Sydney
Welcome to Sydney’s harbour, beaches and inner-city precincts. See dawn break from the top of the Harbour Bridge or the sun set on the Opera House. Immerse yourself in the romance of the city, stroll the Royal botanical garden that sits along the Harbor. Be enraptured by the opulence of the Opera house on a guided tour. Wander the cobblestone cul-de-sacs in The Rocks, the historic precinct where Sydney began. Walk on the shores of Bondi beach along the spectacular sea ciffs. Fine dine along the Woolloomooloo finger wharf or experience theatre and dance along the redeveloped wharves of Walsh Bay.
Melbourne
Explore Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia that is both dynamic and stylish with its secret alleyways and rooftops, buzzing bars, boutiques and eateries, and the iconic MCG and the Royal Botanical garden. Head to Phillip Island and see fairy penguins waddling home at dusk in packs and pairs on Summer land Beach. On the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, you can swim with dolphins in Sorrento and see seaside mansions in Portsea. Wander through vineyards and orchards with ocean views in Red Hill. Visit the acclaimed wineries of the Yarra Valley. Take a hot air balloon ride over the city, one of the only places in the world where such a balloon ride over a city is possible.
Great Ocean Road
Ride through nature on the spectacular Great Ocean Road, with its diverse and dramatic region of the surf beaches, historic ports, whale lookouts, breathtaking mountain ranges, rainforests and national parks. See monster waves at Bells Beach and laze on the golden sands of Lorne. Visit an important Aboriginal site near Tower Hill where you can see koalas, kangaroos, emus & water birds roam freely or spot shipwrecks near the charming fishing village of Port Fairy. Of course, you can’t miss the Twelve Apostles – craggy limestone stacks rising majestically from the Southern Ocean.
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO site along the Queensland coastlineoffers the perfect setting for your romantic escape with the sunsets overlooking the Coral Sea and islands, secluded beaches to escape to and colorful corals to snorkel on. Island-hop or stay in one of the many coastal getaways like Whitsunday, Hamilton, Cairns, Hervey Bay, Missions Beach or Port Douglas.
Alice Springs / Ulluru
Immerse in the Australian outback at Alice Springs at the dual World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluṟu (Ayers Rock) being Australia’s most famous natural landscape and world’s largest monolith. Breathe in the cool morning air, go on walk or drive around the base camp and watch the desert come to life as dawn breaks over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Or you can experience sunset in the desert while riding through the sand dunes with Uluru in the background followed by a dinner of outback bush. Join a guided climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for marvelous views of Watarrka National Park (for those with a good level of fitness, sturdy shoes required). An easier walk along the boulder-strewn canyon floor is also available
