Ever dreamed of taking a family vacation to Australia? From the Great Barrier Reef to the ancient Daintree Rainforest, welcoming cities and unique wildlife you won't find anywhere else on earth, Queensland is home to the iconic experiences you've longed for.

And with the one-of-a-kind immersive experience, Bluey’s World Brisbane, popping up from 7 November 2024 - 27 April 2025, there's never been a better time to visit. We have put together a curated, bookable Bluey-inspired itinerary so you can worry less, and adventure more on your Aussie vacation of a lifetime.

So why not escape the northern hemisphere winter for some Queensland sunshine? Here's how you could explore Brisbane and the tropical north in nine incredible days.

• Qantas Roundtrip International Economy Class Flights
• Internal Australia flights
• 4 Nights at Emporium Hote South Bank Brisbane - Bluey's Package Including Breakfast
• Full day private Australia Zoo tour
• Full Day Private Brisbane tour including Bluey's World Admission
• 4 Nights at Hamilton Island - Reef View Hotel - Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom Terrace Suite
• Includes Full Breakfast & selected activities
• Cruise Whitsundays - Morning Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach
• Cruise Whitsundays - Full Day Great Barrier Reef Adventure
• Private car service airport transfers in Brisbane
• Shared airport transfers in Hamilton Island
• All airport taxes & fuel surcharges

Day 1 - Depart the US to Brisbane
Qantas is the number one way to travel to Australia, and your vacation begins the second you step onboard a Qantas flight with Australia, just a movie, meal, or sleep away. Qantas offers direct service from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York's JFK & Dallas Fort Worth - addon fares with American Airlines available from other cities.

The Qantas onboard experience is designed to cater to every passenger, offering a variety of cabin classes from First Suites, Business, Premium Economy, to Economy. Each class is tailored to provide the best comfort, Australian food and wine, amenities, and exceptional service, ensuring that every traveler feels considered and catered to.

Day 2 - Cross International Dateline

Day 3 - Arrive Brisbane
Welcome to the river city of Brisbane. As Queensland's capital city - and the third largest city in Australia - Brisbane strikes a unique balance between modern metropolis and relaxed, subtropical destination. And it's home to nearly two million culturally diverse people, vibrant cultural precincts, world-class sporting venues, and inviting parklands and outdoor spaces.

On arrival a private car and driver will take you from Brisbane International Airport to your Brisbane hotel.

Accommodation: Emporium Hotel South Bank in a River City Twin Suite for four nights. Includes 4 x Full Breakfast per person, and as a special offer for the Bluey's package: kid 's arrival amenity, kid 's breakfast in Signature Restaurant daily when dining with an adults, and a kid 's meal from in-suite dining per stay. An urban sanctuary in the heart of Brisbane's South Bank, Emporium Hotel is among Brisbane's finest places to stay. Beyond the stylish suites, riverfront views from the infinity pool, and exquisite restaurant and rooftop bar, guests of the Emporium are within walking distance to many of the city's best sights and attractions.

If time permits this afternoon, get your bearings with a stroll around South Bank

Image: Tourism & Events Queensland

Day 4 - Go Wild in the Sunshine Coast
Australia Zoo is home to a team of passionate conservationists working around the clock to deliver animal experiences like no other. The zoo is home to over 1000 mammals, birds and reptiles from Australia and around the world - and it's the interactive and educational experiences that set Australia Zoo apart from any other wildlife sanctuary on the planet. The Croc show is a must-see while you I re here. If interested in the cuddle a koala experience, we recommend booking in advance.

Travel back to Brisbane — if time permits you 'Il stop to explore a charming hinterland village — then you'll be dropped right at the door of your Brisbane accommodation.

Image: Tourism Australia

Day 5 - Immerse yourself in Bluey's World
Come and visit the many beautiful scenes inspired by Bluey's hometown, Brisbane. Your six-hour tour focuses on seeing as many sights as possible, including the riverside parklands, lookouts and leafy suburbs with homes of that unique 'Queenslander' architecture. Just minutes in, you 'Il see why Brisbane is one of the world 's greatest places, according to TIME Magazine 2023.

The tour also includes a visit to a 40,000 square-foot, unique, immersive 70-minute experience for anyone who loves Bluey. Here you'll embark on a brand-new immersive journey with Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their beloved home, backyard and beyond. Explore your favourite rooms, play interactive games, and keep your eyes peeled for surprises around every corner... and maybe even a Longdog or two! Crawl, climb and walk (funny walks encouraged) your way through the various cubby rooms, see what's cooking in the Heeler's kitchen, decorate a pavlova like Bluey and venture out to the backyard for maximum play time around the poinciana tree. Finish your day at the playground and gift shop.

