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No vacation to Australia is complete without seeing the incomparable Great Barrier Reef. On this Australia tour, take a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and have the chance to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist. With the radiant colors and fish swimming by you, it’s nothing short of spectacular! But that’s not all. Also witness the spectacular geological wonders of Uluru (Ayers Rock), the iconic monolith and symbol of the Outback, and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), with its red rocks and 36 brilliant domes. Tour the base of Uluru with its caves and Aboriginal paintings, and enjoy a champagne toast while watching Uluru change colors at sunset—an amazing sight indeed!
Also visit some of Australia’s most famous cities. In Alice Springs, learn about life in the Outback’s remote regions. In Sydney, cruise along the world-famous Sydney Harbour. In Melbourne, enjoy guided sightseeing of the city’s landmarks. In Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney, also enjoy free time to explore on your own. On your return from Australia, spend three nights in tropical Fiji. Relax and discover the majestic Coral Coast where friendly locals and white sands will be the perfect ending to your time in the South Pacific.
From the remote Outback to the tropical Great Barrier Reef, this Australia and Fiji tour designed for value-minded, savvy travelers is a dream vacation!
Small Group Discovery
Select Cosmos South Pacific vacations are limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery South Pacific vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
ARRIVE IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Day1
Welcome to Australia! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or start exploring this vibrant city.
MELBOURNE
Day2
This morning begins with a welcome briefing to meet fellow passengers and your Tour Director. Then, enjoy a city sightseeing tour which includes landmarks such as Flinders St. Station, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Botanic Gardens, and the Shrine of Remembrance. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
MELBOURNE.
Day3
A full free day to explore more of Melbourne on your own. You may wish to consider a day tour to the scenic Great Ocean Road to see the “Twelve Apostles” or travel to Phillip Island and see the famous Penguin Parade.
MELBOURNE–ALICE SPRINGS
Day4
Today, fly to the Outback and visit the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn how education and medical services are provided in remote regions (subject to opening times). Also, visit the Old Telegraph Station to discover how early settlers developed communications.
ALICE SPRINGS–ULURU (AYERS ROCK).
Day5
Today, journey through the heart of the Outback, keeping a lookout for red kangaroos, dingoes, camels, and feral horses, known as “Brumbies.” Upon arrival, travel to a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological splendor of some 36 brilliant domes. Later, visit the Sunset Strip, where you will enjoy a champagne toast while experiencing one of the world’s greatest spectacles—Uluru at sunset.
ULURU–CAIRNS
Day6
Enjoy a tour at the base of Uluru, the extraordinary monolith whose circumference is studded with caves decorated with Aboriginal paintings. In the afternoon, fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.”
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
Day7
The world’s largest coral reef, made up of over 3,000 individual reefs and over 1,250 miles long, is one of our planet’s most amazing natural wonders. Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Experience this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Choose to snorkel, take a glass-bottom-boat tour, view the reef from an underwater observatory, and watch a fish feeding. Return to Cairns, where your evening is at leisure.
Meals included:
- Lunch
CAIRNS
Day8
Today is yours to relax and explore. Set amid lush rainforests, soaring peaks, and the ocean, Cairns is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations. It has many attractions including a scenic railway, which runs to the picturesque market town of Kuranda and a cable car that glides over Australia’s World-Heritage-listed tropical rainforest canopy. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
CAIRNS–SYDNEY
Day9
Board your flight to Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Tonight, you may wish to enjoy dinner at a waterfront restaurant.
SYDNEY
Day10
Sydney boasts one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, home to the instantly recognizable Sydney Harbour Bridge and the world-famous architectural wonder—the Sydney Opera House. This morning, your sightseeing tour will take you through the heart of Sydney. End the day with a harbor cruise along Sydney Harbour for uninterrupted views of the city skyline.
SYDNEY.
Day11
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. You may wish to wander the cobblestone streets of the Rocks district, explore vibrant Darling Harbour, or climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city.
SYDNEY–NADI, FIJI–CORAL COAST.
Day12
Fly from Sydney to Nadi, Fiji and transfer to your resort on the Coral Coast. Spend the next three nights at one of the most majestic islands in the South Pacific.
CORAL COAST
Day13
A full day at your leisure. You may wish to take a stroll on the beach, play a round of golf, enjoy a spa treatment, or just relax by your resort's pool.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CORAL COAST
Day14
Enjoy time at leisure exploring or relaxing on the beautiful Coral Coast of Fiji.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CORAL COAST–NADI
Day15
Your tour ends with a transfer to Nadi International Airport. Please note that Nadi International Airport is approximately one hour from the Coral Coast. Please plan flight departures accordingly.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Citadines on Bourke
Superior First-Class
Citadines on Bourke is the epitome of Melbourne; vibrant and modern. Located in the heart of the city, Citadines on Bourke has the perfect location to experience all the world's most livable city has to offer. The hotel features a fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, sundeck, business corner, dining options, coin-operated self-service laundry, laundry through the hotel (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
131-135 Bourke St, Melbourne, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
Mercure Alice Springs
Superior Tourist-Class
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, Mercure offers spectacular views of the towering River Red Gum, while the well-manicured lush green lawns of the Resort create a relaxing atmosphere as you soak in the Australian Outback charm of the Northern Territory. The hotel features a swimming pool, fitness center, gift shop, restaurant, lounge, coin-operated self-service laundry, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge
Superior Tourist-Class
Australian hospitality has its own style of service that combines both professionalism and genuine warmth. You'll find this authentic brand of service at the Outback Pioneer Hotel. It offers comfortable rooms and is perfect for the demands of travelers looking for quality service in relaxed surroundings. The hotel features an outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge, and complimentary Wi-Fi. As a guest, you have access to all the facilities the resort has to offer including swimming pools, Resort Town Square shops, tennis courts, coin-operated self-service laundry, visitor centre, tour desk, and more.
Location
317 Yulara Dr, Yulara, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Television
Park Regis City Quays
Superior Tourist-Class
Park Regis City Quays is close to everything that makes Cairns a great destination; the Esplanade, restaurants, shops, night markets, Reef Casino, and the Marlin Marina. The hotel features a roof top pool, spa, hair salon, fitness center, and business center. Guestrooms offer air-conditioning, minibar, in-room safe, and laundry.
Location
6 Lake St, Cairns, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Television
Travelodge Wynyard
Moderate First-Class
The Travelodge Wynyard is ideally located adjacent to the Wynyard railway station and is a stones throw away from many major Sydney attractions including The Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the historical The Rocks area. The hotel features a restaurant, lounge, room service, fitness center, concierge service, internet access, and coin-operated, self-service laundry.
Location
7-9 York Street, Sydney, Australia
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa
First-Class
Ideally located beachfront on the Coral Coast, the Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa is the perfect setting for relaxation. The hotel features a spa, multiple restaurants, nightly entertainment, resort shop, beachfront swimming pool, waterslide, and gym. Also unique to the hotel is the in-house Sekoula Village where guests can learn about the history and culture of local Fijian villagers.
Location
Queens Road, P.O. Box 233, Sigatoka, Viti Levu Island, Fiji
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
