Sydney, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef

Duration
9 days
Price from
£5,325 pp.
Location
Australia, Australasia
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Trip Highlights

  • Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Watching the sunrise over Uluru
  • Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef

What's Included

  • 8 nights accomodation
  • All transfers
  • Activities and guides where mentioned

Discover some of Australia's most iconic locations

Experience Australia’s highlights, from vibrant Sydney to the ancient landscapes of Uluru and the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef.

A journey combining Sydney, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef is the ultimate way to experience Australia’s diversity in one trip. Sydney offers world-class dining, vibrant neighbourhoods, and the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge. From there, you’ll swap the city for the country’s Red Centre, where Uluru rises dramatically from the desert and ancient Aboriginal stories bring real depth to the experience.

Our Australia expert Otti says: "What I love about combining Sydney, Uluru, and the Great Barrier Reef is that it delivers incredible moments from start to finish. On your very first day, you have the opportunity to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and take in one of the most iconic city views in the world. A few days later, you’re standing at the base of Uluru, watching the colours shift with the setting sun in Australia’s spiritual heart. To finish, you’re snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef and exploring the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Afterwards, you'll struggle to understand how you fit all of these experiences into just 9 days."

The final chapter is pure natural wonder at the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re diving, snorkelling, or simply soaking up island life, the reef’s kaleidoscope of marine life is unforgettable. Together, these three destinations showcase Australia at its very best, blending culture, history, and landscapes into a seamless holiday that you will wish you could experience for the first time again and again.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Sydney

Staying at Harbour Rocks Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Harbour Rocks Hotel, only 250 metres from Circular Quay, where you will stay for three nights. The afternoon is yours to get your bearings in the city before you summit the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge at twilight.

Day 2 Tour the Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

In the morning, head for one of the world's most well-known buildings - the Sydney Opera House. You and your group will have a one-hour-long private tour of this architectural masterpiece before spending the afternoon cruising around Sydney Harbour, enjoying the sights along the banks of the river, accompanied by a three-course lunch.

Day 3 Explore the Blue Mountains

Day 4 Touchdown in the Red Centre

Day 5 Sunrise over Uluru

Day 6 Off to the Coral Coast

Day 7 Swim in the Great Barrier Reef

Day 8 Daintree National Park

Day 9 Depart Port Douglas

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When to visit Australia

Find out the best time to visit Australia with our month by month guide.

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January

A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.

February

Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.

March

Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.

April

Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.

May

Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.

June

Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.

July

Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.

August

Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.

September

Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks

October

Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.

November

Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.

December

Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.

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