12 Days in Australia: All-Encompassing Port Douglas, Uluru and Sydney
Snorkel in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, visit the Outback's desert dunes, and see the sites of Sydney on this 12-day Queensland, Northern Territory, and New South Wales trip.
Australia
12 days / 11 nights
$4,850 /person
$4,850 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Glimpsing koalas, wombats, and emus on the cusp of the Blue Mountains
Snorkeling among coral reefs and clown fish in the Great Barrier Reef
Witnessing the sunrise and sunset glow of Uluru National Park’s magnificent Kata Tjuta
Tapping into Sydney's multifaceted gastronomy on a citywide food crawl
Marveling at Daintree National Park and floating down the Mossman River on a guided rainforest tour
Welcome to Australia!
Greatness of the Great Barrier Reef: Snorkeling and Catamaran Tour
Mossman Gorge and Daintree National Park
Port Douglas, Do-It-Yourself Version
Onward to Uluru: Your Outback Gateway!
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Uluru From Sunrise to Sunset
Lights of the Desert
Serenade of Sydney and the Start of New South Wales
Food Crawl and Twilight Bridge Summit
Sydney Opera House and Sightseeing Cruise
Farm Koalas, Three Sisters, and Blue Mountains National Park
Until the Next Time!
Mossman Gorge and Daintree National Park
Overview
From the water to the rainforest, today will immerse you in yet another magnificent landscape around Port Douglas. Meet your expert local guide this morning for another full-day tour, which begins at a secret location on the scenic Mossman River. Here, you'll participate in a thrilling river walk upstream, before drifting downstream on a river sled. Along the way, keep an eye out for turtles, fish, and the elusive platypus who call this river home. After a delightful lunch, you'll switch from nature to culture to meet members of the Kuku Yalanji community. Experience a deep connection during the smoke ceremony, during which community members will cleanse you of evil spirits and cover your skin in traditional rainforest body paint. Just make sure to conserve energy for this afternoon, as you’ll end the day with an interpretive walk through Daintree National Park. This guided hike spans roughly an hour and a half, and will leave you with a deeper understanding of the breathtaking rainforest. Take note of the rare birds and ancient plants that frame your pathways; you’re in one of Australia’s most dynamic environments. After this thorough taste of the rainforest, you’ll return to your hotel, with the evening open to enjoy at your own pace. (Lunch)
Highlights
Daintree Rainforest Guided Walk
The Daintree’s cool streams, towering mountains, and freshwater valleys will captivate you during today’s guided rainforest tour. As a "living museum," this area of tropical rainforest spans some 120,000 hectares, rendering it the largest tropical rainforest in all of Australia. Alongside your local expert guide, you’ll explore numerous tracks that expose the rainforest’s complex ecosystems and reveal the landscape's most compelling secrets and habitats.
Mossman Gorge River Drift Tour
Today’s Mossman Gorge tour pairs two of the best outdoor activities — hiking and floating — as you won’t just walk along the river; you’ll also drift down in. Alongside your expert outdoors guide, you’ll trek through the trails along the gorge, before turning into the water to float all the way downstream. This exciting ride doubles as a wildlife-seeking adventure, as you’re likely to spot lizards, butterflies, and an abundance of birds along the way.
Accommodations
Regal Port Douglas (or similar)
Situated firmly in the heart of Port Douglas, the Regal Port Douglas offers apartment-style accommodations within a fun and scenic resort setting. At the property, you'll have access to the on-site spa and swimming pool, as well as secure parking spaces and 24-hour management services. Each room comes with a fan, air conditioner, and balcony, while most also include a kitchenette.
Location:
51 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas 4877, Australia
Phone:
+61740994421
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- Entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for 12 nights
- All meals mentioned in the itinerary
- All guided tours, activities, entrance fees, and experiences mentioned
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary
- National park entrance fees (Days 6-7)