Long-stay holidays

Australia Grand Tour

Eleven nights covering the reef, the theme parks and both big cities.

Trip at a glance

Duration12 days / 11 nights
Starts inSydney
RouteSydney · Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef ·…
Places4 destinations
CountryAustralia
Ideal forFamily holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1CRM89

Best time to visit: September to November and March to May

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Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney

Trip overview

Eleven nights covering the reef, the theme parks and both big cities.

The route spends 3 nights in Sydney, 3 nights in Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, 2 nights in Gold Coast & Brisbane and 3 nights in Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeBondi to Coogee walkGreat Barrier ReefGreen IslandDaintree RainforestWarner Bros. Movie WorldSea WorldDreamworldGreat Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Sydney

Arrive via Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Bondi to Coogee walk: Coastal walk

Day 2Sydney: Taronga Zoo and Sydney Opera House

Taronga Zoo: Zoo with harbour views
Sydney Opera House: Iconic performance venue

Day 3Sydney: Sydney Harbour Bridge and Blue Mountains

Sydney Harbour Bridge: BridgeClimb
Blue Mountains: Three Sisters and eucalyptus forests

Day 4Sydney to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef

Fly from Sydney to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef hotel
Green Island: Coral cay

Day 5Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef: Daintree Rainforest and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Daintree Rainforest: Ancient rainforest
Kuranda Scenic Railway: Rainforest railway

Day 6Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef: Skyrail and Snorkelling

Skyrail: Cable car over the rainforest
Snorkelling

Day 7Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef to Gold Coast & Brisbane

Fly from Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef to Gold Coast & Brisbane (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Gold Coast & Brisbane hotel
Warner Bros. Movie World: Movie theme park

Day 8Gold Coast & Brisbane: Sea World and Dreamworld

Sea World: Marine park
Dreamworld: Rides and wildlife

Day 9Gold Coast & Brisbane to Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road

Fly from Gold Coast & Brisbane to Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road hotel
Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles: Coastal drive

Day 10Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Hosier Lane

Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Little penguins at dusk
Hosier Lane: Street art

Day 11Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: Melbourne Cricket Ground and Puffing Billy

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Stadium tour
Puffing Billy: Steam train in the Dandenongs

Day 12Depart from Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Melbourne Airport (MEL) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Rest days built in every few days
Laundry stops planned
Travel insurance covering the full trip recommended
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Sydney: Watch the New Year's Eve fireworks on the harbour if you can get there.
Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef: Wear a stinger suit when swimming in summer.
Gold Coast & Brisbane: Buy multi-park passes for the theme parks.
Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: Do the Great Ocean Road as an overnight trip, not a long day.

At a glance

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Route: Sydney, Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, Gold Coast & Brisbane, Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road
Ideal for: Family holidays
Best time: September to November and March to May; May to October; April to October; October to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1CRM89

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 11 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Sydney: September to November and March to May. Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef: May to October. Gold Coast & Brisbane: April to October. Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: October to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.