Australia

Arrive in Cairns, Welcome Dinner at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure

Cairns, Australia

G’day! Arrive at Cairns Airport. An Adventures by Disney representative will greet and assist you with your luggage. Then, a driver will take you to your hotel in Cairns, where you’ll meet your Adventure Guides.

Arrive at the Crystalbrook Flynn Resort. As your Adventure Guides check you in and handle your luggage, settle into your comfortable room and discover all the amenities available to you at this upscale 5-star resort.

Explore the vibrant area around the resort with a water-front stroll along the Esplanade Boardwalk for shopping, dining and entertainment with attractions such as Cairns Aquarium and the Centre of Contemporary Arts.

Visit & Welcome Dinner at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure. Meet some amazing crocodiles and local wildlife in this exclusive experience where you’ll wander through the spectacular woodlands and rainforest at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.

Then, enjoy an exclusive Australian dinner where you’ll get to meet your fellow Adventurers and Adventure Guides to kick off your amazing trip.

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Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

The Sunlover Catamaran – Sail to the Outer Reef

Cairns, Australia

Get a good start on the day with a tasty breakfast at the resort. And get ready—the Great Barrier Reef is your destination today!

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Head out to the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef, a vast living organism that is home to an array of colorful fish, star fish and mollusks as well as turtles, dolphins and sharks. The only living thing on Earth visible from space, the Great Barrier Reef contains over 3000 individual reef systems, hundreds of islands and over 600 types of coral.

The base of operations for your exploration is an amazing floating pontoon and you will be guided by a marine biologist so you can make the most of your day investigating the outer reef up close by snorkeling. If you don’t want to get wet, take a semi-submersible submarine and cruise several feet under water to view it and the array of undersea creatures who call it home!

Enjoy a delightful lunch with fellow Adventurers on the Sunlover Pontoon floating in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Cairns, Australia

Enjoy an evening with a quiet dinner or night on the town! Choose where to dine from an array of world-class restaurants or ask your Adventure Guides to recommend the restaurant that best fits your needs.

Breakfast, Lunch

Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

CAIRNS

Cairns, Australia

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the resort and get ready for a day of discovery.

Private Activities at Rainforestation Nature Park Discover the history of the world’s oldest living culture, dating back over 40,000 years! Visit this award-winning park that celebrates the traditions of the Aboriginal people as explained by the local Djabugay, the original inhabitants of the rainforest around Kuranda.

Kuranda, Australia

Delight in Aboriginal dance, song, storytelling, artwork and artifacts. Participate in privately guided interactive activities that will allow you to experience the Aboriginal culture firsthand.

On Your Own Lunch in Kuranda Village: Take a motor coach to this picture-perfect mountain village, surrounded by a rainforest. With a thriving arts culture, Kuranda offers a variety of shopping opportunities—with shops featuring Aboriginal artifacts and handcrafted goods—and is a sanctuary for butterflies, birds, koalas, bats and snakes. Choose from a variety of restaurants that serve international as well as local cuisine in this relaxed environment, surrounded by tropical beauty.

Take the Skyrail across Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rainforest canopy from Kuranda to the Caravonica terminal—and enjoy breathtaking views!

Cairns, Australia

On Your Own at Crystalbrook Flynn Resort: Delight in a swim in the pools, relax in the spa or take in more sites around Cairns. Whichever activity you choose, the afternoon is yours to relax any way you want.

Gather together with great company for a great meal paired with great drinks as you are treated to the ultimate sensory experience at this Cocktail Degustation dining experience. Enjoy a five-course menu with each course paired with a tasty cocktail concoction.

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Crystalbrook Flynn Resort

Flight to Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour & National Sports Museum Visit

Cairns, Australia

Enjoy a filling breakfast at the resort before your flight to Melbourne.

Melbourne, Australia

Take off for the coastal city of Melbourne. On the way, you’ll receive a box lunch.

Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour & National Sports Museum Visit Tour the highlights of this impressive stadium, commonly known as “The G,” which played host to the 1956 Olympic Games, the 2006 Australian Commonwealth Games, both international and national cricket matches, as well as Aussie Rules Football.

You will also get admission to Australia’s interactive Australian Sports Museum, which is located at the stadium and celebrates sport in Australian society.

Dinner at Taxi Kitchen: Enjoy a delicious meal of carefully crafted contemporary Australian dishes with a hint of Asian influence. As you dine, take in the spectacular views from above the city of Melbourne in the expansive, light-filled space.

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Park Hyatt Melbourne

Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Walking Tour, Kayaking on the Yarra River

Melbourne, Australia

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for an adventure-filled day.

Eureka Skydeck with Early Access to Walk the Plank & The Edge: Take the fastest elevator in the Southern Hemisphere up 935 feet (285 meters) and be awed by the floor-to-ceiling, 365-degree views—the highest in the Southern Hemisphere!

Plus, you’ll get exclusive early access to The Edge, where you step into a glass cube, high above Melbourne, and the VR Plank experience.

Melbourne Walking Tour: Get to know this amazing city as you walk its laneways and arcades, sample regional delicacies, including Brunetti’s Italian pastries, coffee and chocolate. You’ll also visit Federation Square and Flinders Street Station.

Plus, meet up with a local guide who will introduce you to the vibrant graffiti art throughout Melbourne.

Lunch at Pastuso: Head to the ultra-cool Pastuso on ACDC Lane, where they serve up some thrilling Peruvian food in a graffiti-inspired atmosphere.

