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Bucket List Australia
Costsaver | 10 Days | Sydney to Cairns
February & March 2026 Departures
Prepare for an Aussie adventure brimming with unforgettable memories! Scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge for unbeatable views, snorkel the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, and ride the rails to a charming rainforest village. Surf the waves at Bondi Beach or bask in the magic of an Uluru sunset - it's all yours to choose. Your ultimate Australian bucket list starts here!
AAA Member Benefits and Special Offers:
- Member Benefits
- Up to $40 per person on-tour credit toward an optional excursion
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Included With Your Trip
Included Sightseeing
Cairns
- Orientation tour along the Cairns Esplanade, take a swim in the saltwater lagoon and visit the night markets
Sydney
- See Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge on a city sights tour. Walk the cobblestone streets and view colonial buildings of the Rocks District. Discover the sand and surf culture at Bondi Beach, see the famous Bondi Lifesavers and stroll along the coastal walk for stunning ocean views
Uluru
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, explore the base of Uluṟu, walk to the Muṯitjulu Waterhole, view ancient Aboriginal rock art and hear traditional First Nations stories
What You Can Expect on Your Trip
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most regions
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Daily breakfasts included
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
- City orientation tours
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
- A Costsaver bonus: All Intra-Air Flights: Sydney to Ayers Rock and Ayers Rock to Cairns.
Additional Information
Day 1: Arrive Sydney
Say g’day to the vibrant city of Sydney, known for iconic landmarks, a dazzling harbor and beaches so famous they have their own TV shows (we’re looking at you, Bondi Beach). Get the lay of the land on a city sights tour showing off the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, the headlands into Sydney Harbour and The Rocks area.
Day 2: Sydney Your Way
Excitement will be at an all-time high today with iconic optionals to choose from. Nature-lovers will be tempted by a day tour of the Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site oasis of sandstone cliffs, rainforests, eucalyptus bushland and cascading waterfalls. See the Three Sisters, a towering rock formation significant to the local Aboriginal community or ride the world’s steepest passenger railway down to the valley floor at Scenic World. You could choose to take on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, rising to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour.
Day 3: Sydney Your Way
Make even more of your bucket list Australia a reality with your pick of Optional Experiences. Embrace the beach lifestyle with a surfing lesson at the iconic Bondi Beach, getting the hang of paddling, catching waves and standing! Or take to the water on a Sydney Harbour Cruise gliding past the white peaks of the Opera House and under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. If you’d rather stay on dry land, join The Rocks Pub Tour. Between watering holes, your guide will take you through the alleys and cobbled streets as they share the gossip and stories of convicts and locals of Australia's first European settlement.
Day 4: Sydney - Uluru
Jet off from Sydney to the rusty red home of Uluru. Be wowed by your first glimpses of the desert on a guided base walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. Get up close to the ancient Aboriginal Rock Art and hear stories passed down through generations for thousands of years. Then it’s time for a classic sundowner as you kick back with sparkling wine or beer and while Uluru is lit up in brilliant red and orange. You could choose to end the day with mouth-watering BBQ dinner plus salads and a tasty dessert. Your feast is even paired with a star talk as you gaze into the vast night sky. Sydney-Ayers Rock flight included.
Day 5: Uluru Your Way
See Uluru your way today. Soar above the majestic rock by helicopter or plane. Or join a Guide for an outback walk to the Valley of the Winds getting the back story of the geology, history and culture of Kata Tjuta’s rock domes. You can also choose to walk around the full base of Uluru seeing sacred sites and Aboriginal rock art. See a different side of Kata Tjuta at sunset as the rock domes change color moment to moment with the setting sun. And don’t miss your chance to dine under the stars at the Sounds of Silence Dinner.
Day 6: Uluru - Cairns
It’s a big day today as you wind down your time in Yulara before flying to Cairns. Take advantage of an easy morning to sleep in or enjoy lounging poolside. In Cairns, surrounded by the ancient Daintree Rainforest and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, it’s the perfect jumping off point for your next round of adventures. Ayers Rock-Cairns flight included.
Day 7: Cairns
See the best attractions in Cairns on an orientation tour along the Esplanade. Spot the site of the night markets where you'll have your pick of over 70 open-air stalls of local specialties. Breathe in the fresh sea air from the beachfront boardwalk and crystal-clear saltwater swimming lagoon, no doubt calling you back for a relaxing swim.
Day 8: Cairns Your Way
Today's Choice Experience is once-in-a-life-time. Sand, sea and sunshine await as you set sail by catamaran to one of the seven wonders of the natural world, on a Great Barrier Reef tour. Visit Moore Reef’s crystal-clear waters joining marine biologists, dive instructors and lifeguards. The world’s largest coral reef system, the reef is home to parrotfish, green turtles and clown fish in colorful coral. You can also pull on your snorkeling equipment to be blown away at this underwater oasis. If staying dry is more your thing, step aboard a spectacular glass bottom boat and underwater observatory for a front-seat to all the oceanic action. Feeling adventurous? Take your day to the next level with an optional scuba dive, Seawalker Helmet Dive or scenic helicopter flight above the picturesque reef.
Day 9: Cairns Your Way
It’s our final day together - and we’ve saved one of the best destinations for last! You might choose to visit the 'village in the rainforest', Kuranda. Journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, relaxing as this heritage train winds its way up the mountain framed by rainforest and waterfalls, before exploring the markets and stores at the top. The ride back down on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is just as thrilling, passing green landscapes, mountains, oceans and Barron Falls. Or get to know the local wildlife with Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Wetlands cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands gasping at huge crocodiles and the world’s most venomous snakes.
Day 10: Depart Cairns
It’s been a grand journey of bucket list experiences in Australia. But all good things must come to an end -- even down under. After breakfast, say a fond farewell to your travel mates.
Departure Dates
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Start: February 23, 2026 End: March 4, 2026 Price: $4,894 pp Price My Trip |
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Start: March 23, 2026 End: April 1, 2026 Price: $4,894 pp Price My Trip |
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