Australia Family Tour: Sydney, National Parks, and Great Barrier Reef

This is a customisable itinerary to provide you with a start point and suggestions for your travel plans. We’ll work closely with you and our travel partner to design your ideal trip, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our partner’s specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.

Day 1 International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Sydney.

Day 2 International outbound flight

On-board your international outbound flight to Sydney.

Day 3 Sydney

On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred by private vehicle to your downtown accommodation. The remainder of the day is free to relax. If you have the energy, you could dip a toe into Sydney's highlights — perhaps start by taking a tour of the Opera House or walking over the Harbour Bridge, nicknamed 'the coat hanger' (tour costs not included).

Day 4 Sydney

This morning the whole family will spend the morning in the water learning to ride the waves on Bondi Beach, a quintessential Aussie experience. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at leisure at the beach.

Day 5 Sydney

This morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a full day tour of the majestic Blue Mountains. As you head into the mountains you will make a stop at a local farm to see some of Australia's native wildlife including kangaroos and koalas. You will then continue up into the Blue Mountains to visit a number of stunning lookout points over the Jameson Valley, including the famous Three Sisters in Katoomba. Throughout the day there will be chances to visit many more of the Blue Mountains' iconic sights, including the 180 m Govetts Leap Falls and Mt. Tomah Botanic Gardens.

Day 6 Lamington National Park

This morning you will be collected from your accommodation by a private driver to transfer you to the airport in time for your onward flight to the Gold Coast. Upon arrival you will collect your vehicle and head into the rainforest region to stay at O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse for two nights. Here you will have the chance to take some of the stunning walking trails in this UNESCO World Heritage listed national park, as well as marvelling at the tropical birdlife and wildlife which is endemic to the region.

Day 7 Lamington National Park

Today is at leisure to explore Lamington National Park further and to try some of the included tours at your accommodation.

Day 8 Sunshine Coast

Make your way north from Lamington National Park to the Sunshine Coast today. Along the drive, you might wish to stop in the Glasshouse Mountains to marvel at the views and take one of the short walking trails in the region. Continue onto Noosa where you will spend the next three days exploring the beautiful beach destination.

Day 9 Sunshine Coast

Today is at leisure for you to enjoy Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

Day 10 Sunshine Coast

On your tour today you will head north of Noosa along 70 kilometres of iconic beaches that have amazing scenery and some marine wildlife. You will drive to Double Island Point Lighthouse to take in the 270 degree view of the ocean before heading to Rainbow Beach to see the colourful sand mounds. Stop at Rainbow Beach Surf Club for lunch before looping back to Noosa.

Day 11 Hamilton Island

This morning you will depart the Sunshine Coast and drive back to Brisbane Airport in time for your flight to Hamilton Island. Upon arrival into Hamilton Island, you will be transported to your accommodation and you have the rest of the afternoon free to relax.

Day 12 Hamilton Island

This morning head to Hamilton Island Marina for your full day reef cruise. Your Cruise Whitsundays vessel will take you to Hardy Reef, where you'll spend over three hours snorkelling, and also have the chance to scuba dive, take a glass bottom boat ride, or take out a semi-submersible.

Day 13 Hamilton Island

Today is at leisure on Hamilton Island to use their facilities and relax.

Day 14 Hamilton Island

Today is at leisure. We recommend taking a tour to Whitehaven Beach to see the stunning white sand beach.

Day 15 Hamilton Island

Today is at leisure to relax and use the accommodation's facilities.

Day 16 International return flight

This morning you will be transported to the airport in time for your onward flight.

Day 17  International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

 

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Australia Family Tour: Sydney, National Parks, and Great Barrier Reef

Tour highlights

  • 17 day tour
  • Stay in some lovely two bedroom apartments suitable for the family.
  • Visit the scenic Blue Mountains and keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos.
  • 4x4 excursion to Rainbow Beach.
  • Take a reef trip on the Great Barrier Reef.
Tailor Made Tour: All prices are a guide only,

Prices are per person including scheduled international & domestic flights (as per itinerary), in-destination transfers,  activities and excursions as detailed & all accommodation

Prices start from £5,245
 

This is a tailor-made tour that can be designed to your exact requirements


Holiday Name : Australia Family Tour: Sydney, National Parks, and Great Barrier Reef 
Reference : Audley Travel
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