Sydney, Melbourne & Cairns
New South Wales - Sydney
Queensland - Cairns
Victoria - Melbourne
15 Days, 12 Nights
Get to know three of Australia’s east coast cities as you travel from Melbourne in the south to Cairns in the north before ending in the spectacular harbor city of Sydney. (DUA)
Choose your own activities to make your vacation exactly your style. This twelve night air-inclusive with Virgin Australia getaway offers you four nights in each city, with plenty of time to explore and fill your days with must-do experiences.
The harbor city of Sydney is next, filled with opportunities to discover the best vantage point for that iconic photo to take home and frame. Walk the ground of the Royal Botanic Gardens that hug the harbor foreshore, take a tour under the sails of the spectacular Sydney Opera House, scale the heights of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and take in the surrounding views, or maybe grab a surfboard and take a lesson at one of Australia’s most famous beaches.
Melbourne is a food lover’s paradise. Take the time to awaken your senses as you stroll through the Queen Victoria Markets, maybe dine aboard the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant or take a walk down Lygon Street and discover the many restaurant flavors. Melbourne is also home to many hidden laneways and secret alleys that house intimate bars and eclectic venues - be sure to explore these unique areas, you never know what you will find.
Take the opportunity to get out of the city and explore some of the spectacular regions outside Melbourne. Take one of the world’s best drives through down the scenic Great Ocean Road past seaside towns and coastal landscapes including the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy the good life in the Yarra Valley as you sip your way through cellar doors and vineyards tasting the array of produce, food and wine on offer.
Cairns is your next stop, gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. You could dive into your own adventure; tour the Reef in a semi-submersible, fly overhead in a helicopter, don flippers and a mask and jump right in, or soak up the sun and the views aboard a sailing boat. Maybe explore the Daintree Rainforest by foot, vehicle or flying fox - each offering a different perspective of the oldest living rainforest on earth.
Whatever your style, there’s nothing like Australia.
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Highlights
Melbourne
Cairns
Sydney
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Inclusions
Round-trip airfare on Virgin Australia from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Cairns & Sydney
Four nights Melbourne, choice of hotel grade
Four nights Cairns, choice of hotel grade
Four nights Sydney, choice of hotel grade
US/foreign taxes & fees including Sept 11 Security Fee
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Day 1: Depart USA
This evening make your way to the Los Angeles International Airport for Virgin Australia flight to Melbourne.
Day 2: International Date Line
During your flight, you will cross the International Date Line.
Day 3: Arrive in Melbourne
Welcome to Australia! After you clear Immigration & Customs collect your luggage and make you way to your accommodation where you will be staying for the next four nights.
Day 4 - 6: Melbourne
The next three days are yours to explore Melbourne at your leisure. Talk to our Destination Experts about adding other touring options to your vacation.
Day 7: Fly to Cairns
Today you make your way to the airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival make your way to your accommodation for a four night stay.
Day 8 - 10: Leisure time in Cairns
Spend the next three days exploring the Cairns region at your leisure. Talk to our Destination Experts about adding other touring options to your vacation.
Day 11: Fly to Sydney
Today you make your way to the Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation for a four night stay.
Day 12 - 14: Leisure time in Sydney
The next three days are yours to explore Sydney at your leisure. Talk to our Destination Experts about various touring options in and around Sydney.
Day 15: Return to USA
Unfortunately your Australian vacation concludes today when you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to the US.