Have you ever dreamed of taking a family vacation to Australia? From the Great Barrier Reef to the ancient Daintree Rainforest, iconic cities, and unique wildlife you won't find anywhere else on earth, Australia is home to the iconic experiences you've longed for. With the one-of-a-kind experiences, there's never been a better time to visit. We have put together a curated, family-inspired itinerary so you can worry less and adventure more on your unforgettable Aussie vacation.

• Round-trip International Economy Class Flights
• Internal Australia flights
• 1 Night at Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat - Animal View Room - including exclusive wildlife experiences
• 2 Nights at Parkroyal Darling Harbour - Deluxe Room
• Half-day Private Sydney tour
• Sydney Harbour private cruise
• Sydney Opera House tour
• 2 Nights Desert Gardens, Uluru/Ayers Rock
• A Night at the Field of Light Dinner
• A Camel to Sunrise morning tour
• Kata Tjuta National Park tour
• 4 Nights at Mandalay Luxury Apartments, Port Douglas - Two-Bedroom Apartment
• Full Day Great Barrier Reef cruise
• Full Day Mossman Gorge Adventure Day
• Private car service transfers in Sydney & shared transfers at Uluru and Cairns/Port Douglas
• All airport taxes & fuel surcharges

Day 1 - Depart US to Brisbane
Direct flights are available from LA, San Francisco, JFK, Houston, and Dallas to Brisbane, with connections from all US airports. Ask about our upgrade options to Premium Economy and Business class.

Day 2 - Cross International Date Line

Day 3 - Arrive in Sydney

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver for a car service transfer to the Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat, where you will spend your two-night stay.

Nestled amongst the natural landscape of Taronga Zoo Sydney, this elegant Australian eco-retreat overlooks the magnificent Sydney Harbour. Its thoughtfully curated designer rooms allow you to overlook bushland, animals, or harbor views. It's a peaceful, relaxing experience that connects guests with native Australian Wildlife. Your stay includes two adjoining rooms for two adults and two children. Where else can you sleep with a Koala or Kangaroo outside your window and enjoy spectacular Sydney Harbour views from the Retreat lounge and restaurant? After checking in to the Retreat, you can access the Zoo throughout your stay.

Sanctuary Tour:
Join your guide and keeper to share their detailed knowledge of the animals and the extensive conservation work carried out by Taronga to preserve precious wildlife. Get up close to unique Australian animals and hear fascinating stories, all whilst deepening your connection to Cammeraigal country. The Sanctuary is a thoughtfully designed habitat that is home to native Australian species, including Koalas, Tammar Wallabies, Bettongs, Potoroos, and Pademelons.

Enjoy dinner at Me-Gal Restaurant (additional costs apply) - With sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, Me-Gal is named after the Cammeraigal word for 'tears,' which evokes the saltwater surrounding the restaurant's beautiful location.

Night Walk: Ssshhh, everyone's gone home, let's go explore!! Once Taronga is closed, no one can enter the Zoo unless you are a guest of the Wildlife Retreat and are with one of our guides. Take a walk in the wild and see which animals aren't quite ready to go to bed. No tour is the same as searching and exploring to see who is enjoying the cool evening air or the peace.

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Day 4 - Half Day City Sights

With your luggage, you will be picked up from the Wildlife Retreat this morning to commence a private half-day Sydney tour. Visit the historic Rocks area and hear about early convict history. Enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See the city's shopping heart, the Queen Victoria Building, and Sydney Tower. Visit Sydney's trendy Oxford Street district and travel through Paddington with its terrace houses before arriving at the Pacific Ocean. Take a magnificent coastal cliff walk. Travel to the famous Bondi Beach and visit the beachfront promenade, where you can enjoy a coffee or cool drink at your own expense. See 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 harbor before returning to the city center, where you will be dropped at your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay two nights in the Heart of Sydney. The Parkroyal Darling Harbour is located on the city side of Darling Harbour, a short distance from the restaurants and bars of the Darling Quarter and 2 kilometers from Circular Quay. The spacious guest rooms and suites are contemporary and offer views of the cityscape or Darling Harbour.

Day 5 - Private Sydney Harbour Cruise & Sydney Opera House Tour

Enjoy a private 2-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour with your own skipper, taking in iconic sights including the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Garden Island, Woolloomooloo, Double Bay, Mosman, Bradleys Head, Admiralty House, Kirribilli House, and a spectacular passage beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. An intimate and memorable way to experience Sydney from the water.

