BEST OF AUSTRALIA

Day 01-03: Jan 21, 22 & 23, 2026: CAIRNS, AU
Arrive to the tropical city of Cairns, for a three-night stay. Travel to “Freshwater Train Station” to board the “Kuranda Rail” for a scenic train journey up the mountainside to “Kuranda Station” and a visit to the Kuranda village.  “Skyrail Rainforest Cableway”, the world’s longest gondola, for an epic aerial ride over the rainforest canopy as you make your way back down the mountain. A 45-minute catamaran ride will take you to beautiful Green Island to enjoy this unique coral reef, which is situated on part of the “Great Barrier Reef" - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.  Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride over the coral with snorkeling equipment included.   [B/L daily]

Day 04 - 07: Jan 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2026: CAIRNS ~ MELBOURNE ~ BALLARAT, AU
Included flight to Melbourne. City tour of Melbourne. Continue into the farming community of Ballarat and check into the hotel for a 2-night stay.  Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city with a fascinating heritage backdrop. Visit and tour of a local sheep sales yard, as well as a potato, corn farm and dairy.  Visit to a local company which makes Australian sprayers. [B/L daily]

Day 08 & 09: Jan 28 & 29, 2026: BALLARAT – BORDERTOWN ~ MANNUM, AU
Travel through the region, known as the “Victorian Wheat Belt”.   Visit to a carrot farm followed by a visit to a large scale cereal grain operation. Visit a seed cleaning operation then continue into Murray Bridge. Visit an onion processing facilities.   The quaint community of Mannum, a historic town on the west bank of the Murray River. [B/L/D daily]

Day 10 - Jan 30, 2026: MANNUM - BAROSSA VALLEY - ADELAIDE/GLENELG, AU
The Barossa Valley wine region is one of Australia's oldest and most premier wine regions.  Enjoy a tour and lunch at a local winery. Travel onto Adelaide/Glenelg a beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. [B/L]

Day 11: Jan 30, 2026: MANNUM - BAROSSA VALLEY - ADELAIDE/GLENELG, AU
The Barossa Valley wine region is one of Australia's oldest and most premier wine regions.  Enjoy a tour and lunch at a local winery. Travel onto Adelaide/Glenelg a beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. [B/L]

Day 12: Jan 31, 2026: ADELAIDE/GLENELG, AU
A free day to enjoy the beach and amenities at the hotel.  [B]

Day 13 & 14: Feb 01 & 02, 2026: KANGAROO ISLAND – ADELAIDE, AU
Travel to Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the state of South Australia, 112 km (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide. Since the island's economy has been principally agricultural, with a southern rock lobster fishery and with tourism growing in importance. The largest town is Kingscote. The island has several nature reserves to protect the remnants of its natural vegetation and native animals, with the largest and best-known being Flinders Chase National Park at the western end. Spend one night on Kangaroo Island plus two full days touring.  Return to Adelaide on February 02nd in the afternoon and overnight at an airport hotel. [B daily plus a L & D]

Day 15 & 16: Feb 03 & 04, 2026: SYDNEY, AU
Included flight into Sydney. Check into your hotel situated on the Darling Harbour, for a two-night stay.  A cruise on one of the Sydney Harbour.  A tour and visit to the world-famous “Sydney Opera House”.  Free time to explore on your own. [B daily]

Day 17: Feb 05, 2026: SYDNEY, AU - Home
End of Tour (land only)

Ask about extending your stay and including a visit to Tasmania, Ayers Rock or more!