Spend a relaxing afternoon kayaking atop the calm waters of the Yarra River and take in the amazing views of the city as you glide by the riverbanks of Melbourne.

Dinner & Evening On Your Own in Melbourne: Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant that you can discover on your own, or ask your Adventure Guides for a recommendation. Then, walk off your meal as you wander the streets of Melbourne to discover all the city has to offer.

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Park Hyatt Melbourne

Puffing Billy Steam Railway, Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Melbourne, Australia

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for an adventure-filled day.

Puffing Billy Steam Railway: Steam ahead aboard a vintage locomotive train during a breathtaking, 40-minute journey from Belgrave to Emerald Station. Soak up stunning views of the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne from a breezy, open-air car, and meet and greet with the engineers along the way.

Lunch at Dominique Portet Winery: Savor a mouthwatering tour and tasting at this renowned family-owned winery, specializing in Bordeaux-style wines of exceptional value. Then, raise a glass and feast on a succulent bistro-style meal sourced from locally grown ingredients.

Healesville Sanctuary: Experience close-up encounters with fascinating Australian wildlife at this park dedicated to the conservation of animals. Take in a fun-filled bird show and observe koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and the platypus in their natural habitats.

You may even enjoy the exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes during a visit of the onsite veterinary hospital. Please note, animal encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery: Indulge in something sweet! Discover the manufacturing process of chocolate production and—of course—indulge in some delicious tastings along the way. Then, buckle down for something truly decadent: a make-your-own rocky road workshop.

Group Dinner at Builders Arms: Have a seat and relax as and your fellow Adventurers regale each other with stories from your day at this laid-back pub that focuses on modern Australian dishes.

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Park Hyatt Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour Jet Boating, Walking Tour, Dinner in The Rocks

Sydney, Australia

Flight to Sydney: Fly to Australia’s largest city and the state capital of New South Wales.

Lunch at Terrace on the Domain: Relax amid the lush park oasis that surrounds you as you dine on a casual lunch while taking in the views of the nearby rolling green lawns and the iconic Sydney skyline.

Royal Botanic Gardens: Stroll through the magnificent grounds of the lush gardens that were first opened in 1816, making it the oldest scientific institution in Australia. Sitting on 72 acres of land which is laid out in several areas that include the Lower Gardens, Middle Gardens and Palace Gardens.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you take to the waters of Sydney Harbour on a thrilling jet boat ride! It’s an exhilarating, high-octane experience as you check out the iconic Sydney skyline with the wind rushing through your hair.

Walking Tour and Dinner in The Rocks: After a brief stop at the hotel to freshen up, follow your Adventure Guides on a walking tour into one of Sydney's most historic neighborhoods. Located in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks is home to cobblestone lanes, cozy cafes and Australia's oldest pubs. While also great for shopping and experiencing the city's vibrant arts and culture scene, you will delight in dinner at a neighborhood eatery.

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Full-Day Excursion: Canoe on Wingcarribee River, Local Farm Visit, Fitzroy Falls Cultural Walkabout

Sydney, Australia

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for an adventure-filled day.

Board a motor coach and take in the surrounding scenery as you head to Southern Highlands for a day of fun and adventure.

Stop off in the quaint historic village of Berrima, where you’ll enjoy an invigorating cup of tea at a local café.

Canoe Along the Wingcarribee River: Enjoy a pleasant morning as you paddle a canoe along the peaceful waters of the Wingcarribee River.

Local Farm Tour & Lunch: Spend time exploring this family owned and operated farm that produces some of the region’s finest animals and free-range organic produce. Learn about the daily life of the people who dedicate themselves to sustainable farming. Following your tour, enjoy a delicious meal made from the freshest ingredients and animals grown and raised on the property.

Take to the trails around the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, which cascades 265 feet from the top down to the forest below, and learn about the fascinating culture of the region. On the walk, your Aboriginal guide will use infrared binoculars to help point out various wildlife along your path.

Dinner & Evening On Your Own in Sydney Upon your arrival back in Sydney, grab a bite at a local spot that you discover, or ask your Adventure Guides to make a recommendation. Following dinner, continue your exploration of this amazing city.

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Bike Ride on Sydney Harbour Bridge, Private Sydney Opera House Tour & Portside Dinner

Sydney, Australia

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for an adventure-filled day.

On Your Own Morning and Lunch in Sydney: Pursue your own favorite activity and lunch interests during the first half of this day. Ask your Vacationista to help you book a place on the Sydney Bridge Climb, a classic “must do” at the top of many Guests’ wish list. With a Sydney Bridge Climb Leader at your side, reach the top of this iconic bridge and enjoy spectacular views of one of the world’s great harbors! If climbing isn’t for you, ask your Adventure Guides for recommendations for other activities. And, of course, feel free to inquire which dining venues they would recommend for lunch.

Biking the Sydney Harbour Bridge: Meet up with your Adventure Guides as they lead you to the starting point for a breathtaking bike ride across the iconic bridge. Take in the amazing views and sites along the route of this easy harbour-side ride.

Private Sydney Opera House Tour & Portside Dinner: After a brief stop at the hotel to freshen up, go backstage for a private tour of one of the most famous architectural wonders in the world. Discover the remarkable story of how the Sydney Opera House’s design was conceived and built and the challenges over the years of hosting world-class performances. Follow your tour with a magnificent dinner beneath the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House.

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Transfer to Sydney International Airport

Sydney, Australia

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel in Australia as you prepare for your journey home.

Transfer to Sydney International Airport (SYD) to begin your travels home.

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