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Australia Highlights

Sydney's harbour, the Gold Coast's theme parks and Melbourne with the Great Ocean Road.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration10 days / 9 nights
  • Starts inSydney
  • RouteSydney · Gold Coast & Brisbane · Melbourne &…
  • Places3 destinations
  • CountryAustralia
  • Ideal forFamily holidays
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-1HHBIA

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

Sydney Opera House – Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney
Gold Coast & Brisbane, Australia
Sydney Opera House – Sydney

Trip overview

Sydney's harbour, the Gold Coast's theme parks and Melbourne with the Great Ocean Road.

The route spends 3 nights in Sydney, 3 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.

  1. Sydney 3N
  2. Gold Coast & Brisbane 3N
  3. Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road 3N

Highlights

Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeBondi to Coogee walkWarner Bros. Movie WorldSea WorldDreamworldGreat Ocean Road and Twelve ApostlesPhillip Island Penguin ParadeHosier Lane

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: Taronga Zoo: Zoo with harbour views

Day 2Sydney: Darling Harbour and Beach day

  • Darling Harbour: Aquarium and dining
  • Beach day

Day 3Sydney: Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

  • Sydney Opera House: Iconic performance venue
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge: BridgeClimb

Day 4Sydney to Gold Coast & Brisbane

  • Fly from Sydney to Gold Coast & Brisbane (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
  • Check in at your Gold Coast & Brisbane hotel
  • Sea World: Marine park

Day 5Gold Coast & Brisbane: Dreamworld and Surfers Paradise

  • Dreamworld: Rides and wildlife
  • Surfers Paradise: Beach and nightlife

Day 6Gold Coast & Brisbane: Theme parks and SkyPoint

  • Theme parks
  • SkyPoint: Observation deck

Day 7Gold 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
  • Puffing Billy: Steam train in the Dandenongs

Day 8Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles and Phillip Island Penguin Parade

  • Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles: Coastal drive
  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Little penguins at dusk

Day 9Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road: Hosier Lane and Queen Victoria Market

  • Hosier Lane: Street art
  • Queen Victoria Market: Historic market

Day 10Depart 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

  • Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
  • Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
  • One active day followed by a slower morning
  • Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
  • Rest days built in every few days

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.
  • 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.
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. 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.
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