13D12N Australian Highlights

13 Days Australia 2 to Go

Discover the remarkable attractions and scenery of Melbourne on this unforgettable 13 Days journey.

DepartureMelbourne
ReturnSydney
Min. travellers2
Booking periodUp to 31 December 2027
Travel periodJan 2026 – Dec 2027 (selective departure dates)

Tour Highlights

  • Experience Melbourne’s world-renowned laneway culture and coffee scene
  • Witness the awe-inspiring sunrise and sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta
  • Discover the historic telegraph station and desert wildlife in Alice Springs
  • Cruise the Great Barrier Reef and snorkel among vibrant corals and tropical fish
  • Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and scenic Mossman Gorge
  • Tour the iconic Sydney Opera House and take in sweeping views from Sydney Harbour
  • Gaze out over the Blue Mountains and Three Sisters from Scenic World

Good to know

  • Departure & Return: Departure: Melbourne | Return: Sydney
  • Travel Period: Travel period: Jan 2026 – Dec 2027 (selective departure dates)
  • Airport Transfers: Return Airport to Hotel transfers are included in the tour price
  • Flight Information: Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price
  • Booking Policy: Final price to be confirmed upon booking time

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Arrived Melbourne

Settle into your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River and meet your Travel Director for dinner at a popular South Wharf riverside restaurant. It’s a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Melbourne

dinner

Day 2 Melbourne Sightseeing & Free Time

Join your Travel Director for a city sights tour that includes a private walk through Melbourne’s famous hidden laneways. You’ll discover the city’s eclectic little lanes, arcades, cafe society and fascinating str eet art. There’s time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an optional experience to Phillip Island to see the nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade (own expense) or simply relax and watch the world go by. Optional Experiences: a. Philip Island, Penguins, Koalas & Wildlife – ADD: A$239 Per Person If you’re curious about our native wildlife or just love animals, we’ve got you covered today! You’ll get up close to Australian animals, including koalas and kangaroos. On Phillip Island the main attraction awaits – the Little Penguins waddling up the sand to their dune burrow homes returning from their daily fishing excursion. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Day 3 Melbourne Free Time

If you’re still getting your bearings in Melbourne , take your time to wander through the city, exploring its boutiques, galleries, and eclectic suburbs. Or, perhaps exploring the city on foot with a History and Donuts Walking Tour is more your thing. However, if you’re ready to explore beyond the city lim its, consider embarking on a journey along the Great Ocean Road. This legendary stretch of coastline truly lives up to its reputation as one of the most breathtaking touring routes globally. As you wind your way along this scenic route, be prepared to enco unter breathtaking views at every turn, making it an unforgettable journey that truly showcases the natural beauty of Australia. Optional Experiences: a. Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles – ADD: A$235 Per Person Take a breath and enjoy a relaxed and unhindered view of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge all before lunch, beating the traditional afternoon rush. En route let us take you on a journey inland, reaching Port Campbell National Park to m arvel at the iconic limestone stacks in the morning. Spend the day with your experienced Driver Guide, meandering along the winding Great Ocean Road, taking in the spectacular coastal scenery. Level 12 & 13, Menara Genesis, 33 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur For more enquiries: Email: contact@sedunia.com.my Unit 1-3, 1st Floor, Menara Penang Garden, 42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang b. Eureka Skydeck – ADD A$36 Per Person Experience the awe-inspiring 360 degree floor -to-ceiling views of Victoria’s capital city at the Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower. This viewing platform is the highest in the Southern Hemisphere! Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Day 4 Melbourne - Uluru

The rusty red landscapes of Uluru beckon as you leave Melbourne for Ayers Rock Resort, your backdrop this afternoon is the world’s largest rock monolith. Follow your guide to the perfect perch to capture Uluru as the last of the day disappears, glass of bubbles in hand (of course). Accommodation: Desert Gardens

Day 5 Uluru & Kata Tjuta

The only reason to get out of bed before dawn? For a magical Uluru sunrise. It’s a spiritual place, with stories of the Anangu, caretakers of this remote arid landscape revealed whi le you tour the base on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Later, an Anangu artist will explain just what makes it so spiritual over an introduction to Western Desert art, introducing totems and symbols important to the region and represented in paintings a nd installations, another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. The red desert follows you to Kata Tjuta, where nature humbles as you walk through the towering domes of this ancient rock formation. Cheers to the end of another amazing day. Accommodation: Desert Gardens

