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Down Under Adventure

Adrian Rodriguez

Adrian Rodriguez

6 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 15-day journey through Sydney, Cairns, and Melbourne. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, explore stunning wildlife parks, and indulge in breathtaking views. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Sydney

Day 1Parks and Wildlife in Sydney
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$63

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$ 20

Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Parramatta Park
Flower-filled park with a bike loop, playgrounds, al fresco concerts & Old Government House museum.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Wildlife park with over 1,700 birds, mammals & reptiles, plus a cafe, picnic area & souvenir shop.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$63
Day 2Seafood Delights and Museum Marvels
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$100

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$ 20

Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Sydney Fish Market
Large marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Sydney Zoo
Modest zoo with native & exotic wildlife, an aquarium with penguins & up-close animal encounters.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63
30 - 36 min

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Powerhouse Museum
Founded in 1879, this museum has state-of-the-art exhibitions on futurology, transport and ecology.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
Day 3History, Nature, and Market Magic
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$38

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$ 14

Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Australian Museum
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
25 - 30 min

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Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
Sweeping ocean vistas from an iconic 3-km. trail along the cliffs between well-known Sydney beaches.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Paddy's Markets Haymarket
Large, time-tested marketplace with an eclectic array of goods such as souvenirs, clothes & produce.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Artistic Wonders and Sky-High Thrills
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$113

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$ 20

Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Hyde Park
Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
10 - 12 min

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Sydney Tower Eye
Landmark tower building with a 4-D cinema, observation deck & outdoor viewing platform.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$50
Day 5Gardens, Bridges, and Fun at Luna Park
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$125

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$ 20

Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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
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$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
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$75
Day 6Iconic Landmarks and Aquatic Encounters
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$163

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$ 27

Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Taronga Zoo Sydney
Harbourside animal attraction with over 350 separate species & a ferry service to the city centre.
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$88
20 - 24 min

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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$75

Budget breakdown: $1740 In total

Activities & Food:$1513
Transport:$228

Trip to Cairns

Day 1Parks and Wildlife in Sydney
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$0

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Munro Martin Parklands
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Seafood Delights and Museum Marvels
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$0

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$ 5

Things to do in Cairns
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Cairns Botanic Gardens
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3History, Nature, and Market Magic
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$100

Cairns Aquarium
More than 16,000 specimens in 9 ecosystems, along with an eatery featuring aquarium views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
7 - 10 min

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Cairns Museum
Museum featuring the history of life in the tropics through objects, photographs & archival records.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $1740 In total

Activities & Food:$1513
Transport:$228

Trip to Melbourne

Day 1Parks and Wildlife in Sydney
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$150

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$ 19

Melbourne Zoo
Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
15 - 18 min

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$75
8 - 10 min

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Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine commemorating Australian wartime service with memorials, exhibitions & gardens.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 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.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Seafood Delights and Museum Marvels
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$38

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$ 13

Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
11 - 14 min

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Flagstaff Gardens
Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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National Gallery of Victoria
Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Melbourne Park
Mixed sports facility hosting one of tennis' 4 annual majors and a wide variety of indoor sports.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 3History, Nature, and Market Magic
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$75

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$ 19

Werribee Open Range Zoo
Family-friendly zoo for viewing African giraffes & zebras on safari tours, plus casual dining.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
45 - 54 min

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Carlton Gardens
Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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ACMI
Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 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.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Artistic Wonders and Sky-High Thrills
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$188

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$ 25

Scienceworks (Museums Victoria)
Family-focused science & technology center featuring changing interactive exhibits & a planetarium.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
16 - 20 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
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$50
7 - 9 min

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Fitzroy Gardens
Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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St Kilda Pier
Pier with walking track & picnic facilities offering Melbourne skyline & Port Phillip Bay views.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Luna Park Melbourne
Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 5Gardens, Bridges, and Fun at Luna Park
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$225

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$ 19

Brighton Bathing Boxes
Iconic & much-photographed group of 96 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
42 - 51 min

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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
At this 25-acre zoo, visitors can view rare & endangered Australian animals by day & night.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$75
27 - 33 min

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Arthurs Seat Eagle - Base Station
Cable car rides to a hilltop lookout, with panoramic views across the Mornington Peninsula.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
17 - 21 min

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Peninsula Hot Springs
Hot springs & day spa with offerings such as private pavilions, moonlit bathing & massages.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$100
Day 6Iconic Landmarks and Aquatic Encounters
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$138

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$ 13

Dandenong Ranges National Park
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Puffing Billy Railway
Historic 1900 steam train with open-air carriages & routes within the scenic Dandenong Ranges.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$63
44 - 53 min

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Healesville Sanctuary
Zoo dedicated to Australian wildlife offering indoor & outdoor playgrounds, plus cafes & shops.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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$75

Budget breakdown: $1740 In total

Activities & Food:$1513
Transport:$228