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ASIA PACIFIC | Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Australia – Private Adventure

This trip includes:
10 Days
17 Meals
18 Sites

Give a hearty g’day as you and your select group of travelers head “down under” on an Adventures by Disney Australia Private Adventure. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, go on a cultural walkabout with an Aboriginal guide, surf Bondi beach, play a didgeridoo in the rainforest, and so much more on this fantastic Private Adventure to the amazing island continent. And yes, there will be kangaroos!

Trip Price Starting From
$9,999 USD

Trip Price Starting From
$9,999 USD

 Call us at (800) 543-0865^ or contact your Travel Agent to learn more.

Australia – Private Adventure

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The city of Cairns, tucked between a mountain range, a lake and lush forest The city of Cairns, tucked between a mountain range, a lake and lush forest

DAY 1

CAIRNS

Activities Highlights:

Arrive in Cairns, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure Visit

Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

Dinner Included

Arrive at Cairns Airport

G’day and welcome to Australia, Mate! Your Adventures by Disney Private Adventure Guide will greet and assist you with your luggage, then a driver will take you to the Crystalbrook Flynn Resort—your home for the next 3 nights.

Check-In at Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

While your Private Adventure Guide checks you in and handles your luggage, take a good look around this upscale 5-star resort — your home for the next 3 nights — that offers an array of amenities including a pool, gym and spa.

Lunch & Cairns Exploration on Your Own

Explore the vibrant area around the resort with a water-front stroll along the Esplanade Boardwalk for shopping, dining and entertainment with attractions such as Cairns Aquarium and the Centre of Contemporary Arts.

Visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure

Get to know some of Australia’s unique, local wildlife as you join your Private Adventure Guide for an up-close look at crocodiles on a lagoon cruise and enjoy an exclusive “meet & greet” with an animal keeper who will show off some kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and koalas.

Welcome Dinner at the Resort

Join your fellow Adventurers and cap off your first day in Australia with a scrumptious welcome dinner at one of the resort’s dining spots.

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2 smiling teenage girls dressed in wet suits tread water and hold snorkel gear2 smiling teenage girls dressed in wet suits tread water and hold snorkel gear

DAY 2

GREAT BARRIER REEF & CAIRNS

Activities Highlights:

Catamaran to Outer Reef, Snorkeling and Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Breakfast at the Resort

Get a good start on the day with a tasty breakfast. And get ready—the Great Barrier Reef is your destination today!

Sailaway Catamaran – Sail to the Outer Reef

Climb aboard a Sailaway Catamaran on a mix-in sailing adventure to the Outer Reef. Join a Marine Biologist and Master Reef Guide as you sail out on the Coral Sea to some of the reefs that form the Great Barrier Reef.

Snorkeling with a Marine Biologist

Dive into the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef for a guided snorkeling tour of this vast living organism that is home to an array of colorful fish, star fish and mollusks as well as turtles, dolphins and sharks. The only living thing on earth visible from space, the Great Barrier Reef contains over 3000 individual reef systems, hundreds of islands and over 600 types of coral. Opens a dialog with important information about the horseback riding activity. See important details

Glass Bottom Boat Tour

You can also check out the reef from above as you check out the stunning Coral Cays of Mackay and Undine reefs that make up this spectacular natural underwater formation.

Lunch on the Sailaway Catamaran

Enjoy a delightful, casual buffet lunch on board the catamaran as you sail over the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Snorkeling & Glass Bottom Boat Tour Continued

Follow lunch with a continuation of your morning adventures exploring the Great Barrier Reef either on a snorkeling tour with a marine biologist or on a glass bottom boat tour.

On Your Own Dinner and Evening in Cairns

Be enchanted as you enjoy an evening with a quiet dinner or a night on the town! Choose where to dine from an array of world-class restaurants or ask your Private Adventure Guide to recommend the a restaurant that best fits your group’s needs.

