Highlights of Australia with Fiji

Highlights of Australia with Fiji

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Highlights of Australia with Fiji

15 Days Starting in MELBOURNE and ending in CORAL COAST

Visiting: Melbourne, Alice Springs, Uluru, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Nadi, Coral Coast

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

3358-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 43

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

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Tour operated in:
English
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Tour Overview

Stunning natural attractions, vibrant cities, remote regions, and friendly people…this is Australia, and on this Australia tour—with Fiji—you’ll experience all of this and more. Start in Melbourne, end in Nadi, Fiji, and overnight along the way in Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Cairns, and Sydney.

No vacation to Australia is complete without seeing the incomparable Great Barrier Reef. On this Australia tour, take a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and have the chance to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist. With the radiant colors and fish swimming by you, it’s nothing short of spectacular! But that’s not all. Also witness the spectacular geological wonders of Uluru, the iconic monolith and symbol of the Outback, and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), with its red rocks and 36 brilliant domes. Tour the base of Uluru with its caves and Aboriginal paintings, and enjoy a champagne toast while watching Uluru change colors at sunset—an amazing sight indeed!

Also visit some of Australia’s most famous cities. In Alice Springs, learn about life in the Outback’s remote regions. In Sydney, cruise along the world-famous Sydney Harbour. In Melbourne, enjoy guided sightseeing of the city’s landmarks. In Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney, also enjoy free time to explore on your own.

On your return from Australia, spend three nights in tropical Fiji. Relax and discover the majestic Coral Coast where friendly locals and white sands will be the perfect ending to your time in the South Pacific.

From the remote Outback to the tropical Great Barrier Reef, this Australia and Fiji tour designed for value-minded, savvy travellers is a dream vacation!

Highlights

  • Explore Melbourne's landmarks including Flinders St. Station, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the botanic gardens, and the Shrine of Remembrance

  • Discover the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island's famous Penguin Parade

  • Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Old Telegraph Station in Alice Springs

  • Experience the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy a champagne toast at Uluru at sunset

  • Tour the base of Uluru and explore its caves decorated with Aboriginal paintings

  • Excursion to the Outer Great Barrier Reef with options to snorkel, take a glass-bottom-boat tour, or view the reef from an underwater observatory

  • Explore Sydney's iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, including a cruise along Sydney Harbour

  • Relax on Fiji's majestic Coral Coast with options for golf, spa treatments, or beach relaxation

Places You'll See

Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge

Mercure Sydney Wynyard

Citadines On Bourke

Mercure Alice Springs

Park Regis City Quays

Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Melbourne,Australia

Location: Melbourne

Accommodation Name: Citadines On Bourke

Meals Included: No Meals

Welcome to Australia! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 4pm for a welcome meeting.

Day 2: Melbourne

Location: Melbourne

Accommodation Name: Citadines On Bourke

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning begins with a welcome briefing to meet fellow passengers and your Tour Director. Then, enjoy a city sightseeing tour which includes landmarks such as Flinders St. Station, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the botanic gardens, and the Shrine of Remembrance. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Day 3: Melbourne

Location: Melbourne

Accommodation Name: Citadines On Bourke

Meals Included: Breakfast

A full free day to explore more of Melbourne on your own. You may wish to consider a day tour to the scenic Great Ocean Road to see the “Twelve Apostles” or travel to Phillip Island and witness the famous Penguin Parade.

Day 4: Melbourne,Alice Springs

Location: Melbourne, Alice Springs

Accommodation Name: Mercure Alice Springs

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, fly to the Outback and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn how medical services are provided in remote regions (subject to opening times). Also, visit the Old Telegraph Station to discover how early settlers developed communications.

Day 5: Alice Springs,Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Location: Alice Springs, Uluru

Accommodation Name: Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, journey through the heart of the Outback, keeping a lookout for red kangaroos, dingoes, camels, and feral horses, known as “Brumbies.” Upon arrival, travel to a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological splendor of some 36 brilliant domes. Later, visit the Sunset Strip, where you will enjoy a champagne toast while experiencing one of the world’s greatest spectacles--Uluru at sunset.

