beach
  • Adventure

Highlights

  • Great Barrier Reef outer-reef cruise
  • Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail
  • Sydney Opera House and harbour cruise
  • Blue Mountains and the Three Sisters

Route

  1. Sydney
  2. Gold Coast
  3. Cairns
  4. Kuranda
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Sydney

    We pick you up at Sydney airport and take you to the hotel. An easy evening at Darling Harbour.

    • Transfer from the airport
    • Check-in at the hotel
    • Evening at Darling Harbour

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Sydney City and Harbour

    A look inside the Opera House with a guide, then a cruise on the harbour and an afternoon at Bondi.

    • Guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
    • Cruise on Sydney Harbour
    • The Rocks
    • Bondi Beach

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Blue Mountains

    Two hours west for the Three Sisters and the steep Scenic World railway, stopping for kangaroos at Featherdale on the way.

    • Featherdale Wildlife Park
    • Echo Point and the Three Sisters
    • Railway and skyway at Scenic World

    Meals:Breakfast

  4. Day 4:Fly to the Gold Coast

    A short flight north to the sun and surf. Settle in by the beachfront, then walk the sand as the sun goes down.

    • Flight Sydney → Gold Coast (own cost)
    • Transfer on arrival
    • Sunset walk on a Gold Coast beach

    Meals:Breakfast

  5. Day 5:Warner Bros. Movie World

    A whole day of stunt shows and rides. Arrive at opening and ride the big coasters before lunch.

    • Entry to Warner Bros. Movie World
    • A stunt show
    • Rides for every age

    Meals:Breakfast

  6. Day 6:Sea World Gold Coast

    Dolphins, polar bears and water rides. Save the evening for the SkyPoint deck, with the whole coastline lit up beneath you.

    • Entry to Sea World
    • Shows with dolphins and seals
    • Observation deck at SkyPoint

    Meals:Breakfast

  7. Day 7:Fly to Cairns

    North into the tropics, direct or through Brisbane depending on the day. The lagoon pool on the Esplanade is free and sits right by the water.

    • Flight Gold Coast → Cairns, direct or via Brisbane (own cost)
    • Transfer on arrival
    • The lagoon on the Cairns Esplanade

    Meals:Breakfast

  8. Day 8:Great Barrier Reef

    A large catamaran carries you out to a pontoon on the outer reef. Snorkel alongside the guide, then see the coral without getting wet from the semi-submarine.

    • Catamaran cruise to the outer reef
    • Snorkelling with a guide and gear
    • Glass-bottom boat or semi-submarine
    • Lunch on board

    Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

  9. Day 9:Kuranda Rainforest Village

    Ride the old Scenic Railway up into the rainforest, past gorges and waterfalls, and come back down over the treetops on the Skyrail.

    • Kuranda Scenic Railway
    • Koala Gardens and the Kuranda markets
    • Down on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Meals:Breakfast

  10. Day 10:Departure

    We transfer you to Cairns airport for your flight home, which usually goes via Sydney, Brisbane or Singapore.

    • Breakfast
    • Check-out
    • Transfer to Cairns airport (CNS)

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 9 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast: 3 in Sydney, 3 on the Gold Coast, 3 in Cairns
  • Airport transfers in all three cities
  • Sydney Opera House tour, harbour cruise and Blue Mountains day tour
  • Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World tickets
  • Great Barrier Reef cruise with lunch and snorkel gear
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail tickets

Not included

  • International flights (we quote these from your city separately)
  • Flights Sydney → Gold Coast → Cairns (we book these with your international fare)
  • Australian visitor visa (we help you file it)
  • Reef tax and optional diving
  • Personal expenses

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What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Hotel standard: 3-star hotels. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

Do I need a visa?

Indian passport holders: we tell you what this trip needs and apply for your visa, from the checklist to the appointment. The embassy decides.

When is the best time to go?

September to November and March to May are mild. December to February is summer; June to October is dry on the reef.

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