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Down Under Adventure

Meenakshi Sethi

Meenakshi Sethi

10 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic 19-day journey through Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Gold Coast. Discover iconic landmarks, vibrant markets, stunning gardens, and thrilling wildlife encounters. Get ready for an unforgettable Australian adventure!

Day 1Melbourne Delights
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$99

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$ 25

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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The Grain Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
2 - 3 min

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$75
19 - 23 min

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Brighton Bathing Boxes
Iconic & much-photographed group of 96 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Day 2Cultural Wonders of Sydney
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$114

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$ 25

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Padre Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
2 - 3 min

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Queen Victoria Market
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Melbourne Skydeck
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$50
10 - 12 min

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Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$38
Day 3Brisbane's Natural Beauty
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$28

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$ 19

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Pure South
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
6 - 9 min

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National Gallery of Victoria
Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 4Thrills and Wildlife in Gold Coast
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$93

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$ 19

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Meerkat Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
1 - 2 min

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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Family-friendly zoo for viewing African giraffes & zebras on safari tours, plus casual dining.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$75
31 - 38 min

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South Melbourne Market
Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 5
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$122

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$ 19

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Harper's Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
10 - 15 min

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Luna Park Melbourne
Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$100
13 - 16 min

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Crown Melbourne
Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas & a casino, plus restaurants & bars.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $2774 In total

Activities & Food:$2450
Transport:$324
Day 1Melbourne Delights
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$137

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$ 7

ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Caffe Amici
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
5 - 8 min

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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$75
4 - 5 min

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Powerhouse Museum
Founded in 1879, this museum has state-of-the-art exhibitions on futurology, transport and ecology.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$38
Day 2Cultural Wonders of Sydney
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$89

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$ 14

ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Social Brew Cafe
Social Brew Cafe is a stylish spot, with great service, as well as that aforementioned delicious feed.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
4 - 5 min

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Sydney Fish Market
Large marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Darling Harbour
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions & hosting large-scale events.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$38
9 - 11 min

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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$25
Day 3Brisbane's Natural Beauty
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$66

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$ 20

ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Cafe Opera
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
5 - 8 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Australian Museum
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$38
Day 4Thrills and Wildlife in Gold Coast
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$181

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$ 14

ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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ASLAN Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
4 - 5 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
15 - 22 min

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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$50
16 - 23 min

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Luna Park Sydney
Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top & a Ferris wheel.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$75
Day 5
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$172

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$ 20

ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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The Fine Food Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
15 - 22 min

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Sydney Opera House
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music & dance, plus guided tours.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
19 - 23 min

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Taronga Zoo Sydney
Harbourside animal attraction with over 350 separate species & a ferry service to the city centre.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$88

Budget breakdown: $2774 In total

Activities & Food:$2450
Transport:$324
Day 1Melbourne Delights
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$74

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$ 14

Pullman Brisbane King George Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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The Gardens Club
A new event space and cafe located in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. Established by Wise Foundation and the team behind Bleeding Heart.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
22 - 33 min

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Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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The Wheel of Brisbane.
Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$50
Day 2Cultural Wonders of Sydney
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$176

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$ 14

Pullman Brisbane King George Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

58 - 70 min

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The Shoreline Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
6 - 9 min

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Sea World
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$150
Day 3Brisbane's Natural Beauty
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$91

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$ 20

Pullman Brisbane King George Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Three Girls Skipping
We serve delicious cakes, pastries, light savoury fare and drinks.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
14 - 17 min

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Day 4Thrills and Wildlife in Gold Coast
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$43

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$ 7

Pullman Brisbane King George Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Coffee Anthology
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
5 - 8 min

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Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Queensland Museum
Museum featuring science, culture & natural history exhibits specific to the Queensland region.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$25

Budget breakdown: $2774 In total

Activities & Food:$2450
Transport:$324
Day 1Melbourne Delights
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$24

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$ 21

Holiday Paradise - Broadbeach Keys Kiosk

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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McDonald's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
1 - 2 min

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Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Casual, open-air night market featuring many stalls, local artisans & live music performances.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Burleigh Head National Park
Coastal headland area with shoreline & rainforest trails, plus wildlife viewing.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 2Cultural Wonders of Sydney
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$214

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$ 21

Holiday Paradise - Broadbeach Keys Kiosk

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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The Salt Mill
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
8 - 11 min

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$75
27 - 33 min

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Timezone Surfers Paradise - Arcade Games, Ten Pin Bowling, Laser Tag
Large indoor family theme park with numerous interactive games, activities & attractions.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$50
6 - 9 min

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SkyPoint Observation Deck
A 230m-high observation deck & cafe offering sweeping Gold Coast views, plus nightlife on weekends.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$63
Day 3Brisbane's Natural Beauty
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$203

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$ 14

Holiday Paradise - Broadbeach Keys Kiosk

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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The Shoreline Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
6 - 9 min

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Sea World
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$175
Day 4Thrills and Wildlife in Gold Coast
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$168

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$ 21

Holiday Paradise - Broadbeach Keys Kiosk

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Giri Kana Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
10 - 15 min

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Broadwater Parklands
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Warner Bros. Movie World
Film-themed amusement park with thrill rides including rollercoasters & regular live stunt shows.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$150
Day 5
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$360

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$ 21

Holiday Paradise - Broadbeach Keys Kiosk

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
9 - 14 min

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Australian Outback Spectacular
Bush-themed dinner show in a high-tech arena with horseback riding, cattle mustering & music.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$175
9 - 11 min

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Dreamworld
Sprawling amusement complex featuring themed areas, with rides, attractions & a wildlife park.
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$163

Budget breakdown: $2774 In total

Activities & Food:$2450
Transport:$324