Day 6: Uluru,Cairns

Location: Uluru, Cairns

Accommodation Name: Park Regis City Quays

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a tour at the base of Uluru, the extraordinary monolith whose circumference is studded with caves decorated with Aboriginal paintings. In the afternoon, fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”

NOTE: Due to this remote location and limited flights, you may be booked on a connecting flight from Uluru to Cairns. Arrival in Cairns may be late in the evening. Luggage restrictions may apply to this flight. Please speak to your Tour Director for full details.

Day 7: Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef

Location: Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Accommodation Name: Park Regis City Quays

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

The world’s largest coral reef, made up of over 3,000 individual reefs and over 1,250 miles long, is one of our planet’s most amazing natural wonders. Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Experience this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Choose to snorkel, take a glass-bottom-boat tour, view the reef from an underwater observatory, and watch a fish feeding. Return to Cairns, where your evening is at leisure.

Day 8: Cairns

Location: Cairns

Accommodation Name: Park Regis City Quays

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is yours to relax and explore. Set amid lush rainforests, soaring peaks, and the ocean, Cairns is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations. It has many attractions including a scenic railway, which runs to the picturesque market town of Kuranda and a cable car that glides over Australia’s World-Heritage-listed tropical rainforest canopy. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Day 9: Cairns,Sydney

Location: Cairns, Sydney

Accommodation Name: Park Regis City Quays

Meals Included: Breakfast

Board your flight to Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Tonight, you may wish to enjoy dinner at a waterfront restaurant.

Day 10: Sydney

Location: Sydney

Accommodation Name: Travelodge Wynyard

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sydney boasts one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, home to the instantly recognizable Sydney Harbour Bridge and the world-famous architectural wonder--the Sydney Opera House. Go inside the Opera House, one of the most well-known buildings in the world, and learn about the history, architectural design and be awed by the acoustics. Later, your sightseeing tour will take you through the heart of Sydney. End the day with a cruise along Sydney Harbour for uninterrupted views of the city skyline.

Day 11: Sydney

Location: Sydney

Accommodation Name: Travelodge Wynyard

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. You may wish to wander the cobblestone streets of the Rocks district, explore vibrant Darling Harbour, or climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city. Tonight, join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a festive farewell dinner.

Day 12: Sydney,Nadi,Fiji,Coral Coast

Location: Sydney, Nadi, Nadi, Coral Coast

Accommodation Name: Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly from Sydney to Nadi, Fiji, and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. Spend the next three nights on one of the most majestic islands in the South Pacific.

Day 13: Coral Coast

Location: Coral Coast

Accommodation Name: Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

A full day at your leisure. You may wish to take a stroll on the beach, play a round of golf, enjoy a spa treatment, or just relax by your resort's pool.

Day 14: Coral Coast

Location: Coral Coast

Accommodation Name: Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy time at leisure exploring or relaxing on the beautiful Coral Coast of Fiji.

Day 15: Coral Coast,Nadi

Location: Coral Coast, Nadi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your tour ends with a transfer to Nadi International Airport. Please note that Nadi International Airport is approximately one hour from the Coral Coast. Please plan flight departures accordingly.

What's Included

  • Accommodations

    Stay in comfort at handpicked hotels including Citadines on Bourke, Mercure Alice Springs, Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge, Park Regis City Quays, Mercure Sydney Wynyard, and Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa.

  • Sightseeing Tours

    Explore Melbourne's landmarks, discover the Great Ocean Road, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, experience Kata Tjuta and Uluru, tour the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy Sydney's Harbour.

  • Meals

    Enjoy breakfast daily, one lunch, and a farewell dinner in Sydney.

  • Transport

    Travel comfortably throughout your journey, with flights included from Melbourne to Alice Springs, Uluru to Cairns, and Cairns to Sydney.

