Australia Uncovered
27 day Holiday Idea – from £3389
With flights from £5289
A classic trans-Australian adventure from Melbourne in the South to Darwin in the North, with iconic cities and natural wonders in between.
Highlights:
- Travel on the historic trams and wander the Laneways of Melbourne
- Discover the natural monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Explore Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks in the Top End
- Witness the Great Barrier Reef first-hand from Cairns, North Queensland
Your Itinerary
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Arrive into Melbourne to experience what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Discover museums and galleries, explore the parks and gardens, or take a historic tram to St Kilda beach, where you can sample the city’s lively cafe culture. Further afield are the vineyards of the Yarra Valley, the fairy penguins of Phillip Island or the magnificent scenery of the Great Ocean Road.
Your chosen Melbourne hotel
Day 4 to 7 – Adelaide
This morning fly into Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, famous for its great food and wine. From here you can visit the famous Barossa Valley vineyards and take a day-trip to the spectacularly beautiful Kangaroo Island. Or simply enjoy ‘The City of Churches’ with its markets, museums, galleries and gardens around North Terrace.
Your chosen Adelaide hotel
Day 8 to 11 – Alice Springs & Uluru
Take a flight to Australia’s Red Centre this morning. Discover the history and magic of Alice Springs and Uluru on a 5 day escorted tour. Spending four nights in the Red Centre, where you will discover the mystical Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise and sunset. You will be guided around the remarkable Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) as well as a day trip to Kings Canyon where you have the opportunity to climb its towering rim or walk through the boulder-strewn canyon floor.
Your chosen Red Centre hotels
Day 12 to 14 – Darwin
Fly up to Darwin this morning to spend your time enjoying the remarkable sunsets on the harbour, and then venture into the outback bush via the meandering Adelaide River deep into the plains of the Kakadu National Park. Make a stop to view its Aboriginal rock art. Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong for a chance to spot crocodiles or cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles, before returning to Darwin.
Your chosen Darwin hotel
Day 15 to 21 – Cairns
This morning fly east to Cairns, for a relaxing seven day break in tropical North Queensland. On arrival into Cairns, spend the next couple of days at leisure, enjoying the relaxed feel the city. Why not take a cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef for a chance to snorkel among the colourful marine life. For fantastic views across Cairns, glide silently above the treetops on the Skyrail Cableway, or further north you can explore the fabulous beaches of Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
Your chosen Cairns hotel
Day 22 to 26 – Sydney
Board a flight to Sydney this morning. Home to the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney has so much to see and do, from museums, and galleries, to parks and gardens, plus the famous Bondi and Manly beaches. Visit Manly Beach on a ferry returning late in the afternoon to catch a glimpse of the sunset across the city skyline, but top of the list here is a day trip to the iconic Blue Mountains.
Your chosen Sydney hotel
Day 27 – Farewell
Bid farewell to the grand and vibrant city of Sydney as you make your way back to the UK.
Your Itinerary
You can customise your Australia holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1 to 3
| Melbourne
Arrive into Melbourne to experience what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Discover museums and galleries, explore the parks and gardens, or take a historic tram to St Kilda beach, where you can sample the city’s lively cafe culture. Further afield are the vineyards of the Yarra Valley, the fairy penguins of Phillip Island or the magnificent scenery of the Great Ocean Road.
Your chosen Melbourne hotel
Day 4 to 7
| Adelaide
This morning fly into Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, famous for its great food and wine. From here you can visit the famous Barossa Valley vineyards and take a day-trip to the spectacularly beautiful Kangaroo Island. Or simply enjoy ‘The City of Churches’ with its markets, museums, galleries and gardens around North Terrace.
Your chosen Adelaide hotel
Day 8 to 11
| Alice Springs & Uluru
Take a flight to Australia’s Red Centre this morning. Discover the history and magic of Alice Springs and Uluru on a 5 day escorted tour. Spending four nights in the Red Centre, where you will discover the mystical Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise and sunset. You will be guided around the remarkable Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) as well as a day trip to Kings Canyon where you have the opportunity to climb its towering rim or walk through the boulder-strewn canyon floor.
Your chosen Red Centre hotels
Day 12 to 14
| Darwin
Fly up to Darwin this morning to spend your time enjoying the remarkable sunsets on the harbour, and then venture into the outback bush via the meandering Adelaide River deep into the plains of the Kakadu National Park. Make a stop to view its Aboriginal rock art. Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong for a chance to spot crocodiles or cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles, before returning to Darwin.
Your chosen Darwin hotel
Day 15 to 21
| Cairns
This morning fly east to Cairns, for a relaxing seven day break in tropical North Queensland. On arrival into Cairns, spend the next couple of days at leisure, enjoying the relaxed feel the city. Why not take a cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef for a chance to snorkel among the colourful marine life. For fantastic views across Cairns, glide silently above the treetops on the Skyrail Cableway, or further north you can explore the fabulous beaches of Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
Your chosen Cairns hotel
Day 22 to 26
| Sydney
Board a flight to Sydney this morning. Home to the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney has so much to see and do, from museums, and galleries, to parks and gardens, plus the famous Bondi and Manly beaches. Visit Manly Beach on a ferry returning late in the afternoon to catch a glimpse of the sunset across the city skyline, but top of the list here is a day trip to the iconic Blue Mountains.
Your chosen Sydney hotel
Day 27
| Farewell
Bid farewell to the grand and vibrant city of Sydney as you make your way back to the UK.
This Holiday Includes
Flights & More
Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.
They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:
- Extra nights in Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney or any other location
- A Phillip Island Penguin Parade day tour from Melbourne
- A stopover to Australia in Dubai, Singapore or another destination
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Australia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Australia Uncovered
27 day Holiday Idea – from £3389
With flights from £5289
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Flights, hotels and tours are subject to availability and seasonal variations may apply. Please call Freedom Destinations for details.
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