Amazing Australia

10 Nights / 11 Days · Melbourne · Cairns · Sydney · Gold Coast

Penguins at dusk, coral reefs by day and theme-park thrills on the Gold Coast, with homely Maharaj meals every evening.

An 11-day pure vegetarian group tour across Australia's east coast, starting in Melbourne with the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island's Penguin Parade, then flying north to Cairns for the Kuranda Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The journey continues to Sydney for the Opera House, Blue Mountains and Sydney Tower Eye before ending on the Gold Coast with Movie World, Sea World and a scenic helicopter ride. Lunches and dinners are freshly prepared by a Rajasthani Maharaj travelling with the group, with Jain food available.

Highlights

  • Melbourne Orientation Tour
  • Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground Guided Tour
  • Kuranda Rainforest & Sky-Rail Cable Car
  • Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Great Barrier Reef with Glass Bottom Boat & Semi-Submarine Ride
  • Sydney Opera House (from outside) & City Tour
  • Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife & Madame Tussauds
  • Sydney Tower Eye 4D Experience
  • Blue Mountains with Scenic World
  • Paradise Kangaroo Farm
  • Movie World Theme Park & Lego Movie 4D Show
  • Sea World Park, Helicopter Ride & Ferry to Surfers Paradise

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Melbourne

    Arrive at Melbourne International Airport and complete immigration and customs formalities. Board the coach, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight in Melbourne.

    Dinner by Maharaj
  2. Day 2

    Melbourne City Tour

    Guided city tour covering St. Patrick's Cathedral, Shrine of Remembrance, Federation Square, Parliament House, Royal Botanic Gardens, War Memorial and Flinders Street. After lunch, take a guided one-hour tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, then head to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade. Overnight in Melbourne.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  3. Day 3

    Great Ocean Road

    Drive along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, taking in the 12 Apostles, the Shipwreck Coast and Port Campbell National Park. Overnight in Melbourne.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  4. Day 4

    Melbourne - Cairns (by flight) - Kuranda Rainforest

    Fly to Cairns. On arrival, ride the one-way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the World Heritage-listed rainforest canopy, then explore the rainforest aboard an amphibious Army Duck. Overnight in Cairns.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  5. Day 5

    Great Barrier Reef

    Spend the day at the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system. Enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat ride and a Semi-Submersible experience to view the corals and marine life without getting wet. Overnight in Cairns.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  6. Day 6

    Cairns - Sydney (by flight)

    Fly to Sydney and visit the Sydney Opera House from the outside, followed by an orientation tour with views of Harbour Bridge, the Eastern Suburbs, Kings Cross, Chinatown and Bondi Beach. After lunch, explore the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife and Madame Tussauds, and end the day with the Sydney Tower Eye 4D experience. Overnight in Sydney.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  7. Day 7

    Sydney - Featherdale & Blue Mountains

    Meet Australia's native animals up close at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, then head to the Blue Mountains for the Scenic Railway and Scenic Skyway at Scenic World. Overnight in Sydney.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  8. Day 8

    Sydney - Brisbane (by flight) - Gold Coast

    Fly to Brisbane and drive to the Gold Coast, with a visit to Paradise Kangaroo Farm. Overnight in Gold Coast.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  9. Day 9

    Movie World Theme Park

    Full day at Warner Bros. Movie World with thrill rides such as the Green Lantern Roller Coaster, Batwing Spaceshot, Superman Escape and Wild West Falls, plus the 4D experience show. Overnight in Gold Coast.

    Hotel Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  10. Day 10

    Sea World Park

    Enjoy the rides and marine animal exhibits at Sea World, take a helicopter ride for a bird's-eye view of the coast, and return by ferry from Sea World to Surfers Paradise. Overnight in Gold Coast.

    Hotel Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  11. Day 11

    Tour Ends

    After breakfast, bid farewell as the tour concludes. Safe travels and see you on another memorable journey.

    Hotel Breakfast

Hotels & nights

CityNightsHotel
Melbourne3Oaks Melbourne on Market or similar
Cairns2The Pacific Hotel Cairns or similar
Sydney2The Branksome Hotel & Residences or similar
Gold Coast3Mantra Legends Surfers Paradise or similar

Tour cost

Per Adult (Twin sharing)AUD 5270
Child with Bed (6-10 Years)AUD 4370
Child No Bed (2-5 Years)AUD 3920
Single SharingAUD 6560

Land cost only; international airfare extra. INR 1,00,000 non-refundable deposit at booking; balance 40 days prior. Mandatory 5% GST & 2% TCS extra.

Departures: November 1, 20; December 9, 28; January 16; February 4, 23; March 14; April 2, 21; May 10, 29

What's included

Inclusions

  • One time Visa Fees
  • Internal Flights (MEL-CNS, CNS-SYD, SYD-BNE)
  • Hotel Accommodation based on Twin/Triple Sharing with continental Breakfast
  • Travel by A/C comfortable coach throughout the tour
  • Lunch & Dinner prepared by Rajasthani Maharaj
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Medical Insurance (up to 69 Years)
  • Services of in-house Tour Manager
  • All tips of Local Guide & Driver
  • All City Taxes

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Any increase in Visa Fees, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharge and any applicable new taxes from Govt
  • Personal expenses like Porterage, Mineral Water, Laundry, Tele/Fax, etc.
  • Any items not specifically mentioned under 'Inclusions'
  • Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
  • 5% GST & 2% TCS

Good to know

Visa: One-time visa fees included. Original passport along with necessary documents should be submitted 60 days prior to departure. Passport must be valid for at least six months from the return date. VFS charges included apply only to passports issued in Maharashtra; additional VFS fees apply for other passports. Visa rejections are refunded after deducting applicable penalties, service and visa charges.

  • Passengers must carry a 5kg kitchen bag provided at the airport and hand it to the tour manager on arrival.
  • Itinerary may change as per ground conditions.
  • Lunch and dinner are prepared by our Rajasthani Maharaj; hotel serves continental breakfast. Maharaj services require a minimum of 25 passengers travelling together.
  • Jain food is available, but no arrangements for Chowihar, Tithi meals, boiled water, or alternate menu substitutions.
  • High-season surcharge may apply during peak seasons or international events; prices subject to change due to currency fluctuations.
  • Exchange rate for payments as per XE.com + INR 1.30 at the time of balance payment. Luggage allowance: 1 medium suitcase (24 inches) and 1 cabin bag (20 inches).

Cancellation

  • 30 Days Prior - 50% of the Tour Cost
  • 15 Days Prior - 100% of the Tour Cost
  • INR 1,00,000 deposit is non-refundable
  • TCS is non-refundable in the event of tour cancellation

Full terms and conditions are in the brochure. Prices are per person, subject to change, and exclude 5% GST and TCS as applicable.