  • Special Experiences

    Witness Phillip Island's Penguin Parade, toast at sunset by Uluru, and take a cruise along Sydney Harbour.

What's Not Included

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers to ensure that they are covered in case of unforeseen circumstances.

  • Some Meals

    Not all meals are covered.

    Please refer to the itinerary for details on which meals are included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, and telephone calls are not included.

  • Optional Tours and Activities

    Costs for optional tours and activities not included in the itinerary are not covered.

  • Airport Transfers

    Airport transfers outside of the tour itinerary, including those due to flight changes or delays, are not included.

Small Group

Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Great Barrier Reef|Sydney Opera House|Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park|Wet Tropics of Queensland

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 farewell dinner in Sydney

Accommodation

Citadines on Bourke

Citadines on Bourke is the epitome of Melbourne; vibrant and modern. Located in the heart of the city, Citadines on Bourke has the perfect location to experience all the world's most livable city has to offer. The hotel features a fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, sundeck, business corner, dining options, coin-operated self-service laundry, laundry through the hotel (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Mercure Alice Springs

Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, Mercure offers spectacular views of the towering River Red Gum, while the well-manicured lush green lawns of the Resort create a relaxing atmosphere as you soak in the Australian Outback charm of the Northern Territory. The hotel features a swimming pool, fitness center, gift shop, restaurant, lounge, coin-operated self-service laundry, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge

Australian hospitality has its own style of service that combines both professionalism and genuine warmth. You'll find this authentic brand of service at the Outback Pioneer Hotel. It offers comfortable rooms and is perfect for the demands of travelers looking for quality service in relaxed surroundings. The hotel features an outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge, and complimentary Wi-Fi. As a guest, you have access to all the facilities the resort has to offer including swimming pools, Resort Town Square shops, tennis courts, coin-operated self-service laundry, visitor centre, tour desk, and more.

Park Regis City Quays

Park Regis City Quays is close to everything that makes Cairns a great destination; the Esplanade, restaurants, shops, night markets, Reef Casino, and the Marlin Marina. The hotel features a roof top pool, spa, hair salon, fitness center, and business center. Guestrooms offer air-conditioning, minibar, in-room safe, and laundry.

Mercure Sydney Wynyard

The Mercure Wynyard is ideally located adjacent to the Wynyard railway station and is a stones throw away from many major Sydney attractions including The Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the historical The Rocks area. The hotel features a restaurant, lounge, room service, fitness center, concierge service, internet access, and coin-operated, self-service laundry.

Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa

Ideally located beachfront on the Coral Coast, the Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa is the perfect setting for relaxation. The hotel features a spa, multiple restaurants, nightly entertainment, resort shop, beachfront swimming pool, waterslide, and gym. Also unique to the hotel is the in-house Sekoula Village where guests can learn about the history and culture of local Fijian villagers.

Check out our Q&As

  • What are the exclusions of the tour?

    Exclusions include travel insurance, some meals, personal expenses, optional tours and activities, and airport transfers outside of the tour itinerary.

  • What UNESCO sites will be visited during the tour?

    UNESCO sites visited include the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, and the Wet Tropics of Queensland.

  • What are the highlights of the Highlights of Australia with Fiji tour?

    The highlights of the tour include exploring Melbourne's landmarks, discovering the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island's Penguin Parade, visiting the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Old Telegraph Station in Alice Springs, experiencing Kata Tjuta and Uluru, touring the Great Barrier Reef, enjoying Sydney's Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, and relaxing on Fiji's Coral Coast.

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Yes, meals included in the tour are breakfast daily, one lunch, and a farewell dinner in Sydney.

  • How many countries does the tour visit?

    The tour visits 2 countries: Australia and Fiji.

  • What types of accommodations are included in the tour?

    Accommodations include Citadines on Bourke, Mercure Alice Springs, Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge, Park Regis City Quays, Mercure Sydney Wynyard, and Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa.

  • Is there an option for a small group discovery?

    Yes, Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific dates, limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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