If your idea of meeting the locals is cradling koalas, hand feeding kangaroos, and laughing with a school of clownfish, then this is the vacation for you. Animal lovers unite on this spectacular safari tour of Australia. From Brisbane’s Australia Zoo, “Home of the Crocodile Hunter,” to Alice Spring’s Kangaroo Sanctuary, “Home of the Kangaroo Dundee,” you’ll get to know Down Under’s most colorful creatures and characters. The furry fun continues with a hop over to Melbourne to witness Phillip Island’s famous heartwarming Penguin Parade. Wombats and wallabies welcome you to the island state of Tasmania, as does the infamous Tasmanian devil—in its own unique way. Going below the surface, this in-depth tour of Australia also leads you to the marine life at the Great Barrier Reef, the whales, seals, and dolphins off the Tasman Peninsula, and the city and harbors of sunny Sydney. Did you know the koala sleeps an average of 20 hours a day?Why not add a 3-night Monograms vacation to Fiji to your tour of Australia and curl up in a beachside hammock yourself? Between naps, you’ll enjoy a Sigatoka River safari and the sun, fun, and genuine warmth of the islanders.
3 night(s) in Brisbane
3 night(s) in Cairns
1 night(s) in Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock)
1 night(s) in Alice Springs
2 night(s) in Adelaide
3 night(s) in Melbourne
2 night(s) in Cradle Mountain
2 night(s) in Hobart
3 night(s) in Sydney
3 night(s) in Fiji
Day 1: Arrive Brisbane, Australia
Welcome to Brisbane! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner. (D)
Day 2: Brisbane. Excursion To The Australia Zoo
BRISBANE Orientation tour. Excursion to the Australia Zoo includes a [LF] behind-the-scenes tour of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Have your photo taken with a koala. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 3: Brisbane
BRISBANE Free day. (B)
Day 4: Brisbane–cairns
Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”CAIRNS Orientation tour. Visit to the Cairns Aquarium includes a 3-course dinner. (B,D)
Day 5: Cairns. Excursion To The Great Barrier Reef
OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Scenic catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes the option of snorkeling, a glass-bottom-boat tour, an underwater observatory, and watching a fish feeding. CAIRNS Free time this evening. (B,L)
Day 6: Cairns
CAIRNS Free day. (B)
Day 7: Cairns–uluru (Ayers Rock)
Fly to Australia’s red center. ULURU Visit with sunset drink at Uluru (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). (B)
Day 8: Uluru–alice Springs
Scenic drive through the Outback to Alice Springs.ALICE SPRINGS Private guided tour of [LF] the Kangaroo Sanctuary. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Uluru with a sunrise camel ride across the rich red sand dunes to view “The Rock.” This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 9: Alice Springs–adelaide
ALICE SPRINGS Guided sightseeing includes the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station. Fly to Adelaide. ADELAIDE Orientation tour. Free time the remainder of the day. (B)
Day 10: Adelaide. Excursion To Kangaroo Island
Travel by motorcoach and ferry to Kangaroo Island. KANGAROO ISLAND [LF] Sightseeing includes Seal Bay Conservation Park with a Park Ranger to learn about the rare Australian sea lions. Explore Flinders Chase National Park to see kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Return to Adelaide late this evening. (B,L)
Day 11: Adelaide–melbourne
Fly to Melbourne. MELBOURNE Guided sightseeing includes Federation Square, Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance, Queen Victoria Market, and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. Free time the remainder of the day. (B)
Day 12: Melbourne. Excursion To Phillip Island
MELBOURNE Free time this morning before traveling to Phillip Island. PHILLIP ISLAND Visit the Koala Conservation Center. Observe the famous [LF] Penguin Parade. Please note that cameras are not permitted during the penguin parade. (B,D)
Day 13: Melbourne
MELBOURNE Free day. (B)
Day 14: Melbourne–launceston–cradle Mountain National Park
Fly to Launceston.LAUNCESTON Stop at an ice creamery for a local treat before driving to Cradle Mountain National Park in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Wildlife presentation by a Local Specialist this evening. (B,D)
Day 15: Cradle Mountain National Park
CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes visit to Ronny Creek Boardwalk and Dove Lake with an optional trail walk. Free time in the park this afternoon. This evening, a behind-the-scenes visit to [LF] the Devils@Cradle sanctuary to learn about the famous Tasmanian Devil. (B,D)
Day 16: Cradle Mountain National Park–hobart
Scenic drive en route to Hobart. HOBART Orientation tour. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 17: Hobart. Excursion To The Tasman Peninsula
TASMAN PENINSULA [LF] Scenic cruise includes waterfalls, rock formations, deep-sea caves, and the chance to spot whales, dolphins, and seals. Walking tour with a Local Guide at Port Arthur Historic Site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to learn about Australia’s convict past. HOBART Free time this evening. (B,L)
Day 18: Hobart–sydney
Fly to Sydney.SYDNEY Guided sightseeing includes the financial district, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, the botanic gardens, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Walking tour with a Local Guide at the Sydney Opera House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Free time this evening. (B)
Day 19: Sydney
SYDNEY Free day. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Sydney with a guided tour, surfing lesson, and lunch at famous Bondi Beach. This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 20: Sydney
SYDNEY Free day before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)
Day 21: Sydney–nadi, Fiji–coral Coast
Fly to Nadi, Fiji. Transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast.CORAL COAST Free time the remainder of the day. (B)
Day 22: Coral Coast
CORAL COAST This morning’s highlight is a half-day Sigatoka River Safari. Be transported into the heart and soul of Fiji, aboard a custom-built jet boat. Cruise your way up the magnificent Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village and experience a day in the life of the real “Kaiviti” (Fijian). The remainder of your day is yours to explore the beautiful beaches or perhaps sample some local cuisine. (B,L) NOTE: If your included sightseeing is schedule to take place on a Sunday, it will operate on Monday instead. Your Local Host will have full details upon your arrival.
Day 23: Coral Coast
CORAL COAST Today is at leisure. Make sure to check the daily activities offered at your resort. You may wish to take a dip in the pool, enjoy a Fijian handicraft demonstration, spend some time in the water with kayaks or paddleboards, or simply enjoy an amazing sunset with a cool tropical drink. (B)
Day 24: Coral Coast–nadi
Transfer from the Coral Coast to Nadi International Airport where your vacation ends. (B)