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Sample Itineraries

These are sample routes that have been developed over many years to reflect the most frequent and favored requests of our independent travelers. These suggestions allow you to depart on any day, choose your accommodation level and add extra nights and tours as desired.

Whether using these itineraries as a starting off point or if you’d prefer to travel using one of our pre-designed packages, these sample journeys compile some of our best locations, lodging and activities. With no limit on how many changes can be made, our Swain Destinations specialists can ensure that you will not miss a single city or activity on your adventure.

All Over Australia and New Zealand

All Over Australia and New Zealand
18 Nights From $5,645 p/p
Auckland; Rotorua; Queenstown; Christchurch; Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Cairns; Sydney

All Over Australia and New Zealand
18 Nights From $5,645 p/p

Auckland; Rotorua; Queenstown; Christchurch; Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Cairns; Sydney

See all Australia and New Zealand have to offer.

Aussie Adventure

Aussie Adventure
17 Nights From $6,415 p/p
Melbourne; Adelaide; Kangaroo Island; Ayers Rock; Port Douglas; Sydney

Aussie Adventure
17 Nights From $6,415 p/p

Melbourne; Adelaide; Kangaroo Island; Ayers Rock; Port Douglas; Sydney

Visit the reef, rainforest, cities, and outback.

Aussie Wine and Wildlife

Aussie Wine and Wildlife
11 Nights From $8,315 p/p
Melbourne; Yarra Valley; Mornington Peninsula; Barossa Valley; Kangaroo Island; Adelaide

Aussie Wine and Wildlife
11 Nights From $8,315 p/p

Melbourne; Yarra Valley; Mornington Peninsula; Barossa Valley; Kangaroo Island; Adelaide

Indulge yourself in South Australia and Victoria with wine and wildlife.

Australia and Fiji

Australia and Fiji
13 Nights From $7,055 p/p
Melbourne; Sydney; Fiji

Australia and Fiji
13 Nights From $7,055 p/p

Melbourne; Sydney; Fiji

Adventure Down Under and then retreat to Fiji.

Australia Coast to Coast

Australia Coast to Coast
14 Nights, Pricing on request
Melbourne; Perth; Rail Journeys; Adelaide; Sydney

Australia Coast to Coast
14 Nights, Pricing on request

Melbourne; Perth; Rail Journeys; Adelaide; Sydney

Explore Australia on this 14 night journey from coast to coast.

Australia New Zealand Encounter

Australia New Zealand Encounter
11 Nights From $2,810 p/p
Queenstown; Christchurch; Cairns; Sydney

Australia New Zealand Encounter
11 Nights From $2,810 p/p

Queenstown; Christchurch; Cairns; Sydney

Hit the hotspots and revel in relaxation.

Australia Uncovered

Australia Uncovered
16 Nights From $9,975 p/p
Melbourne; Adelaide; Alice Springs; Ayers Rock; Port Douglas; Sydney

Australia Uncovered
16 Nights From $9,975 p/p

Melbourne; Adelaide; Alice Springs; Ayers Rock; Port Douglas; Sydney

Discover the hidden heritage Down Under.

Australian Adventure

Australian Adventure
18 Nights From $5,565 p/p
Melbourne; Adelaide; Kangaroo Island; Ayers Rock; Port Douglas; Sydney

Australian Adventure
18 Nights From $5,565 p/p

Melbourne; Adelaide; Kangaroo Island; Ayers Rock; Port Douglas; Sydney

Visit the reef, rainforest, cities, and outback.

Australian Experience

Australian Experience
12 Nights From $2,800 p/p
Melbourne; Cairns; Sydney

Australian Experience
12 Nights From $2,800 p/p

Melbourne; Cairns; Sydney

Endless opportunities in this trio of east coast cities.

Circle Australia

Circle Australia
12 Nights From $3,475 p/p
Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Cairns; Sydney

Circle Australia
12 Nights From $3,475 p/p

Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Cairns; Sydney

Hopping around these hubs will make even kangaroos jealous.

Cities and Island Escape

Cities and Island Escape
11 Nights From $2,080 p/p
Melbourne; Whitsundays; Sydney

Cities and Island Escape
11 Nights From $2,080 p/p

Melbourne; Whitsundays; Sydney

Come balance busy city life with luxurious island paradise.

Colors of Australia

Colors of Australia
9 Nights From $11,195 p/p
Daintree Rainforest; Lizard Island; Sydney

Colors of Australia
9 Nights From $11,195 p/p

Daintree Rainforest; Lizard Island; Sydney

Acquaint yourself with this inspiring, majestic land.

