Sydney Roundtrip: Australia's Greatest Hits

G Adventures · 23 days

4.3

3 Reviews

Duration

23 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Whether you're a nature lover, city slicker, or total beach bum, Australia's east coast has something to thrill every traveller — and this 23-day adventure serves it all up in classic Aussie style.

Includes

Activities

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Melbourne laneways walk
Guided walk at Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Sunset at Uluru
Guided Hiking at Kings Canyon
Visit to Telegraph Station
Ferry to Manly Beach
Visit to Victoria Market
Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne
Guided Daintree Rainforest walk
Whitsunday Islands boating excursion
Blue Mountains stay with hikes
Scenic Railway
Orientation walk in Sydney
Free time in Cairns, Byron Bay, and Sydney
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (18 nts), rainforest cabin (2 nts), Desert Tented Camp (2nts)

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, Ferry, Plane, Walking

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Highlights

Discover the hidden laneways of Melbourne
Hike through Kings Canyon
Join an interpretive walk through Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Trek through Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
Enjoy a boating excursion through the gorgeous Whitsundays
Surf Lesson in Byron Bay
Explore the Blue Mountains by foot

Sydney Roundtrip: Australia's Greatest Hits

Trip Details

Duration

23 days

Transportation

Private Vehicle, Ferry, Plane, Walking

Guide Language

English

Starts

Sydney, Australia

Finishes

Sydney, Australia

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Classic, Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney

Arrive at any time. Join your CEO for a welcome meeting.
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore your surroundings.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central

Day 2: Sydney/Manly Beach

Sunny Sydney welcomes you and hit the road right away with your CEO to dive into exploring this stunning city. Set off on a walking orientation tour of some of the city's well known landmarks. Slowly make your way to Circular Quay, where you'll hop onto a ferry to cross the harbor to Manly beach. Your CEO will point out some must do's while you're in Manly, like the coastal walk to Shelly beach, and some places to grab some local food. You can't go wrong with some fish and chips by the sea. In the evening, join your CEO and fellow travelers for a meal together at a local restaurant.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get a feel for the city on a short orientation walk led by your CEO.Activity - Join your CEO and take a local ferry out to Manly Beach. Enjoy free time at Manly! Opt to surf, relax on the beach or choose to walk to Shelly Beach.Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central

Day 3: Sydney

Today is yours to spend as you see fit. There is quite literally too much choice in Sydney, so use your time wisely. Choose from exploring on foot the Rocks neighborhood, which is also home to the city's Museum of Contemporary Art. Or get the blood pumping by booking a jet boating tour or climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge.

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time in Australia's biggest beachside city, Sydney!Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central

Day 4: Sydney/Yulara

Board a flight bound for Yulara, the gateway to the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Spend the afternoon getting straight out there and exploring, starting with the Walpa Gorge walk at Kata Tjuta. Catch the sunset at Uluru before making your way back to your permanent tented camp. Enjoy an outdoor meal cooked at camp and some time under the stars.

Meals included: Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Walk into Walpa Gorge where the sheer faces of the dome extend hundreds of meters above you. The gorge itself is a natural creek that carves its way between the two tallest domes of Kata Tjuta.Activity - Marvel at the changing colours over the desert and keep reminding yourself that yes, you really are there.Accommodation - Uluru Camp

Day 5: Yulara/Kings Canyon

Sunrise over Uluru is not to be missed, so rise early and catch sunrise over Australia's most iconic Indigenous landmarks. This morning, take the time to explore Uluru on foot on a guided walk through some of the most culturally significant areas of the site. These sacred spaces are some of the oldest on the planet, and understanding the interpretation behind them makes them even more impactful. Later, head to the Kings Canyon region overland, to your next permanent tented camp in the bush.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get up early, grab a coffee and watch the reddish hues of massive Uluru come to life as the sun rises.Activity - Visit Uluru this morning with the guided interpretive Mala walk. Exploring on foot with an accredited guide is the best way to fully grasp the size and cultural significance of Uluru.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Kings Canyon Camp

