Sydney, Airlie Beach & Melbourne Highlights Tour10 Days / 9 Nights
Overview
Discover Australia's celebrated harbour, the Whitsundays' spectacular white-sand coast and Melbourne's characterful cultural precincts, with thoughtful time in each destination.
Three Australian Experiences, One Seamless Journey
A memorable first-time Australia route combining the harbour city, the Whitehaven coast and Melbourne’s creative character.
10 Days / 9 Nights
Three distinct destinationsSydney
Harbour & coastal heritageAirlie Beach
Whitehaven & WhitsundaysMelbourne
Laneways & city views2 Domestic Flights
Sydney - Proserpine - MelbourneHoneymoon itinerary
Explore your journey day by day, with every stay, transfer and experience clearly planned.
A Comfortable First Landing: Meet your pre-arranged airport transfer and settle into your Sydney hotel. The remainder of the day is kept light after an international journey.
Evening by the Waterfront: Explore Darling Harbour or Circular Quay independently, with open waterfront views and restaurants at your own expense.
Harbour Landmarks: See the Opera House exterior, Harbour Bridge viewpoints and the historic streets of The Rocks during your self-guided exploration.
Sydney from the Water: Board your included scheduled harbour sightseeing cruise for a fresh perspective on the city skyline. Meals and premium extras are excluded.
Sydney’s Coastal Side: Spend time at Bondi Beach and its relaxed seaside neighbourhood, enjoying the ocean setting at your own pace.
Your Own Sydney Discoveries: Use the remaining time for galleries, gardens or neighbourhood cafés. Admission tickets and purchases beyond listed inclusions are extra.
Travel to Tropical Queensland: Transfer from your Sydney hotel to the airport for your included Sydney - Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) flight, subject to airline schedule.
Welcome to Airlie Beach: On arrival, continue via pre-arranged road transfer to your Airlie Beach hotel. Explore the marina and coastal promenade independently.
Why this route works
City Icons Without Backtracking
Sydney harbour experiences come first, before heading north to the Whitsundays for your coastal stay.Whitsundays, Without Island Hotel Costs
Three nights in Airlie Beach allow a dedicated Southern Whitehaven Beach cruise plus a free day or optional reef excursion.Melbourne’s Cultural Finale
Finish in Melbourne with historic laneways, cafés and included Skydeck admission, while Great Ocean Road remains optional.Inclusions & exclusions
Compare what is included and excluded side by side.
- Sydney - 3 nights in a proposed 3-star hotel with a double bed requested
- Airlie Beach - 3 nights in proposed comfortable accommodation
- Melbourne - 3 nights in a proposed 3-star hotel
- India - Sydney and Melbourne - India international flights
- All lunches, dinners, restaurant bills and drinks
- Great Barrier Reef full-day excursion - optional additional charge
Cancellation, Refund, Date Change & Travel Credit Policy
Cancel 10+ Days Before Travel — Choose 70% Refund or 100% Travel Credit
Cancel 10+ Days Before Travel — Choose 70% Refund or 100% Travel Credit
Cancel an eligible holiday package 10 or more calendar days before the scheduled departure date and choose between a 70% eligible monetary refund (after 30% cancellation charge) or 100% eligible Atravelq Travel Credit.
Option A: 70% Monetary Refund
A 30% cancellation charge applies to the eligible package amount. The remaining 70% is refundable. Approved refunds processed within 45 working days from written approval.Option B: 100% Atravelq Travel Credit
The standard 30% cancellation charge is waived. 100% of the eligible amount paid is issued as an Atravelq Credit Note for future eligible travel services.100% Non-Refundable
No monetary refund will ordinarily be provided. No Atravelq Travel Credit will ordinarily be issued.Non-Refundable
No monetary refund or Travel Credit will ordinarily be provided for no-shows, unused services, partially completed holidays or cancellation after travel has commenced.Other packages you might like
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