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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 $4,555
Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

All Over Australia and New Zealand
18 Nights From $4,555

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 $5,800
Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Port Douglas, Sydney

Aussie Adventure
17 Nights From $5,800

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 $6,845
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Aussie Wine and Wildlife
11 Nights From $6,845

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 $7,415
Melbourne, Sydney, Fiji

Australia and Fiji
13 Nights From $7,415

Melbourne, Sydney, Fiji

Adventure Down Under and then retreat to Fiji.

Australia Coast to Coast

Australia Coast to Coast
14 Nights From $5,395
Melbourne, Perth, Rail Journeys, Adelaide, Sydney

Australia Coast to Coast
14 Nights From $5,395

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 $2,210
Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Australia New Zealand Encounter
11 Nights From $2,210

Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Hit the hotspots and revel in relaxation.

Australia Uncovered

Australia Uncovered
16 Nights From $9,040
Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Port Douglas, Sydney

Australia Uncovered
16 Nights From $9,040

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

Discover the hidden heritage Down Under.

Australian Adventure

Australian Adventure
18 Nights From $4,205
Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

Australian Adventure
18 Nights From $4,205

Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

Visit the reef, rainforest, cities, and outback.

Australian Expedition

Australian Expedition
12 Nights From $5,630
Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney

Australian Expedition
12 Nights From $5,630

Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney

Experience Australia's three most dynamic cities.

Australian Experience

Australian Experience
12 Nights From $2,385
Melbourne, Northern Beaches, Sydney

Australian Experience
12 Nights From $2,385

Melbourne, Northern Beaches, Sydney

Endless opportunities in this trio of east coast cities.

Circle Australia

Circle Australia
12 Nights From $2,695
Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

Circle Australia
12 Nights From $2,695

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 $1,695
Melbourne, Whitsundays, Sydney

Cities and Island Escape
11 Nights From $1,695

Melbourne, Whitsundays, Sydney

Come balance busy city life with luxurious island paradise.

Colors of Australia

Colors of Australia
9 Nights From $9,320
Daintree Rainforest, Lizard Island, Sydney

Colors of Australia
9 Nights From $9,320

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 $3,785
Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Discover New Zealand and Australia
14 Nights From $3,785

Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Best of both worlds.

Discover Tasmania

Discover Tasmania
10 Nights From $1,465
Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Hobart, Freycinet National Park, Melbourne

Discover Tasmania
10 Nights From $1,465

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 From $2,220
Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns, Sydney

East Coast Spectacular
12 Nights From $2,220

Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns, Sydney

A phenomenal voyage through a mesmerizing country.

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory
12 Nights From $5,845
Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Sydney

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory
12 Nights From $5,845

Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Sydney

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

Explore Eastern Australia

Explore Eastern Australia
8 Nights From $5,135
Sydney, Cairns

Explore Eastern Australia
8 Nights From $5,135

Sydney, Cairns

Experience Australia from all angles in this dynamic itinerary.

Foodie Australia

Foodie Australia
14 Nights From $14,985
Melbourne, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Sydney

Foodie Australia
14 Nights From $14,985

Melbourne, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Sydney

Discover the delicious delicacies found in wonderful Australia.

Grand Circle

Grand Circle
13 Nights From $3,495
Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

Grand Circle
13 Nights From $3,495

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 $5,435
Perth, Adelaide, Cradle Mountain, Hobart, Melbourne

Highlights of Southern Australia
16 Nights From $5,435

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 $2,810
Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns, Sydney

Icons of Australia
12 Nights From $2,810

Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns, Sydney

All the Down Under wonders, in one iconic trip.

Inspirations from Queensland

Inspirations from Queensland
11 Nights From $7,205
Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Daintree Rainforest, Brisbane

Inspirations from Queensland
11 Nights From $7,205

Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Daintree Rainforest, Brisbane

Experience Queensland through luxury accommodations and mesmerizing views.

Luxury in Australia

Luxury in Australia
19 Nights From $21,370
Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Lizard Island, Sydney, Blue Mountains

Luxury in Australia
19 Nights From $21,370

Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, 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 $11,690
Hamilton Island, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Coles Bay, Melbourne

Luxury Islands Escape
12 Nights From $11,690

Hamilton Island, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Coles Bay, Melbourne

Sun-soaking relaxation at its finest.

