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Treasures of Australia: Reef & Culture

2026

Land Tour

Treasures of Australia: Reef & Culture

Treasures of Australia: Reef & Culture

From the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef in Queensland to the culture-capital city of Melbourne, discover Australia's diverse landscapes over five adventure-filled days.

5 day Land Tour

Itinerary

Cairns to Melbourne

5 days / 4 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Cairns, Port Douglas

Day 2

Port Douglas, Daintree National Park, Mossman Gorge

Day 3

Port Douglas, Cairns, Arrive Sydney

Day 4

Melbourne

Day 5

Depart Melbourne

Coach/Vehicle
Flight (not included)
Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Experiences in five destinations
Four nights in hand-picked accommodation
Locally inspired dining – A total of eight meals
Services of an expert APT Tour Director or Driver-Guide
Transfers and porterage
On Phillip Island, experience the Penguin Parade and visit the Koala Conservation Reserve
Embark on walk to Walpa Gorge and Mala Walk at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and take in spectacular views
Set off on a sunset cruise to the Low Isles on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.

Couple on Guided Dreamtime Walk

Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk

Discover the lush rainforest, meandering streams and culturally significant sites on a Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk through Mossman Gorge, led by a local Indigenous guide. Hear the stories and legends of the Kuku Yalanji people, and experience longstanding cultural traditions including a smoking ceremony, ochre paint making, and bush soap making.

Sunset Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef

Join a sunset cruise to the Low Isles on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Spend golden hour swimming, exploring the island, snorkeling and observing the colorful reef from a glass-bottom boat.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

World-Famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Travelers from all over flock to Phillip Island to catch a glimpse of the iconic Penguin Parade. At dusk, watch from special viewing platforms as the little penguins scurry across the sand from the sea to spend the night in their protected burrows.

Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Victoria.
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Victoria.

Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market

Explore the fresh produce, unique souvenirs and mouthwatering street food at Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s iconic market that has been operating since 1878. With a knowledgeable guide, discover how this wholesale space has evolved into the exciting food hub it is today.

What our customers are saying

I would thoroughly recommend this trip to everyone as I would never have seen this beautiful part of our country by myself. Our driver/guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the outback and made it so interesting.

Kimberley tour

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Price includes airport transfers where stated

  • Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations

  • APT highly recommends travel insurance

  • Flight Cairns to Melbourne must be booked on Qantas aboard flight number QF703 departing Cairns at 1.35pm, arriving into Melbourne at 5.00pm, otherwise transfers and dinner in Melbourne may be forfeited

  • Tour Activity Level – Moderate. This tour includes some walks with gentle slopes and uneven ground. Alighting the tour vehicle requires stepping up onto steep steps. This tour is not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids

  • Prices are for land tour only, flights not included

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