JOIN BON VOYAGE IN aUSTRALIA!
​fEBRUARY 23-March 8, 2026

Discover the highlights of Australia on a 14-day small group journey with Bon Voyage Boutique Travel. Start in Sydney, where you’ll visit iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, enjoy stunning views from the Harbour Bridge, and unwind at Bondi Beach. Then head to Cairns and Port Douglas for luxury accommodations, a magical rainforest dining experience, and time to explore the Great Barrier Reef. In Melbourne, encounter native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary and experience the charming Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Finish your adventure in the scenic Yarra Valley with wine tastings and gourmet cuisine—an unforgettable blend of nature, culture, and indulgence.

australia itinerary

DAY 1&2: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
  • Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight.
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, FEBRARY 25, 2026
  • G'Day and welcome to Australia! Upon your arrival in Sydney, after collecting luggage, you will be met by your local guide at the arrival hall. Your local guide will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Check-in at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney. In the afternoon, meet your guide and make your way to Opera House. Here, you will tour and learn about the fascinating history and acclaimed architecture of this world-renowned landmark. After the tour, return to your hotel. then, in the early evening, transfer by private coach to Nick's Seafood restaurant and enjoy a 2-course dinner. 
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DAY 4: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
  • This morning, after breakfast, your will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Bondi. Take an exclusive tour* inside Australia's oldest surf lifesaving clubs and enjoy the opportunity to have your photo taken with your Bondi lifesaver and board right on Bondi's golden sand. Take a guided walk along Bondi's famous coastal headland and discover aboriginal rock carvings, spot marine life and the best viewing points on Bondi and surrounding beaches. After the tour, the rest of the day is at leisure. 
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*Tour Inclusions: 3 hour guided tour with local lifesaver; exclusive inside tour of Australia's Oldest Surfing Club; history of Australian Surfing and beach culture; lunch at North Bondi RSL; Bondi Coastal Walk
DAY 5: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • Today is a full day of leisure on your own. There will be an optional tour you can join for an additional cost. 
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DAY 6: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
  • This morning, meet your guide and make your way to Bridge Climb Sydney. Upon arrival, you will be given a briefing and demonstration on the use of equipment and will be fitted with your Bridgesuit and shoes. The pace of the climb is leisurely and follows stringent safety standards. Experience the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of Sydney, whilst scaling the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on BridgeClimb's original Climb experience. Feel on top of the world as you journey along the upper arch to the peak of an Australian icon, soaking in the stories from your expert Climb Leader and the sights of the Harbour and the City skyline that surround you. 
  • Later, make your way to Circular Quary and check-in for your Harbour Lunch Cruise. The Harbour Lunch Cruise is a great way to experience spectacular Sydney Harbour over lunch. Featuring a 2-course a la carte, this is one waterfront restaurant with endless and ever-changing Sydney Harbour views.
  • After the lunch cruise, depart for a Pub Walk*. Drink in history on this historic walking tour of some of Sydney's oldest pubs. Between watering holes, your guide will take you through the alleys and cobbled streets of The Rocks as they share the gossip, shouts, and stories of Australia's first European settlement. Hear about the legends, gangs, and hauntings of this distinctive neighbourhood as you sample some of its finest libations. After your pub tour, you can join your mates and other revelers at an iconic pub for a mean and another beer, or two. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 
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*Tour Inclusions: Choice of a beer, house wine, or soft drink at each pub and a two and a half hour guided walking tour of The Rocks
​DAY 7: SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026
  • Today after breakfast, transfer by private coach to Sydney Airport for the flight to Cairns. On arrival in Cairns, you will be met by a local guide and transferred to Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas. After check in rest and refresh before our evening activity. This evening, the group will be picked for an exclusive group dinner at the Flames of the Forest. Flames of the Forest* invites us to experience exclusivity and the enchantment of the rainforest at night, whilst dining on a sumptuous, locally sourced menu in complete privacy, far from the bustle and cry of the modern world. Revel in the joy of conversation in this spellbinding hideaway so relaxing and uplifting for your soul you will never want to leave. 
