13 Day Best of Australia, Perth, Beaches

This package is a sample of Australia's highlights seen through a locals eyes.  Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef are all here.  Perth beaches are Australia's hidden gem.  Perth city is gateway to wine country and adventure it is worth asking us more about.  Looking for family vacation packages?  We can take this itinerary and change to suit your time frame and budget.  We also specialize in luxury honeymoons.

Day 1  
Arrive at Cairns the the world famous gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.  Your hotel is well located to walk and explore. 
5-star Waterfront hotel, Cairns or similar (a beach hotel is also available)

Day 2 (L)
Today is a magical experience as you explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef. Your full-day snorkeling trip will take you to several locations on the reef where you will have several to opportunities to swim amongst the colorful sealife and magnificent coral that makes this one of the top diving destinations in the world. Diving options and scenic helicopter flights also available.
5-star Waterfront hotel, Cairns or similar (a beach hotel is also available)

Day 3  (L)
Today is a full day out with your highly qualified and knowledgeable guide to travel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle into the heart of one of the oldest rainforests in the world (since before the dinosaurs) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Daintree Rainforest.  Seek out wildlife and birdlife unique to the region, and cruise along the Daintree River before seeking out the deepest part of the rainforest. You’ll also visit where the Rainforest meets the Reef, feeling like Robinson Crusoe as you step onto the lonely sand with rainforest canopy overhead.  A wonderful lunch is included today.
5-star Waterfront hotel, Cairns or similar (a beach hotel is also available)

Day 4 
Time to say goodbye to your tropical paradise and head west, to Australia’s most isolated city, Perth.  Perth has great weather and fabulous beaches, with more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city. Full of museums, parks and shopping arcades, Perth is great for off-the-beaten-track urban touring and for getting into the countryside for fine wines, eco-tours, and river cruising.
5-star hotel in downtown Perth

Day 5 
Spend the day exploring one of the local’s favorite getaways. Located 25 minutes by ferry off the coast from Perth, Rottnest Island is a great day tripping destination. Rent bikes and explore the island, relax at one of the best beaches near Perth, Australia.  See the Quokka, a rare marsupial only found on Rottnest Island and looks like a small cousin of the kangaroo. 
5-star hotel in downtown Perth 

Day 6 
Day at leisure to explore Perth.  Join a guided Aborginal bushtucker tour through the vast Kings Park in the city, sail on the river or explore the charming sister city of Fremantle.  Fremantle and Perth beaches are Australia's relaxed and uncrowded beaches.  Easily accessible and great for family vacation packages.
5-star hotel in downtown Perth

Day 7 
Today it’s a flight over to Melbourne, Australia’s “second city,” and the hub of chic style and delicious food, Melbourne. Explore the café culture and the beaches of St. Kilda. Additional touring suggestions: A relaxing day being pampered in a spa, the scenic drive along Australia's Great Ocean Road, delighting in the sight of Little Blue Penguins in their natural habitat, a visit to Healesville Sanctuary to pet a koala and feed a kangaroo, or helicopter flights over the Twelve Apostles.
5-star hotel in downtown Melbourne

Day 8 (L)
A day of indulgence awaits you, as you head off to Australia’s most scenic wine region, Yarra Valley. A visit to the iconic Domaine Chandon will begin your day, followed by stops and smaller production vineyards, such as Yering Station and Yering Farm. Lunch is a true culinary delight at the delicious restaurant at Rochford Wines. If time allows, visits to local breweries and artisan cheese makers are also a possibility.
5-star hotel in downtown Melbourne

Day 9 
Melbourne is known as an “underground” city and after a short walking tour with a local, you will begin to see why.  Although many of these streets may be well known, not all their wonders are easy to find. Discover local designers and specialty retailers that often are only found in the city. A little history, and attention to amazing architecture will inspire locals and visitors alike and teach you a bit more about this wonderful city.
5-star hotel in downtown Melbourne

Day 10 
A short flight brings you to Sydney. Cosmopolitan and well landscaped, Sydney is a feast for the eyes with plenty to offer any type of traveler. Your five-star hotel is just minutes from Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.  It offers the best views of Sydney Harbour from a hotel room and perfect for a first time visitor.
5-star hotel in downtown Sydney

Day 11 
Today you’ll join a small group as you cycle around Sydney’s major sites on a bike tour, introducing you to the historical and social parts of Sydney. Your expert guide will escort you to the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour, Darling Harbour, the Royal Botanic Gardens (including the Flying Foxes), Hyde Park, the Anzac War Memorial, Chinatown, Sydney Tower Eye, Parliament House, Queen Victoria Building, and plenty more great attractions. Stop at a pub for a pint at the half-way point through this four-hour tour, or for a soda/ice cream if you have a children.
5-star hotel in downtown Sydney

Day 12 (L)
Cruise on the famous Sydney Harbour with a local guide, our mate Shawn on his private yacht. Your 4-hour cruise includes a gourmet lunch, wines, and ample time for a swim at one of Sydney's beautiful beaches.  You can also drop a line over the side of the boat to go fishing, or try kayaking the calm waters.  Swim to one of the beaches or even stop for fish and chips. 
5-star hotel in downtown Sydney

Day 13 
Head to the airport today to catch your flight back home. Leave with memories to last a lifetime knowing that you have experienced some of the best of the land “Down Under!”

We are an Australia travel agency, owned by an Australian.  We are either form the South Pacific or travel there regularly.  Ask us about Perth Australia beach packages, family vacation packages, and even honeymoon packages in Australia.  We specialize in luxury vacations and luxury honeymoons.