Once you're done, you'll visit Mt Coot-tha Lookout with stunning views over Brisbane and out to the islands — it may look familiar to 'The Sign' episode. You'll also see for yourself where Bingo and Bluey create so many games in pretty parks and playgrounds such as New-Ear-m-Park and Kangaroo-point, similar to those in 'Shadowlands' , 'Turtleboy' and 'Wagonride'.

While you 're here, see why South Bank is the inspiration for some Bluey episodes, including the famous Streets Beach, river walk, lively café scene and the 'Wheel of Brisbane'. It's the perfect spot for ice cream and bin-chicken spotting! At the end of your tour, you'll be transferred to your Brisbane city accommodation.

Day 6 - Explore Brisbane your way
Today is free to relax and explore on your own. Here are a few activities the whole family will love. If you want to stretch your legs, you can't go wrong with South Bank Parklands, home to an inner-city beach, playgrounds and landscaped gardens, the Wheel of Brisbane. It's also just moments from the city's best museums and galleries, including the of Modern Art, which offers hands-on kids activities to spark their creative spirit.

Or, perhaps you'd like to experience one of Brisbane's spectacular islands? Join for a small boat ride from the city into Moreton Bay to explore the natural wonder of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island). It's one of the largest sand islands in the world, and an action-packed day trip will transport you from the City Botanic Gardens to endless adventures.

Snorkel the world-famous Tangalooma Wrecks, climb the island's sand dunes, swim in some of the clearest waters in the world, and witness the abundance of sea life that our crew will point out on your adventure; turtles, dolphins, sting rays, dugongs and perhaps even whales!

Image: Tourism & Events Queensland

Day 7 - Fly Brisbane to Hamilton Island
Private car and driver from your Brisbane hotel to Brisbane Domestic Airport. Fly to Hamilton Island. On arrival in Hamilton, you will be transported to accommodation.

Nestled amongst The Whitsundays at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is one of Australia 's dreamiest escapes. Set amidst pristine surroundings, guests are spoilt for choice with endless activities right here on the island, or jumping off to other incredible Whitsundays wonders, like Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.

Accommodation: The Reef View Hotel is directly opposite Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island's favourite spot for watersports, the name 'Reef View Hotel ' says it all. The hotel features extremely spacious, well-appointed rooms that overlook either tropical gardens or the breathtaking vista of the Coral Sea

This afternoon is at leisure to relax and explore on your own.

Image: Tourism Australia and Tourism & Events Queensland

Day 8 - Explore the Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsundays is a boating mecca, and today you'll get a front-row seat to one of the world's most pristine paradises on a four-hour tour through remote corners, beautiful bays and peaceful islands.

Sit back, breathe in the sea air and marvel at the 74 island wonders of The Whitsundays, starting with views of the imposing Pentecost Island, while enjoying commentary on the history and natural wonders of the area.

The waters of Solway Passage lead to the world-famous Whitehaven Beach - voted as one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine white silica sand stretch for over seven kilometers (4 miles) along Whitsunday Island: feel the sand squeak beneath your toes and wander along the beach to your own secluded stretch, laze on the beach or cool off in the azure waters. This uninhabited island is one of Australia's true gems.

Once back on Hamilton Island, the afternoon is at leisure to relax and explore on your own: the resort's pools, spas, hiking trails and restaurants are waiting.

Day 9 - Meet the Great Barrier Reef
This incredible 8-hour experience is one of the best ways to get up-close to the Great Barrier Reef, with plenty of time to relax and soak it all in.

Cruise from Hamilton Island to Cruise Whitsundays' own floating pontoon at Hardy Reef, the perfect base for the next four hours with plenty of space to relax, undercover seating and tables, sun decks for topping up the tan, freshwater showers, change rooms and full access to the air-conditioned comfort of the cruise vessel.

There are numerous ways to explore the Reef, from the underwater viewing chamber to the semi-submersible submarine or guided snorkel safari — there's countless tropical fish and over 1,400 species of coral to spot. If you're lucky you 'Il meet the giant groper fish that calls Hardy Reef home.

Image: Tourism & Events Queensland

Day 10 - Soak up Island Time
Today is free to relax and explore on your own, diving into the many family oriented actitives on Hamilton-Island.

Meet native Aussie animals — including a koala encounter with a park ranger — at Hamilton Island Wildlife. Tour the island by gold buggy and hike to scenic points at South East Head or Passage Peak. Bushwalk to the secluded Escape Beach, or take advantage of the sports centre and rent kayaks and paddleboards for some fun on Catseye Beach.

Sometimes the beauty of Hamilton Island is simply doing nothing at all. Indulge yourself in a peaceful afternoon by the pool, and soak up the warm rays.

Day 11 - Depart Hamilton Island
From Bluey's World to island paradise, your nine days in Queensland have come to an end. Shared transfer to Hamilton Island Airport. Depart on your flights to the US, arriving the same day.

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$10,299 per adult, $5,999* per child

(* sharing the same room/apartment with adult)

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

Entering Australia is a breeze. All you need is a valid passport and an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).

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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.