Grand Australia

Fly with a world-renowned airline from London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham or Glasgow for a three-night stopover. Please enquire for stopover and airline options.

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel, before enjoying time to get to know your chosen stopover destination.

Meals: on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

After breakfast, take the time to explore independently.

Once you’ve enjoyed breakfast, the day is yours to explore further.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and some free time before your flight to Perth. On arrival, you’ll be met by a Scenic Representative and transferred to your hotel for a three-night Special Stay.

Meals: B, on board meal service and complimentary bar service.

Explore Perth’s Mint, Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens. Alternatively, the city’s lively shopping precincts are perfect for a spot of retail therapy.

Freechoice: Explore the beautiful beaches and bays of Rottnest Island or a tour of Perth, including lunch and a cruise to Fremantle. Alternatively, enjoy a day out discovering the secrets behind Australia’s only Benedictine Abbey and uncover the mysteries behind the desert Pinnacles. Get to know the heritage and culture that gives Perth its quirks, on an informative and entertaining city walking tour, guided by those who know best.

On your way to Margaret River, you’ll visit Shoalwater National Marine Park as part of a glass bottom boat cruise around Penguin and Seal Island. See a variety of wildlife, as penguins, seals and sea lions frequent the clear waters. Bottlenose dolphins are also common and local groups are often spotted. At Penguin Island, take part in a guided tour to the lookout, before feeding time. Later, stop off at Busselton, home of the Southern Hemisphere’s longest jetty, and continue to Yallingup for a two-night stay at your resort (porterage not included). This evening you’re free to relax or take a trip to the charming town of Margaret River on a complimentary shuttle service.

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After breakfast, travel to Augusta and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. As you continue to the ‘Tall Timber’ country and the Boranup Karri Forest, admire the amazing vistas across the forest and coastline.

Following breakfast, you’ll be transferred to enjoy free time in the beautiful city of Perth.  Your evening is free to enjoy one of Perth’s many great restaurants and eateries, your Tour Director will happily assist with ideas.

Following breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Perth Airport for a flight to Alice Springs, a popular gateway for those wishing to embark on an adventure through the country’s infamous Red Centre. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your hotel for a two-night stay before enjoying dinner
in the restaurant.

Visit the School of the Air and learn about the teaching methods helping to provide an education for children living in remote parts of Australia. Explore the Alice Springs Telegraph Station and learn about the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which inspired the television series. Spend the afternoon at your leisure.

Travel through Australia’s desert landscape before arriving at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for a two-night Scenic Special Stay at your unique luxury retreat.

This afternoon discover the mysteries of Kata Tjuta and then enjoy sunset over Uluru from the viewing area.

Say good bye to Australia’s Red Centre and fly to Melbourne to check into your hotel for a three-night stay.

On your first full day in the city, it won’t take you long to discover that this cultural hub has many unique characteristics, from bohemian Brunswick Street to the plentiful sporting stadiums. To introduce you, we’ve put together an exciting range of Freechoice activities.

Spend today however you please. Visit one of the city’s many art galleries or museums, or head to Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens..

Enjoy an early dinner on board a restored tramcar as it tours the city. Authentic Australian cuisine complements the stylish, old-fashioned ornate interiors and gives you a unique view of Melbourne. Alternatively, dine at either Mr Hive or Mesh just two of the many restaurants within the Crown Melbourne Casino Complex.

Fly to Cairns for a three-night stay. This tropical paradise is a haven for sailors and divers, but you don’t have to be an expert to appreciate the pristine beaches and UNESCO World Heritage wonders of this laid-back region.

Cairns is waiting to be discovered, so we’ve compiled some of the best sightseeing opportunities for you.

Navigate one of the walking tracks or swim in the man-made lagoon. Of course, you can also just unwind and savour the laid-back ambiance of the city.

After leaving Cairns, you’ll head to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park for an educational morning, before checking into your resort at Thala Beach for a two-night Special Stay. Overlooking the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, spend the day relaxing, exploring or taking a complimentary shuttle bus to Port Douglas. Tonight, enjoy an ‘Australiana’ dinner, offering up some of the country’s finest and freshest ingredients.

No trip to Australia would be complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. Travel to Port Douglas and take a catamaran to a pontoon moored on the Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel with an instructor and enjoy viewing the coral and sea life from a semi-submersible boat.

Welcome to Sydney. Upon arrival you’ll check into your hotel for a four-night Special Stay. Tonight, join your fellow guests for a Captain’s Dinner Cruise around Sydney Harbour.

On your first full day in Sydney, we’ve put together a wide range of Freechoice excursions.

Today, Sydney is yours to discover. Stroll the golden shores of Bondi Beach or get your cultural fix at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Your Tour Director is on-hand to offer any advice.

For your final day, we have planned two unforgettable experiences to ensure your journey ends in true Scenic style.

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. If you’re not ready for your journey to end, we can arrange an inbound stopover in one of many exciting destinations, enquire for details. Alternatively, extend your visit and stay in Australia for three extra nights, please call for details.

Welcome home.