Later, join a 1-hour guided tour of the Sydney Opera House (shared tour). Discover the remarkable story behind Jørn Utzon’s architectural masterpiece, brought to life through expert commentary, immersive multimedia, and rare archival content. Go behind the scenes into one of the Opera House’s working performance venues and gain insight into the artistry, innovation, and history that make this UNESCO World Heritage landmark one of the world’s most celebrated cultural icons.

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Day 6 - Sydney – Ayers Rock (Uluru)
This morning a car service transfer to Sydney airport for your flight to Ayers Rock. On arrival at Ayers Rock, take the courtesy shuttle transfer on arrival to the Desert Gardens hotel - your base for two nights.

Uluru, the true Aboriginal name for what many people know as Ayers Rock, rises from the broad desert plain in the deep center of Australia. It is one of the country's most recognizable natural icons. The famous "Rock" stands 348 meters high and is located 440 kilometers southwest of Alice Springs in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Forty kilometers west of Uluru is Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas. This massive pile of rock domes dates back 500 million years. Uluru and Kata Tjuta have great Aboriginal cultural significance for the Anangu traditional landowners. Learn about the area's local flora and fauna, bush foods, and Aboriginal Dreamtime stories.

ACCOMMODATION - Magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs are the settings for this hotel. Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities and offers a range of accommodations, from shaded poolside rooms to deluxe rooms overlooking the desert. Relax in the comfort of your private balcony or courtyard, or unwind in the pool, sipping cocktails from the Bunya bar. It is only a short stroll to the numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably one of the best sunsets, with the spectacular play of colors across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert.

This evening enjoy the sunset over Uluru & "A Night at The Field of Light" tour. Your experience begins with a convenient hotel pick-up and transfer to the remote desert location with majestic views of Uluru. With Uluru as the backdrop, guests enjoy canapés and chilled sparkling wine to the sounds of a didgeridoo as the sun slowly sets. As darkness gradually falls and the colored lights of the 50,000 glass spheres come to life, guests enjoy a local Indigenous performance, welcoming them to this unique country, before being invited to join their fellow travelers at their dinner table for a unique three-course bush tucker-inspired buffet menu. A knowledgeable guide will provide insights and background to the monumental installation, and you can immerse yourself and walk through the Field of Light.

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Day 10 - Ayers Rock - Camel to Sunrise Tour & Afternoon Kata Tjuta
This morning enjoy a peaceful camel ride through stunning sand dune country with the awe inspiring back drop of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Take in the cool morning air and watch as the rising sun lights up Uluru and the surrounding plains. Skilled cameleers describe the flora and fauna along the trail. Enjoy billy tea, coffee and freshly baked beer bread back at the farm after the ride.

This afternoon join your tour to Kata Tjuta National Park. This 3-hour tour travels to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where unique flora and fauna thrive – Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Your guide will reveal the many attributes of this diverse environment and describe the cultural significance of Kata Tjuta as a sacred Aboriginal men’s ceremonial site. Arriving at Walpa Gorge, walk between the mighty conglomerate domes and hear how these 36 domes that make up Kata Tjuta have evolved over millions of years. Take time to listen to the wind (Walpa) far above and view the scale of the rock walls surrounding you. The spirituality of this unique location embraces everyone who ventures here

Day 8 - Fly Ayers Rock to Cairns / Port Douglas

Take the courtesy shuttle transfer to Ayers Rock Airport and fly to Cairns. On arrival in Cairns, you will be transferred to Port Douglas.

Just an hour's drive north of Cairns, along one of Australia's most scenic roads, Port Douglas is a sophisticated yet low-key haven for travelers, surrounded by tropical beauty. The charming town is lined with boutique stores, exquisite alfresco restaurants and cafés, and stylish resorts, all just moments from the golden sands of the famous Four Mile Beach. And while the serene surroundings will make you want to cozy up and enjoy the views — some of Australia's best adventures can be found right here. That's because Port Douglas is the ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation.

Accommodation: Mandalay Luxury Apartments. This property is located 550 metres from Macrossan Street and within 100 metres to Four Mile Beach. Situated in quiet seclusion, the cool white exteriors of the three storey buildings are nestled among tropical gardens. Calm classic interiors of shell and stone, quality furnishings and plantation shutters in white lime wash complement each apartment, epitomizing the beach style and relaxed elegance.

