Mondumo Australia in 14 Days Tour
April 17-30, 2027
This tour can be taken on its own or combined with our New Zealand in 14 Days tour.
On the Mondumo Australia in 14 Days tour meaningful travel meets unforgettable experiences. Begin in Melbourne, soaking up its vibrant art scene and heritage architecture. Discover the off-the-beaten-path charm of Coffs Harbour and Uralla, with local experiences like farm tours and engaging with regional culture. Taste award-winning wines in the Hunter Valley. In Sydney, commute across the famous harbour like a local and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Opera House. Concluding in Cairns where we dive into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling among coral reefs and tropical marine life. This tour combines iconic landmarks with local immersion for a truly memorable adventure. Join us for Australia in 14 Days!
Experience Highlights
$8,295 USD + Air
Tour Dates
► Apr 17-30, 2027 (can combine with New Zealand: Apr 2-15, 2027)
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome!
Overnight: Melbourne
Welcome to Australia
Beginning our adventure in Melbourne, we’ll meet at 4pm at the hotel for our first meeting and welcome drink. Afterwards, we'll take a short short orientation walk of the local neighbourhood and then to dinner together (included) at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Savoy on Little Collins or similar (3 nights)
Day 2 - Marvellous Melbourne
Overnight: Melbourne
Exploring "The Cultural Capital" of Australia
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we’ll depart on foot for a walking tour of some of Melbourne's important historic sites. We conclude the morning with a guided tour in the National Gallery of Victoria focussed on the Australian Collection. You're free to visit more of the museum at your own pace. Then free for lunch and the rest of the afternoon. Free for dinner.
Day 3 - Melbourne to Coffs Harbour
Overnight: Coffs Harbour
New South Wales Subtropical Paradise
This morning we fly from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour. Land around 1pm, meet our tour bus and make the short drive to our hotel via short city sightseeing. Coffs Harbour owes its popularity to its stunning location between the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and some of Australia’s finest surf beaches. Check into our accomodation. Relax with a casual dinner together
Hotel: BreakFree Aanuka (2 nights)
Day 4 - Coffs Harbour
Overnight: Coffs Harbour
The Big Banana, Beaches, and Kangaroos
Today we visit to the Yarrila Arts Centre and Museum — learn about the culture of the local Gumbaynggirr (Aboriginal people of the Mid North Coast of New South Wales) and their life before European settlement, as well as the story of the modern town. There’ll be time to enjoy a swim at safe swimming beach, or to stroll along the harbour wall to Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, before lunch. See Coffs Harbour's iconic Big Banana. We’ll wrap up the day with a visit to Look-At-Me-Now Headland to observe the local Eastern Grey kangaroos enjoying a graze in the evening sunshine. Return to hotel and free for dinner.
Day 5 - Dorrigo National Park
Overnight: Uralla
Rainforest and Waterfalls
We depart Coffs Harbour and drive through the lush pastures of the Bellinger Valley to World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Take time for a short walk through magnificent subtropical rainforest and spectacular views from the Skywalk. After a lunch stop in the nearby town of Dorrigo, we continue west across the Dorrigo Plateau towards Uralla, pausing briefly to admire the dramatic Ebor Falls. Check into the hotel and unwind before enjoying a homecooked roast dinner together.
Hotel: The Bushranger Motor Inn, Uralla (2 nights)
Day 6 - Aussie Agriculture
Overnight: Uralla
Heritage Architecture, Captain Thunderbolt, and Sheep
Uralla is a classic Australian country town that has managed to retain its small-town charm. This morning's walking tour will focus on some of the immaculately restored and maintained heritage buildings, as well as tales of the notorious bushranger (outlaw) Captain Thunderbolt at the local history museum. After time for lunch in town, we’ll head out to the nearby Kentucky district to meet an award-winning farmer. Michael is a modern farmer who has embraced the need to diversify. As well as producing some of the world’s finest merino wool, he runs beef cattle and has a fast-growing (literally) agroforestry business. Back in town in plenty of time to enjoy dinner at one of Uralla’s two historic pubs.
Day 7 - The Hunter Valley Wine Region
Overnight: Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
New South Wales' Premier Wine Region
Leaving Uralla this morning, we’ll make our way through the scenic New England countryside, with a couple of stops en route. Arrive in Pokolbin in the heart of the Hunter Valley and check in. Enjoy lunch followed by a relaxed wine tasting at one of the region’s local wineries within walking distance of the hotel. Free for dinner this evening.
Hotel: Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens (1 night)
Day 8 - Hunter Valley to Sydney
Overnight: Sydney
The Rocks and Sydney Harbour
We start the day with a drive down to Sydney, taking a stop or two en route. Arrive by midday, drop bags at our city centre hotel and grab some lunch before check-in after 2pm. We’ll meet up in the afternoon for a stroll down to the historic Rocks area, where the British First Fleet landed in 1788. Take a commuter ferry to admire views from the harbour back to the city skyline and the famous Sydney Harbour landmarks, then to dinner together a local restaurant.
