2 WEEK
ITINERARIES
14 day / 13 night Itineraries
Sydney, Blue Mountains, Great Barrier Reef & Melbourne
Best for: First‑timers who want city, mountains, reef, and culture
Begin in Sydney, where harbour and city merge in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.
Venture into the Blue Mountains for eucalypt forests and dramatic cliffs, then fly north to the
Great Barrier Reef, where colour explodes underwater and ancient rainforest meets the sea.
Finish in Melbourne, surrounded by laneways, art, and some of the best food in the country.
Days 1–3: Sydney
Arrive in Sydney and ease into Australian time with a harbour walk from Circular Quay to the Opera House.
Climb or stroll the Harbour Bridge for sweeping views, then lose yourself in The Rocks’ cobbled lanes and weekend markets.
Spend a morning at Bondi, walking the coastal path to Coogee, and finish with a sunset ferry across the harbour.
Days 4–5: Blue Mountains
Take a day trip or overnight in the Blue Mountains.
See the Three Sisters, ride the Scenic World cableway, and walk through eucalypt forest to waterfalls.
The air is crisp, the views are vast, and it’s a perfect contrast to the city.
Days 6-9: Great Barrier Reef
Fly to Cairns (3 hours), then base yourself in Port Douglas or Cairns.
Take two full‑day trips to the outer reef, snorkelling or diving among turtles, rays, and coral gardens.
On another day, drive north to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where ancient trees meet the sea.
Days 10–14: Melbourne
Fly to Melbourne (3 hours).
Use your first couple of days to explore laneways, visit the NGV, and stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens along the Yarra.
Add a 2‑day loop along the Great Ocean Road: surf towns, rainforest, and the Twelve Apostles at sunset.
Use your final days before the Congress begins for a day trip to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade or the Yarra Valley for wine tasting and the Healesville Sanctuary.
Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Great Barrier Reef & Melbourne
Best for: Wine, wildlife, reef, and a touch of city culture
Start with South Australia’s relaxed charm, world‑class wine, and incredible wildlife, then onto on the
Great Barrier Reef, where the underwater world steals the show, before heading to Melbourne, ready for the Congress.
Days 1-2: Adelaide
Fly into Adelaide. Wander the Central Market’s aromatic aisles, explore North Terrace museums, and enjoy the compact, walkable CBD.
Days 3–5: Barossa & Kangaroo Island
Take a day trip to the Barossa Valley for Shiraz tastings and gourmet lunches among the vines. Then ferry or fly to Kangaroo Island. Walk among sea lions at Seal Bay, spot kangaroos and koalas in the wild, and stand on the Remarkable Rocks as waves crash below.
Days 6-10: Great Barrier Reef
Fly to Cairns (3 hours). Base yourself in Port Douglas or Cairns and take multiple reef trips, snorkelling or diving among turtles, rays, and coral gardens. Add a day in the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation.
Days 11–14: Melbourne
Fly to Melbourne and select your favourite day destinations, allowing time to settle in to the city before the Congress commences.
Sydney, Blue Mountains, Tasmania, Great Ocean Road & Melbourne
Best for: Wilderness, city, mountains, and coastal scenery
Start in Sydney for harbour drama, then into the Blue Mountains for forest and cliffs.
Move on to Tasmania for ancient forests, white‑sand bays, and a thriving food and wine scene, and finish via
Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road for one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives.
Days 1–4: Sydney
Fly into Sydney. Visit the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi, and perhaps take a sunset harbour cruise.
Use one day for a slower pace—coffee in Surry Hills, a walk through the Royal Botanic Garden, and a long dinner with harbour views.
Days 5-6: Blue Mountains
Take a day trip or overnight in the Blue Mountains.
See the Three Sisters, ride the Scenic World cableway, and walk through eucalypt forest to waterfalls.
Days 7–10: Hobart & Tasmania's East Coast
Fly to Hobart. Explore MONA’s provocative galleries, wander Battery Point’s colonial streets, and enjoy waterfront seafood.
Drive or tour the East Coast: stop at seaside villages, walk through coastal heath to the Wineglass Bay lookout, and taste pinot noir and sparkling in the Tamar Valley.
Days 11–14: Melbourne & Great Ocean Road
Fly to Melbourne and spend four days along the Great Ocean Road; surf towns, rainforest, and the Twelve Apostles at sunset. Overnight in a coastal town so you can watch the rock stacks glow in the late light before returning to Melbourne ready for the Congress.
Perth, Margaret River, Sydney, Blue Mountains & Melbourne
Best for: West Coast isolation, wine, an iconic city, and mountain scenery
Begin on the west coast, where Perth’s sunshine and Rottnest Island’s quokkas set a relaxed tone.
Move through Margaret River’s vineyards and surf breaks, then finish in Sydney’s dazzling
harbour with a side trip to the Blue Mountains for dramatic cliffs and waterfalls.
Days 1–4: Perth & Margaret River
Fly into Perth. Explore Kings Park and the Swan River, then take a ferry to Rottnest Island to cycle between bays and meet the quokkas. Spend two to three days in Margaret River tasting world‑class wine, exploring caves, and walking among tall karri trees. Add time for surf breaks and coastal walks if you wish.
Days 5–8: Sydney
Fly to Sydney (4–5 hours).
Visit the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and beaches, and use your time for slower exploration: harbour ferries, coastal walks, and long dinners with harbour views.
Days 9–10: Blue Mountains
Take a day trip or overnight in the Blue Mountains.
See the Three Sisters, ride the Scenic World cableway, and walk through eucalypt forest to waterfalls.
Days 11-14: Melbourne
Fly to Melbourne (1.5 hours).
Use your first couple of days to explore laneways, visit the NGV, and stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens along the Yarra River.
Use your final days before the Congress begins for a day trip to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade or the Yarra Valley for wine tasting and the Healesville Sanctuary.