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Australian Highlights Escape
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Australian Highlights Escape

Seven days is long enough to fall for Australia, if you spend them in the right places. This itinerary puts you in two of the country's most captivating cities and makes the most of every moment between them. Sydney greets you with its famous harbour, world-class attractions, and one of the most dramatic natural backdrops of any city on earth. Melbourne closes the journey with its cultural depth, iconic wildlife encounters, and the sweeping coastal drama of the Great Ocean Road.

From a sunset dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour and a guided tour through the Opera House to the world's steepest railway descending into the Blue Mountains, the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island, and the Twelve Apostles rising from the Southern Ocean - this is Australia distilled into its finest week.

  • 7 Days · 6 Nights
  • 1 country · 2 cities
  • Group Tour
  • Trending Trips
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// The journey, curated for you

Tour highlights

Every detail privately arranged, so you need only turn up and be there for it.

  • Flights
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Sightseeing
  • Transfers
  • Travel Insurance
  • Expert Guide
  • Visa
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    Sunset Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour with three-course dinner and views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge

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    Sydney Attraction Pass covering choice of top attractions including Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye, and Madame Tussauds

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    Opera House Guided Walking Tour - behind the scenes at this UNESCO World Heritage Site

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    Full-day Blue Mountains tour with Scenic World Railway, Walkway, Skyway, and Cableway, plus Sydney Zoo

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    Melbourne City Discovery Tour including Parliament House, Fitzroy Gardens, Yarra River Cruise, and famous laneways

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    Phillip Island Eco Day Tour with Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife encounter and the famous Penguin Parade

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    Great Ocean Road full-day tour including the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson Steps

// 6 nights, 2 cities

Your route

Sydney to Melbourne: 2 cities, one seamless journey.

  1. Sydney1
    3 nights

    Sydney

  2. Melbourne2
    3 nights

    Melbourne

// The full picture, day by day

Day by day

7 unhurried days — tap any day to see its hotel, meals and sights beside you.

  1. Upon arrival at Sydney Airport, make your way to the designated meeting point outside the terminal, where a transfer will take you to your hotel in the heart of the city. Take some time to settle in before heading out for one of Sydney's most memorable experiences.

    This evening, step aboard a deluxe sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour for a three-course dinner as the city transforms from golden afternoon light into a glittering night skyline. From the water, the views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, and Luna Park are genuinely extraordinary.

    Note that entry is included; transfers to the cruise are self-arranged, requiring either a 15-20 minute walk or a short taxi.

    Standard Room
    airport transfers (SIC)
    Dinner included
    Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
// Included, privately

Everything taken care of

  • Return International and Internal Airfare (unless specified)

  • Australia Visa* (Conditions apply)

  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Sydney

  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Melbourne

  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel or local restaurants

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What’s not included

  • All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.

  • Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots (not mentioned in the inclusions)

  • Meals (until specified in the day-wise program)

  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, and/or any factors beyond control

  • Tips and gratuities (until specified)

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“Dear Cox & Kings, My wife and I recently returned from our tour of New Zealand, and I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided. From the logistics and transfers to the selection of accommodations, everything was seamless. We were particularly impressed by how well the trip was paced, allowing us to truly enjoy the the country without any stress. Thank you for making our trip so memorable. We will certainly recommend your services to our friends and family. They had also arranged a car for me; it was excellent. They verified my details and handed over the car in just 10 minutes!”

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