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*Inclusions: Offsite marquee set up with black silk lining, crystal chandeliers, rainforest lighting; flame lit pathways and forest lighting; 4-course, plated, tropical tasting menu featuring locally sourced produce; Australian sparkling wine, red and white wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks; return coach transfers from the hotel
DAY 8: MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
  • Today is a full day at leisure. There will be an optional tour you can join for an additional cost. ​
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DAY 9: TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
  • This morning, embark on a boutique Food and Wine tasting tour* from Port Douglas and experience some of the best cuisine the Atherton Tablelands has to offer. They will take us through a variety of contrasting landscapes, from lush rainforests to stunning ochre savannah plains. The rich volcanic soil allows farmers to grow many diverse crops, from bananas, coffee, sugar cane, avocados, mangos, macadamia nuts, and more which you will learn about as we taste our way around the regions 'Food Bowl'. Later in the afternoon, transfer back to your hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. 
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*Tour Inclusions: Private coach with experienced driver/guide; lunch; wine, cheese, coffee, and chocolate tasting
​DAY 10: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026
  • After breakfast, the group will be picked up from the hotel and transfer to the cruise terminal for your quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise*. Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Barrier Reef. Here, swim and snorkel from the activity platform, or view coral and marine life from the underwater observatory.  Enjoy a hot and cold tropical buffet, containing fresh prawns, pastas, meats, salads, and fruit. There are full bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks. After the tour, return back to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. 
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*Cruise Inclusions: Transfers; morning and afternoon tea; Tropical Smorgasbord lunch; snorkel equipment; coral viewing semi-submersible; underwater observatory and informative talk by a marine biologist; Environmental Management Charge(EMC)
DAY 11: THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
  • Today after breakfast, transfer by private coach to Cairns airport for the flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival in Melbourne, you will be met by a local guide and transferred to the Crown Promenade Hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 
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DAY 12: FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
  • Today, after breakfast at the hotel, the morning is at leisure. Depart Melbourne in the afternoon, following the Yarra River through the leafy southeastern suburbs and rural countryside, before arriving at the bridge to Moonlit Sanctuary. Cuddle up to koalas, feed kangaroos and wallabies, meet endangered species all in a beautiful bushland setting. At Phillip Island, witness the nightly ritual of the fairy penguin parade. Hundreds of penguins emerge from the sea and waddle resolutely up the beach to their nests. The parade takes place like clockwork a few minutes after sunset each day. Dinner is included at a local restaurant before or after the Penguin Parade, beverages not included. 
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DAY 13: SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
  • This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and taken on a full day Yarra Valley Tour. The Yarra Valley is famous for its wine, fresh food, and breathtaking scenery. The place where Victorian winegrowing started, the Yarra Valley is now home to over 55 wineries, most of which offer cellar door tastings and sales. Many are as serious about food as they are about their harvest, matching the wine they make with the local produce in restaurants located in beautiful vineyards. Your tour today includes wine tasting at three local wineries and 2-course lunch at one of the venues. After the tour, return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 
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DAY 14: SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
  • This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. 
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pricing and inclusions ​

$5560 per person based on double occupancy, land only

Tour Inclusions:
4-nights at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney
4-nights at the Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas
3-nights at the Crown Promenade Hotel
11 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners
All tours mentioned in the itinerary 
All group transportation throughout Tour
Bon Voyage Travel Host: Brittany

Not Included:
Airfare from Chicago (estimated at $1800pp, available 11 months out)
Inter-Australia Flights
Airport Transfers from Neenah (estimated at $150pp)
Visa/Passport handling fees
​Gratuities
Insurance

Single & Triple Rates available upon request

Payment Schedule:
$500 per person deposit, plus cost of insurance is due upon booking 
Final payment is due November 7, 2025

For more information, please call us at 920-725-2880!