Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Melbourne with Malaysia Airways (via Kuala Lumpur). See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Melbourne, 4 H Rendezvous Hotel Warnambool, Deep Blue Hotel Adelaide, 4 H Holiday Inn Express Alice Springs, 4 H Mercure Alice Springs Uluru, 3 H Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort Cairns, Doubletree by Hilton Cairns Sydney, 4 H Rydges Darling Square ✔ 24 meals ✔ 11 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate What you’ll see  Witness the amazing marine diversity of the Great Barrier Reef  Visit the iconic sights of Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney  Enjoy a visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve  Travel along the picturesque Great Ocean Road  Experience the sunset over the desert landscape of Uluru Day 1: UK to Melbourne Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Kuala Lumpur. Day 2: Melbourne On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening have a welcome dinner. Day 3: Melbourne B/D Take a morning tour of Melbourne then travel over the Westgate Bridge, drive along the Grand Prix track and see the Melbourne Cricket Ground, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Arts Centre and Port Phillip Bay. This afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore. Day 4: Melbourne and Phillip Island B/D Head to the pristine white beaches of Phillip Island to visit the Koala Conservation Reserve and witness the ‘Penguin Parade’, as little penguins waddle to their sand dune burrows. Elevated paths allow you an upclose view without disturbing the wildlife. Day 5: Melbourne B With a day at leisure, spend some time exploring this most stylish and fashionable city at your own pace. Day 6: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road B Depart for the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, Australia’s windswept coastal route. Wind through Otway National Park’s vast hinterlands and thundering waterfalls before seeing the famous rock formation of the Twelve Apostles. Day 7: Warrnambool to Adelaide B Enter South Australia and pass through the historic fishing towns of Port Fairy, Mount Gambier and Robe. Day 8: Adelaide B Take a day at leisure to explore this remarkable city at your own pace. Day 9: Adelaide B Today you’ll tour tour delightful city, which is surrounded by parklands with a blend of historic buildings, wide streets, cafes and restaurants. Stop and visit the iconic St Peters Cathedral or the newly developed Adelaide Oval then travel through the city’s east on the way to the Haigh’s Chocolates Visitor Centre for a factory tour and tastings of this famous South Australian chocolate. Day 10: Adelaide to Alice Springs B Take a flight to Alice Springs and join a city tour including the School of Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service for an insight into life in the outback. Day 11: Alice Springs to UIuru B Today, travel to Uluru (Ayers Rock) through rugged desert. Upon arrival, relax, then travel to Kata Tjuta, and admire the magnificent outback whilst relaxing with canapés and Australian wine as the sun sets. Day 12: Uluru to Cairns B Marvel the 50,000 globes in the desert at Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light before heading to the viewing platform. Enjoy a hot drink as the sun rises over Uluru. After the tour, catch your flight to Cairns. Day 13: Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef B/L After breakfast, set sail aboard the Michaelmas Cay Cruise catamaran to experience the unique reef environment as you enjoy all the included activities. Day 14: Cairns B/L After breakfast board the Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class, sit back and enjoy the scenery. Explore fascinating Kuranda and after lunch, board the Kuranda Skyrail for your return journey to Caravonica Lakes and transfer back to your hotel. Day 15: Cairns B Today is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city. Day 16: Cairns to Sydney B Fly to Sydney, where you will have time to relax. Day 17: Sydney B/L Take a morning tour of Sydney including a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, stopping at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for magnificent views. Enjoy a lunch cruise on the famous Sydney Harbour and visit The Gap and the world-famous Bondi Beach. Day 18: Sydney to the Blue Mountains B/L Travel to the Blue Mountains National Park stopping at Scenic World and Echo Point. Visit Leura and Featherdale Wildlife Park where you can come face-to-face with kangaroos, wallabies, emus and koalas. Return to Sydney via the Olympic Park. Day 19: Sydney B/D Take a day to relax in Sydney, explore, head to one of the beaches or get some last-minute souvenirs. Day 20: Sydney to the UK After breakfast, you will be transferred for your return flight back to the UK. The world’s oldest culture, its ocean reef, the awe-inspiring Uluru, blue-tinged mountains, sun-kissed beaches, rolling vineyards, iconic cities, kangaroos, and koalas. An Australian Journey THIS TOUR EXPLORE Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road Prices from Feb 2025 £6,199 Feb 2026 £6,699 May 2025 £6,599 May 2026 £7,099 Oct 2025 £6,599 Sep 2026 £7,199 Nov 2025 £6,399 Oct 2026 £7,099 Jan 2026 £6,899 Nov 2026 £6,899 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 16 Feb 25 • A single supplement starts from £2,039 • Tipping paid locally $90 pp per tour Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details East Asia & Oceania 67