Day 1 : Cairns
Arrive any time and prepare for an unforgettable celestial spectacle.
Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2 : Cairns
Set sail for the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day excursion! Spend the day snorkeling among colorful coral reefs and marine life, with lunch included onboard.
Please note: For Monday departures, the Day 2 and Day 3 activities are reversed.
Full Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
Set out from Cairns for a full-day escape to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore spectacular coral reefs by snorkel, encounter an incredible array of marine life, and relax on board with an included lunch as you take in the tropical surroundings.
Set out from Cairns for a full-day escape to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore spectacular coral reefs by snorkel, encounter an incredible array of marine life, and relax on board with an included lunch as you take in the tropical surroundings.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 3 : Cairns
Today, travel to Mossman Gorge, nestled at the southern edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Discover ancient flora, traditional bush medicine, and sacred sites deeply connected to the local Kuku Yalanji culture and refuel with an included lunch before returning to Cairns.
Please note: For Monday departures, the Day 2 and Day 3 activities are reversed.
Private Vehicle
Cairns - Mossman Gorge 1h30m - 1h30m
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Dreamtime Walk
Mossman Gorge 2h
Take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional plant use, identifies bush food sources, and provides an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and the Kuku Yalanji's special relationship with this unique tropical environment. Find out how to make bush soap, watch an ochre painting demonstration and sample some bush tea.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 4 : Cairns/Sydney
Catch a morning flight from Cairns to Sydney. Upon arrival, enjoy an included lunch before joining an afternoon orientation walk with your CEO to get acquainted with the harbor city's vibrant streets and top sights.
Sydney Orientation Walk
Sydney
Get a feel for the city on a short orientation walk led by your CEO.
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 5 : Eclipse Day: Solar Spectacle at Q Station
Spend a full day at the historic Q Station in Manly for an unforgettable beachside eclipse party! Take a guided tour of the historic grounds, relax by the water, and celebrate the celestial event with an exclusive beach BBQ lunch. After the celestial spectacle concludes, enjoy a free evening to dive into Sydney's nightlife at your leisure.
Please note: For Monday departures, the Day 5 and Day 6 activities are reversed.
Eclipse Party at Q Station
Manly
Mark this rare astronomical phenomenon at the historic Q Station.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 6 : Sydney
Spend the day soaking in Sydney on your terms, or choose to join an optional activity.
Please note: For Monday departures, the Day 5 and Day 6 activities are reversed.
Free time:
Sydney Full day
Take the day to discover Sydney at your own pace.
Optional Activities - Day 6
Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach Coastal Walk
Coogee Beach - Bondi Beach 2h
Go for a walk along one of the most iconic trails in Australia. Pass by secluded beaches, massive cliffs, and more breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean than imaginable – all before arriving at the world-famous Bondi Beach. From May to December, keep a keen eye on the ocean to try and spot migrating humpback whales.
Jet Boat Ride
Sydney 0h30m
Want an adrenaline rush? A jet boat is the way to go. Hold on and get ready for a white-water thrill while gorgeous scenery whizzes past. Explore Sydney Harbour, jetting by the Opera House, Harbour Islands and more!
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 7 : Sydney/Melbourne
Start the morning with a tour of the Sydney Opera House and lunch before flying Sydney to Melbourne. Upon arrival, stretch your legs and get your bearings with an orientation walk led by your CEO.
Sydney Opera House Visit
Sydney 2h
Stroll along the waterfront to admire Sydney's most iconic landmark, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and opened by Queen Elizabeth 11 in 1973. Take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site to discover its history, folklore, and more. Some two million people a year come to see concerts and cultural performances Opera House. Catch the boom of the grand organ–with more than 10,000 pipes, it took 10 years to build and is the largest mechanical organ in the world.
Plane
Sydney - Melbourne 1h30m - 1h30m
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 8 : Melbourne
Spend a free day discovering Melbourne at your own pace, or opt for an excursion to see the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade or embark on a full-day tour along the iconic Great Ocean Road.
