Australian Highlights
Australian Highlights
Australian Highlights
23 Days
Visiting: United Kingdom, Sydney, Port Macquarie, Port Stephens Council, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Warrnambool, Melbourne
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SLAH
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Tick off many of Australia's most famous sights on an incredible journey Down Under from Sydney to Melbourne. Sydney's highlights are thrilling, with Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Prepare to be dazzled by the paradise beaches of Port Stephens and stop to admire Byron Bay's iconic lighthouse as you travel along the stunning Gold Coast to Brisbane. Your next destination is Cairns, where you'll board a catamaran for a thrilling cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. More iconic sights await in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with sunrise and sunset visits to the giant monolith Uluru within your reach, as well as the chance to view Aboriginal rock art. You'll then travel to Adelaide, here a tour is followed by a tasting of wines in the famed Barossa Valley. Take a scenic journey along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to Melbourne and opt to visit Phillip Island to watch the charming penguin parade.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Days 1 & 2 Uk - Sydney
Location: United Kingdom, Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Furama Darling Harbour
Today, you will fly to Sydney, arriving in the early hours of day 3.
Day 2 In Flight
Location: Sydney
Day 3 Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Furama Darling Harbour
You can spend today at leisure, settling in and exploring this vibrant city at your own pace.
Day 4 Sydney
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Furama Darling Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our included sightseeing tour will show you Sydney's highlights, including the world-famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House, which dominate the vast and picturesque harbour. Other memorable sights include Bondi Beach, Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. This huge sandstone rock was hand-carved by convicts in the shape of a bench for Governor Macquarie's wife, Elizabeth, in 1810. It's a great vantage point, so take a few minutes to enjoy the view. This evening, get to know your travelling companions better over a welcome drink and dinner.
Day 5 Sydney - At Leisure
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Furama Darling Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast
If you choose to join today's optional excursion, you've a full day of thrills ahead. You head through the Blue Mountains, past the Three Sisters rock formation and along Jamieson Valley - Australia's answer to the Grand Canyon. Finally, you'll visit Scenic World, where you can opt to take a journey on the world's steepest incline railway into ancient rainforest, or enjoy a cable-car ride over the valley.
Day 6 Sydney - At Leisure
Location: Sydney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Furama Darling Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
You can choose from a couple of exciting optional excursions today. If you've a head for heights, you could take in exceptional views of Sydney Harbour and the surrounding area on a guided Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. Don't worry, you'll get a safety briefing beforehand and will wear a harness at all times. At the end you'll receive a group photo, a cap, certificate and a pass to the Pylon Lookout for further sweeping views. Another option is to step beneath the sails and enjoy a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. You'll learn about the history of the building, uncover stories about artists and the shows performed here and have an opportunity to visit areas usually off limits to the general public.
Day 7 Sydney - Port Stephens - Port Macquarie
Location: Port Macquarie, Sydney, Port Stephens Council
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Centro Port Macquarie
Meals Included: Breakfast
We've a lovely journey along the coast this morning as we leave Sydney behind and head to Port Stephens. This idyllic coastal resort, known as the 'blue water paradise', is home to white-sand beaches, picturesque bays lapped by turquoise seas, and immense sand dunes. Enjoy some time at leisure here, lazing on the beach or maybe you'll choose to head off on an optional dolphin-watching cruise. Later, we'll continue to Port Macquarie.
Day 8 Port Macquarie - Brisbane
Location: Port Macquarie, Brisbane
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal on the Park Brisbane
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we'll take to the road once again, making our way along the coast to Byron Bay, famous for its beautiful beaches and laid-back surf culture. We'll stop here to admire its iconic lighthouse, which sits on a rocky headland. We'll then continue along the stunning Gold Coast, renowned for its fabulous beaches, and on to Brisbane.
Day 9 Brisbane - At Leisure
Location: Brisbane
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal on the Park Brisbane
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
You can spend today at leisure in Brisbane, or you could choose to join an optional excursion to North Stradbroke Island. Fondly known as Straddie by the locals, it is the world's second largest sand island at about 38km long and 11km wide. You can relax on the beach, or maybe head off on a bush walk, keeping an eye out for resident wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas and kookaburras - the largest member of the kingfisher family.
Day 10 Brisbane - Cairns
Location: Brisbane, Cairns
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a morning tour of Brisbane, Queensland's cosmopolitan capital, which boasts spectacular architecture and is set on the Brisbane River. This afternoon we'll fly to Cairns, where we'll stay, it's your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef!
