Surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Australia is a major destination for camping, road trips, surfing and diving destination. It can mesmerize you with its incredible landscapes as well as monumental wonders. Pristine white sand beaches, rain forests, the Great Barrier Reef, or just trekking around the majestic Uluru mountains, an Australian Extravaganza could simply steal your breath away.
If you visit the cities of Melbourne and Sydney, its iconic man made wonders, cafe culture and art scenes will draw you even closer. Gold Coast is a surfer’a paradise with also a seductive green fold of mountains that lies behind. Like Cairns, it is stuffed with sandy beaches, amazing cafes and some incredible theme parks!
Cities covered: Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast
This is a short and sweet manual for first timers who are excited to explore Australia extravaganza. We want to ensure that you have a shock proof experience during your trip to Australia and try and avoid those “classic first time mistakes”. Also, we have listed a few tips and giveaways for you so that you know your destination a little bit better and can have a great time with your family and friends. Take note of these little pointers and you are totally good to go.
Arrive in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport & SIC transfers to hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Melbourne City Tour with Guided Walk of Arcades & Laneways, with Eureka Tower
Welcome to Melbourne – Heart of Australia’s classic south. Home to the Australian Open Tennis, Australian rules football, the Melbourne Cup and for a short time Australia’s capital. Melbourne is known for its gardens, restaurants, cafes and markets, arcades and laneways, galleries, the arts and its relaxed elegant charm. Inhabited by peoples from all corners of the globe its cosmopolitan people give generously and share passionately in the riches of this dynamic and elegant city.
Departure Point :Federation Square East. Overnight in hotel.
Breakfast. Explore, experience and embrace the magic that is the Great Ocean Road on this sunset tour.
Tour description:
The spectacular Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most beautiful and naturally maintained secrets. Experience and enjoy the breathtaking coastline. Every twist and turn exposes you to stretches of broad, uninterrupted beaches, dramatic coastlines and the lush rainforests of the Otway Ranges , all of which provides an amazing postcard backdrop for all your memories.
See Bells Beach, one of Australia’s famous surfing beaches, world renowned for the Rip Curl Surfing Pro event. At Cape Otway Lighthouse, you will have breathtaking views over the Southern Ocean along with exclusive entry inside the lighthouse. Enjoy a magnificent dinner along the coastal road, before seeing the spectacular sunset over the coastline.
Departure Point : Neighbours Centre
Breakfast. Depart to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport by SIC Transfer for Flight.
If time permits then you can opt for Jet Boating ride (on your own).
Breakfast. Later on, start for Dreamworld Tour.Overnight at your Hotel.
Departure Point: Pick up from hotel or point nearest to hotel
Add White Water World Admission at incremental cost of AUD 33 pp.
Breakfast. Later on, start for Sea World or Movie World (must be decided). Overnight at your Hotel
Departure Point: Pick up from hotel or point nearest to hotel
In case, you want to opt for any other adventure in Gold Coast like Hot Air Balloon Ride or Sky diving or Jet Boating then can be done (at additional cost) and can take off SeaWorld / Movie World.
Breakfast. Check-out & SIC transfer to Gold Coast Airport. Arrive Cairns Airport & SIC Transfer to Hotel. Check-in Hotel. Overnight at your Hotel
Enjoy the tropical & enchanting Green Island on this full day tour. Discover the fascinating underwater world among the coral reefs and swim in the cool clear island water.
After collection from your accommodation you will be transferred to the terminal to board the ‘Big Cat’ for your day on Green Island. Enjoy tea or coffee before you depart. Once on Green Island discover the fascinating underwater world among the coral reefs, you will see an endless variety of colourful fish, turtles, giant clams, starfish, shells, anemones, eels, sponges, sea urchins and many more incredible marine creatures.
You have the choice of experiencing the glass bottom boat tour or snorkel in the clear cool island waters. Enjoy a delicious Aussie style buffet lunch onboard the comfort of your vessel. Your Semi-Submarine experience lets you explorer the underwater world in air-conditioned comfort with a lively fish feeding display and commentary.