Day 6 Uluru – Cairns

The only reason to get up before dawn on your last day in Uluru is to glimpse the kaleidoscopic Field of Light art installation of artist Bruce Munro on an Optional Experience. 50,000 glowing spindles of light blanketing the desert. Clamber to the top of a sand dune to marvel in the morning unfolding over this very special part of the world (own expense). Later, head to your next stop in tropical Cairns. Optional Experiences: a. Field Of Light Sunrise – ADD: A$129 Per Person This morning you you’ll be driven the short distance to the exclusive Field of Light location. With just enough time for some background commentary on the internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro, you will arrive to see his artistic endeavour. Ar riving in complete darkness, this once -in-a-lifetime experience will be etched in your mind forever. Walk through the field of 50,000 spheres of light at your own pace, and then make your way to the top of a large sand dune to the Field of Light sunrise vi ewing area. The Field of Light site is dark, so to ensure you have the most unique experience, we recommend you use your phone light or bring a small torch to help navigate your way on the pathway provided. At the viewing area the AAT Kings team will serve you tea, coffee or hot chocolate as the sun starts to rise and lights up the surrounding desert. From the viewing area you can see both Uluru and Kata Tjuta as the desert comes to life. Accommodation: Hilton Cairns

Day 7 Cairns Free Time

Cruising with crocs, a scenic railway ride into World Heritage listed rainforest, a wander along the Cairns Esplanade? Take a historic rail journey winding across bridges and through tunnels to Kuranda village, nestled in a tropical rainforest to explore i ts colourful and interesting arts and crafts. Return to the lowlands on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and through the some of the oldest rainforest in the world. You can also choose to pair your trip to Kuranda with a visit to Hartley’s Crocodile fo r a wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands, the home of the saltwater crocodile. Today the choice is yours. Celebrate the end of an incredible day at dinner on Cairns’ waterfront at Salt House for regional seafood plucked s traight from the ocean, highlighting fresh, local ingredients, and prepared on their custom-built Argentinian wood fired grill. Optional Experiences: a. Kuranda, Scenic Rail Skyrail and Hartley’s Crocodile – ADD: A$276 Per Person Journey on the historical S cenic Railway to Kuranda, with breathtaking views across the cane fields of Cairns, to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Upon arrival you will have around one hour to explore this fascinating village of colourful and interesting arts and crafts. Make you r way directly to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to experience this iconic rainforest. After arriving at the Smithfield Skyrail Terminal, the coach will transfer you to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Explore the park, including the unique eco Level 12 & 13, Menara Genesis, 33 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur For more enquiries: Email: contact@sedunia.com.my Unit 1-3, 1st Floor, Menara Penang Garden, 42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang experience of the Wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands; the domain of the saltwater crocodile. Accommodation: Hilton Cairns

Day 8 Great Barrier Reef

The world’s largest living organism, the Great Barrier Reef, n ever fails to dazzle. Set out on a catamaran to explore a kaleidoscope of colour: over 1,500 species of fish, 215 different birds, 3,000 molluscs, six of the world’s seven marine turtle species, and 30 species of dolphins and whales are residents. Strap on a snorkel or visit an underwater observatory and semi -submersible craft to take in the menagerie without getting your hair wet. A tropical buffet lunch is served onboard before you return to Cairns. Accommodation: Hilton Cairns

Day 9 Cairns - Sydney

Touch down in Australia’s largest city, and spend time at leisure in the buzzing metropolis of Sydney. Take a stroll along the iconic harbour, visit one of the city’s many bars, pubs, or restaurants, or simply while away the day at the beach. You decide how best to enjoy this bustling city of delights. Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney

Day 10 Sydney

Bring your stamina: today is one of innumerable highlights. Go on a tour of the Sydney Opera House, discovering its architectural and performance secrets. If these sails could talk. Then see the city from the water on a Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise, enjoyin g a menu focusing on local food and wine. One icon to another: The world’s most famous beach beckons this afternoon, with your chance to pad along the sand at Bondi with Sydney’s beautiful people. Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney

Day 11 Sydney Free Time

The hardest decision you have to make today: explore more of Sydney, or head to the Blue Mountains, 11,400 square kilometres of World Heritage listed wilderness, a place where sandstone escarpments appear to cleave off the edge of the Earth and waterfall-cooled valleys of rainforest slip dreamily from the pages of a fairytale. Or why not linger around the harbour – perhaps it’s time to glimpse it from above on a Sydney BridgeClimb. This bird’s -eye view certainly puts things in perspective (both o wn expense). Back at ground level, you’re in the heart of the Rocks, the city’s original colonial settlement and a place of cobbled alleys and private galleries. Your Travel Director can assist you with purchasing these additional experiences or point you in the right direction to explore on your own. Optional Experiences: a. Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife – ADD: A$289 Per Person Explore the World Heritage -Listed Blue Mountains in style, starting with a visit to Sydney Zoo, Australia’s most advanced Zoo in the heart of Western Sydney, gateway to the Blue Mountains. See dingoes, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils and echidnas in a ca ge free environment in the Australian Precinct. Explore the heart of the Blue Mountains surrounded by locals as you enjoy some free time discovering the unique mountain town of Leura with its quaint shops. Visit  the famous Three Sisters rock formation up close from Echo Point. A highlight of the day is a stop at Scenic World where you can enjoy a ride on the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway, a great way to see the steep valleys, canyons and get another perspective of the Three Sisters. Take a walk along the Rainforest boardwalk and immerse yourself in nature from the valley floor. Return to Sydney via coach. Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney

Day 12 Sydney Free Time

You could spend weeks exploring Sydney. Months even. But you have today, so get set for a wild ride. Your agenda is completely up to you, but we have more than a few ideas. And ideally a stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden, which offers so many lookouts for sparkling harbor views. This evening, celebrate your tour at dinner at Midden restaurant at the Sydney Opera House. Talk about ending on a high. Optional Experiences: a. Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour – ADD: A$32 Per Person Walk with our First Nations guide through the Royal Botanic Garden to learn more about bush foods, how these foods were used traditionally and how they have influenced the modern plate and palate. On this Level 12 & 13, Menara Genesis, 33 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur For more enquiries: Email: contact@sedunia.com.my Unit 1-3, 1st Floor, Menara Penang Garden, 42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang one-hour tour, guests will journey through the Cadi Jam Ora garden and learn about some of the ways that First Nations people use plants for food, medicine and other important purposes. Accommodation: InterContinental Sydney

Day 13 Sydney – Departure

What an epic journey, with so many destinations explored in less than two weeks. Now you just have to sort through the photos. Per person rate in RM$ 13D12N AUSTRALIAN HIGHLIGHTS YEAR DEPARTURE DATE RETURN DATE ADULT SINGLE ADULT TWIN 2026 23 AUG 4 SEP 36220 28670 20 SEP 2 OCT 40280 31670 1 NOV 13 NOV 15 NOV 27 NOV 39340 30980 22 NOV 4 DEC 2027 3 JAN 15 JAN 37100 29320 24 JAN 05 FEB 7 MAR 19 MAR 21 MAR 2 APR 7 FEB 19 FEB 40320 31690 14 FEB 26 FEB 14 MAR 26 MAR 28 FEB 12 MAR 41290 32410 4 APR 16 APR 40250 32310 23 MAY 4 JUN 20 JUN 2 JUL 5 SEP 17 SEP 24 OCT 5 NOV 7 NOV 19 NOV 14 NOV 26 NOV 21 NOV 3 DEC 3 OCT 15 OCT 42870 34250 2028 02 JAN 14 JAN 41100 32950 09 JAN 21 JAN 23 JAN 4 FEB 30 JAN 11 FEB 6 FEB 18 FEB 20 FEB 3 MAR 27 FEB 10 MAR 5 MAR 17 MAR Level 12 & 13, Menara Genesis, 33 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur For more enquiries: Email: contact@sedunia.com.my Unit 1-3, 1st Floor, Menara Penang Garden, 42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang

What's included

Included

  • nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Domestic flight included (flight timing to be advise)
  • Meals, Sightseeing and entrance tickets as per

Not included

  • Return international flight ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Australia ETA
  • Optional Tours
  • Others not mentioned

Your hotels

Crowne Plaza Melbourne

★★★★

Melbourne Melbourne

Comfortable and well-appointed accommodation in Melbourne offering modern amenities.

Sails in the Desert - Ayers Rock Resort

★★★★★

Uluru Uluru

Comfortable and well-appointed accommodation in Uluru offering modern amenities.

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

★★★★

Alice Springs Alice Springs

Comfortable and well-appointed accommodation in Alice Springs offering modern amenities.

Pacific Hotel Cairns

★★★★

Cairns Cairns

Comfortable and well-appointed accommodation in Cairns offering modern amenities.

InterContinental Sydney

★★★★★

Sydney Sydney

Comfortable and well-appointed accommodation in Sydney offering modern amenities.
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