Iconic Australia: Famous Cities & Red Centre Explorer
- Trip code: 495X025
- Dauer: 10
- Stil: Classic
From Sydney's beautiful beaches and iconic landmarks, to the Red Centre's rich Indigenous culture, to Melbourne's killer food and coffee scene, this ten-day adventure hits so many highlights it'll be hard to keep track. Kick back in Sydney and check out nearby beaches and hidden cafes. Then, take in the sunset at Uluru, walk through Kata Tjuta National Park, and spot street art on Melbourne's laneways. Oh yeah, the very best of Australia is ready and waiting for you.
Übersicht
Accommodation
Hotels (7nts), Outback Tented Camp (2nts, shared facilities)
Checklist
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Highlights
Spend a day at the beach in seaside Manly, Explore Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Hike in Kings Canyon, Explore the Laneways of Melbourne on a guided tour
Introduction
From Sydney's beautiful beaches and iconic landmarks, to the Red Centre's rich Indigenous culture, to Melbourne's killer food and coffee scene, this ten-day adventure hits so many highlights it'll be hard to keep track. Kick back in Sydney and check out nearby beaches and hidden cafes. Then, take in the sunset at Uluru, walk through Kata Tjuta National Park, and spot street art on Melbourne's laneways. Oh yeah, the very best of Australia is ready and waiting for you
Meals Included
2 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD440-575 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Sydney
- Klettern auf der Sydney Harbour Bridge
Melbourne
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road
Start / Finish
Sydney nach Melbourne
Transport
Private vehicle, plane, walking
What's Included
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Melbourne laneways walk. Guided walks at Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Desert Tented Camp stay in the Red Centre. Sunset at Uluru. Guided Hiking at Kings Canyon. Visit to Telegraph Station. Ferry to Manly Beach. Visit to Queen Victoria Market. Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne. Internal Flights. All Transport to and from included activities
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age
Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Sydney
Arrive at any time. Join your CEO for a welcome meeting
Day 2 Sydney/Manly Beach
Sunny Sydney welcomes you and hit the road right away with your CEO to dive into exploring this stunning city. Set off on a walking orientation tour of some of the city's well known landmarks. Slowly make your way to Circular Quay, where you'll hop onto a ferry to cross the harbor to Manly beach. Your CEO will point out some must do's while you're in Manly, like the coastal walk to Shelly beach, and some places to grab some local food. You can't go wrong with some fish and chips by the sea. In the evening, join your CEO and fellow travelers for a meal together at a local restaurant
Day 3 Sydney
Today is yours to spend as you see fit. There is quite literally too much choice in Sydney, so use your time wisely. Choose from exploring on foot the Rocks neighborhood, which is also home to the city's Museum of Contemporary Art. The cafe on the roof is a great spot for lunch or a famous Aussie coffee. Or get the blood pumping by booking a jet boating tour or climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge
Day 4 Sydney/Yulara
Board a flight bound for Yulara, the gateway to Uluru and the Red Centre. Spend the afternoon getting straight out there and exploring, starting first with Kata Tjuta National Park and the Walpa Gorge walk. Catch the sunset at Uluru before making your way to the tented camp. Enjoy an outdoor meal cooked at camp with lots of local ingredients
Day 5 Yulara/Kings Canyon
Sunrise over Uluru is not to be missed, so rise early and catch sunrise over Australia's most iconic indigenous landmarks. This morning, take the time to explore Uluru on foot on a guided walk through some of the most culturally significant areas of the site. These sacred spaces are some of the oldest on the planet, and understanding the interpretation behind them makes them even more impactful. Later, head to the Kings Canyon region overland, to your next tented camp in the bush
Day 6 Kings Canyon/Alice Springs
The mornings in the desert offer cooler temperatures, so head out early to hike throughout Kings Canyon. Choose between the harder 3 hour hike and a more approachable one hour option. The Rim walk is a 6km walk along the upper rim of Kings Canyon. The most difficult part of the hike is the very beginning with a 500 step ascent, but the landscapes and views you are rewarded with are more than worth the effort. You won't even remember the effort it took to get up there. (Sort of!) If you prefer to take it easy, enjoy a 2km hike through canyon valley. Later on, rest up on a drive East to Alice Springs
Day 7 Alice Springs/Melbourne
In addition to its rich Indigenous history and culture, Alice Springs is home to the Telegraph Station that linked Australia top to bottom in the 19th century. This telegraph connection also integrated Australia into the wider network within the British Empire, allowing Australia to be connected to the outside world in a matter of hours, versus days. Take a moment to learn about some of the troubling history that took place not too far in the distant past when the station ceased to operate as a telegraph station and became a boarding house for Indigenous children
Day 8 Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the easiest cities to traverse on foot and by public transport, so you will be getting your steps in today. Start the morning off by exploring the Queen Victoria markets with your CEO, before jumping into a guided tour where you will be led through some of the famous and off the beaten track-spots in Melbourne's famous laneways. Choose from one of dozens of lunch spots for a bite to eat and catch your breath, before ending the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne, a sprawling 38 hectares of green space housing over 800 species of plants from the world over
Day 9 Melbourne
Another Australian city with tons to do, so a day at leisure gives you plenty of time to craft the perfect day. You may want to take a trip out to see the Phillip Island Penguin Parade or embark on a full day tour out along the Great Ocean Road
Day 10 Melbourne
Depart at any time
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Sydney
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore your surroundings.
Day 2 Sydney/Manly Beach
Day 3 Sydney
Day 4 Sydney/Yulara
Day 5 Yulara/Kings Canyon
Day 6 Kings Canyon/Alice Springs
Day 7 Alice Springs/Melbourne
In the afternoon, grab a flight to quirky, cool, Melbourne and settle in with an optional dinner with your CEO.
Day 8 Melbourne
Day 9 Melbourne
Day 10 Melbourne
