12‑Day Sydney, Uluru & Great Barrier Reef Private Tour Package
price from
NZ$ 7304
per person (twin share)
New Tour! 12‑Day Australia Private Tour Package & Rail Journey: Sydney, Uluru & the Great Barrier Reef — Private Transfers, Luxury Hotels, Daily Breakfasts, and 7 Included Experiences
Discover Australia’s most spectacular places on this customized 12 Day Australia Private Tour Package. Enjoy private transfers and all-inclusive luxury Sydney tours, a sacred sunset at Uluru, and the best Great Barrier Reef tours. Starting with the shimmering waters of Sydney Harbor, you’ll explore the ancient red center of the outback and tropical Great Barrier Reef on this Australia holiday package, which features small-group, guide-led experiences, five‑star accommodation, and convenient domestic flights.
As one of Australia’s best private tours, you’ll see the best of Australia’s cities, cultures, and moments – all tailored for you. For those with more time to explore, consider our 19‑Day Australia Self‑Drive Tour, which takes you even deeper into the country’s diverse landscapes.
Tour Information, Departure Dates & Price
Transportation
- Private Touring
Tour Departures
- Daily
Airport Transfers
- Included
Pricing
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From NZ$7304
Meals
- Check the meal details in the itinerary
Accommodation
- Luxury Lodges
- Boutique Hotels / Boutique B&B's
- First Class Hotels
- Superior Hotels
- Standard Hotels
Cities/Regions Visited
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Sydney – Blue Mountains – Yulara – Ulur Kata Tjuta National Park – Cairns
Group Size
- no minimum number
Tour Code
- ANZIB12DCRR
Pre & Post Accommodation
- Available
12‑Day Sydney, Uluru & Great Barrier Reef Private Tour Package Days
Morning / Arrival
- Your 12 Day Australia Private Tour Package starts as soon as you arrive in Sydney
- Once you pass through customs, a driver is waiting for you at the arrivals hall – your return journey is covered
- You’re taken directly to A by Adina Sydney, a trendy boutique hotel in the CBD
- You’re checked in and head to your chic, spacious room
Afternoon
- Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing after your flight or begin exploring on foot
- Go outside – you’re a stone’s throw from Circular Quay, where the glistening harbor reveals the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge
- Stroll along the water, watching the ferry boats come and go – the first taste of your Sydney tours
Evening
- Take an optional welcome dinner at a local contemporary Australian restaurant (not included)
- There’s plenty to choose from in nearby The Rocks, a five‑minute walk away – pubs, cafes, or a water-view restaurant
Acommodation
- A by Adina Sydney
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then take the 2.5‑hour Backstage Sydney Opera House Tour from Circular Quay
- This isn’t a tour of the Opera House, it’s a tour behind the scenes – you’ll go on stage in the concert hall, and stand in the wings where the performers get ready
- Hear behind‑the‑scenes stories of the design for Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s controversial “upside‑down shells” – once derided, now UNESCO World Heritage
Afternoon
- Walk to the Opera House, and board the Sydney Harbor Discovery Luncheon Cruise – a luxury “inside-outside” vessel
- Savor a gourmet multi‑course lunch as you sail past the Harbor Bridge and Fort Denison, and view the upscale neighborhoods of Point Piper and Rose Bay
Evening
- Free time – perhaps wander the streets of The Rocks, visit the night markets (depending on the day), or have dinner by the harbor
Acommodation
- A by Adina Sydney
Morning
- Breakfast is followed by your Blue Mountains Deluxe Day Tour – a full‑day small‑group eco tour with a driver and guide
- Make your way west through the Sydney suburbs to the UNESCO World Heritage‑listed Blue Mountains National Park (named for the haze blue-tinged by eucalyptus oil droplets)
- Stop at Echo Point, home of the Three Sisters rock formations from the Jamison Valley
Afrernoon
- Head out again on a mountain circuit – your guide will find you some off‑the‑beaten‑track lookouts
- Take a trip to a wildlife park to feed kangaroos, cuddle a koala, and check out platypuses – one of the best things to do on an Australian holiday
Evening
- Evening dinner at a local pub in Surry Hills.
Accommodation
- A by Adina Sydney.
Morning
- Private transfer to the airport. Private flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock) – included. Coast changes to rust‑red sand.
