AUSTRALIA 6N 7D ITINERARY SYDNEY & MELBOURNE

AFTERNOON ARRIVE AT SYDNEY AIRPORT (SYD); Transfer to your hotel (staying near Circular Quay, The Rocks, Darling Harbour is ideal for efficiency).
LATE AFTERNOON CIRCULAR QUAY & THE ROCKS; Walk along Circular Quay to see the Sydney Opera House & the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Explore The Rocks, Sydney's oldest colonial neighborhood, for dinner.
EVENING DINNER WITH A VIEW; Enjoy dinner with views of the illuminated Opera House & Bridge.

Activities : Monuments & Historical Places , Sightseeing

MORNING BONDI TO COOGEE COOGEE COASTAL WALK; Take a bus or taxi to Bondi & begin the famous 2-3 hour scenic walk along cliffs & beaches (Bondi to Coogee, or a shorter section). Spend some time on Bondi Beach.
LUNCH CASUAL BONDI LUNCH; Grab lunch at a cafe near Bondi Beach.
AFTERNOON FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK OR TARONGA ZOO; Visit one of the best spots for native animals. Featherdale offers close-up encounters with koalas & kangaroos. Taronga Zoo is famous for its stunning harbour backdrop.
EVENING DALING HARBOUR Explore Darling Harbour, a lively area for dinner, bars & entertaiment.

Activities : Sightseeing

FULL DAY BLUE MOUTAINS DAY TRIP; Take an organized tour or train trip (approx. 2 hours each way) to the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS THREE SISTERS & SCENIC WORLD; See the iconic Three Sisters rock formation from Echo Point Lookout. Ride the world's steepest passenger railway at Scenic World (optional) & explore the rainforest trails.
EVENING RETURN TO SYDNEY; Enjoy a relaxed dinner back in the city center.

Activities : Sightseeing

MORNING SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOUR; Take a morning tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House interior (book ahead).
LUNCH LUNCH NEAR CIRCULAR QUAY ; Have a quick lunch before heading to the airport.
AFTERNOON FLIGHT TO MELBOURNE (MEL); Check out & take a domestic flight (approx. 90 mins) to Melbourne. Transfer to your hotel (Southbank or Melbourne CBD are great bases).
EVENING LANEWAYS & DINING; Explore Melbourne's famous laneways (Hosier, Degraves Street) known for street art & hidden cafes. Enjoy dinner in the Southbank precinct or the CBD.

Activities : Sightseeing

FULL DAY GREAT OCEAN ROAD EXCURSION; This is a long day (12-14 hours round trip), but essential for the spectacular coastal scenery. Book an early-morning tour.
HIGHLIGHTS 12 APOSTLES & LOCH ARD GORGE; See the majestic limestone stacks of the 12 Apostles & the dramatic cliffs of cliffs of Loch Ard Gorge. The drive itself is world-renowned.
EVENING RETURN TO MELBOURNE; Have a late, casual dinner after your long day of traveling.

Activities : Sightseeing

MORNING MELBOURNE CBD CULTURE; Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens or visit the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). See the historic Flinders Street Station & Federation Square.
LUNCH QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET (if open); grab bite at the famous Queen Victoria Market (check opening days).
AFTERNOON/EVENING PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE; Take an afternoon tour to Phillip Island (approx. 2 hours drive) to see the delightful spectacle of the little penguins waddling ashore at sunset. This is the ultimate Aussie wildlife experience!
NIGHT LATE RETURN TO MELBOURNE; The return drive is late due to the parade occurring after dark.

Activities : Sightseeing

MORNING FINAL BRUNCH & SHOPPING; Enjoy a final Australian brunch in one of Melbourne's world-class cafes. Do some last-minute shopping at the Bourke Street Mall or the Block Arcade.
NOON DEPARTURE; transfer to Melbourne airpot (MEL) for your international flight home.

Activities : Sightseeing