From dramatic woodlands to dynamic wildlife, sea turtles to sailing excursions, your 8-day family-friendly Australia tour will immerse you in the adventure of discovery. You will wander through the heart of the Kuranda Rainforest and take private surf lessons on a celebrated beach. Whether cycling through Sydney or snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, your family will create timeless memories together by celebrating active exploration.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Sydney – Family Cruise Trough Sydney Harbour
All aboard! Kick off your trip with a four-hour boat tour of one of the world’s most spectacular harbors. The whole family will love the fun and friendly local Australians who will be guiding the tour. Your kids will pick up some popular Australian lingo, while learning all about the history and culture of Australia’s most populous city. You’ll have the opportunity to swim, fish, relax, or sunbathe, while taking in all of the incredible sights. You’ll get to see the jaw-dropping Sydney Tower popping up out of the skyline, the stunning architecture of the iconic Sydney Opera House, and lots of picturesque sailboats cruising around the harbor – all from the best seats in town.
You’ll even have the opportunity to go kayaking right under the Sydney Harbour Bridge – the largest steel arch bridge in the world. For lunch, you and your family are sure to enjoy a gourmet Australian BBQ with five-star service. Crack open a cool and refreshing local beer, or sip on your choice of regional wines, while you and your family dig in to a shrimp on the barbie like true Australians! At the end of the day, return home to your comfortable two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in downtown Sydney.
What's Included:
Day 2
Sydney – Bicycle Tour of Sydney
Day 3
Sydney – Taronga Zoo Sydney Overnight Roar and Snore Experience
Day 4
Sydney – Surfing Bondi Beach
Day 5 - 6
Port Douglas – Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Day 7
Port Douglas – Kuranda Scenic Rail, Skyrail, and Hartley’s Crocodile Farm
Day 8
Cairns – Return Home
Trip Highlights
- Experience the magnificent Sydney Harbour on a fun and informative four-hour boat cruise
- Explore Sydney from land on a guided bicycle tour that hits more than 30 iconic sights
- Sleep with the animals at Taronga Zoo and enjoy a behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the zoo before the crowds roll in
- Catch some waves with a private surf lesson at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches
- Experience an underwater world while snorkeling, scuba diving, or relaxing on a boat at the Great Barrier Reef
- Tour the Kuranda Rainforest from a scenic Skyrail and learn about all of the different Australian wildlife at Hartley’s Crocodile Farm
Detailed Description
With its beautiful beaches, exotic animals, and culture-filled cities, Australia makes the perfect vacation spot for the whole family. From Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef, this 8-day ultimate family vacation offers the perfect opportunity to visit some of Australia’s most famous and fun-filled spots. You and your kids will have the ultimate bonding experience as you explore all of the popular sights and hidden gems that Australia has to offer.
Tour Sydney Harbour on a fun and informational boat cruise and go on a guided bicycle tour of Australia’s most populous city. Experience native Australian wildlife up-close. Learn how to surf at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Swim with the fish at the Great Barrier Reef – one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Experience an Australian rainforest from the sky on a Skyrail cableway ride. This vacation hits all of Australia’s most exciting attractions and is guaranteed to be a trip the whole family will love.
Australia is beautiful year round, but to avoid the intense heat, huge crowds, and stinger season, plan your trip for the cooler months of April to September. Don’t be hesitant about visiting Australia in the winter because the sun is always shining and it’s still warm enough to enjoy the beach! You’ll be staying in well-appointed two-bedroom apartments in Sydney and will love the scenery from the window of your deluxe ocean view room in Bondi. Experience the fun of Australia in comfort with the whole family!
Starting Price
$3,300 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.86 stars based on 1794 reviews.
This was our first trip to Australia. Zicasso’s travel agent took time to get to know our family and how we like to travel. She gathered our interests and preferences, and carefully curated an itinerary that showcased Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns/Port Douglas, all within our budget.
This travel agent was very responsive before and during our trip, and monitored our activities to make sure we were happy. In fact, during our stay, one of our excursions (kayaking in Cairns) was canceled due to weather and she was right on top of it. She was able to book us immediately on another expedition (whale watching) of our choice. We appreciated her responsiveness.
Overall, our entire family was extremely happy with our travel agent's arrangements and had a memorable trip to Australia.
Reviewed By Joyce T.
Zicasso's travel designer put together a trip that got us to the places we wanted to see, with companies that suited our abilities and desires. He offered excellent suggestions, was always available, and was a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed By Mark H.
We very much enjoyed our time in New Zealand and Australia. The tours were all very good. Zicasso's travel agent and our tour partner were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning phase and while we were on vacation.
The only feedback we have is that the hotels selected, other than the hotels in New Zealand, did not have the amenities we were hoping to get from four-star properties. We'll do a better job of indicating what we need in hotel selections moving forward, but we thought the hotels could have been a notch better than they were.
Reviewed By Tim G.
I would use our travel company again in a minute! Zicasso's travel consultant really “got me” and designed the perfect trip for us.
The highlights especially included picking perfect places for us to stay (close to most everything we were doing and in the heart of the cities). The tours, both private and small group, gave us not only what we asked for, but even more that we didn’t know existed.
The itinerary was as detailed as it could possibly be, describing the day, what to bring, names and phone numbers to call if there were issues, and who we needed to call to confirm future tour dates.
One of our highlights was the penguin experience. Our guide was great and our trip planner got us “plus” tickets, which I would definitely recommend. Finally, she provided us with the necessary info and guides (where necessary) for our amazing hikes.
Reviewed By Ellin A.
Zicasso's travel specialists were fantastic! They provided excellent and unique recommendations. As a traveler seeking adventure and outdoor experiences, they completely understood my needs. Additionally, all accommodations were high quality, communication was very clear, and pricing was reasonable. I would strongly recommend them to anyone traveling to Australia/New Zealand.
Reviewed By Emil S.
We absolutely loved so much of our trip! My kids’ (ages 11 and eight) favorite activities were luging in Rotorua, NZ, and the sunset camel ride in Uluru, AU, while my husband and I were enchanted by Hobbiton and enjoyed exploring a glowworm cave with the owner's father! We all loved Tasmania.
There were a few hiccups. However, we were very happy with all the support the Zicasso travel company's team provided in real time to help us get back on track.
The overall trip was fantastic. My husband and I appreciated having the team support our adventures, both the highs and the lows. The team members were detailed-oriented. This trip exceeded our expectations and we’re incredibly grateful for their expertise in curating such memorable experiences.
Reviewed By Sivly R.