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Ultimate Australia

Small groups of no more than 16 travelers, guaranteed
  Traveler Reviews (281) 79% Traveler Excellence Rating

Ultimate Australia

79% of travelers rated this trip excellent

  • Trip Experience Leader: 82% of travelers rated their Trip Experience Leader “excellent,” citing his or her facilitation of people-to-people interactions, communication skills, and overall performance.
  • Solo Women Excellence: 78% of solo women travelers who joined us independently or shared a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend rated their experience on this adventure “excellent.”
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Our Activity Level rating system ranks adventures on a scale of 1 to 5 to help you determine if a trip is right for you. See the descriptions below for more information about the physical requirements associated with each rating.

Activity Level 1:

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Easy

Travelers should be able to climb 25 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 1-2 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last at least 1-2 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.

Activity Level 2:

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Moderately Easy

Travelers should be able to climb 40 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 2-3 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for at least 2-3 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.

Activity Level 3:

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Moderate

Travelers should be able to climb 60 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 3 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 3 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 5,000 to 7,000 feet.

Activity Level 4:

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Moderately Strenuous

Travelers should be able to climb 80 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 4 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 7,000 to 9,000 feet.

Activity Level 5:

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Strenuous

Travelers should be able to climb 100 or more stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 8 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 10,000 feet or more.

Australia: Melbourne, Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Great Barrier Reef, Palm Cove, Sydney
STARTING FROM $6,895
18 Days | $384 per day
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1/5

Holiday Inn Express Little Collins

Holiday Inn Express Little Collins features complimentary wireless internet access, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, and a bar & lounge. Typical room amenities include flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and air-conditioning.

2/5

Holiday Inn Express Little Collins

Room with two double beds

3/5

Holiday Inn Express Little Collins

Enjoy a meal at the hotel's on-site restaurant

4/5

Holiday Inn Express Little Collins

Relax in the hotel lounge

5/5

Holiday Inn Express Little Collins

Sip a drink at the hotel's bar

1/3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs

Each of the 243 air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony, refrigerator, minibar, wireless Internet and private bath

2/3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs

Room with two double beds

3/3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs

Enjoy a meal in the lobby bar

1/3

Desert Gardens Hotel

Each air-conditioned room features coffee- and tea-making facilities, a refrigerator, minibar, wireless Internet and private bath

2/3

Desert Gardens Hotel

Room with two double beds

3/3

Desert Gardens Hotel

Take a dip in the hotel swimming pool

1/2

Peppers Beach Club

Each of the 220 air-conditioned rooms feature wireless Internet, minibars, and a flat-screen TV

2/2

Peppers Beach Club

Room with double bed

1/3

Rydges World Square Sydney

Each air-conditioned room features amenities such as a safe, private bath with hair dryer, wireless Internet and a TV

2/3

Rydges World Square Sydney

Room with two single beds

3/3

Rydges World Square Sydney

Hotel lobby

1/3

MacKenzie Country Hotel

Each room features a balcony, complimentary wireless Internet, private bathroom, and coffee- and tea-making facilities

2/3

MacKenzie Country Hotel

Room with two double beds

3/3

MacKenzie Country Hotel

Enjoy a meal in the lobby

1/3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown

Each of the 93 air-conditioned rooms features a TV, telephone, kitchenette, wireless Internet and private bath

2/3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown

Room with two single beds

3/3

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown

Take a dip in the hotel swimming pool

1/5

Holiday Inn Express Auckland

Room amenities include a flatscreen TV, safe, refrigerator, and private bath with hairdryer.

2/5

Holiday Inn Express Auckland

Room with one double bed

3/5

Holiday Inn Express Auckland

Enjoy a meal in the on-site restaurant

4/5

Holiday Inn Express Auckland

Take a dip in the hotel's swimming pool

5/5

Holiday Inn Express Auckland

1/2

Best Western Plus Launceston

Each of the 116 guest rooms feature a private bath with hair dryer, coffee- and tea-making facilities, direct-dial phone, iron and ironing board, wireless Internet and TV

2/2

Best Western Plus Launceston

Room with double and single beds

1/4

Mantra Collins Hotel

Each room typically offers a minifridge, flatscreen TV, wireless Internet, and coffee- and tea-making facilities

2/4

Mantra Collins Hotel

Room with two double beds

3/4

Mantra Collins Hotel

Hotel lobby

4/4

Mantra Collins Hotel

Enjoy a meal in the on-site dining area

1/2

Cradle Mountain Hotel

Each room features a private balcony, TV, wireless Internet and coffee- and tea-making facilities

2/2

Cradle Mountain Hotel

Room with two double beds

1/3

Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter

Each of the 154 guest rooms come equipped with air-conditioner, complimentary wireless Internet, satellite TV, and private bath with hair dryer

2/3

Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter

Room with a double bed

3/3

Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter

Elegant hotel lobby

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