Discover New Zealand and Australia

Discover New Zealand and Australia
14 Nights From $4,155 p/p
Auckland; Rotorua; Queenstown; Christchurch; Cairns; Sydney

Discover New Zealand and Australia
14 Nights From $4,155 p/p

Auckland; Rotorua; Queenstown; Christchurch; Cairns; Sydney

Best of both worlds.

Discover Tasmania

Discover Tasmania
10 Nights, Pricing on request
Cradle Mountain; Strahan; Hobart; Freycinet National Park; Melbourne

Discover Tasmania
10 Nights, Pricing on request

Cradle Mountain; Strahan; Hobart; Freycinet National Park; Melbourne

Tasmania is a place of wild and beautiful landscapes.

East Coast Spectacular

East Coast Spectacular
12 Nights, Pricing on request
Melbourne; Hobart; Cairns; Sydney

East Coast Spectacular
12 Nights, Pricing on request

Melbourne; Hobart; Cairns; Sydney

A phenomenal voyage through a mesmerizing country.

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory
12 Nights From $6,845 p/p
Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Sydney

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory
12 Nights From $6,845 p/p

Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Sydney

Soar over Melbourne, explore Uluru and marvel over Sydney on this adventure

Foodie Australia

Foodie Australia
14 Nights From $13,115 p/p
Melbourne; Barossa Valley; Kangaroo Island; Sydney

Foodie Australia
14 Nights From $13,115 p/p

Melbourne; Barossa Valley; Kangaroo Island; Sydney

Discover the delicious delicacies found in wonderful Australia.

Grand Circle

Grand Circle
13 Nights, Pricing on request
Adelaide; Alice Springs; Alice Springs; Ayers Rock; Cairns; Sydney

Grand Circle
13 Nights, Pricing on request

Adelaide; Alice Springs; Alice Springs; Ayers Rock; Cairns; Sydney

Australia like you've never imagined.

Highlights of Southern Australia

Highlights of Southern Australia
16 Nights From $5,275 p/p
Perth; Adelaide; Cradle Mountain; Hobart; Melbourne

Highlights of Southern Australia
16 Nights From $5,275 p/p

Perth; Adelaide; Cradle Mountain; Hobart; Melbourne

Explore Southern Australia on this 16 night journey to some of the country's greatest sites.

Icons of Australia

Icons of Australia
12 Nights From $3,330 p/p
Melbourne; Adelaide; Cairns; Sydney

Icons of Australia
12 Nights From $3,330 p/p

Melbourne; Adelaide; Cairns; Sydney

All the Down Under wonders, in one iconic trip.

Ideal Australia

Ideal Australia
11 Nights From $11,190 p/p
Port Douglas; Lizard Island; Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne

Ideal Australia
11 Nights From $11,190 p/p

Port Douglas; Lizard Island; Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne

An ode to Australia, Forest, Foodies, and Phillip Island hits every note.

Inspirations from Queensland

Inspirations from Queensland
11 Nights From $7,370 p/p
Brisbane; Hamilton Island; Daintree Rainforest; Brisbane

Inspirations from Queensland
11 Nights From $7,370 p/p

Brisbane; Hamilton Island; Daintree Rainforest; Brisbane

Experience Queensland through luxury accommodations and mesmerizing views.

Luxury in Australia

Luxury in Australia
19 Nights From $22,490 p/p
Melbourne; Flinders Ranges; Barossa Valley; Ayers Rock; Daintree Rainforest; Lizard Island; Sydney; Blue Mountains

Luxury in Australia
19 Nights From $22,490 p/p

Melbourne; Flinders Ranges; Barossa Valley; Ayers Rock; Daintree Rainforest; Lizard Island; Sydney; Blue Mountains

Embark on a journey to some of Australia's most luxurious properties.

Luxury Islands Escape

Luxury Islands Escape
12 Nights From $13,735 p/p
Hamilton Island; Adelaide; Kangaroo Island; Coles Bay; Melbourne

Luxury Islands Escape
12 Nights From $13,735 p/p

Hamilton Island; Adelaide; Kangaroo Island; Coles Bay; Melbourne

Sun-soaking relaxation at its finest.

Melbourne and Surrounds

Melbourne and Surrounds
8 Nights From $2,570 p/p
Melbourne; Daylesford and Hepburn Springs; Apollo Bay

Melbourne and Surrounds
8 Nights From $2,570 p/p

Melbourne; Daylesford and Hepburn Springs; Apollo Bay

Encounter a vibrant blend of city and adventure in Victoria, Australia.

