BEST OF AUSTRALIA

Day 01-03: Jan 21, 22 & 23, 2026: CAIRNS, AU
Arrive to the tropical city of Cairns, for a three-night stay. Travel to “Freshwater Train Station” to board the “Kuranda Rail” for a scenic train journey up the mountainside to “Kuranda Station” and a visit to the Kuranda village.  “Skyrail Rainforest Cableway”, the world’s longest gondola, for an epic aerial ride over the rainforest canopy as you make your way back down the mountain. A 45-minute catamaran ride will take you to beautiful Green Island to enjoy this unique coral reef, which is situated on part of the “Great Barrier Reef" - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.  Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride over the coral with snorkeling equipment included.   [B/L daily]

Day 04 - 07: Jan 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2026: CAIRNS ~ MELBOURNE ~ BALLARAT, AU
Included flight to Melbourne. City tour of Melbourne. Continue into the farming community of Ballarat and check into the hotel for a 2-night stay.  Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city with a fascinating heritage backdrop. Visit and tour of a local sheep sales yard, as well as a potato, corn farm and dairy.  Visit to a local company which makes Australian sprayers. [B/L daily]

Day 08 & 09: Jan 28 & 29, 2026: BALLARAT – BORDERTOWN ~ MANNUM, AU
Travel through the region, known as the “Victorian Wheat Belt”.   Visit to a carrot farm followed by a visit to a large scale cereal grain operation. Visit a seed cleaning operation then continue into Murray Bridge. Visit an onion processing facilities.   The quaint community of Mannum, a historic town on the west bank of the Murray River. [B/L/D daily]

Day 10 - Jan 30, 2026: MANNUM - BAROSSA VALLEY - ADELAIDE/GLENELG, AU
The Barossa Valley wine region is one of Australia's oldest and most premier wine regions.  Enjoy a tour and lunch at a local winery. Travel onto Adelaide/Glenelg a beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. [B/L]

Day 11 & 12: Jan 31 & Feb 01, 2026: SYDNEY, AU
Included flight into Sydney. Check into your hotel situated on the Darling Harbour, for a two-night stay.  A cruise on one of the Sydney Harbour.  A tour and visit to the world-famous “Sydney Opera House”.  Free time to explore on your own. [B/D]

Day 13, 14 & 15 – Feb 02 - 04, 2026: SYDNEY ~ TOOWOOMBA ~ BRISBANE, AU
Included flight from Sydney to Toowoomba - a rich farming region of Australia. Visits will include feedlots, grain farms and much more. This region is also the center for agricultural equipment dealerships – showcasing the equipment being used by farmers in the surrounding area. A visit to a local dealership will also be included. Continue to Brisbane to visit the “Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary” where you can see koalas, kangaroos and other amazing animals. Overnight in Brisbane. [B/L/D]

Day 16- Feb 05, 2026: BRISBANE ~ END OF TOUR
All good things must come to an end. Depart for the Brisbane International Airport for your return flight back to North America. [B/IFM]

Ask about extending your stay and including a visit to Tasmania!