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Enjoy the sun, surf, and sand on this week-long tour of Australia's famous Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Starting in Coolangatta, you'll head up the Gold Coast to Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, and Surfers Paradise, where you'll enjoy golden beaches, world-class shopping, and a vibrant entertainment scene. End your stay in Byron Bay, taking in stunning sunsets, visiting organic farms, and meeting with friendly local artisans.
On this five-day self-drive trip, explore the coastal capital city of Melbourne and then hit the open road. One of Victoria's most scenic drives, Great Ocean Road provides plenty of exciting pit stops—explore the surfing town of Bells Beach, discover the waterfalls of Lorne, zipline through the Otway Ranges, and visit The Twelve Apostles rock formations. On the way back to Melbourne, do some sightseeing in Ballarat, known for its Gold Rush heritage and indigenous art.
Cover the spectrum of these two dynamic countries with this comprehensive itinerary. Start off in New Zealand, where you'll visit both the North and South islands to explore Maori culture, natural wonders, adventure sports, and more—sip wine on Waiheke island, hike at Aoraki, and cruise through Milford Sound. Then head to Australia, starting with the city sights in Melbourne before you meet the penguins of Phillip Island, stunning scenes of Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef, and urban streets of Sydney.
This well-rounded 16-day tour of Australia's highlights is sure to delight any first time visitor. You'll explore the hidden laneways of artsy Melbourne and the famous landmarks of Sydney, learn about indigenous culture at Uluru in the country's Red Center, and discover tropical Queensland with an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Along the way, you'll meet kangaroos at Kangaroo Island, search for crocodiles at Kakadu National Park, and have free time to enjoy a few day trips of your choosing.
Explore North Tropical Queensland on this seven-day tour. Begin in Hamilton Island and snorkel, sea kayak, play a round of golf, or relax. Then, take a cruise to Whitehaven Beach and learn the area's history. Next, journey to Port Douglas to enjoy a leisure day, a Daintree Rainforest tour, and an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. The trip winds down in Cairns, with plenty of native animal exhibits to visit and a scenic ride up the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Explore the Australian Outback on this eventful five-day journey. Begin in Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, and discover the ancient Red Centre and its surroundings. Then, travel to Alice Springs to tour the art galleries and local sites, including Anza Hill and the Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Next, visit the red-hued West MacDonnell Ranges as a scenic sendoff.
When planning a trip to Australia, 10 days is ideal for visiting four different areas. However, if you are strapped for time, you can explore two regions in five days or up to...
In seven days, you can see the highlights of three Australian cities, with day trips from each. Pair Melbourne, Sydney, and Cairns, for example, and you can easily visit the...
Ten days in Australia is an excellent amount of time for an in-depth exploration of one region—Eastern, Northern, or Western Australia—or for a highlights trip that hops between...
In two weeks, you can explore an average of four regions in Australia. The most efficient trips fly you in and out of major cities—like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide—ensuring...
January is mid-summer in Australia, and that means throughout the country, temperatures range from pleasant to hot (and to scorching). Travelers seeking a sunny beach holiday...
February is mid-summer in Australia, so temperatures across the country range from warm to incredibly hot. But, as many Australians will have returned to school and work after...
March in Australia is the first month of autumn, and while conditions vary enormously throughout this large country, temperatures begin to cool everywhere. In the southern...
April is mid-autumn in Australia, but as the country is so large and has such a varied climate, this can mean everything from crisp fall days (Canberra, Melbourne, and Tasmania)...
This romantic seven-day Australian honeymoon combines city life and the remote wilderness of one of Australia's most exclusive islands. Begin your trip with a sunset dinner cruise across Sydney Harbour. Ascend the Sydney Harbour Bridge, explore sunkissed beaches with a local, and taste wines in the Hunter Valley. Then, jet off to the idyllic Lord Howe Island. Here, you'll connect with nature and each other, spending your days hiking, snorkeling, and drinking in the sunset from your luxury lodge.
This blissful seven-day Australian honeymoon combines city fun, natural wonders, and adventure. Your romantic trip begins in cosmopolitan Sydney, where you'll cycle past iconic sights and savor a relaxed Aussie lunch cruise on the harbor. Then, jet north to the tropics in Queensland and drive the scenic coastline to Port Douglas, where you'll spend evenings immersed in a luxe Daintree Rainforest lodge. You'll snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, taste native bush foods, and helicopter to a private waterfall.
Over almost two weeks, you'll explore the best of Australia's favorite cities and unwind in a tropical island paradise. Starting in Sydney, explore the city's iconic sights on a sunset cruise, then connect with Aboriginal culture on a bush tucker tour of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Fly south to explore Melbourne's incredible food scene and street art, and take day trips along the Great Ocean Road. Finally, skip north to Hamilton Island, your gateway to the stunning Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Had a fantastic trip to New Zealand, with nice accommodations and great itinerary. Paula did listen well, worked with our budget, and came up with a really enjoyable trip. We were well taken care of and would certainly love to work with her again on our next trip.
Hi Tanya & Martin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I'm so happy we were able to get you to New Zealand and I loved working with you. I look forward to helping you plan your next vacation. This time Australia! Take care and keep in touch!
Cheers,
Paula
Thank you thank you for such amazing review. We really appreciate the feedback !! I am glad you felt like we had good ideas and we were able to support you during the trip.
It was very nice to work with you all, and I truly hope we can have the opportunity to work together again. I know you had some weather that affected your snorkeling and I only wish I had control over the weather :) But that one is tough..
Thank you again and hope to work with you again.
Cheers
Liz
