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18-Day Aussie Trip — The Best of Australia (2026 Edition)
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The Ultimate Australia Experience
This trip was designed to show you the top ten most interesting places in Australia during an 18-day holiday. You will see unique natural sights and feel Australia - a land of staggering contrasts, from coral reefs and rainforests to the magical Uluru and rugged red deserts. To get the most out of your visit, it's best to fly between the prime tourist destinations. This itinerary spotlights Australia's most popular attractions, including Sydney, Uluru, the Rainforest & Reef of Cairns, Melbourne, and Tasmania.
Alternatively, you could visit both Australia and New Zealand with your private guide. Please watch the YouTube Video about this combined tour.
Things to do in Australia - Top 10 tourist attractions and places to visit
TOURS IN SYDNEY, AYERS ROCK, CANBERRA, CAIRNS, MELBOURNE, & TASMANIA
| DAY |
Tour Name |
Duration |
Price for 2 guests |
| 1 |
Meeting in airport and Sydney Private Day Tour (City and Eastern Suburbs) |
8 hours |
A$1,048 |
| 2 |
Blue Mountains Private Day Tour |
8 hours |
A$1,098 |
| 3 |
Australian Wild Animals Watching and Aboriginal Sacred Places Private Tour |
9 hours |
A$1,204 |
| 4 |
Flight to Ayers Rock and ULURU extended tour and SUNSET tour |
5 hours |
A$550 |
| 5 |
KATA TJUTA SUNRISE tour and flight to Sydney |
5 hours |
A$550 |
| 6 |
Private Day Tour to Canberra |
12 hours |
A$1,622 |
| 7 |
South Coast Private Day Tour and domestic flight to Cairns |
9 hours |
A$1,154 |
| 8 |
Great Barrier Reef Tour in Small Group from Cairns / Port Douglas |
8 hours |
A$295 per person |
| 9 |
Kuranda Private Tour |
9 hours |
A$1,204 |
| 10 |
Great Waterfalls and Crater Lakes Private Tour |
12 hours |
A$1,322 |
| 11 |
Flight to Melbourne & Melbourne Private City Sight and Phillip Island Private Tour with Airport PickUp |
10 hours |
A$1,010 |
| 12 |
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Private Tour |
12 hours |
A$1,022 |
| 13 |
Puffing Billy Private Tour with Healesville zoo |
9 hours |
A$954 |
| 14 |
Yarra Valley Private Winery tour with airport drop off OR Flight to Hobart |
8 hours |
A$948 |
| 15 |
Hobart, Richmond & Port Arthur Private Tour |
8 hours |
A$1,098 |
| 16 |
Hobart and Mount Field National Park Tour |
10 hours |
A$1,310 |
| 17 |
Mount Field NP, Mountains and Gordon Dam Tour |
12 hours |
A$1,572 |
| 18 |
Departure / Free Day |
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| Private day tours above, total for 2 guests (the reef cruise is paid per person — see Entry Tickets) | A$17,666 |
FULL BUDGET ESTIMATION (Group of 2-11 Pax)
| GROUP SIZE | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX | 8 PAX | 9 PAX | 10 PAX | 11 PAX |
| Vehicle | Hyundai Staria (8 seats) | 12-seat Minivan |
| Rooms (4★) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Private day tours (prices from each tour page) | A$17,666 | A$18,666 | A$20,166 | A$21,738 | A$22,888 | A$24,038 | A$26,746 | A$28,052 | A$29,358 | A$30,664 |
| Guide Hotel (nights outside Sydney) | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 | A$2,160 |
| Car Rental + Petrol (on tour) | A$1,500 | A$1,500 | A$1,500 | A$1,500 | A$1,500 | A$2,100 | A$2,100 | A$2,100 | A$2,100 | A$2,100 |
| Guest Hotels (4★, 17 nights) | A$5,100 | A$10,200 | A$10,200 | A$15,300 | A$15,300 | A$20,400 | A$20,400 | A$25,500 | A$25,500 | A$35,700 |
| Domestic Flights (Economy + 20kg, incl. guide) | A$3,180 | A$4,240 | A$5,300 | A$6,360 | A$7,420 | A$8,480 | A$9,540 | A$10,600 | A$11,660 | A$12,720 |
| Entry Tickets / Excursions | A$960 | A$1,280 | A$1,600 | A$1,920 | A$2,240 | A$2,560 | A$2,880 | A$3,200 | A$3,520 | A$3,840 |
| TOTAL GROUP | A$30,566 | A$38,046 | A$40,926 | A$48,978 | A$51,508 | A$59,738 | A$63,826 | A$71,612 | A$74,298 | A$87,184 |
| PRICE PER PERSON | A$15,283 | A$12,682 | A$10,232 | A$9,796 | A$8,585 | A$8,534 | A$7,978 | A$7,957 | A$7,430 | A$7,926 |
* All prices in AUD, including 10% GST. Hotels: indicative pricing for 4★ properties (~A$300/night/room). Flights: economy fares with 20 kg checked baggage included; guide's flight included on every leg. Vehicle changes from Hyundai Staria to 12-seat Minivan at 8 PAX. For 11 PAX: 7 rooms (5 DBL + 2 SGL). Day tours: live prices from each tour's own page for your group size; the reef cruise is paid per person and counted in Entry Tickets.
Key Updates & Assumptions (2026 Rates)
- Private Tour Costs: each of the 16 tour days is priced as on its own tour page, live for your group size. The Great Barrier Reef cruise is in Entry Tickets.
- Tourist Accommodation: Calculated at A$300/night (average 2026 rate for 4-star hotels in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Hobart) for 17 nights.
- Guide Accommodation: Includes 3-star hotel coverage (A$180/night) for the guide for 12 nights spent away from Sydney (Uluru, Cairns, Melbourne, Tasmania).
- Flights: Indicative economy fares with 20 kg checked baggage included for 5 domestic legs (Syd-Uluru-Syd-Cairns-Melb-Hob-Melb). Includes the guide's flight on every leg.
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