Day 6: Kings Canyon/Alice Springs

In the desert morning, head out for an early hike throughout Kings Canyon. Choose between the harder 3 hour hike and a more approachable one hour option. The Rim walk is a 6km walk along the upper rim of Kings Canyon. The most difficult part of the hike is the very beginning with a 500 step ascent, but the landscapes and views you are rewarded with are more than worth the effort. You won't even remember the effort it took to get up there. (Sort of!) If you prefer to take it easy, enjoy a 2km hike through canyon valley. Later on, rest up on a drive East to Alice Springs.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - HIke through beautiful Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park on this walk that visits the natural amphitheatre, the North and South walls, and the Garden of Eden.Accommodation - Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel

Day 7: Alice Springs/Melbourne

In addition to its rich Indigenous history and culture, Alice Springs is home to the Telegraph Station that linked Australia top to bottom in the 19th century. This telegraph connection also integrated Australia into the wider network within the British Empire, allowing Australia to be connected to the outside world in a matter of hours, versus days. Enjoy a morning tour of Alice Spring learning about Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill and more. Next up, grab a flight to quirky, cool, Melbourne, the city of food and arts.
In the afternoon, grab a flight to quirky, cool, Melbourne and settle in with an optional dinner with your CEO.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Take a short hike to the top of Anzac Hill to see panoramic views of Alice Springs and a memorial for Australian veterans.Accommodation - Causeway 353 Hotel

Day 8: Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the easiest cities to traverse on foot and by public transport, so you will be getting your steps in today. Start the morning off by exploring the Queen Victoria markets with your CEO, before jumping into a guided tour where you will be led through some of the famous and off the beaten track-spots in Melbourne's famous laneways. Choose from one of dozens of lunch spots for a bite to eat and catch your breath, before ending the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne, a sprawling 38 hectares of green space housing over 800 species of plants from the world over.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the largest market in the state of Victoria. With hundreds of vendors, from food, to handicrafts and thrifted treasures, its easy to spend hours here.Activity - Discover the small laneways packed with shops, cafés and restaurants that make Melbourne so unique. Grab a delicious barista coffee to-go (which no trip to Melbourne would be complete without!), and set out to experience Melbourne's laneways with an expert local host. Journey through this 'secret city,' seeing local hotspots and incredible street art while learning about the city's history.Activity - Wander through a green haven right in the middle of massive Melbourne. Walk through the 1.6 mile loop, accessible for all.Accommodation - Causeway 353 Hotel

Day 9: Melbourne

Another Australian city with tons to do, so a day at leisure gives you plenty of time to craft the perfect day. You may want to take a trip out to see the Phillip Island Penguin Parade or embark on a full day tour out along the Great Ocean Road.

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend today exploring Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne.Accommodation - Causeway 353 Hotel

Day 10: Melbourne/Cairns

Fly to the oceanside city of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Day 11: Cairns/Cape Tribulation

Head north to Cape Tribulation. Stop en route to explore Mossman Gorge and take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Travel 1.5 hrs to Mossman Gorge. Later, continue 2 hrs to Cape Tribulation.Activity - Take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Follow an Indigenous guide and learn about bush food, medicinal plants and the lasting relationship of the Kuku Yalanji people with their natural environment. Find out how to make bush soap, watch an ochre painting demonstration and sample some bush tea.Accommodation - Cape Tribulation Beach House

Day 12: Cape Tribulation

With a free day, opt for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to explore Daintree National Park.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Head out and start exploring.Accommodation - Cape Tribulation Beach House

Day 13: Cape Tribulation/Cairns

Return to Cairns in the afternoon with free time to explore this laid-back city. En route, stop by Port Douglas and opt to have lunch at a local market.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Make the most of a few hours in this city.Accommodation - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Day 14: Cairns/Airlie Beach

Depart early for a full day of travel to reach Airlie Beach, enjoying scenic views along the way.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

Day 15: Airlie Beach

Spend the day out on the water boating around the Whitsunday Islands, visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Opt to swim or snorkel, and hike to an island lookout over Whitehaven Beach, known for its stunning white sand. Return to Airlie Beach for the night.

