Grand Bargain Australia

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Melbourne
  • Arrive at Melbourne airport and meet your Tour Manager or local representative .
  • Transfer to the hotel for check-in .
  • Meals : Dinner .
  • Accommodation : Hotel Oaks on St Kilda or similar .
• Day 2: Melbourne City Tour & Penguin Parade
  • Guided orientation tour including Fitzroy Garden, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and a photo stop at Captain Cook's Cottage .
  • Visit the Brighton Bathing boxes at Dendy Street Beach .
  • Evening excursion to Phillip Island to witness the famous Penguin Parade at sunset .
  • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Day 3: Great Ocean Road Day Trip
  • Full-day scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road .
  • View the iconic 12 Apostles limestone stacks and Loch Ard Gorge .
  • Meals : Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Dinner .
• Day 4: Melbourne to Cairns
  • Fly to Cairns and proceed to the Kuranda World Heritage Rainforest .
  • Experience a one-way Skyrail journey over the tropical rainforest canopy .
  • Meals : Packed Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
  • Accommodation : Hotel Pacific, Rydges Esplanade, or similar .
• Day 5: Great Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Board a cruise to Green Island at the Great Barrier Reef .
  • Explore the underwater world via a semi-submersible and a glass-bottom boat .
  • Meals : Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Dinner .
• Day 6: Cairns to Gold Coast via Brisbane
  • Fly to Brisbane for an orientation tour including the Town Hall and the Brisbane Sign .
  • Drive to the Gold Coast , Australia's entertainment capital .
  • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
  • Accommodation : Hotel Mantra on Legends, VOCO, or similar .
• Day 7: Gold Coast Thrills
  • Experience a high-speed Jet Boat ride with 360-degree spins .
  • Afternoon visit to Dreamworld , Australia's major theme park .
  • Meals : Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Dinner .
• Day 8: Gold Coast to Sydney
  • Fly to Sydney and take a guided tour of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) .
  • Visit the famous Bondi Beach for a photo stop .
  • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
  • Accommodation : Hotel Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport or similar .
• Day 9: Sydney Landmarks & Wildlife
  • Orientation tour including Hyde Park and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair .
  • Guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House .
  • Visit Sydney Wildlife (kangaroos, koalas, etc.) and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium .
  • Enjoy city views from the Sydney Tower .
  • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Day 10: Departure from Sydney
  • Transfer to Sydney airport for your return flight .
  • Meals : Packed Breakfast .

Package Information

• Dining & Accommodation
  • Hotels : Deluxe category hotels are provided; rooms may be more compact than those in other countries .
  • Meals : Includes daily breakfast, 5 Indian lunches, 3 local lunches, and 9 Indian dinners .
• Inclusions
  • Return economy class airfare .
  • Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance (for passengers up to 60 years of age) .
  • All transfers and excursions in an air-conditioned coach with entrance fees .
  • Services of a professional Thomas Cook Tour Manager (minimum 25 customers) .
  • GST & TCS
• Exclusions
  • Tipping : Mandatory tipping of AUD 5 per person per day payable to the Tour Manager on Day 1 .
  • Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, minibar) and porterage .
• Travel Notes
  • Baggage : Limited to one check-in bag and one handbag per person .
  • Walking : The itinerary requires significant walking; comfortable sports shoes are recommended .
  • Weather : Rain can occur at any time; carrying an umbrella is advised .