Free time:
Melbourne Full day
Discover Melbourne at your own pace, or choose to join an optional activity.
Optional Activities - Day 8
12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road
Melbourne 12h - 13h
Kick start this adventure early from Melbourne and travel straight to the 12 Apostles. Enjoy time to take in the scenery before the crowds of people arrive. Wander along the boardwalk and marvel at the limestone rocks and then continue on to the Gibson Steps. Walk down to the beach for a different perspective before grabbing lunch at a local cafe. With renewed energy the group will drive through the Great Otway National park where we’ll stop for a quick hike through the ancient rainforests here. From there, travel further along the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay. There’s time here to grab an optional ice cream before trying to spot koalas, kangaroos, and king parrots near the Kennett River. Before heading back to Melbourne the group will make a final stop to the town of Lorne. Grab a snack, stroll past the shops, or walk along the beach in this quaint destination.
Kick start this adventure early from Melbourne and travel straight to the 12 Apostles. Enjoy time to take in the scenery before the crowds of people arrive. Wander along the boardwalk and marvel at the limestone rocks and then continue on to the Gibson Steps. Walk down to the beach for a different perspective before grabbing lunch at a local cafe.
With renewed energy the group will drive through the Great Otway National park where we’ll stop for a quick hike through the ancient rainforests here for a visit to a cascading waterfall. From there, take a stroll through the forest of Californian Redwoods and travel further along the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay. There’s time here to grab an optional ice cream before trying to spot koalas, kangaroos, and king parrots near the Kennett River. Before heading back to Melbourne the group will make a final stop to the town of Lorne. Grab a snack, stroll past the shops, or walk along the beach in this quaint destination.
Phillip Island and Penguins
Melbourne
Hit the road for the drive down to Phillip Island and our first stop of the day, Cape Woolamai. Lace up those boots and head out on a guided hike through the Pinnacles. As the group walks through the Nature Park of Phillip Island you’ll experience stunning views over the Bass Strait as you climb higher from the beach. Search for wildlife like wallabies, echidnas and shearwater birds on this 6.8km hike.
Then opt to fuel up with a delicious meal in Cowes at a local favorite cafe before continuing on to the Koala Reserve. The reserve’s tree top boardwalks will bring you up close and personal to the resident koalas here. Finish the day at The Nobbies with a stroll along the coast in the area that is home to Australia’s largest seal colony, little penguins, and silver gulls. Watch the penguins waddle from the surf around sunset for a Penguin Parade. A wildlife enthusiast's dream!
Hit the road for the drive down to Phillip Island and our first stop of the day, Cape Woolamai. Lace up those boots and head out on a guided hike through the Pinnacles. As the group walks through the Nature Park of Phillip Island you’ll experience stunning views over the Bass Strait as you climb higher from the beach. Search for wildlife like wallabies, echidnas and shearwater birds on this 6.8km hike.
Then opt to fuel up with a delicious meal in Cowes at a local favorite cafe before continuing on to the Koala Reserve. The reserve’s tree top boardwalks will bring you up close and personal to the resident koalas here. Finish the day at The Nobbies with a stroll along the coast in the area that is home to Australia’s largest seal colony, little penguins, and silver gulls. Watch the penguins waddle from the surf around sunset for a Penguin Parade. A wildlife enthusiast's dream!
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 9 : Melbourne
Kick off your day with a morning walk through Melbourne's iconic laneways and vibrant center, then enjoy free time in the afternoon to wander Victoria's capital at your own pace before an optional farewell dinner in the evening.
Free time:
Melbourne Afternoon
Explore Melbourne your way and discover why it’s consistently named Australia’s cultural and coffee capital.
Melbourne Laneways Walk
Melbourne 1h30m - 2h
Discover the small laneways packed with shops, cafés and restaurants that make Melbourne so unique.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 10 : Melbourne
Depart at any time. As your Australian eclipse adventure comes to an end, take home unforgettable memories of sun-soaked cities, vibrant reefs, and the magical moment the sky went dark.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