Day 11 Great Barrier Reef
Location: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Cairns
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you have the chance to explore a whole new world on an included trip by catamaran to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Marine life comes incredibly close to the vessel, and you can experience the reef without getting wet from the comfort of a semi-submersible or an underwater observatory. Of course, you can also go snorkelling in this amazing underwater world – all the equipment and guidance you need is provided, as well as lunch.
Day 12 Cairns - At Leisure
Location: Cairns
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
On this free day you can simply relax and soak up the sun. However, if you want to see more, a ride on the Kuranda Railway is an option to see the Atherton Tablelands. Your first stop will be the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, where you'll glide over and through heritage rainforest. After free time in the village of Kuranda, you'll take a journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, with the Barron Falls just one of the incredible highlights.
Day 13 Cairns - At Leisure
Location: Cairns
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
Today is a good chance to take a well deserved rest or to explore more that Cairns has to offer.
Day 14 Cairns - Uluru
Location: Uluru
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Desert Gardens Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
This morning we'll fly to Ayers Rock, or Uluru, situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This huge sandstone monolith, which is two miles long, 1,000ft high and measures six miles around the base, is a majestic sight and one of the world's most treasured natural wonders. It is a wondrous sight at any time of day, but even more so at sunrise and sunset, when its colours change dramatically. You will have the chance to admire Uluru at both of these magical times. This evening you can enjoy an optional visit to the impressive Field of Light installation.
Day 15 Uluru - Alice Springs
Location: Uluru, Alice Springs
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double Tree by Hilton Alice Springs
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We will visit Uluru as the sun rises this morning. We will also have the very special opportunity to step into some of the caves at the base of the rock and admire the fascinating Aboriginal art that graces the walls. Off in the distance you will spot the mysterious Kata Tjuta or the Olgas, a range of 36 spectacular rock domes. Later we'll journey to the outback town of Alice Springs. Here we will attend an Aussie bush barbecue sampling local traditional cuisine.
Day 16 Alice Springs - Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vibe Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your tour now continues as we fly to Adelaide, South Australia's cosmopolitan capital.
Day 17 Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vibe Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch
We'll start the day with a tour of Adelaide's main highlights, including the cricket and football stadium, the Adelaide Oval, broad expanses of lush parkland and the imposing St Peter's Cathedral. Next, we continue to the Barossa Valley, which is famous for its wines. At the Jacobs Creek visitor centre we'll stop for a tasting and lunch. We'll also taste wines at the award-winning Wolf Blass winery.
Day 18 Adelaide - Warrnambool
Location: Warrnambool
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mid City Motel Warrnambool
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll depart Adelaide today and travel further along the coast to Warrnambool.
Day 19 Warrnambool - Melbourne
Location: Melbourne, Warrnambool
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your journey to Melbourne today takes you along one of the most spectacular coastal routes in the world, the Great Ocean Road. As you go you'll see the Twelve Apostles, although only eight of these towering limestone stacks remain, the Arch and many other fantastic rock formations.
Day 20 Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
Enjoy a tour of Melbourne this morning. Highlights include Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Flinders Street Station and the Grand Prix Circuit that circles Albert Park Lake. Another stop is Fitzroy Gardens, which features pathways lined with towering elms, colourful floral displays and the Fairies' Tree sculpture - a centuries-old tree stump featuring delightful carvings.
Day 21 Melbourne - At Leisure
Location: Melbourne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
You can spend a further day at leisure, making your own discoveries. Alternatively, you might be tempted to join an optional excursion to Phillip Island to see the remarkable penguin parade. At sunset, after a hard day's fishing, hundreds of these delightful creatures - the world's smallest penguin - appear from out of the ocean and waddle their way across the beach to their sand dune burrows. You can take in this marvellous spectacle from special viewing stands and boardwalks, which give you the chance to get up close to nature.
Day 22 Melbourne - Uk
Location: United Kingdom, Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy time at leisure before your return flight to the UK, arriving the next day.
Day 23 Arrive Uk
Location: United Kingdom
Today you'll arrive back in to the UK.
What's Included
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
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Return flights from London
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Use of an airport lounge in the UK
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19 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels plus 3 nights in flight
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
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23 meals: 19 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners including welcome drink
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Overseas transfers, internal flights and other transportation
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation & porterage
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No and your own room is guaranteed!
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, Return flights from London
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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