Ultimate Australia in Style with Airfare: Tasmania, Melbourne & Sydney

Depart from North America on your flight to Australia.

Today is lost as you cross the International Date Line. You will regain the day on your return journey.

After clearing Australian Customs and Immigration formalities, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in central Melbourne.

The balance of the morning is at leisure to relax.

Have you ever been to a city and wondered what all the fuss was about? Or wasted time trying to find that cool local café you were told of, and ended up missing everything? Melbourne's arcades and laneways hide many of these answers. Join this indulgent afternoon walk through Melbourne's beautiful back streets, and get orientated in the life of the city that locals love.  Discover artisanal and specialty retailers, that often are only found in the city. Some of the quirkiest cafes, independent designers, street art, architecture, and historical tales are found in these walkways. Soak in the city via all your senses, and engage with passionate creatives. There is something for everyone, locals and visitors alike.

Take in some of Victoria's best wineries in the stunning region of the Yarra Valley, only one hour from Melbourne. The tour features tutored tastings at 4 premium wineries, a superb winery restaurant lunch with wine, and finishing the day at the home of Australia's No.1 bubbly, Domaine Chandon, for light tasting platters and a glass of sparkling wine.

Your unforgettable day will commence with a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you are guaranteed plenty of close encounters with an array of Australian native animals like kangaroos, wombats and echidnas.  Next, head to Phillip Island where, time/season permitting, visit Woolamai Surf Beach to catch a glimpse of the awesome waves and die-hard surfers.  Following this, travel over to the dramatic west coast of the island.  At the Nobbies, stroll along the boardwalk to experience the waves crashing along this dramatic coastline and perhaps spot a few seals and some penguin nests.  Finally, your Phillip Island Day Tour is not complete without its black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. You will firstly head to the Visitor Centre to explore, shop and have a coffee, then last but certainly not least, you will meander along the boardwalk to the viewing platform.  It's time to relax and let the show begin. The little penguins will waddle ashore, decked out in their tuxedos as they hurry off to find their burrows. At the end of the evening, your Guide will take you back to your Melbourne hotel.

A full day to discover this charming Victorian city on your own.

Melbourne, capital and largest city of the Australian state of Victoria is home to over five million people. Renown for its architecture, Melbourne has a strong cafe culture. The new developments at Federation Square and Southbank are must see destinations.

This morning, transfer to Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport for your flight to Tasmania.

On arrival at Hobart, meet your drive an transfer to your hotel.

The balance of the day is at leisure to explore Hobart at your own pace.

This morning, travel onto the stunning Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur Historic Site which are some of Tasmania's most visited destinations. Set in tranquil gardens Tasmania's famous convict settlement site harbors a dark history that our experienced guide will bring to life. As you stroll amongst the now peaceful buildings, envisage the harsh life that was endured by the hapless convicts. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will explore the famous geological features such as The Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen and the Remarkable Caves (if time permits) of the peninsula as you travel the rugged coastline.

Explore the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the largest private art collection in Australia. With its fascinatingly eclectic blend of ancient and modern exhibits, it is one of the world's most controversial museums and a truly unique experience. Enjoy lunch at either MONA or a scenic Coal River Valley winery. Sample some of the region's award-winning wines. Discover the charming historic village of Richmond. As you stroll around its well-preserved colonial architecture become immersed in the nostalgia of colonial times.

Your guide will greet you in the morning at your accommodation and takes you to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for an opportunity to experience Tasmanian Devils, Wombats, Quolls and other Australian animals. The Tasmanian kangaroos at Bonorong are incredibly gentle, so take the delightful opportunity to hand feed them. This dedicated team of wildlife carers provides an invaluable service to the research and protection of native wildlife in Tasmania. Our journey continues through the picturesque Derwent Valley dotted with orchards, hop fields and quaint reminders of the historic origins of the area. After Lunch, travel to Mount Field National Park, the oldest National Park in the state. Explore the green forest canopy where you crane your neck to see some of the tallest flowering trees in the world. The majesty of Russell Falls is revealed after a short stroll through the lush rain forest.

Following breakfast you will be transferred to the Hobart Airport for your flight to Sydney.

On arrival at Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport meet your drive and transfer to your hotel.

The balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring this cosmopolitan city.

Begin your day with a sensational morning tea cruise. A unique, Sydney Harbour Highlights two-hour cruise experience. Enjoy the company of a small group aboard a 52-foot motor yacht. Your personal captain and host will share the rich history of Sydney Harbour and its foreshore as you take in the sites of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a light morning tea with coffee, tea, juice, water and 5-star service.

This afternoon depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day city sights tour. On tour you'll visit the historic Rocks area and hear early convict history. Enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See the shopping heart of the city, QVB, Centre point.

Visit Sydney's trendy new district Oxford Street. Travel through elegant Paddington with its terrace houses before arriving at the Pacific Ocean. See the superb coast cliff walk around Tamarama and Bronte.

Travel on to famous Bondi Beach. Visit the beachfront promenade, enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost). See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and Sydney's best panoramic view at Dover Heights.

Return to Sydney via Double Bay, Kings Cross and Mrs Macquarie's Point for a final magical viewpoint over the harbour before returning to the city centre.

This morning touched by the most ancient human culture on earth in a 90-minute leisurely walkabout with an Aboriginal guide in The Rocks, and journey into DreamTime, the culture of Aboriginal People.

The Rocks Dreaming Aboriginal Heritage Tour is 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned and was developed by Aboriginal Elder, Margret Campbell, a Dunghutti - Jerrinjah woman. It is led by Aboriginal guides who have her permission to share her cultural knowledge. The tour gives you the opportunity to discover how the ancient Aboriginal DreamTime is still alive within the modern Sydney landscape and how the billion-year old harbour, marine environment, sandstone strata, waterways, flora and fauna continue to influence how Aboriginal people live today.

This afternoon, in climb groups of up to 12 people, you'll be led by one of Bridge Climb's professional climb leaders on a 3.5-hour adventure of one of the world's most recognizable bridges. The walk will take you along catwalks, up ladders, and steadily up to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Experience the satisfaction of conquering the upper arch of the Bridge while taking in the city surrounds, the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, the harbour, and the Bridge itself beneath your feet.

Today, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Time permitting, extend your stay and discover more of the land Downunder!