Tour Includes
About the Trip
You'll cruise beneath the Harbour Bridge with the Opera House sails gleaming, walk the cliff-top path from Bondi to Coogee, ride into the eucalyptus-blue hills to the Three Sisters, and meet wild dolphins and towering sand dunes at Port Stephens. Between the highlights there's time for harbourside lunches, ferry rides and Sydney's easy outdoor pleasures.
With a central hotel, guided touring and the day trips arranged, all you need to bring is your swimmers and a sense of holiday.
Trip Highlights
- A guided tour of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and The Rocks
- A Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
- The iconic Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- A full day in the Blue Mountains and the Three Sisters
- Dolphins and sand dunes on a Port Stephens day trip
- Five nights in a central Sydney hotel
- Daily breakfast, a welcome dinner and cruise and day-trip lunches
- Private airport transfers
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 6-day journey.
Arrive and transfer to your central hotel. Tonight, a welcome dinner near the harbour with the Opera House and bridge glowing across the water.
A guided morning around Circular Quay, the Opera House, the Royal Botanic Garden and the historic Rocks, followed by a leisurely lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour beneath the bridge.
Spend the day on the coast, walking the famous cliff-top path from Bondi to Coogee past ocean pools and surf beaches, with plenty of time to swim, sunbathe and cafe-hop.
Head into the World Heritage Blue Mountains for the Three Sisters at Echo Point, the steep railway and cableway of Scenic World, and the pretty village of Leura.
A day trip north to Port Stephens for a dolphin-watching cruise across the bay and the thrill of sand-boarding the giant Stockton dunes, with lunch included.
A final harbour-city breakfast before your transfer to the airport.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- Private arrival and departure transfers
- 5 nights in a central Sydney hotel
- Daily breakfast, a welcome dinner, and lunches on the harbour cruise and Port Stephens day
- A guided Sydney city tour with a Harbour lunch cruise
- A full-day Blue Mountains tour with Scenic World
- A full-day Port Stephens dolphin cruise and sand-dune experience
- Local guides and all listed entry fees
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from Australia
- Australian visa or ETA fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional activities, experiences and upgrades
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa: Most visitors need an ETA or eVisitor visa arranged online before travelling, and a passport valid for at least six months. We can point you to the right application
- Southern seasons: Australia's seasons are reversed — summer is December to February and winter June to August. The tropical north runs on a wet (Nov-Apr) and dry (May-Oct) season instead
- Sun protection: The Australian sun is fierce. Pack high-SPF sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and reapply often — slip, slop, slap, as the locals say
- Distances: Australia is vast, so some legs use short internal flights or scenic drives. We build these into the pace so you are never rushed
- Marine stingers: In the tropical north, jellyfish season runs roughly November to May — swim in the stinger suits provided and always follow your guide
- Currency & tipping: The currency is the Australian Dollar. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and tipping is appreciated but never expected
- Wildlife: Respect wildlife and never feed animals unless guided. In the outback and tropics, always heed crocodile and swimming warnings
- Water & health: Tap water is safe to drink and pharmacies are everywhere. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for every visitor
- Outback readiness: In the Red Centre and Top End, carry water, wear sturdy shoes and start walks early to beat the midday heat
- Power & connectivity: Power is 230V with type I plugs, so bring an adapter. Mobile coverage can drop out in remote areas — part of the escape
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout, along with a welcome dinner and the specific lunches and dinners named in the itinerary (such as a reef cruise lunch or an outback barbecue). Other meals are left free so you can explore Australia's superb food scene.
Are transfers and touring private?
Yes — your sightseeing, transfers and day tours are arranged for you with local guides, so there is no logistics to worry about.
Do I need a visa for Australia?
Most visitors need an ETA or eVisitor visa, applied for online before you travel. It is quick and inexpensive, and we can guide you to the right one.
When is the best time to visit?
It depends on the region: the tropical north is best in the dry season (May-October), the Red Centre in the cooler months (April-September), and the southern cities and Tasmania shine in spring to autumn (September-April).
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Durations, hotels and activities can all be tailored, and we can extend your stay or combine regions. Just tell us what you have in mind.
Are internal flights included?
Where the route hops between distant hubs, the relevant domestic flights are included as stated in the inclusions. Any additional sectors can be arranged on request.
Is this a good family trip?
Yes — the beaches, dolphin cruise, sand dunes and Scenic World are all a hit with children, and the pace is relaxed with a single base hotel.
Can I add the Great Barrier Reef or Uluru?
Definitely. Sydney is the perfect launchpad, and we can bolt on the reef, the Red Centre or Melbourne to make a longer Australian holiday.
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