This extended Australia tour adds three Cairns nights for the tropical north, with the Great Barrier Reef as the centrepiece.
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This extended Australia tour adds three Cairns nights for the tropical north, with the Great Barrier Reef as the centrepiece. Across eleven nights and three internal flights you get Sydney's harbour cruise, the Gold Coast theme parks, and Melbourne with Phillip Island, but Cairns is the highlight: a snorkelling cruise on the Great Barrier Reef, the Kuranda Skyrail over the rainforest canopy, and an optional Daintree Rainforest day. Nine Indian dinners are included. The reef snorkelling alone makes this a standout for travellers who want more than the standard east-coast loop, combining iconic cities and theme-park fun with one of the natural wonders of the world. starting at INR 3,80,000 per person. Covers Sydney 3N, Cairns 3N, Gold Coast 3N, Melbourne 2N.
Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and take a first look at the harbour and city. First Indian dinner with the group.
Tour Sydney's icons and take a harbour cruise for views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with Bondi Beach and the Rocks district. Overnight in Sydney.
Take a full-day excursion to the Blue Mountains, visiting Scenic World and the Three Sisters formation amid eucalyptus forests. Overnight in Sydney.
Fly north to tropical Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. On arrival, settle in and enjoy the relaxed reef-town atmosphere. Overnight in Cairns.
Take a full-day snorkelling cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world, to see its vivid coral and marine life from a pontoon or boat. Overnight in Cairns.
Ride the Kuranda Skyrail cableway over the rainforest canopy to the village of Kuranda. An optional Daintree Rainforest excursion is available. Overnight in Cairns.
Fly to the Gold Coast, Australia's beach and theme-park playground. On arrival, settle in and enjoy the Surfers Paradise beachfront. Overnight on the Gold Coast.
Spend a full day at a Gold Coast theme park such as Movie World or Sea World, enjoying rides and shows. Overnight on the Gold Coast.
Enjoy free time on the Gold Coast, perhaps the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then fly to Melbourne. On arrival, settle in. Overnight in Melbourne.
Take a Melbourne city tour, then head to Phillip Island for the famous Penguin Parade at dusk. Overnight in Melbourne.
Enjoy a relaxed final day in Melbourne, exploring its laneways and markets or shopping before departure. Overnight in Melbourne.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home, having added the Great Barrier Reef to the classic Australia route.
Yes. eVisitor 651 or Visitor visa is required. Fee around 1,600 rupees is excluded.
September to November and March to May for Great Barrier Reef visibility; avoid summer cyclone risk in Cairns (December to March).
Yes. Nine Indian dinners are included; reef-cruise lunch can be requested vegetarian.
Moderate to heavy. Reef snorkelling is swim-based; rainforest involves easy walks.
Yes for certified divers; introductory dives are available for beginners at extra cost.
Group dates fixed; private versions on request.
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