Melbourne and Surrounds

Melbourne and Surrounds
8 Nights From $2,390
Melbourne, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Apollo Bay

Melbourne and Surrounds
8 Nights From $2,390

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 $7,445
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Hobart

Melbourne and Tasmania Discovery
11 Nights From $7,445

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 $1,515
Melbourne, Apollo Bay, Port Fairy, The Grampians, Melbourne

Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road
8 Nights From $1,515

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 From $5,860
Sydney

New Year's Eve in Sydney
5 Nights From $5,860

Sydney

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

Northern Territory Birding Adventure

Northern Territory Birding Adventure
7 Nights From $5,250
Darwin, Top End, Darwin

Northern Territory Birding Adventure
7 Nights From $5,250

Darwin, Top End, Darwin

Experience a Northern Territory birding adventure.

Northern Territory Sampler

Northern Territory Sampler
6 Nights From $3,400
Ayers Rock, Rail Journeys, Darwin

Northern Territory Sampler
6 Nights From $3,400

Ayers Rock, Rail Journeys, Darwin

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

Queensland Sampler

Queensland Sampler
7 Nights From $2,390
Brisbane, Rail Journeys, Port Douglas

Queensland Sampler
7 Nights From $2,390

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 $9,415
Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island

Savor South Australia
10 Nights From $9,415

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 $5,830
Blue Mountains, Byron Bay

Serenity in New South Wales
6 Nights From $5,830

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 $2,075
Brisbane, Lamington National Park, Gold Coast

Southeast Queensland Rainforest to Coast
6 Nights From $2,075

Brisbane, Lamington National Park, Gold Coast

Venture on a journey through the heart of Queensland.

Southern Treasures

Southern Treasures
12 Nights From $2,140
Sydney, Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Melbourne

Southern Treasures
12 Nights From $2,140

Sydney, Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Melbourne

The trip of a lifetime at your fingertips.

Splendors of South Australia

Splendors of South Australia
9 Nights From $9,360
Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Clare, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Splendors of South Australia
9 Nights From $9,360

Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Clare, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Tantalize your taste buds on a South Australian epicurean journey.

Sydney and Surrounds

Sydney and Surrounds
14 Nights From $3,005
Byron Bay, Port Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Sydney

Sydney and Surrounds
14 Nights From $3,005

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 From $2,675
Sydney

Sydney Harbour, Coastlines and Beaches
6 Nights From $2,675

Sydney

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

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest
10 Nights From $3,470
Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Sydney

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest
10 Nights From $3,470

Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Sydney

From the Daintree Rainforest to a Urban Jungle.

Sydney, Rock and Reef

Sydney, Rock and Reef
9 Nights From $1,815
Sydney, Ayers Rock, Cairns

Sydney, Rock and Reef
9 Nights From $1,815

Sydney, Ayers Rock, Cairns

A Signature Australian Journey.

Taste of Australia

Taste of Australia
12 Nights From $3,300
Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Adelaide, Sydney

Taste of Australia
12 Nights From $3,300

Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Adelaide, Sydney

Reef and rainforest to city and safari.

Taste of Western Australia

Taste of Western Australia
6 Nights From $3,140
Margaret River, Perth

Taste of Western Australia
6 Nights From $3,140

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 $14,960
Queenstown, Christchurch, Blue Mountains, Hamilton Island, Sydney

Ultimate Australia and New Zealand
14 Nights From $14,960

Queenstown, Christchurch, Blue Mountains, Hamilton Island, Sydney

Your great escape is finally here.

Uncharted Australia

Uncharted Australia
17 Nights From $11,985
Sydney, Margaret River, Perth, Melbourne, Coles Bay, Hobart

Uncharted Australia
17 Nights From $11,985

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 $7,390
Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley

Victoria and South Australia Journey
10 Nights From $7,390

Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley

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

Victoria Foodie Experience

Victoria Foodie Experience
8 Nights From $4,375
Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Sydney

Victoria Foodie Experience
8 Nights From $4,375

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 From $3,400
Melbourne, Gippsland Lakes, Melbourne, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs

Victoria Wildlife and City Escape
9 Nights From $3,400

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.

Wine and Wildlife

Wine and Wildlife
12 Nights From $2,845
Sydney, Hunter Valley, Adelaide, Cradle Mountain, Melbourne

Wine and Wildlife
12 Nights From $2,845

Sydney, Hunter Valley, Adelaide, Cradle Mountain, Melbourne

Like nowhere else in the world.

South Pacific Sampler

South Pacific Sampler
16 Nights From $10,400
Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Auckland, Blue Mountains, Sydney

South Pacific Sampler
16 Nights From $10,400

Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Auckland, Blue Mountains, Sydney

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