Hotel: A by Adina (3 nights)
Day 9 - Sydney Opera House
Overnight: Sydney
Sydney - The Harbour City
Sydneysiders are justly proud of their city’s modern public transport network. We’ll make use of it this morning to make our way over to Hyde Park. This leafy central park is the starting point for a short guided walk down to the Royal Botanic Gardens that takes us past many of the city’s most historic buildings. We’ll pause for a while in the gardens, where you can relax at the café or explore the gardens and take in spectacular Sydney Harbour views. From the gardens, it’s a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House and a guided tour of the iconic structure that has come to symbolize modern Australia. Free for lunch and the rest of the afternoon for further exploration, or a visit to one of Sydney's many excellent museums. Free for dinner.
Day 10 - Sydney Beaches and Bays
Overnight: Sydney
Bondi Beach and Watson's Bay
Today we’ll explore more of Sydney, using public transport to reach some of its famous and less-famous beaches. Enjoy time at Bondi Beach and walk some of the coastal walkway. Option to have Fish 'n' Chips at Watsons Bay, before ferrying back to the city and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure, perhaps catching a performance at the Opera House.
Day 11 – Sydney to Cairns
Overnight: Cairns
The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Today we fly from Sydney to Cairns (3 hour flight), landing just before lunchtime. Transfer to the hotel and then visit Cairns Aquarium for an introduction to the diverse ecosystems of North Queensland's two World Heritage listed areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Free for dinner.
Hotel: Crystalbrook Flynn or similar (3 nights)
Day 12 - The Great Barrier Reef
Overnight: Cairns
The World's Largest Living Structure
Today we'll spend the day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Options to observe the reef from a semi-submersible vessel, dip your toes in, or snorkel above the coral. Lunch included. A soul-cleansing natural day out. Return to Cairns and free for dinner.
Day 13 - Kuranda Rainforest Village
Overnight: Cairns
Rainforest Cableway, Heritage Markets and Scenic Railway
Ride the Rainforest Cableway known as the Skyrail up to Kuranda Village in the Raiforest. Ranger guides will give our group some information at a couple of stops on the way up. Once in Kuranda we'll break up for free time, with options to visit the Kuranda Heritage Markets, browse boutique shops, visit the Koala Gardens (optional koala holding picture), or the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. We return to Cairns via the Kuranda Scenic Railway on a mountain rail route originally used to service the rich mining regions of the Atherton Tablelands. The train gets us back into the centre of downtown Cairns by 4pm. Enjoy some downtime before our final dinner together, toasting new friends and reminiscing on our shared expereicens.
Day 14 – Tour Over
No overnight accommodation
Tour over after breakfast
Breakfast is provided, but there are no group activities today. Cairns Airport is 15 minutes from our hotel and offers easy onward connections. Many travelers transit through Sydney or Brisbane for flights to North America. For those tempted to continue exploring, there are direct flights from Cairns to Uluru (Ayers Rock), New Zealand, and the tropical islands of Fiji and Bali. Happy travels!
Itinerary specifics subject to change.
All details bound by Mondumo Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions about this tour please email colin@mondumo.com
More Details
Route
Tour starts in Melbourne, and ends in Cairns.
Dates & prices
New Zealand in 14 Days & Australia in 14 Days
Apr 2-15, 2027 (Fr-Th)
+ Apr 17-30, 2027 (Sa-Fr)
$16,590 USD per person
$1,990 USD single supplement
Australia in 14 Days
Apr 17-30, 2027 (Sa-Fr)
$8,295 USD per person
$995 USD single supplement
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WHat's included
This tour includes a small group (16 to 24 tour members); a top-rated professional tour guide; centrally located accommodation; all breakfasts; 8 other meals; transportation throughout the tour; two internal flights as mentioned on the itinerary (Melbourne to Coffs Harbour / Sydney to Cairns); admissions for all group activities mentioned on the itinerary; all tips/gratuities for drivers, local guides and waiting staff at group meals. The tour price is per person (pp). Twin price is per person in a twin (two single beds) or double (one large bed) room. Prices are listed in US Dollars. The payment portal gives you the potion to pay in the currency of your choice.
Accommodation
13 nights accommodation in: Melbourne (3 nights), Coffs Harbour (2 nights), Uralla (2 nights), Pokolbin (1 night), Sydney (3 nights), Cairns (3 nights).
Example hotels (subject to change)
- Melbourne - Savoy on Little Collins
- Coffs Harbour - Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour or BreakFree Aanuka
- Uralla - The Bushranger Motor Inn
- Pokolbin, Hunter Valley - Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
- Sydney - A by Adina
- Cairns - Crystalbrook Flynn
Activity Level
This tour is fairly active. To get the most out of the experience, you should be in reasonably good shape. The most active days average 5-6 miles of walking (often over uneven surfaces and including climbing hills or steps). You will have to carry your own bag up to your hotel room. We advise packing light.
Solo Travellers
There are a limited number of single occupancy rooms available on each tour. The single supplement is listed as above.
Note
You are responsible for the cost of your own drinks at meals and costs of free-time sightseeing. International flights (including flights between Australia and New Zealand if combining the two tours) and airport transfers are not included in the tour cost and should be arranged by yourself or with the help of a travel agent. Our partners at Legacy Travel may be able to assist with helping you book your flights - contact them directly at Legacy Travel (ltravel.com.au). We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of tour and flight booking. See Terms and Conditions for important details regarding all of the above.