This afternoon is at leisure to relax and explore on your own. Four Mile Beach and Rex Smeal Park are both great spots to explore, and if you want to get your step count up post-flight, Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail is an easily accessible summit that serves as Port Douglas' ultimate viewing point, providing majestic, sweeping views of the sandy Four Mile Beach below as well as the surrounding mountain and sea panorama. The lookout is accessible via steps at the north end of 4 Mile Beach.

Image: Tourism Australia and Tourism & Events Queensland

Day 9 - Full Day Outer Reef cruise

Board your vessel for your 6.5 hour tour. Visit Agincourt Reef which is located at the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here, special reefs known as ribbons run parallel to the Continental Shelf. Adjacent to the Coral Sea trench, these ribbon reefs are recognised as the most pristine eco-systems in the reef’s environment. Clear water provides the best possible underwater visibility, encourages rich coral growth and supports spectacular marine life.?Return to Port Douglas Marina?in the late afternoon

Image: Tourism & Events Queensland

Day 10 - Full Day Mossman Gorge Adventure Day
This 8 hour tour will enable you to immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other! After being collected from your accommodation you will travel to Mossman Gorge to experience a traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony; you will be cleansed of bad spirits and have traditional rainforest body paint applied. Explore the Daintree National Park during a 1.5 hour interpretive walk, which will leave you with a deeper understanding of this breath-taking rainforest. After lunch, travel to the Mossman River for a one of a kind River Drift tour; a unique experience that offers a blend of hiking and serene river floating in the lush rainforest of the Mossman River. You will return to Port Douglas, where you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Image: Tourism & Events Queensland and Tourism Australia

Day 11 - Port Douglas

Explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure or consider adding one of our tour options - Some of our favorites (additional cost applies):

• Wildlife Habitat - The award-winning Wildlife Habitat is Australia's leading immersion exhibit - an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a spacious and natural setting. Visitors wander along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a vast range of flora and fauna as birds fly and roam freely. The original Breakfast with the Birds has been a visitor must-do for two decades; be immersed within the Wetlands environment while enjoying the cacophony of sounds and colors of WildlifeWildlife as they wander freely amongst you while enjoying a tropical breakfast.
• Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail - Enjoy a full day Kuranda, Scenic Rail, and Skyrail Tour. Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking journey on one of the world's most scenic train routes. The trip will take you through hand-hewn tunnels and across bridges with amazing views. Stop at Barron Gorge to view the Falls before arriving at beautiful Kuranda station. Your Kuranda Boarding Pass offers discounted entry into Birdworld, Kuranda Koala Gardens, The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and Rainforestation, as well as a detailed map of Kuranda - the Village in the rainforest. At the scheduled time, bypass the ticketing lines and go directly to the Skyrail boarding area to board Skyrail for the world's most beautiful rainforest experience. Glide over the rainforest canopy and take advantage of the two stops to enjoy a walk through the rainforest or visit the CSIRO Interpretive Centre.

Day 12 - Port Douglas / Cairns
This morning, you will be transferred by private car service to Cairns Airport. Bid farewell to Australia as you depart Cairns on your connecting flight to the US, arriving the same day.

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$6,999 per person

Note: Daily departures; this package is an independent itinerary with flexible departures (not a group tour)

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Fly direct from New York JFK for an additional $400 or non-stop from Dallas Fort Worth for an extra $600 to the package price.

Add-on airfares are available from most major airports; ask an Aspire consultant for a quote.

• Upgrade to premium economy from $1,100 per person each way*
• Upgrade to business class from $3,000 per person each way*
Can take the upgrade one way or round trip and combine premium/business classes on same ticket

* Upgrade from pricing based on Sunday through Wednesday departures from Los Angeles/San Francisco - ask an Aspire consultant for the upgrade fee from other departure points and travel Thursday through Saturday.

Terms & Conditions:

The package from pricing is based on double occupancy (2 people sharing a room) for low-season stays for travel Sundays through Wednesdays from Los Angeles/San Francisco. A $50 air supplement applies each way for international travel from Thursday to Saturday. Add-on fares are available from other cities. Specific blackout dates apply to the accommodation and tour value offers. Seats are limited and may only be available on some flights. Hotels are subject to availability. All prices reflect discounts for purchases made by check/wire/Zelle; please see the terms and conditions for credit card payments. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply.

Full payment is due at the time of booking to guarantee the package price and purchase the airline tickets. Travel Insurance is highly recommended for travel to Australia.