Afternoon
- Fly into Uluru Airport; private transfer to Desert Gardens Hotel (3 nights)
- Check in and enjoy your time relaxing in your desert‑themed room (some with a view of Uluru)
Evening
- Enjoy A Night at Field of Light – one of the country’s most magical evenings
- At sunset, you’re transported to a viewing platform in the desert where 50,000 luminous stems (from artist Bruce Munro) light up the red sands
- With a chilled glass of sparkling wine or beverages, eerie didgeridoo music, and a 3‑course meal, a starry night
Accomodation
- Desert Gardens Hotel
Morning
- Early rise – but great views. Your SEIT Uluru Tour starts with a private transfer to Uluru‑Kata Tjuta National Park
- Watch the sunrise on Uluru: the rock will change from black to tan to burnt orange to red
- Have an outback picnic breakfast in a hidden location with sunrise views
- Then, the Mala Walk – your guide takes you to the base of Uluru to Mutitjulu Waterhole, a permanent spring with rock art showing the creation serpent
Afternoon
- Explore more of the base of Uluru on the Kuniya Walk, and visit sites of Tjukurpa (traditional law)
- View cave paintings and hear the story of the Battles of Liru and Kuniya (poisonous snake and python)
- Break at the hotel, lunch (at your own expense)
Evening
- Sunset with sparkling wine and appetizers (optional, not included). Dinner at the resort.
Accommodation
- Desert Gardens Hotel
Morning
- Breakfast and then head off for your SEIT Kata Tjuta Tour
- Visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) – 36 red rounded domes sacred to Anangu men
- Your guide takes you through Walpa Gorge – a narrow, wind‑echoing gorge between high, domed rocks
Afternoon
- Visit more domes. Back at the hotel for leisure time.
Evening
- At leisure. Dinner at the outdoor restaurant.
Accommodation
- Desert Gardens Hotel
Morning
- Private transfer to Uluru Airport. Return flight to Cairns – included. Enjoy the tropical heat on arrival.
Afternoon
- Private transfer to Pacific Hotel Cairns (3 nights) – a contemporary marina front resort
- Check in and walk to the Cairns Esplanade – a 3‑km waterfront boardwalk with a seawater lagoon for swimming, public art installations, and pelicans fishing
Evening
- Dinner at a seafood restaurant.
Accommodation
- Pacific Hotel Cairns
Morning
- Early rise: transport to Cairns Marina to take the Full Day Reef Magic Outer Great Barrier Reef trip
- Board their modern catamaran for a 1.5‑hour ride to their outer reef pontoon
- Beginners’ snorkel tour.
Afternoon
- Lunch included. Glass‑bottom boat viewing. See parrotfish, clownfish, giant clams, maybe turtles.
- Return late afternoon.
Evening
- Dinner at night at the market food courts
Acommodation
- Stay at Pacific Hotel Cairns
Morning
- After breakfast, you are taken to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at Smithfield
- Take a 7.5‑km cable car ride across the World Heritage‑listed tropical rainforest – one of the world’s oldest rainforests
- There are two mid‑station stops: at Red Peak, explore the rainforest on a ranger‑led boardwalk tour, discovering ancient ferns, cassowaries, and strangler figs
- At Barron Falls station, view the spectacular gorge – especially dramatic in the wet season
Afternoon
- Transfer to Kuranda village. Shop for Aboriginal art and opals.
- Return to Cairns by Kuranda Scenic Railway (built by hand in the 1880s) – passing through tunnels and past Barron Falls.
Dinner
- Contemporary Australian‑Asian restaurant.
Accommodation
- Pacific Hotel Cairns
Morning
- Private transfer to Cairns Airport. Return to Sydney flight – included.
Afternoon
- Arrive Sydney; transfer to A by Adina Sydney (2 nights). Free time to rest.
Evening
- Free time – explore a favorite waterfront location.
Accommodation
- A by Adina Sydney
Morning
- A full day free – the beauty of private tours Australia. Choose between: Bondi Beach walk, Taronga Zoo, or the optional BridgeClimb (additional cost).
Afternoon
- Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, or Newtown. Try local cuisine.
Evening
- Saying goodbye, dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
Accommodation
- A by Adina Sydney
Morning
- Check out after breakfast. Return transfer to Sydney Airport. Private driver provides a transfer to Sydney International Airport.
Afternoon
- Fly home or on. Your 12 Day Australia Private Tour Package is over – the memories of your luxury Australia vacation packages are lifelong.
Inclusions & Highlights
- Return Airport Transfers
- 5 Nights at A by Adina, Sydney
- 2.5 Hour Backstage Sydney Opera House Tour
- Sydney Harbor Discovery Luncheon Cruise
- Blue Mountains Deluxe Day Tour
- 3 Nights at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock
- A Night at Field of Light
- SEIT Uluru & SEIT Kata Tjuta Tour ex Ayres Rock
- 3 Nights at Pacific Hotel, Cairns
- Full Day Reef Magic Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Tour Departure Dates
Daily departures
Our 12‑Day Australia Private Tour Package was created as a private, chauffeur‑driven experience; however, we can fully customize it into a self‑drive itinerary if you prefer.
Accommodation
- 5 Nights at A by Adina, Sydney
- 3 Nights at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock
- 3 Nights at Pacific Hotel, Cairns
For your 12‑Day Australia Private Tour Package, you can select from a variety of accommodation styles, including Standard, Superior, First‑Class Hotels, Boutique Hotels, Boutique B&Bs, and Luxury Lodges.


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