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A boy blowing a didjeridu with a man of Aboriginal descent looking onA boy blowing a didjeridu with a man of Aboriginal descent looking on

DAY 3

CAIRNS

Activities Highlights:

Rainforestation Nature Park, Pamagirri Activities, Skyrail Experience

Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

Breakfast Included

Breakfast at the Resort

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast buffet at your leisure and get ready for a day of discovery.

Rainforestation Nature Park with Pamagirri Activities

Celebrate the story of the Aboriginal people, the world’s oldest living culture which dates back over 40,000 years. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Aboriginal people as explained by the local Djabugay, the original inhabitants of the rainforest around Kuranda. During your visit, you’ll participate in traditional Pamagirri activities which include a Rainforest Walkabout, Didgeridoo painting and boomerang throwing.

Pamagirri Dance Show

Aboriginal tribal members show their pride as they share their cultural songs and dances with you.

On Your Own Lunch in Kuranda Village

Visit the historic mountain village of Kuranda, home to a thriving arts culture and a variety of shops where you’ll find Aboriginal artifacts and handcrafted goods. The area is also a sanctuary for butterflies, birds, koalas, bats and snakes. After you’ve worked up an appetite shopping, choose from a variety of restaurants that serve international as well as local cuisine in this relaxed environment, surrounded by tropical beauty.

Skyrail to Caravonica

Take the Skyrail across Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rainforest canopy from Kuranda to the Caravonica terminal and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Afternoon Exploration at Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

Delight in a swim in the pool relax in the spa or take in more sites around Cairns. Whichever activity you choose, the afternoon is yours to relax any way you want. Opens a dialog with important information about the horseback riding activity. See important details

Dinner on Your Own

Have a relaxing dinner on your own and at your leisure at either one of the resort’s restaurants or in town. Your Private Adventure Guide will have some great recommendations.

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An aerial view of the city of Melbourne with the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the foregroundAn aerial view of the city of Melbourne with the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the foreground

DAY 4

MELBOURNE

Activities Highlights:

Flight to Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour & National Sports Museum Visit

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Breakfast Included

Breakfast at the Resort

Enjoy a filling breakfast before your flight to Melbourne.

Flight to Melbourne

Say farewell to the Great Barrier Reef and take off for the coastal city of Melbourne. Opens a dialog with important information about the flight to Melbourne.See important details

Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour & National Sports Museum Visit

Tour the highlights of this impressive stadium, commonly known as “The G,” which played host to the 1956 Olympic Games, the 2006 Australian Commonwealth Games, hosts both international and national cricket matches, as well as Aussie Rules Football. You will also get admission to Australia’s interactive Australian Sports Museum, which is located at the stadium and celebrates sport in Australian society.

Dinner & Evening on Your Own

The vibrant city of Melbourne is yours to explore. Take in the sights and grab a bite to eat in one of the many local restaurants. Your Private Adventure Guide will be happy to recommend a place for your group.

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Melbourne skyline at duskMelbourne skyline at dusk

DAY 5

MELBOURNE

Activities Highlights:

Eureka Skydeck, The Edge & VR Plank, Melbourne Walking Tour, Kayaking on the Yarra River

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Breakfast at the Hotel

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for an adventure-filled day.

Eureka Skydeck with Access to Walk the Plank & The Edge

Take the fastest elevator in the Southern Hemisphere up 935 feet (285 meters) and be awed by the floor-to-ceiling, 365-degree views—the highest in the Southern Hemisphere! Plus, you’ll step out onto The Edge, an enclosed glass cube suspended high above Melbourne. And if that’s not enough thrills for you, the VR Plank experience will challenge you with a virtual plank to walk across. But don’t get caught enjoying the view – you gotta watch out for low-flying birds and gusty winds that will make your walk a bit tricky.

Melbourne Walking Tour

Get to know this amazing city as you walk its laneways and arcades, sample regional delicacies, including Brunetti’s Italian pastries, coffee and chocolate. You’ll also visit Federation Square and Finders Street Station. Plus, meet up with a local guide who will introduce you to the vibrant art found throughout Melbourne.

