Grand Bargain Australia (9 Nights / 10 Days)

Tour Overview

• Package Name: Grand Bargain Australia - (Winter) Value .
• Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days .
• Routing: 3 Nights in Melbourne, 2 Nights in Cairns, 2 Nights in Gold Coast, 2 Nights in Sydney .
• Key Highlights: Sovereign Hill with a mine tour, Great Ocean Road trip, Kuranda scenic journey, Great Barrier Reef cruise, Dreamworld, Skypoint, and guided tours of the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Opera House .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Melbourne

• Hotel: Holiday Inn Werribee, an IHG Hotel, or similar .
• Meals: Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Melbourne .
  • Check in (standard check-in time is 15:00 hrs) and spend the rest of the day at your leisure .

Day 2: Melbourne Sightseeing and Sovereign Hill

• Hotel: Holiday Inn Werribee, an IHG Hotel, or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, take an orientation tour of Melbourne to discover the charm of Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook's Cottage .
  • Enjoy photo stops at the Shrine of Remembrance and St. Patrick's Cathedral .
  • Visit Sovereign Hill to explore the recreated gold rush town, enjoy an underground mine tour, and (time permitting) try panning for real gold flakes .

Day 3: Great Ocean Road

• Hotel: Holiday Inn Werribee, an IHG Hotel, or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, embark on a full-day trip along the Great Ocean Road .
  • Drive past the stunning coastline of Port Campbell National Park to view the iconic Twelve Apostles rock formation .

Day 4: Flight to Cairns and Visit to Kuranda

• Hotel: Hotel Bay Village Tropical Retreat or similar .
• Meals: Packed Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Take a flight from Melbourne to Cairns .
  • Visit Kuranda, nestled in the UNESCO-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland rainforest .
  • Enjoy a one-way Skyrail journey with spectacular views of the rainforest canopy, mountains, and the Coral Sea (Note: Replaced with Kuranda Scenic Railway or Army Duck Tour if Skyrail is under maintenance) .

Day 5: Great Barrier Reef

• Hotel: Hotel Bay Village Tropical Retreat or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Following breakfast, cruise to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef .
  • Discover vibrant coral gardens and abundant marine life with an included Semi-Submersible tour and a glass-bottom boat experience .

Day 6: Flight to Brisbane and Transfer to Gold Coast

• Hotel: Hotel Novotel Surfers Paradise or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Fly into Brisbane and experience an orientation tour featuring the historic Brisbane City Hall and a photo stop at the Brisbane Sign .
  • Proceed to the Gold Coast and check into your hotel .

Day 7: Explore Gold Coast - Dreamworld and SkyPoint

• Hotel: Hotel Novotel Surfers Paradise or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Start the day with an exciting jet boat ride featuring high-speed twists and 360-degree spins against the Gold Coast skyline .
  • Visit Dreamworld to enjoy a variety of rides, wildlife encounters, and family entertainment .
  • End the day at the SkyPoint Observation Deck for 360-degree views of the coastline and hinterland from one of Australia's tallest buildings .

Day 8: Flight to Sydney - Cricket Ground and Bondi Beach

• Hotel: Hotel Holiday Inn Paramatta or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Take a flight from Brisbane/Gold Coast to Sydney .
  • Explore the Sydney Cricket Ground with a guide, visiting player areas, the museum, and the boundary edge .
  • Stop at the famous Bondi Beach to take photos, watch surfers, and enjoy the coastal views .

Day 9: Explore Sydney

• Hotel: Hotel Holiday Inn Paramatta or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy an orientation tour of Sydney through The Rocks, Hyde Park, and a photo stop at Mrs. Macquarie's Chair .
  • Take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House to learn about its history and design .
  • Visit the Sydney Tower observation deck for panoramic city views .
  • Explore SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium to walk through underwater tunnels, and visit WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo for close-up animal encounters .

Day 10: Departure from Sydney

• Meals: Packed Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Following a packed breakfast, complete the hotel check-out process (standard check-out is at 10:00 hrs) .
  • You will be transferred to the Sydney Airport for your onward flight .

Accommodation Summary

• Melbourne: Holiday Inn Werribee, an IHG Hotel, or similar for 3 Nights .
• Cairns: Hotel Bay Village Tropical Retreat or similar for 2 Nights .
• Gold Coast: Hotel Novotel Surfers Paradise or similar for 2 Nights .
• Sydney: Hotel Holiday Inn Paramatta or similar for 2 Nights .

Package Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Return economy class Airfare via Qantas, Malaysian, Singapore, Air India, or similar airlines (Joining Direct/JD pax do not have any flights included) .
• Accommodation in the mentioned or similar hotels for 9 nights .
• Meals: 7 daily breakfasts, 2 packed breakfasts, 8 lunches (5 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian, 3 local/international), and 9 dinners (Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian) .
• All transfers and excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by an air-conditioned coach .
• Services of a professional, multilingual Thomas Cook Tour Manager (subject to a minimum of 15–25 customers) or a local Representative .
• Cost of Australia Visa .
• Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour up to the age of 60 years .
• All local taxes and services as of January 1, 2026 .
• GST and TCS are included.

Exclusions

• Mandatory tipping for service providers (coach driver, hotel staff, restaurant staff) at a nominal rate of AUD 5 per person, per day. The total amount must be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 1 .
• Extra charges for travel deviations (starting before or returning after the tour ends), subject to ticket rules and availability .
• Cost of optional excursions .
• POE charges, passport charges, and porterage .
• Personal expenses such as laundry, mini-bar, mineral water, and telephone charges .
• Meals not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary .
• Any increase in airfare charged by the airline after January 1, 2026 .