Three cities, three completely different sides of Australia — this ten-day fixed-departure trip moves through Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and Sydney, giving you three nights in each. It's a well-rounded mix: proper city sightseeing, a full day on the world-famous Great Ocean Road, theme park days for anyone travelling with kids (or just anyone who enjoys a good rollercoaster), and enough wildlife encounters — penguins, koalas, kangaroos — to fill a phone's camera roll twice over.
Domestic flights between cities are already built in, along with all transfers, so the only real decision you'll be making day to day is which attraction to hit next. Since this is a fixed departure, it runs on set dates rather than a custom booking window — and it's guaranteed to operate regardless of how many people sign up, so you're not left waiting on a minimum headcount.
- 22nd October 2026
- 10th November 2026
- 2nd December 2026
- 21st January 2027
- 2nd March 2027
Twin Sharing - AUD 3555/- Per Person
Triple Sharing - AUD 3655/- Per Person
Child With Bed (2-11)- AUD 2890/- Per Child
Child Without Bed (2-11) - AUD 2390/- Per Child
Infant - AUD 666 Per infant
- Great Ocean Road & the Twelve Apostles — one full day along one of the most scenic coastal drives on the planet
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade — watch hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset, plus a stop at the Koala Conservation Centre
- Sea World & Movie World, Gold Coast — two full days of rides, shows, and marine life for the whole family
- Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge — the classics, seen properly, plus a Merlin 2 Attractions Pass to pick your own add-ons (SEA LIFE Aquarium, WILD LIFE Zoo, Madame Tussauds, or Sydney Tower Eye)
- Blue Mountains & Featherdale Wildlife Park — the Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, and a photo with a genuinely cuddly koala
- All domestic flights & transfers included — Melbourne to Gold Coast, Gold Coast to Sydney, and every airport pickup in between
Day 1Melbourne Arrival
Melbourne+
Melbourne Arrival
On arrival, board your coach for the transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day's free to explore Melbourne at your own pace, with dinner at a nearby Indian restaurant to round things off. Hotel: Oaks Melbourne St. Kilda Road or similar Meals: Dinner
Day 2Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour
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Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour
One of Melbourne's most-loved day trips, and it earns that reputation. You'll head out to Urquhart Bluff for morning tea and some surf-watching, stop at the historic Memorial Arch for photos, then pass through the coastal towns of Lorne and Anglesea. After lunch, the drive continues through the Otway rainforest toward the Twelve Apostles — those famous limestone stacks rising out of the ocean — before wrapping up at the rugged shipwreck coastline of Loch Ard Gorge and Gibsons Steps. Hotel: Oaks Melbourne St. Kilda Road or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3Melbourne City Tour & Phillip Island Penguin Parade
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Melbourne City Tour & Phillip Island Penguin Parade
A guided tour through Melbourne's best-known spots — the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Federation Square, and the city's famous laneways. After lunch, it's on to Phillip Island, where the Koala Conservation Centre and a stop at the chocolate factory lead up to the main event: the Penguin Parade at sunset, where hundreds of little penguins come waddling ashore in what's honestly one of the more charming daily rituals in nature. Hotel: Oaks Melbourne St. Kilda Road or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4Gold Coast
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Gold Coast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Melbourne Airport for your flight to the Gold Coast. On arrival, another coach transfer takes you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to explore on your own. Hotel: Mercure Gold Coast or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5Full Day Sea World
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Full Day Sea World
A full day at Sea World — dolphin encounters, the SpongeBob-themed boat parade through "Bikini Bottom," the Dora's Best Friends Adventure show, Castaway Bay's adventure playground, and the frozen Penguin Encounter, home to the King Penguin. Between the dolphin show "Imagine" and the sea lion comedy act "Fish Detectives," it's a packed day, and there's plenty here for adults and kids alike. Hotel: Mercure Gold Coast or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6Full Day Movie World
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Full Day Movie World
Today it's Warner Bros. Movie World — home to some genuinely serious rollercoasters, including the Green Lantern coaster and its record-setting drop. Beyond the rides, there's the Batwing Spaceshot, the Superman Escape, the Kids' WB Fun Zone for younger travellers, and the live-action Hollywood Stunt Driver show. The Star Parade rounds out the day before heading back to the hotel. Hotel: Mercure Gold Coast or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7Sydney
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Sydney
Breakfast, checkout, and a transfer to Gold Coast Airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, with the rest of the day free to explore. Hotel: Holiday Inn Sydney – Potts Point, an IHG Hotel or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8Sydney City Highlights Tour with Merlin 2 Attractions Pass
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Sydney City Highlights Tour with Merlin 2 Attractions Pass
A guided tour through Sydney's icons — the Opera House, Harbour Bridge views, Circular Quay, The Rocks, and Mrs Macquarie's Chair for one of the best panoramic views of the harbour. After lunch, your Merlin 2 Attractions Pass lets you choose two experiences from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, or the Sydney Tower Eye — whichever suits your interests and pace best. Hotel: Holiday Inn Sydney – Potts Point, an IHG Hotel or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9Blue Mountains & Featherdale Wildlife Park
Blue Mountains & Featherdale Wildlife Park+
Blue Mountains & Featherdale Wildlife Park
A stop at Echo Point for views of the famous Three Sisters rock formation, followed by Scenic World's rides — the Scenic Railway, Cableway, or Skyway, your pick. Lunch is at your own expense in the village of Leura, with some free time to wander before heading to Featherdale Wildlife Park in the afternoon, where a photo with a koala, plus kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, and little penguins, rounds out the day. Hotel: Holiday Inn Sydney – Potts Point, an IHG Hotel or similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10Departure from Sydney
Sydney+
Departure from Sydney
Breakfast, checkout, and a transfer to the airport for your return flight home — bringing the trip to a close. Meals: Breakfas
What is included in the tour
- 9 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels: Melbourne (3N, Oaks St. Kilda Road or similar), Gold Coast (3N, Mercure or similar), Sydney (3N, Holiday Inn Potts Point or similar)
- Daily meals as per the itinerary (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- All sightseeing and transfers by vehicle sized to your group
- Guided tours & entrance fees: Melbourne City Tour & Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour, Sea World (with complimentary 45-minute jet boat ride), Movie World, Sydney City Highlights Tour, Merlin 2 Attractions Pass, Blue Mountains & Featherdale Wildlife Park
- Return airport transfers in Melbourne, Gold Coast & Sydney
- Domestic flights: Melbourne–Gold Coast and Gold Coast–Sydney (economy class, 20kg baggage allowance)
- English-speaking tour manager/driver-cum-guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- International airfare & airport taxes
- Australian visa fees & travel insurance
- Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) with meals
- Personal expenses — tips, laundry, phone calls, porterage, etc.
- Optional tours or activities not listed in the itinerary
- Surcharges during peak dates, trade fairs, events, or blackout periods
- Early check-in / late check-out at hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under Inclusions
- All departures are 100% guaranteed — this tour runs on every scheduled date regardless of how many passengers have booked.
- Groups of 7 or fewer operate on an FIT (Free Independent Traveller) basis — sightseeing and activities may be shared with other travellers, though airport transfers remain private. Dinner is always provided as per the itinerary; lunch is included wherever possible, and if a scheduled lunch can't be provided, guests receive a AUD 25 per-person refund along with restaurant recommendations to arrange their own.
- Groups of 8 to 19 run exactly as published, with services managed by a driver-cum-guide rather than a separate tour manager and driver.