Lunch at Pastuso

Head to the ultra-cool Pastuso on ACDC Lane, where they serve up some thrilling Peruvian food in a graffiti-inspired atmosphere.

Kayaking on the Yarra River

Spend a relaxing afternoon kayaking atop the calm waters of the Yarra River and take in the amazing views of the city as you glide by the riverbanks of Melbourne.

Dinner & Evening on Your Own in Melbourne

Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant that you can discover on your own, or ask your Adventure Guides for a recommendation. Then, walk off your meal as you wander the streets of Melbourne to discover all the city has to offer.

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Two kids run after a horse drawn buggy traveling down a dirt road lined with shops and people dressed in 1800s era clothing at Sovereign Hill Open Air Museum in Melbourne, AustraliaTwo kids run after a horse drawn buggy traveling down a dirt road lined with shops and people dressed in 1800s era clothing at Sovereign Hill Open Air Museum in Melbourne, Australia

DAY 6

MELBOURNE

Activities Highlights:

Ballarat Wildlife Park, Sovereign Hill Experience, Mine Adventure

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Breakfast at the Hotel

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for an adventure-filled day.

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Get up close with some of Australia’s native animals—including penguins, wombats and kangaroos—at this wildlife park located on 37 acres of natural bush land.

Sovereign Hill Experience

Experience 3 amazing activities in Sovereign Hill, an open-air “living” museum that depicts the first 10 years following the discovery of gold in Ballarat. Activities include: a hands-on boiled sweets-making class, and a gold smelting demonstration.

Lunch at Charlie Napier Hotel

Dine in a bygone era as you step into the Charlie Napier Hotel for a delicious lunch in a Victorian setting.

Sovereign Hill – Mine Adventure

Meet up with a local guide who, following a ride down into the mine, will take you on a tour where you’ll learn about the dangers the miners faced every day while mining for gold in the 19th century. You’ll see how Ballarat’s miners lived and worked as they dug out the rich gold-bearing layers of quartz rock. During the tour, you’ll see demonstrations of the technology miners used and see some original workings.

Dinner & Evening on Your Own

Continue your exploration of the vibrant city of Melbourne and enjoy a meal featuring savory local flavors. Your Private Adventure Guide will be happy to make a recommendation.

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A man and a boy ride a speed boat through Sydney HarbourA man and a boy ride a speed boat through Sydney Harbour

DAY 7

SYDNEY

Activities Highlights:

Flight to Sydney, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour Jet Boating

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Breakfast at the Hotel

Following a tasty breakfast at the hotel you’ll head to the airport for your flight to Sydney.

Flight to Sydney

Fly to Australia’s largest city and the state capital of New South Wales. Opens a dialog with important information about the flight to Sydney. See important details

Lunch at Terrace on the Domain

Relax amid the lush park oasis that surrounds you as you dine on a casual lunch while taking in the views of the nearby rolling green lawns and the iconic Sydney skyline.

Sydney Harbour Jet Boat

Get your adrenaline pumping as you take to the waters of Sydney Harbour on a thrilling jet boat ride! It’s an exhilarating, high-octane experience as you check out the iconic Sydney skyline with the wind rushing through your hair.

Bike Ride Across Sydney Harbour Bridge

Go from an adventure on water to one on land as you hop on a Bonza Bike for an exhilarating – but leisurely – bike ride across Sydney Harbour Bridge for some truly breathtaking views of the city. Then, you’ll continue your tour into some of the area’s historic and iconic neighborhoods.

Dinner & Evening on Your Own

Enjoy an evening of exploration around this magnificent city with your group. You Private Adventure Guide will provide recommendations for local restaurants best suited for your tastes, for a truly enjoyable dinner on your own.

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The Fitzroy Falls waterfall with surrounding green bushlandThe Fitzroy Falls waterfall with surrounding green bushland

DAY 8

SYDNEY AND SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Activities Highlights:

Full-Day Southern Highlands Excursion: Canoe on the Wingcarribee River, Local Farm Visit, Fitzroy Falls Cultural Walkabout

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Breakfast at the Hotel

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for an adventure-filled day.

