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Australia Starter Package

Melbourne → Daintree National Park 10 days Up to 8

About this trip

Ten days across three of Australia's biggest draws — Melbourne, Sydney and Cairns — with a self-drive structure that gives you a set route but lets you set the daily pace.

You start in Melbourne, taking in its coffee culture, arts scene and parks, before moving on to Sydney for the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a proper beach day at Bondi or Manly. The trip ends in the tropics around Cairns, with the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest on your doorstep.

It's private and partially guided, so you get some structure around the key sights but drive yourselves between stops rather than following a group leader everywhere.

What you'll do

  • Explore Melbourne's arts scene, parks and coffee houses
  • See the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
  • Spend a day on Bondi or Manly Beach
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
  • Hike through the Daintree Rainforest and spot local wildlife
Good to know
  • Self-drive format — you'll need someone comfortable driving between destinations
  • Covers three very different regions of Australia, so expect internal flights or long drives linking the legs
  • Structured route with room for independent exploration, suited to those who want some planning done for them without a full group tour
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Getting there

Melbourne
One-way · arrive 19 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Melbourne · 19 Jul20 Jul

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