1 WEEK
ITINERARIES
7 day / 6 night Itineraries
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road & Sydney
Best for: First-time visitors, iconic sights, dramatic coastal scenery
Start in Melbourne, where hidden laneways, world-class coffee, and street art set the tone.
Then drive one of the world’s great coastal routes, watching the Southern Ocean carve limestone stacks from the cliffs.
Finish in Sydney, where harbour bridges, opera sails, and golden beaches define the postcard image of Australia.
Days 1–3: Melbourne
Wander Hosier Lane’s ever-changing murals, sip a flat white in a laneway café, and stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens along the Yarra.
Visit the NGV for art, explore Queen Victoria Market’s food stalls, and end your days with dinner along Southbank, watching the city lights reflect on the river.
Days 4–5: Great Ocean Road
Head out of the city along surf beaches and eucalypt forests.
Stand before the Twelve Apostles as the sun sets behind them, walk the dramatic coastal tracks at Loch Ard Gorge, and overnight in a seaside town where you can hear the ocean from your room.
Days 6–7: Sydney
Fly to Sydney (1.5 hours) from Avalon Airport.
Walk from Circular Quay to the Opera House, explore The Rocks’ historic lanes, and climb or walk the Harbour Bridge for sweeping views.
Spend your final morning at Bondi, walking the coastal path to Coogee, then toast your trip with a harbour-side dinner.
Melbourne & Tasmania
Best for: Wilderness, wildlife, cool-climate wine, and gourmet food
Tasmania feels like a different country: crisp air, ancient forests, and some of the best food and wine in Australia.
From Hobart’s edgy art scene to the white sands of Wineglass Bay, this is nature and culture in perfect balance.
Days 1–2: Melbourne
After the congress, ease into Tasmania mode with a relaxed couple of days: a long breakfast in Fitzroy, a walk through the Botanic Gardens, and an evening in a hidden wine bar.
Days 3–5: Hobart
Fly to Hobart (1.5 hours). Explore the waterfront, visit MONA’s provocative galleries, and wander Battery Point’s colonial streets. Visit Port Arthur to learn more about Australia's convict past.
Days 5–7: Tasmania's East Coast
Drive or tour the East Coast: stop at seaside villages, walk through coastal heath to the Wineglass Bay lookout, and taste pinot noir and sparkling in the Tamar Valley. Keep an eye out for wallabies and wombats at dusk.
Melbourne, Adelaide & Kangaroo Island
Best for: Wildlife encounters, relaxed pace, and South Australian wine
Trade skyscrapers for sea lions and kangaroos. Kangaroo Island is often called a “zoo without fences”, where native animals roam free against a backdrop of rugged coastline and national parks. Pair it with Adelaide’s market culture and nearby wine regions for a gentle, rewarding week.
Days 1–2: Melbourne
Enjoy a slow start after the congress: a museum visit, a tram ride through the CBD, and a long dinner in Chinatown or Lygon Street.
Days 3–5: Adelaide
Fly to Adelaide (1.5 hours). Wander the Central Market’s aromatic aisles, then journey through the Adelaide Hills to McLaren Vale and a bit of wine tasting.
Days 5–7: Kangaroo Island
Catch the ferry or fly to Kangaroo Island. Walk among sea lions at Seal Bay, watch kangaroos grazing near your accommodation, and stand on the Remarkable Rocks as waves crash below. Return to Adelaide ready for your connection home.
Melbourne, Gold Coast & Hinterland
Best for: Beaches, theme parks, rainforest, and sunshine
Swap Melbourne’s layers for Queensland’s early-summer warmth. The Gold Coast offers surf, skyscrapers, and family fun,
while just an hour inland, ancient rainforest clings to volcanic ranges, with waterfalls and lookouts that feel worlds away.
Days 1–2: Melbourne
Choose a day trip or Melbourne sights to complete your Victorian stay, then pack your bags and enjoy a final Melbourne brunch before heading north.
Days 3–5: Beach & Theme Parks
Fly to the Gold Coast. Spend your days walking long sandy beaches, swimming in warm surf, and dining at beachfront restaurants.
Add a theme park day or a visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for close encounters with native animals.
Days 5–7: Gold Coast Hinterland
Retreat into the Hinterland: walk through Lamington or Springbrook National Park, stand behind waterfalls, and look out over endless green ridges before making your way back home.
Melbourne & Uluru
Best for: Iconic outback landscapes, Aboriginal culture, and unforgettable sunsets
Few places on Earth feel as powerful as Uluru at sunset. In the heart of Australia, this vast sandstone monolith glows deep red against
an endless sky. Pair it with the domes of Kata Tjuta and stories shared by Anangu guides for a profoundly moving experience.
Days 1–2: Melbourne
Recover from the congress with a gentle couple of days: a walk along the Yarra, a gallery visit, and an early night before your outback journey.
Days 3–5: Uluru
Fly to Uluru. Watch the rock change colour at sunset, then walk its base with an Anangu guide who shares Tjukurpa (creation stories). Rise before dawn for sunrise over Uluru, and let it's colour changing magic amaze you once more.
Days 5–7: Kata Tjuta
Explore the towering domes of Kata Tjuta on the Valley of the Winds walk.
At night, gaze up at a sky so clear it feels like you can touch the stars
Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Phillip Island
Best for: Wine, wildlife, and relaxed regional trips with minimal flying
Stay based in Melbourne but venture into Victoria’s celebrated food and
wine regions and out to an island famous for its penguins.
This is a gentler week, perfect if you want depth over distance.
Days 1–2: Melbourne
Spend your days strolling the Botanic Gardens, exploring Melbourne's famous hidden laneways, street art, museums, and distinct café culture.
Days 3-5: Yarra Valley
Pack your bags and move to an overnight stay in the Yarra Valley to fully immerse yourself in a slower, more indulgent pace of life among the vineyards.
Wake up early for a spectacular, sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the misty vines, and spend a relaxed day tasting renowned cool-climate wines and artisan local produce, followed by a visit to Healesville Sanctuary to see native Australian wildlife up close..
Days 6-7: Phillip Island
Drive south to finish your journey with a multi-day coastal stay on Phillip Island.
Walk the rugged boardwalks to spot local seal colonies and explore the island's pristine beaches.
Wander through the treetops at the Koala Conservation Reserve. Cap off your last evening by heading to the beach at dusk to watch the famous little penguins waddle ashore to their burrows.