Meals included: Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a day out on the water amidst some of the 74 tropical islands that make up the Whitsunday archipelago. Visit Whitehaven Beach, jump overboard for a quick refreshing dip, and make friends with the tropical fish that thrive within Australia's Great Barrier Reef.Activity - The Whitsunday Islands are in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day out on a boat cruising through the waters around the islands. Then, when it gets too hot, pull on a mask and snorkel and dive overboard to check out the variety of brightly coloured marine plants, coral and fish that thrive right in these warm tropical waters.Accommodation - Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

Day 16: Airlie Beach/Byron Bay

Fly to Brisbane and transfer to Byron Bay for two nights in this "hippie" paradise.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Byron Beachcomber

Day 17: Byron Bay

Spend a free morning exploring Byron or opt to prebook a kayaking tour. In the afternoon, you'll head to the beach for a surf lesson with a trained surf instructor. Enjoy a few hours of instruction before hitting the waves for some practice rides.
Pre-book the "Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional experience on your tour.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hit the beach and get ready to hang ten with a surf lesson from trained surf instructors. Spend some time in the water getting friendly with the waves, practice paddling, then pop up to balance on the wider, softer beginner boards. Too easy.Accommodation - Byron Beachcomber

Day 18: Byron Bay/Port Macquarie

Spend the morning wandering the town checking out the local shops or having one last coffee on the beach before heading to the coastal township of Port Macquarie, featuring all the beauty of the beach set alongside gorgeous national parks. Enjoy an evening in Port Macquarie.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Get out and explore this lazy beach town.Accommodation - El Motor Inn Port Macquarie

Day 19: Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains

Travel from Port Macquarie to the Blue Mountains today. These mountains in Australia are best known for their soaring sandstone ridges. As you drive, pass by charming mountain towns, ancient Aboriginal rock art, lush green valleys, and loads of craggy cliffs. It doesn't matter if the journey is shrouded in clouds or glowing in the sinking sun, you'll still spot beauty around every turn.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Leisure Inn Spires

Day 20: Blue Mountains

Travel deeper into the majestic Blue Mountains and experience the natural beauty of this World Heritage Area. Explore the landscape around Leura and Katoomba, view the Three Sisters, take a walk in Jamison Valley, and ride on the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - With charming Leura as your base, explore the major attractions of the Blue Mountains from sightseeing to bushwalking to cafés and more.Activity - Take in some amazing lookouts over the Jamison Valley, via the iconic Three Sisters. Descend down the 900 step giant staircase to the valley floor. Walk amongst the beautiful forest to the steepest incline railway in the world — The Katoomba Scenic Railway. Opt to ride its 52-degrees angle or take the Scenic Cableway. If you're keen for more walking, and time permitting, take the 900 stairs back up.Activity - This railway is steep and plunges into the rainforest and through the valley. The ride is scenically stunning. At the end, opt to take a rainforest walk or a cable car back to the visitor's centre.Accommodation - Leisure Inn Spires

Day 21: Blue Mountains/Sydney

This morning, leave the Blue Mountains behind and continue onward to Sydney. Once you arrive head out for an orientation walk before taking advantage of some free time to keep exploring. Opt to rent a bike, stroll the botanical gardens, or visit the iconic Opera House.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Discover the highlights of Sydney on an orientation walk with the CEO. They will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central

Day 22: Sydney

Get a feel for the city. Relax seaside at Bondi Beach. Enjoy an optional night out with the group.

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to explore one of Australia's most exciting cities.Accommodation - Rydges Sydney Central

Day 23: Sydney

Depart at any time.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

AUD $11,799

(Tour only)

Per Person Standard

Duration: 23 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Whether you're a nature lover, city slicker, or total beach bum, Australia's east coast has something to thrill every traveller — and this 23-day adventure serves it all up in classic Aussie style.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 21 Apr 2026

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating

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Guide

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Itinerary

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Accommodations

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4.5

Transportation

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4.5

Tour Operator

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Food

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4.5

Caitlin

Traveled, April 2024

05/27/2024

I had an amazing time on my tour in Australia! It was so fun to meet lots of new people, see amazing places and have some incredible experiences. Especially as a young solo traveller, it was great to travel in a group and not have to worry about accommod...

4.5

Mark

Traveled, April 2024

05/04/2024

The overall experience was excellent however the group comprised of older couples that differed greatly from myself. This lead to missed opportunities during the evenings such as going out and experiencing the local night life.

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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