Cruise · Luxury Gold · 12 nights

Inspiring Australia

Exclusive reservations and tailored transportation organised by your personal Travel Concierge
Immersive experiences with Local Expert Guides in select destinations
Included hotel taxes, porterage, tips and complimentary Wi-Fi

$16,038 pp twin share

12 nights

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Inspiring Australia Luxury Tour

Map Inspiring Australia Luxury Tour 2025

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12 Nights

Discover the natural wonders and cultural highlights of Australia on this 13-day guided tour, with exclusive access and personalised service

Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and learn about indigenous Kuku Yalanji culture
Marvel at the Field of Light art installation and dine under the stars at Uluru
Indulge in a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting in the Yarra Valley

Trip Details

Departs: 17 November 2026
Returns: 4 April 2027
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Operator: Luxury Gold

Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour. Just outside of Cairns, explore the tropical rainforest of Daintree National Park with a Local Expert, who will teach you about the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people who live there. Fly to Uluru, where a guide will lead you through the Walpa Gorge and past its red, rocky domes. Later, watch as 50,000 solar powered lights illuminate the desert during its Field of Light display by Artist Bruce Munro. Explore Melbourne's laneways and visit the Yarra Valley for a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting. Cruise the Sydney Harbour, then go inside its famous Opera House for a VIP tour. Celebrate your incredible trip with dinner at Bennelong Restaurant, set inside the opera house’s iconic sails.

$16,038

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

17 November 2026

Returns

4 April 2027

Duration

12 nights

From pp twin share

$16,038 pp

17 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026
from $16,038.01 pp twin share *
16 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027
from $20,770 pp twin share *
23 Mar 2027 - 04 Apr 2027
from $20,770 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.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Welcome to Cairns
Meet your Travel Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at the Reef House Restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal made from seasonal ingredients as you overlook the crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea.
2
The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture
Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village.
3
Cairns Natural Wonders
Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village.
4
Into the Outback
Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetisers and a multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia.
5
Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa
Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner.
6
On to Melbourne
This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Australia. Dinner this evening is at your hotel.
7
The Yarra Valley
Venture to the Yarra Valley, famous for its boutique local food and wine and breathtaking scenery. Firstly, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie to take a Masterclass. Visit a local winery to learn about their vintages before enjoying lunch with wines. Lastly, experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for an evening at leisure.
8
Melbourne to Sydney
This morning take a tour of the city seeing the main sights before a walk through the world-famous laneways with their graffiti and art. After lunch, you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city.
9
Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley
Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including seeing the famed Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Customise your day and join an Aboriginal guide for a 90-minute leisurely walkabout through Barangaroo Reserve, home to 75,000 native Australian trees and shrubs. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.
10
Hunter Valley Wine Region
Spend the day exploring renowned wineries of the Hunter Valley Wine Region, best known for Semillion and Shiraz. Enjoy private wine tastings at some of the region's top estates and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. Visit the cellar doors, a cheese shop and a chocolatier this afternoon before spending the evening at leisure.
11
Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
Return to Sydney and board your lunch cruise. Sip wine over lunch and delight in the harbour’s history, passing landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Near your hotel are some of the country's most celebrated restaurants, and your Travel Concierge can make dinner recommendations to tempt any palette.
12
Sydney at Leisure
Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry to Manly Beach. Late afternoon, join a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House before a Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant.
13
Farewell Sydney
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey.
From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
Included at all hotels.
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi.

Where you’ll stay