Embark on an epic holiday exploring the diverse wonders of Australia, starting in Melbourne and concluding in Cairns. Over 19 days and 18 nights, experience vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, epic journey on the legendary “Ghan” train, cruise on the Great Barrier Reef , and so many unforgettable adventures.
The Wonders of Australia
Embark on an epic holiday exploring the diverse wonders of Australia, starting in Melbourne and concluding in Cairns. Over 19 days and 18 nights, experience vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable adventures.
The Wonders of Australia
Welcome to Australia, Melbourne!
After passing through customs and collecting your luggage, you will be greeted by our representative and taken to the Vibe Melbourne Hotel, located right in the city centre.
Melbourne is a lively, major Australian city. Discover numerous parks and botanical gardens, elegant lanes and alleyways, historic and modern architecture, as well as plenty of stylish cafés, trendy bars, and restaurants.
This evening, for your first meal on the other side of the world, treat yourself to dinner on one of Melbourne's most charming streets: Gertrude St, Lygon St, or Smith St.
Overnight stay at the Vibe Hotel Melbourne or similar, in a double room with breakfast included.
Accommodation
5 stars Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Urban Room – 1xKing or 2xSingles or 1xQueen
After breakfast, begin your day with a guided tour of Melbourne in the company of your French-speaking guide. You’ll explore the CBD and Federation Square, a large esplanade ideally situated near Flinders Street Station and St Paul’s Cathedral, before wandering through the famous Queen Victoria Market and the charming pathways of the Treasury Gardens. The tour also includes visits to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, and the small seaside district of St Kilda.
Afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation
5 stars Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Urban Room – 1xKing or 2xSingles or 1xQueen
Today, you’re free to relax or explore at your own pace. Our Vacances Australie Pacifique travel representative will be available to advise you on things to do, places to eat, and to assist with booking excursions. For example, you might take a ride on the Puffing Billy steam train through the Blue Dandenong Ranges or visit the city's famous sporting landmarks.
Optional activities:
- Balloon flight over the city
- Cruise on the Yarra River
- Tickets for the Eureka Tower
- Excursion to Phillip Island
- Great Ocean Road tour (in English or French)
- Yarra Valley excursion
- Grampians excursion
Accommodation
5 stars Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Urban Room – 1xKing or 2xSingles or 1xQueen
On your second free day in Australia, you can relax or explore as you wish. Choose an optional excursion along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most spectacular coastal routes in the world. This full-day tour begins in Torquay, famous for surfing at Bells Beach, and follows Victoria’s stunning southwest coast to the renowned Twelve Apostles.
Accommodation
5 stars Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Urban Room – 1xKing or 2xSingles or 1xQueen
Morning transfer to Melbourne Airport, followed by a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide.
With its vibrant cultural events, flourishing scene of restaurants and small bars, and fine wines, Adelaide is a must-visit destination in South Australia.
This lively city is full of exciting events, inspiring dining spots, and inviting beaches.
In the afternoon, you’ll explore the city centre with your French-speaking guide, discovering Adelaide’s charming laneways, beautiful Victorian buildings, and its parks and gardens.
Overnight at the Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury or similar, in a double room.Morning transfer to Melbourne Airport, followed by a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide.
With its vibrant cultural events, flourishing scene of restaurants and small bars, and fine wines, Adelaide is a must-visit destination in South Australia.
This lively city is full of exciting events, inspiring dining spots, and inviting beaches.
In the afternoon, you’ll explore the city centre with your French-speaking guide, discovering Adelaide’s charming laneways, beautiful Victorian buildings, and its parks and gardens.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4 stars Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury or similar, in a double room / Premier Studio.
A free day to explore the city or enjoy optional activities.
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is a vibrant city blending culture, art, and gastronomy. Medium-sized, it offers an ideal balance between the benefits of a large city (entertainment, culture, and shopping) and the tranquillity of a small town.
Easily accessible, the city centre boasts museums, spacious green parks, and elegant colonial architecture. The North Adelaide neighbourhood, with its charming historic houses and cottages, has a unique appeal.
Optional activities include:
- Day trip to the Barossa Valley
- Excursion to Kangaroo Island
Accommodation: 4 stars Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury or similar, in a double room / Premier Studio.
You’ll be transferred from your hotel to Adelaide Station to begin the iconic journey from the south to the centre of Australia aboard the legendary train, the Ghan. The adventure begins - keep your eyes open, so you don’t miss a thing! You’ll travel towards the Flinders Ranges, taking in the vast landscapes of the Australian Outback. After dinner, spend the night in your cabin, gently lulled by the rhythm of the train.
Accommodation: legendary luxury train: Journey Beyond Rail.
Meals included.
This morning, wake up to admire the striking contrast between the vivid red earth and the deep blue sky. Enjoy a brief stop in Marla, a remote area of the Australian Outback, as The Ghan train pauses. After 25 hours on board The Ghan, you will have travelled 1,555 kilometres, passing golden wheat fields, vast sheep stations, rugged mountains, salt lakes, and the formidable Simpson Desert. Upon arrival in Alice Springs, you’ll board a coach for a tour of the largest town in the Outback. You’ll visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the School of the Air, and the Old Telegraph Station, now a museum and the site of the springs that gave Alice Springs its name. In the afternoon, you’ll check in at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. In the evening, you may choose to join our optional bush barbecue for a fun-filled night.
