12N Australia Luxury Group Tour | Whitsundays & East Coast

13 Days 12 Nights

Twelve nights of 5-star east-coast Australia from the Gold Coast and Cairns to the Whitsundays and Sydney, visa included.

Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays is the showpiece of this twelve-night 5-star east-coast Australia tour that runs from the Gold Coast and Cairns through Brisbane to Sydney. Visa assistance and intercity transfers are included at the top accommodation tier.

What you see on the luxury east-coast route

The Gold Coast brings the beaches and theme parks, Cairns the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays the white sands of Whitehaven Beach, and Sydney the harbour finale. Twelve nights at 5-star level make this a premium coastal trip.

Trip Highlights

Day 1: Gold Coast | the Surfers beachfront

Arrive on the Gold Coast and the Surfers beachfront.

Day 2: Gold Coast | Theme parks

A day at the Gold Coast theme parks.

Day 3: Gold Coast | Beach day

More beach and hinterland time on the coast.

Day 4: Cairns | Reef coast

Travel on to Cairns on the tropical reef coast.

Day 5: Cairns | Great Barrier Reef

Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel.

Day 6: Cairns | Daintree rainforest

Visit the Daintree rainforest and Kuranda.

Day 7: Brisbane | River city

Travel on to Brisbane for the river city and South Bank.

Day 8: Whitsunday | Hamilton Island

Travel on to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays.

Day 9: Whitsunday | Whitehaven Beach

Cruise to the white sands of Whitehaven Beach.

Day 10: Sydney | Harbour city

Travel on to Sydney for the Opera House and harbour.

Day 11: Sydney | Bondi and city

Explore Bondi Beach and the city core.

Day 12: Sydney | Free day

A free day, with the Blue Mountains within reach.

Day 13: Sydney | Departure

Depart Sydney for the journey home.

Inclusions

• 5-star hotel accommodation — QT Gold Coast (3 nights)
• 5-star hotel accommodation — Crystalbrook Riley (3 nights)
• 5-star hotel accommodation — Sofitel Brisbane Central (1 nights)
• 5-star hotel accommodation — Qualia (2 nights)
• 5-star hotel accommodation — Capella Sydney (3 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 12 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance

  • No
  • Yes
  • Gold Coast
  • Sydney
  • 5 Star
  • Breakfast
  • Gold Coast (3N), Cairns (3N), Brisbane (1N), Whitsunday (2N), Sydney (3N)

Overview

Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays is the showpiece of this twelve-night 5-star east-coast Australia tour that runs from the Gold Coast and Cairns through Brisbane to Sydney. Visa assistance and intercity transfers are included at the top accommodation tier.

What you see on the luxury east-coast route

The Gold Coast brings the beaches and theme parks, Cairns the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays the white sands of Whitehaven Beach, and Sydney the harbour finale. Twelve nights at 5-star level make this a premium coastal trip.

Trip Highlights

  • Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays
  • Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
  • Gold Coast beaches and theme parks
  • Sydney harbour finale

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Gold Coast | the Surfers beachfront

    Arrive on the Gold Coast and the Surfers beachfront.

    Overnight: QT Gold Coast

  • Day
    02

    Gold Coast | Theme parks

    A day at the Gold Coast theme parks.

    Overnight: QT Gold Coast

  • Day
    03

    Gold Coast | Beach day

    More beach and hinterland time on the coast.

    Overnight: QT Gold Coast

  • Day
    04

    Cairns | Reef coast

    Travel on to Cairns on the tropical reef coast.

    Overnight: Crystalbrook Riley

  • Day
    05

    Cairns | Great Barrier Reef

    Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel.

    Overnight: Crystalbrook Riley

  • Day
    06

    Cairns | Daintree rainforest

    Visit the Daintree rainforest and Kuranda.

    Overnight: Crystalbrook Riley

  • Day
    07

    Brisbane | River city

    Travel on to Brisbane for the river city and South Bank.

    Overnight: Sofitel Brisbane Central

  • Day
    08

    Whitsunday | Hamilton Island

    Travel on to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays.

    Overnight: Qualia

  • Day
    09

    Whitsunday | Whitehaven Beach

    Cruise to the white sands of Whitehaven Beach.

    Overnight: Qualia

  • Day
    10

    Sydney | Harbour city

    Travel on to Sydney for the Opera House and harbour.

    Overnight: Capella Sydney

  • Day
    11

    Sydney | Bondi and city

    Explore Bondi Beach and the city core.

    Overnight: Capella Sydney

  • Day
    12

    Sydney | Free day

    A free day, with the Blue Mountains within reach.

    Overnight: Capella Sydney

  • Day
    13

    Sydney | Departure

    Depart Sydney for the journey home.

Cost Includes

  • • 5-star hotel accommodation — QT Gold Coast (3 nights)
  • • 5-star hotel accommodation — Crystalbrook Riley (3 nights)
  • • 5-star hotel accommodation — Sofitel Brisbane Central (1 nights)
  • • 5-star hotel accommodation — Qualia (2 nights)
  • • 5-star hotel accommodation — Capella Sydney (3 nights)
  • • Meals as per itinerary
  • • 12 activity passes (as per itinerary)
  • • Visa assistance

Cost Excludes

  • Airfare (book your own flights)
  • • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • • Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Tuesday June 23, 2026
    Sunday July 5, 2026
  • Wednesday July 1, 2026
    Monday July 13, 2026
  • Saturday August 1, 2026
    Thursday August 13, 2026
  • Tuesday September 1, 2026
    Sunday September 13, 2026
  • Thursday October 1, 2026
    Tuesday October 13, 2026
  • Tuesday November 10, 2026
    Sunday November 22, 2026
  • Monday December 14, 2026
    Saturday December 26, 2026
  • Friday January 1, 2027
    Wednesday January 13, 2027
  • Friday February 12, 2027
    Wednesday February 24, 2027
  • Sunday March 14, 2027
    Friday March 26, 2027
  • Saturday May 1, 2027
    Thursday May 13, 2027