Aerial view of coral reefs surrounded by turquoise water

Australian Mosaic

The Australian Mosaic lets you discover Australia's must-see icons, such as Sydney and the Blue Mountains, the sacred Aboriginal site of Uluru and its desert plains, the Great Barrier Reef with its multicoloured fauna and flora and, on the long version of the tour, Kangaroo Island and its exceptional natural environment.

Dates and prices

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Dates

Price from, in CHF p.p.

01.04.2025 - 31.03.2027

CHF p.p. 4,145

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Two walkers on a wooden boardwalk between vegetation and red sandstone cliffs

Coach/minibus tour

French-speaking guide

Itinerary
Australian Mosaic

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Day 1 Melbourne Independent arrival in Melbourne and private transfer to the hotel. Please note: rooms are only available from 15:00. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Great Ocean Road Departure for a day trip along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most beautiful coastal roads. During the day you admire spectacular views of the Bass Strait and famous rock formations such as the Twelve Apostles, and observe Australian wildlife (koalas and wild kangaroos). Return at the end of the day.

Day 3 Melbourne – Adelaide After breakfast, private transfer to the airport and flight to Adelaide. On arrival, private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4 Adelaide – Kangaroo Island Packed breakfast and early departure by coach for Cape Jervis to catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. From the splendid beach at Pennington Bay to the Emu Ridge eucalyptus distillery, enjoy an exquisite lunch before exploring a bee farm and admiring the majestic birds of prey at Raptor Domain during an unforgettable show.

Day 5 Kangaroo Island – Adelaide Today a visit to Flinders Chase National Park is on the programme. You then discover the impressive Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch and continue to Seal Bay, followed by a visit to Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Your visit to the island ends with a ferry crossing back to Cape Jervis. Coach transfer to Adelaide.

Day 6 Adelaide – Sydney Private transfer to Adelaide Airport and flight to Sydney. On arrival, private transfer to your hotel and a free day. For those joining the tour today: arrival in Sydney and transfer to the hotel under your own arrangements. Please note: rooms are only available from 15:00. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7 Sydney Morning walking tour of central Sydney with your guide. You discover The Rocks, the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House. Then you board a lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour for a magnificent view of the city. This evening, at extra cost, you have the option of reserving a table at the panoramic restaurant in Sydney Tower (details on request, to be booked in advance).

Day 8 Blue Mountains Departure for a day in the Blue Mountains, a World Heritage Site thanks to their unique natural formations and the history of the first explorers and Aboriginal Australians with which they are linked. You then reach Echo Point to admire the ‘Three Sisters’ and the magnificent eucalyptus forest. In the afternoon, stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you discover an impressive variety of Australian animals. Return to Sydney at the end of the day.

Day 9 Sydney – Ayers Rock Transfer with your guide to the airport and flight to Ayers Rock. On arrival, transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage, then set off on a walk around Uluru (Ayers Rock) along the Mala Walk to Kantju Gorge and its billabong. At the end of the day, sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and an open-air aperitif. You have the chance to hear the legends and myths linked to this sacred site – an unforgettable moment! Barbecue dinner at the hotel, where you cook your own meat in a convivial bush atmosphere.

Day 10 Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon Early departure with your guide to watch the sunrise over Ayers Rock. Visit to the cultural centre devoted to Anangu culture, followed by a walk of about an hour with your guide among the Olgas. You discover these unusual rock formations on the Walpa Gorge trail. In the early afternoon, departure for Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Kings Canyon is characterised by 300-metre-high cliffs and magnificent gorges.

Day 11 Kings Canyon – Alice Springs Early departure for a spectacular 6 km walk along the top of Kings Canyon (Rim Walk). The guide accompanies the walk. A spectacular succession of natural attractions, with the lush palms of the narrow gorge known as the ‘Garden of Eden’. The views from the ‘Amphitheatre’ and the ‘Lost City’ are also breathtaking. A less strenuous but equally beautiful walk along the floor of the canyon is also possible (Kings Creek Walk, unguided). Arrival in Alice Springs at the end of the day. Stop at ‘Anzac Hill’ to take in the panoramic view over the town and the ‘MacDonnell Ranges’, then transfer to the hotel.

Day 12 Alice Springs – Darwin Transfer to the airport and flight to Darwin. On arrival, you are met at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 13 Darwin – Kakadu National Park This morning, departure for the famous Kakadu National Park; on the way you can admire giant termite mounds and surely some of the hundreds of bird species found in the Top End. This afternoon, exploration of the Aboriginal site of Nourlangie and its many beautiful rock paintings. Please note: visits are subject to weather conditions during the ‘wet season’ (November–March).

Day 14 Kakadu National Park – Darwin Early departure for a cruise on Yellow Water to observe the wildlife and plant life of the Top End. This wetland teems with water lilies, kingfishers and countless other birds, as rare as they are magnificent. You may also spot crocodiles. Visit to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Cooinda before visiting Ubirr Rock with its very well-preserved rock art galleries. Return to Darwin at the end of the day.

Day 15 Darwin – Cairns Early transfer to Darwin Airport and flight to Cairns. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and free time to discover Cairns.

Day 16 Great Barrier Reef A day devoted to a catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage natural site stretching for almost 2,000 km off the Queensland coast. You will discover the true magic of the Great Barrier Reef at Michaelmas Cay, an isolated sand cay that is home to a protected bird sanctuary. The day is devoted to swimming and exploring the underwater world of this fabulous natural site: mask and snorkel provided. A semi-submersible lets you enjoy a view down onto the corals. Return to Cairns in the late afternoon and walk back to your hotel.

Day 17 Wooroonooran National Park Set off on an unforgettable day trip into the heart of Wooroonooran National Park, a jewel of the Australian rainforest. Admire majestic waterfalls, natural pools and imposing mountains. A refreshing swim at Josephine Falls and Millaa Millaa Falls, surrounded by lush vegetation. Enjoy a meal in the great outdoors and let yourself be captivated by one of the oldest tropical ecosystems in the world.

Day 18 Cairns After breakfast, return transfer to the airport and end of your tour.

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Route map: Australian Mosaic

Services

Included in the price

French-speaking guide
Accommodation in upper mid-range hotels (basic at Ayers Rock)
13-day option: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches (sometimes as a picnic) and 3 dinners (other options on request)
Excursions, activities and sightseeing as per itinerary
National park entrance fees

Not included in the price

International and domestic flights
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Excursions and activities not mentioned
Personal expenses and tips

Important

Domestic flights to be booked: MEL-ADL on QF683, ADL-SYD on QF738, SYD-AYQ on JQ660, ASP-DRW on QF1959, DRW-CNS on QF1889
The guides change at each stage

Prices in CHF per person