Accommodation: 4 stars Double Tree Alice Springs, superior room.
After breakfast, set off towards Uluru! This enormous rock, also known as Ayers Rock, is the largest monolith in the world and holds deep cultural significance for the Aboriginal communities of the Northern Territory. This evening, marvel at the festival of reds and oranges cast over Uluru by the setting sun (with a glass of sparkling wine in hand!). Overnight stay at the Desert Gardens Hotel in a standard twin/double room with breakfast included.
Accommodation: 4 stars Desert Gardens Hotel. Standard Twin/Double Room.
Meals Included
Wake up early: you have a lot to see today! You’ll start your day with a visit to Uluru, then head to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), a group of large, rounded red sandstone domes. Don't forget your cameras! Afternoon at leisure or optional activities available.
Optional activities:
- Field of Light
- Dinner under the stars (Sounds of Silence or Tali Wiru).
Accommodation: 4 stars Desert Gardens Hotel. Standard Twin/Double Room.
Meals Included
After a beautiful sunrise over Uluru and a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you’ll head to Ayers Rock Airport and board a flight to Sydney. There, a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city centre. With its iconic attractions and stunning beaches, Sydney is a destination you’ll never forget. Overnight stay at the Amora Jamison or similar, in a double room with breakfast included.
Accommodation: 5 stars Amora Jamison Sydney. Deluxe King Room
Meals Included.
Start your day with a tour of various neighbourhoods, accompanied by your guide. From the CBD to Bondi Beach, passing through Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay, you’ll discover why Sydney and its beaches are famous worldwide. You’ll continue your city tour through Hyde Park and on to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens, where you can pause to capture the perfect postcard photo of Sydney. This morning tour will conclude with a lunch cruise in the stunning Sydney Harbour. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring central Sydney or to relax.
Accommodation: 5 stars Amora Jamison Sydney. Deluxe King Room.
Meals Included.
A free day to explore. If you wish, we offer an optional excursion to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Blue Mountains showcase native Australian vegetation, with eucalyptus trees, majestic peaks, and deep gorges stretching as far as the eye can see. Enjoy views from various lookout points, including Echo Point, the best spot to see the Three Sisters rock formation. The excursion also includes a visit to the charming village of Leura, known for its annual botanical festivals and local artists.
Optional activities:
- Sunrise kayaking in the bay
- Climb the Harbour Bridge
- Scenic flight over Sydney Harbour
- Whale-watching cruise
Accommodation: 5 stars Amora Jamison Sydney. Deluxe King Room.
Meals Included.
Transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, we’ll take you to the Hilton Hotel, ideally located, where you’ll be staying for the next five nights.
Accommodation: 5 stars Hilton Hotel Cairns. Double Room.
An adventurous cruise awaits you, perfect for snorkelling or diving. Relax in the turquoise waters and admire the beauty of the corals and tropical fish that inhabit the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. If you prefer not to put your head underwater, you can join a submersible or a glass-bottom boat to view the underwater life while staying nice and dry. If you wish, you can also participate in an introductory dive* or enjoy a scenic flight over the reef. A fantastic day lies ahead!
Accommodation: 5 stars Hilton Hotel Cairns. Double Room.
Meals included.
A day to explore at your own pace. Optional activities include:
- Trip to Kuranda
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- Day trip to Fitzroy Island
- Excursion to the Daintree (English-speaking with French audio guide)
- Night tour in the Tablelands
Accommodation: 5 stars Hilton Hotel Cairns. Double Room.
Meals included.
Another free day in this tropical paradise. We suggest a day trip to the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest rainforest in the world. You’ll discover the unique plants and animals of the forest, take a nature walk, and go on a cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles. You can also visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
Accommodation: 5 stars Hilton Hotel Cairns. Double Room.
Meals included.
A final free day to enjoy Cairns and North Queensland. Cairns is perfect for wandering around, with many art galleries and museums to visit. You can also take a hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands or end your day with a sunset cruise and dinner.
Accommodation: 5 stars Hilton Hotel Cairns. Double Room.
Meals included.
We will transfer you to Cairns Airport for your international flight departure. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again in Australia soon!
Includes
From £7600 pp, Trip Cost Includes
- > Meet & Greet, airport transfer.
- > Carefully selected hotels.
- > Superior and first-class hotels with excellent locations.
- > Overnight train journey aboard the legendary Ghan.
- > Luggage handling at the hotel.
- > Applicable hotel taxes.
- > Numerous meals.
- > Meals valued at £646 per person.
- > Daily breakfast.
- > Buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef.
- > Lunch cruise around Sydney Harbour.
- > All-inclusive on board the Ghan.
- > All meals.
- > Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- > Unforgettable experiences.
- > Sightseeing tours in Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Sydney with a guide.
- > Sunrise and sunset experience at Uluru.
- > Full day on the Great Barrier Reef.
- > Cruise around Sydney Harbour.
- > Services of an experienced local tour manager.
- > All transfers in modern, air-conditioned 5-star vehicles throughout the journey.
The Trip Cost Excludes
- > International Airfare.
- > Visa Charges.
- > Cost of optional excursions or activities.
- > Travel and medical insurance.
- > Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, telephone, laundry.
- > Services not mentioned or not promised by the agency.
- > Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
The Wonders of Australia
