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Discover the icons of Australia on this 13-day small group journey from Naarm (Melbourne) to Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, and Warrane (Sydney), where natural wonders and vibrant cities unfold in seamless contrast. Gain a deeper cultural connection through MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences with the local Anangu people, explore Melbourne laneways, go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Opera House, enjoy snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef and more. With a maximum of 24 guests, enjoy a balance of guided highlights and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Departures & Pricing
- 22 Aug 2027 - 03 Sep 2027
from $11,786 pp twin share * - 19 Sep 2027 - 01 Oct 2027
from $11,786 pp twin share * - 31 Oct 2027 - 12 Nov 2027
from $11,786 pp twin share * - 05 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027
from $11,786 pp twin share * - 16 Jan 2028 - 28 Jan 2028
from $12,044 pp twin share * - 13 Feb 2028 - 25 Feb 2028
from $12,044 pp twin share * - 19 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2028
from $12,044 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Itinerary
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Welcome to Naarm (Melbourne)
Arrive in Naarm (Melbourne) and settle into your hotel on the Yarra River. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at South Wharf, a relaxed introduction that feels more personal in a small group setting.
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Melbourne Sightseeing & Free Time
Discover Melbourne’s famous hidden streets and arcades with a guided Melbourne laneway tour. With smaller group sizes, you can access tucked-away corners and uncover richer local stories. The afternoon is yours to explore or join an Optional Experience* Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour, one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters.
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Melbourne Free Time
Enjoy the freedom to explore Melbourne your way. You might uncover its creative neighbourhoods, join a niche walking tour, or take an Optional Experience* Great Ocean Road day tour, a world-renowned coastal drive showcasing dramatic cliffs and the Twelve Apostles.
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Melbourne - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Travel to Uluṟu (Ayers Rock), where the vast outback landscape delivers one of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders. This evening, enjoy a sunset viewing experience with uninterrupted views of Uluṟu, made even more special in a smaller, more intimate group.
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Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Witness the sun rise over Uluru before going on an Uluru base walk, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where stories of the Anangu people bring deep cultural meaning to this sacred place. Another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience awaits, where you will meet a local Anangu artist. Then travel to Kata Tjuṯa to walk among its striking domes, an experience that feels even more powerful away from large crowds.
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Uluru - Gimuy (Cairns)
Start your day with an Optional Experience* to the exclusive Field of Light installation at sunrise, a truly unforgettable desert spectacle. Later, travel to tropical Gimuy (Cairns), where lush rainforest and reef await.
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Cairns Free Time
A full day to personalise your Tropical North Queensland adventure with Optional Experiences. Choose from rainforest journeys, cultural encounters, or the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tours, with the flexibility of small group travel allowing you to explore at your own pace. This evening, enjoy dinner on the Cairns waterfront, showcasing fresh regional seafood.
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Great Barrier Reef
Today is a true highlight. Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and immerse yourself in one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Snorkel among vibrant coral gardens or take in the underwater world from a semi-submersible, with a tropical lunch served onboard as you relax between experiences.
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Cairns - Warrane (Sydney)
Arrive in Warrane (Sydney) and enjoy some free time exploring the sights and sounds of this vibrant harbour city at your own pace.
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Sydney Highlights
Explore Sydney’s icons, starting with a guided Sydney Opera House tour, followed by a harbour lunch cruise featuring local flavours and spectacular views. Later, visit Bondi Beach, where time and space allow for a more relaxed coastal experience.
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Sydney Free Time
Today is yours to shape. Spend more time discovering Sydney or join an Optional Experience* to the Blue Mountains, exploring World Heritage listed landscapes of dramatic escarpments and rainforest valleys.
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Sydney
Enjoy a slower morning before visiting the Art Gallery of NSW for a guided experience focused on First Nations and Australian art. This cultural highlight is followed by a lunch celebrating native ingredients, providing a meaningful and memorable finale.
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Farewell from Sydney
Your journey concludes in Sydney after an immersive exploration of Australia’s most iconic destinations, experienced with greater connection and ease in a small group.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO Heritage World Heritage site, and witness unforgettable sunset and sunrise Join a guided Uluru Base Tour and hear stories of the Anangu MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Join an Anangu artist to try your hand at Aboriginal Dot Painting Walk through two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta at Walpa Gorge Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef - a UNESCO World Heritage site Join a private guided tour of the Sydney Opera House Cruise around Sydney Harbour and see the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Take a stroll along the promenade at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Learn about Indigenous art on a guided tour and Be My Guest lunch at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
- Day 1 highlights Welcome to Naarm (Melbourne): Arrive in Naarm (Melbourne) and settle into your hotel on the Yarra River. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at South Wharf, a relaxed introduction that feels more personal in a small group setting.
- Day 2 highlights Melbourne Sightseeing & Free Time: Discover Melbourne’s famous hidden streets and arcades with a guided Melbourne laneway tour. With smaller group sizes, you can access tucked-away corners and uncover richer local stories. The afternoon is yours to explore or join an Optional Experience* Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour, one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters.
Accommodation
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne
- Desert Gardens
- Hilton Hotel Cairns
- Swissotel Sydney
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Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
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Australian Highlights
- Guided tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Private guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House
Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
- Witness unforgettable sunrises and sunsets at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Try your hand at Aboriginal Dot Painting with an Anangu artist
- Cruise through the breathtaking Milford Sound and admire towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls
Travel further when you're not travelling alone
Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.
Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.
- A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
- Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
- Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.
Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.
— The team at Travel at 60