Melbourne and Tasmania Discovery

Melbourne and Tasmania Discovery
11 Nights From $8,805 p/p
Melbourne; Yarra Valley; Mornington Peninsula; Freycinet National Park; Hobart

Melbourne and Tasmania Discovery
11 Nights From $8,805 p/p

Melbourne; Yarra Valley; Mornington Peninsula; Freycinet National Park; Hobart

Embark on a southern adventure highlighting Victoria and Tasmania.

Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road

Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road
8 Nights From $1,665 p/p
Melbourne; Apollo Bay; Port Fairy; The Grampians; Melbourne

Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road
8 Nights From $1,665 p/p

Melbourne; Apollo Bay; Port Fairy; The Grampians; Melbourne

Embark on an 8-night journey across vibrant Victoria.

New Year's Eve in Sydney

New Year's Eve in Sydney
5 Nights, Pricing on request
Sydney

New Year's Eve in Sydney
5 Nights, Pricing on request

Sydney

A one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve Experience Down Under.

Northern Territory Birding Adventure

Northern Territory Birding Adventure
7 Nights From $5,245 p/p
Darwin; Top End; Darwin

Northern Territory Birding Adventure
7 Nights From $5,245 p/p

Darwin; Top End; Darwin

Experience a Northern Territory birding adventure.

Northern Territory Sampler

Northern Territory Sampler
6 Nights From $4,080 p/p
Ayers Rock; Rail Journeys; Darwin

Northern Territory Sampler
6 Nights From $4,080 p/p

Ayers Rock; Rail Journeys; Darwin

Explore Australia's Northern Territory, the spiritual heart of the nation.

Queensland Sampler

Queensland Sampler
7 Nights From $2,540 p/p
Brisbane; Rail Journeys; Port Douglas

Queensland Sampler
7 Nights From $2,540 p/p

Brisbane; Rail Journeys; Port Douglas

Get to know the sights and sounds of Queensland, Australia's Sunshine State

Savor South Australia

Savor South Australia
10 Nights From $11,215 p/p
Adelaide; Flinders Ranges; Barossa Valley; Kangaroo Island

Savor South Australia
10 Nights From $11,215 p/p

Adelaide; Flinders Ranges; Barossa Valley; Kangaroo Island

Savor the incredible delights of South Australia.

Serenity in New South Wales

Serenity in New South Wales
6 Nights From $5,875 p/p
Blue Mountains; Byron Bay

Serenity in New South Wales
6 Nights From $5,875 p/p

Blue Mountains; Byron Bay

Relax and unwind with this serene New South Wales journey.

Southeast Queensland Rainforest to Coast

Southeast Queensland Rainforest to Coast
6 Nights From $2,265 p/p
Brisbane; Lamington National Park; Gold Coast

Southeast Queensland Rainforest to Coast
6 Nights From $2,265 p/p

Brisbane; Lamington National Park; Gold Coast

Venture on a journey through the heart of Queensland.

Southern Treasures

Southern Treasures
12 Nights, Pricing on request
Sydney; Hobart; Strahan; Cradle Mountain; Melbourne

Southern Treasures
12 Nights, Pricing on request

Sydney; Hobart; Strahan; Cradle Mountain; Melbourne

The trip of a lifetime at your fingertips.

Sydney and Surrounds

Sydney and Surrounds
14 Nights, Pricing on request
Byron Bay; Port Macquarie; Hunter Valley; Blue Mountains; Sydney

Sydney and Surrounds
14 Nights, Pricing on request

Byron Bay; Port Macquarie; Hunter Valley; Blue Mountains; Sydney

See Australia's gateway stay In-depth.

Sydney Harbour, Coastlines and Beaches

Sydney Harbour, Coastlines and Beaches
6 Nights, Pricing on request
Sydney

Sydney Harbour, Coastlines and Beaches
6 Nights, Pricing on request

Sydney

Visit Australia's premier destination,Sydney, for a vacation of a lifetime.

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest
10 Nights From $2,320 p/p
Whitsundays; Daintree Rainforest; Sydney

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest
10 Nights From $2,320 p/p

Whitsundays; Daintree Rainforest; Sydney

From the Daintree Rainforest to a Urban Jungle.

Sydney, Rock and Reef

Sydney, Rock and Reef
9 Nights From $2,385 p/p
Sydney; Ayers Rock; Cairns

Sydney, Rock and Reef
9 Nights From $2,385 p/p

Sydney; Ayers Rock; Cairns

A Signature Australian Journey.

Tales of Tasmania & Victoria

Tales of Tasmania & Victoria
11 Nights From $8,820 p/p
Melbourne; Yarra Valley; Mornington Peninsula; Freycinet National Park; Hobart

Tales of Tasmania & Victoria
11 Nights From $8,820 p/p

Melbourne; Yarra Valley; Mornington Peninsula; Freycinet National Park; Hobart

Embark on a southern adventure highlighting Victoria and Tasmania.