Depart for Southern Highlands Day Excursion

Take in the surrounding scenery from a private car as you head to Southern Highlands for a day of fun and adventure.

Morning Tea in Berrima

Stop off in the quaint historic village of Berrima, where you’ll enjoy an invigorating cup of tea or coffee at a local café.

Canoe Along the Wingcarribee River

Enjoy a pleasant morning as you paddle a canoe along the peaceful waters of the Wingcarribee River.

Local Farm Tour & Lunch

Spend time exploring this family owned and operated farm that produces some of the region’s finest animals and free-range organic produce. Learn about the daily life of the people who dedicate themselves to sustainable farming.

Following your tour, enjoy a delicious meal made from the freshest ingredients and animals grown and raised on the property.

Fitzroy Falls Cultural Walkabout

Take to the trails around the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, which cascades 265 feet from the top down to the forest below. You’ll also experience a Cultural Walkabout with an Aboriginal guide who will teach you about the fascinating culture of the region. On the walk, your Aboriginal guide will use infrared binoculars to help point out various wildlife along your path.

Dinner & Evening On Your Own in Sydney

Upon your arrival back in Sydney, grab a bite at a local spot that you discover, or ask your Adventure Guides to make a recommendation. Following dinner, continue your exploration of this amazing city. For Adventurers interested in the Sydney Bridge Climb, your Vacationista can assist you in making plans. Opens a dialog with important information about the Sydney Bridge Climb. See important details

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DAY 9

SYDNEY

Activities Highlights:

Bondi Beach Tour & Surfing, Private Sydney Opera House Tour, Farewell Dinner at SOH

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast at the Hotel

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast buffet at your leisure as you get ready for an adventure-filled day in Sydney.

Bondi Beach Tour & Surfing Lessons

Cowabunga! Head over to world-famous Bondi Beach where you’ll try to catch a wave during private surfing or body boarding lessons.

Lunch at North Bondi RSL Club

Follow a morning in the waves with a delicious meal at a true beachfront oasis at the northern end of iconic Bondi Beach. Relax and eat while taking in the gorgeous ocean view.

Privately Guided Sydney Opera House Tour & Portside Dinner

After a brief stop at the hotel to freshen up, go backstage for a privately guided tour of one of the most famous architectural wonders in the world. Discover the remarkable story of how the Sydney Opera House’s design was conceived and built and the challenges over the years of hosting world-class performances.

Follow your tour with a magnificent dinner beneath the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House, offering a fabulous view of the harbour.

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The Sydney skyline at sunsetThe Sydney skyline at sunset

DAY 10

SYDNEY

Activities Highlights:

Transfer to Sydney International Airport

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Breakfast Included

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a final breakfast in Australia as you prepare for your journey home.

Transfer to Sydney International Airport

Transfer to Sydney International Airport (SYD) to begin your travels home.

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Important Details

Please note: To participate in the snorkeling activity, you must have sound swimming ability. Although the snorkeling area is shallow, you will not be able to stand, so you must be able to swim.

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Important Details

Please note: Spa activities and treatments require an additional fee.

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Important Details

Please note the following internal flight information:

While your international airline may follow a more lenient baggage policy when flying to Australia, Australian domestic airlines have very strict requirements that may not align with overseas flights. To ensure a smooth transfer for all Guests on these internal flights, Adventures by Disney will enforce the domestic baggage policies of the Australian airlines throughout the trip. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when packing your luggage:

Australian domestic baggage weight requirements are:

  • 1 checked bag: no more than 44 lbs. (20 kg)
  • 1 personal item and 1 small carry-on bag: no more than 15 lbs. (7 kg) combined weight
Adventures by Disney is not responsible for excess baggage fees.

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Important Details

Please note: There is an additional cost for the Sydney Bridge Climb activity.

Due to the extreme popularity of this activity, it is recommended to book your climb online prior to departing on your vacation. Please contact your Vacationista with any questions regarding timing.

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