Tour Overview
A carefully planned 10 Days / 9 Nights Australia holiday featuring the destination’s signature sights, experiences, comfortable stays and personalised travel assistance.
Enjoy an exciting family journey across Sydney, Gold Coast, and Melbourne, combining iconic landmarks, wildlife, beaches, theme parks, scenic drives, and unforgettable Australian experiences. The Gold Coast is particularly well suited to families, with beaches, theme parks, wildlife experiences, and hinterland attractions, while Sydney and Phillip Island add culture and wildlife to the journey.
Tour Highlights
- Handpicked sightseeing and experiences
- Comfortable accommodation options
- Professional trip planning
- Local assistance
- Flexible customisation options
Inclusions
- Accommodation as per package
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Sightseeing as mentioned
- Travel assistance
Exclusions
- Flights unless specified
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Entry tickets unless mentioned
- Anything not listed in inclusions
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Sydney – Harbour Welcome
Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your family-friendly hotel. After check-in, explore Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and The Rocks at a relaxed pace. Enjoy an evening waterfront dinner and take in the illuminated harbour views.
Day 2: Sydney City & Wildlife Experience
Visit the Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Later take a scenic ferry ride across Sydney Harbour and enjoy a family visit to Taronga Zoo, with opportunities to see Australian wildlife in a spectacular harbour setting.
Day 3: Blue Mountains Family Adventure
Travel to the Blue Mountains for a refreshing nature-filled day. Visit Echo Point and the Three Sisters, enjoy panoramic mountain viewpoints, and explore the charming town of Leura. Return to Sydney in the evening after a relaxed day surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Day 4: Sydney – Gold Coast
Fly from Sydney to the Gold Coast and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing at Surfers Paradise Beach and exploring Cavill Avenue, with its shops, cafés, restaurants, and family entertainment. Enjoy a beautiful coastal sunset before returning to your hotel.
Day 5: Gold Coast Theme Park Adventure
Enjoy a full day at Warner Bros. Movie World, Dreamworld, or Sea World, depending on your selected package. Experience rides, live shows, character entertainment, wildlife attractions, and family-friendly activities. The Gold Coast is widely recognized as Australia's theme-park capital.
Day 6: Currumbin Wildlife & Beach Experience
Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for an exciting encounter with Australia's native animals and enjoy family-friendly wildlife experiences. Later relax at Currumbin Beach or Burleigh Heads and explore the Gold Coast's scenic coastline.
Day 7: Gold Coast Hinterland – Rainforest Escape
Explore the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland with lush rainforest landscapes, mountain viewpoints, waterfalls, and charming villages. Enjoy a nature walk suitable for the family and spend time taking photographs amidst the subtropical scenery before returning to the Gold Coast.
Day 8: Gold Coast – Melbourne
Fly to Melbourne and check into your hotel. Explore Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Southbank, and the Yarra River precinct before discovering Melbourne's famous cafés and laneways. Evening free for shopping and family leisure.
Day 9: Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles
Enjoy a full-day journey along the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Travel through coastal towns and viewpoints before reaching the famous Twelve Apostles, with scenic photo stops along the dramatic Victorian coastline. Return to Melbourne in the evening.
Day 10: Phillip Island Wildlife & Departure
Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy a memorable Phillip Island excursion featuring coastal scenery and Australian wildlife, including the famous Penguin Parade experience. Later return to Melbourne and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Phillip Island is particularly known for its wildlife experiences and Penguin Parade.
FAQ
Which destinations are covered in this Australia family tour?
The itinerary covers Sydney, Gold Coast, and Melbourne, with excursions to the Blue Mountains, Gold Coast hinterland, Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island.
Is this package suitable for children?
Yes. The itinerary combines beaches, wildlife, theme parks, nature, and sightseeing, making it especially suitable for families with children.
Which theme park is included?
One selected Gold Coast theme park can be included, such as Warner Bros. Movie World, Dreamworld, or Sea World, according to the package selected.
Is Taronga Zoo included?
Yes, the proposed itinerary includes a Sydney wildlife experience at Taronga Zoo.
Is the Blue Mountains suitable for families?
Yes. The Three Sisters and major lookouts provide memorable mountain scenery without requiring a strenuous trek for the whole family.
Is the Great Ocean Road included?
Yes, the package includes a full-day Great Ocean Road excursion featuring the Twelve Apostles.
What is special about Phillip Island?
Phillip Island is renowned for its wildlife, coastal scenery, koalas, seals, and the famous Penguin Parade.
Are domestic flights included?
Yes, the proposed package includes Sydney–Gold Coast and Gold Coast–Melbourne domestic flights.
What is the best time for this family holiday?
Australia can be visited throughout the year, but the best travel period varies by region and the activities you want to prioritize.
Can this Australia family package be customized?
Yes, hotel categories, theme parks, wildlife encounters, premium transfers, extra nights, and additional activities can be customized.