Taste of Australia

Taste of Australia
12 Nights From $3,110 p/p
Whitsundays; Daintree Rainforest; Adelaide; Sydney

Taste of Australia
12 Nights From $3,110 p/p

Whitsundays; Daintree Rainforest; Adelaide; Sydney

Reef and rainforest to city and safari.

Taste of Western Australia

Taste of Western Australia
6 Nights From $3,460 p/p
Margaret River; Perth

Taste of Western Australia
6 Nights From $3,460 p/p

Margaret River; Perth

Discover Western Australia's Margaret River and capital city, Perth.

Ultimate Australia and New Zealand

Ultimate Australia and New Zealand
14 Nights From $14,240 p/p
Queenstown; Christchurch; Blue Mountains; Hamilton Island; Sydney

Ultimate Australia and New Zealand
14 Nights From $14,240 p/p

Queenstown; Christchurch; Blue Mountains; Hamilton Island; Sydney

Your great escape is finally here.

Uncharted Australia

Uncharted Australia
17 Nights From $13,530 p/p
Sydney; Margaret River; Perth; Melbourne; Coles Bay; Hobart

Uncharted Australia
17 Nights From $13,530 p/p

Sydney; Margaret River; Perth; Melbourne; Coles Bay; Hobart

Off-the-beaten-path adventures and luxury accommodations await you.

Urban to Outback Adventure

Urban to Outback Adventure
14 Nights, Pricing on request
Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Darwin; Kakadu; Melbourne

Urban to Outback Adventure
14 Nights, Pricing on request

Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne; Ayers Rock; Darwin; Kakadu; Melbourne

Explore Victoria and the Northern Territory in this urban to outback trip.

Victoria and South Australia Journey

Victoria and South Australia Journey
10 Nights From $9,385 p/p
Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne; Flinders Ranges; Barossa Valley

Victoria and South Australia Journey
10 Nights From $9,385 p/p

Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne; Flinders Ranges; Barossa Valley

Experience all Victoria and South Australia have to offer on this journey.

Victoria Foodie Experience

Victoria Foodie Experience
8 Nights From $5,715 p/p
Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne; Sydney

Victoria Foodie Experience
8 Nights From $5,715 p/p

Mornington Peninsula; Melbourne; Sydney

Taste your way through Victoria's most delicious destinations.

Victoria Wildlife and City Escape

Victoria Wildlife and City Escape
9 Nights, Pricing on request
Melbourne; Gippsland Lakes; Melbourne; Daylesford and Hepburn Springs

Victoria Wildlife and City Escape
9 Nights, Pricing on request

Melbourne; Gippsland Lakes; Melbourne; Daylesford and Hepburn Springs

See the skyline of Melbourne and the mountain forests of East Gippsland.

Vivid Sydney & Beyond

Vivid Sydney & Beyond
11 Nights, Pricing on request
Sydney; Hunter Valley; Blue Mountains; Byron Bay

Vivid Sydney & Beyond
11 Nights, Pricing on request

Sydney; Hunter Valley; Blue Mountains; Byron Bay

Embrace the best of New South Wales

Western Australia Sampler

Western Australia Sampler
6 Nights, Pricing on request
Ningaloo Reef; Perth

Western Australia Sampler
6 Nights, Pricing on request

Ningaloo Reef; Perth

Discover Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast and capital city, Perth.

Whale Sharks, Perth, and Melbourne

Whale Sharks, Perth, and Melbourne
10 Nights, Pricing on request
Melbourne; Ningaloo Reef; Perth

Whale Sharks, Perth, and Melbourne
10 Nights, Pricing on request

Melbourne; Ningaloo Reef; Perth

Melbourne, Perth, and a trip to Ningaloo Reef. The perfect southern swing.

Wine and Wildlife

Wine and Wildlife
12 Nights From $3,585 p/p
Sydney; Hunter Valley; Adelaide; Cradle Mountain; Melbourne

Wine and Wildlife
12 Nights From $3,585 p/p

Sydney; Hunter Valley; Adelaide; Cradle Mountain; Melbourne

Like nowhere else in the world.

South Pacific Sampler

South Pacific Sampler
16 Nights From $10,920 p/p
Rarotonga; Aitutaki; Auckland; Blue Mountains; Sydney

South Pacific Sampler
16 Nights From $10,920 p/p

Rarotonga; Aitutaki; Auckland; Blue Mountains; Sydney

Bounce through the South Pacific on this 16 night trip of a lifetime.