Explore the island, stroll along the beach and rainforest tracks. You will also be participating in carbon offset by traveling to Green Island through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park tourism operator to have achieved carbon neutral status.
Departure Point: Hotel Pick Up
Breakfast. Full Day SIC Kuranda Tour including One Way Sky Rail admission &1Way Scenic Rail admission.
Enjoy Stunning Overhead views from an aerial cable way ride and leisurely Scenic railway trip through the lush rainforest and free time to browse the stalls at Kuranda’s market and close up views of Stunning Barron Gorge and falls.
Breakfast. Depart for Cairns Airport by SIC Transfer for your onward flight. Arrive Sydney Airport & SIC Transfer to your Hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.
Enjoy Full Day City Tour, covering iconic Opera House & Harbour Bridge, Stunning cityscape views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Gold sandy beaches at famous Bondi & Manly beaches, Panoramic sights over the ocean & harbour from The Gap
Breakfast. Discover the spectacular Blue Mountains and see native wildlife whilst you explore World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park.
This rugged and beautiful region forms part of the Great Dividing Range, linking tropical north to temperate south, while dividing coastal cities from the vast Outback. Enjoy a stop at Echo Point and see the famous Three Sisters rock formation and have an opportunity to visit the Waradah Aboriginal Centre and hear the ancient Aboriginal legends of this impressive rock formation (own expense).
Arrive at Scenic World and join the optional Blue Mountain rides – Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway (optional add-on). These rides are a great way to see the steep valleys, canyons and Three Sisters rock formation. Discover Leura village where you will have free time for lunch (optional add-on) or the chance to wander the streets. Next we enjoy an afternoon encounter at Featherdale Park and have your photo taken with a cuddly koala, see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and cute little fairy penguins.
Our last stop will be at Homebush Bay, the venue of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Here, you have the opportunity to catch your river cruise vessel back to Sydney and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River (optional add-on). If you do not wish to join the ferry, the coach will arrive in Sydney at approximately 5.45pm.
Departure Point : AAT Kings Departure Point
Breakfast. Check Out of Hotel. SIC transfer to Sydney Airport for onward flight.
There may be certain surcharges applicable at the time of booking. All above rates are subject to availability at the time of confirmation and can be changed without prior notice
Actual ROE is charged at the time of confirmation.
All tours are subject to weather conditions and will operate only if weather permits, no refund will be given if services are not operated due to weather or natural problems.
Please make sure you follow the timings given by the driver and guide for all the services and transfers. In case you fail to follow the timings, the Driver will leave for which no refund will be given.
Hotel and airline cancellations to be applied.
Hotels suggested in the itinerary can be changed and will be equivalent or more to the one given to you in terms of price as per the official rate sheet of the hotel.
Please note to take care of the visa processing and its time as we will not be responsible for any kind of delays or refusal of visa from the concerned consulate and the cancellation policy of the holiday will be applied.
The above tour cost is calculated as per the current taxes, visa charges and other charges as per the current date. Any change till the time of departure and any additional cost of such nature will have to be taken care by the client.
Service tax extra as per new GST rules
Any kind of delays in flight such as fog or technical problem is not the responsibility of Trip Tap Toe and any kind of hotel cancellations and no shows will be the responsibility of the client.
You need a passport valid for at least 6 months and a pre-arranged entry authority known as an ‘ETA’ (Electronic Travel Authority) equivalent to a visa to enter Australia.
The minimum working wage in Australia is a lot higher than other cities, meaning tipping isn’t necessary. All service charges are included in the bill, so you don’t really need to add any extra. However, you feel free to tip if you wish to.
000 is the number you need to dial for emergency in Australia.
Australian currency is the Australian dollar. Currency notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 denominations. Coins come in $2, $1, 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents denominations. It’s current exchange rate against the Indian currency stands around 51 Indian rupees.
Travel insurance is not a must but as essential as your passport as it covers a wide range of possibilities (most importantly medical cover) as well as gives you access to a 24 hour emergency team.