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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 $2,265
Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

All Over Australia and New Zealand
18 Nights From $2,265

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 $4,015
Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

Aussie Adventure
17 Nights From $4,015

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

Visit the reef, rainforest, cities, and outback.

Aussie Wine and Wildlife

Aussie Wine and Wildlife
11 Nights From $6,735
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Aussie Wine and Wildlife
11 Nights From $6,735

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 $3,135
Melbourne, Sydney, Fiji

Australia and Fiji
13 Nights From $3,135

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 $2,005
Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Australia New Zealand Encounter
11 Nights From $2,005

Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Hit the hotspots and revel in relaxation.

Australia Uncovered

Australia Uncovered
16 Nights From $8,535
Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Port Douglas, Sydney

Australia Uncovered
16 Nights From $8,535

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

Discover the hidden heritage Down Under.

Australian Adventure

Australian Adventure
18 Nights From $3,840
Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

Australian Adventure
18 Nights From $3,840

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

Visit the reef, rainforest, cities, and outback.

Australian Experience

Australian Experience
12 Nights From $2,000
Melbourne, Northern Beaches, Sydney

Australian Experience
12 Nights From $2,000

Melbourne, Northern Beaches, Sydney

Endless opportunities in this trio of east coast cities.

Circle Australia

Circle Australia
12 Nights From $2,485
Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Sydney

Circle Australia
12 Nights From $2,485

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 $1,465
Melbourne, Whitsundays, Sydney

Cities and Island Escape
11 Nights From $1,465

Melbourne, Whitsundays, Sydney

Come balance busy city life with luxurious island paradise.

Colors of Australia

Colors of Australia
9 Nights From $8,545
Daintree Rainforest, Lizard Island, Sydney

Colors of Australia
9 Nights From $8,545

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 $3,130
Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Discover New Zealand and Australia
14 Nights From $3,130

Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch, Cairns, Sydney

Best of both worlds.

Discover Tasmania

Discover Tasmania
10 Nights From $1,220
Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Hobart, Freycinet National Park, Melbourne

Discover Tasmania
10 Nights From $1,220

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 $1,870
Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns, Sydney

East Coast Spectacular
12 Nights From $1,870

Melbourne, Hobart, Cairns, Sydney

A phenomenal voyage through a mesmerizing country.

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory
12 Nights From $5,310
Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Sydney

Experience Victoria & the Northern Territory
12 Nights From $5,310

Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Sydney

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

Foodie Australia

Foodie Australia
14 Nights From $13,715
Melbourne, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Sydney

Foodie Australia
14 Nights From $13,715

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 $4,575
Perth, Adelaide, Cradle Mountain, Hobart, Melbourne

Highlights of Southern Australia
16 Nights From $4,575

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 $2,450
Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns, Sydney

Icons of Australia
12 Nights From $2,450

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 $19,500
Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Lizard Island, Sydney, Blue Mountains

Luxury in Australia
19 Nights From $19,500

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 $11,360
Hamilton Island, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Coles Bay, Melbourne

Luxury Islands Escape
12 Nights From $11,360

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

Sun-soaking relaxation at its finest.

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 $2,290
Brisbane, Rail Journeys, Port Douglas

Queensland Sampler
7 Nights From $2,290

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 $8,605
Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island

Savor South Australia
10 Nights From $8,605

Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island

Savor the incredible delights of South Australia.

Scenic Victoria

Scenic Victoria
8 Nights From $1,485
Melbourne, Apollo Bay, Port Fairy, The Grampians, Melbourne

Scenic Victoria
8 Nights From $1,485

Melbourne, Apollo Bay, Port Fairy, The Grampians, Melbourne

Scenic Victoria takes you on an 8-night journey across vibrant Victoria.

Serenity in New South Wales

Serenity in New South Wales
6 Nights From $5,485
Blue Mountains, Byron Bay

Serenity in New South Wales
6 Nights From $5,485

Blue Mountains, Byron Bay

Relax and unwind with this serene New South Wales journey.

Southern Treasures

Southern Treasures
12 Nights From $1,785
Sydney, Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Melbourne

Southern Treasures
12 Nights From $1,785

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 $8,580
Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Clare, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Splendors of South Australia
9 Nights From $8,580

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 $2,730
Byron Bay, Port Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Sydney

Sydney and Surrounds
14 Nights From $2,730

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 $2,115
Sydney

Sydney Harbour, Coastlines and Beaches
6 Nights From $2,115

Sydney

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

Sydney Opera Experience

Sydney Opera Experience
7 Nights From $6,360
Sydney, Lord Howe Island, Sydney

Sydney Opera Experience
7 Nights From $6,360

Sydney, Lord Howe Island, Sydney

Experience a breathtaking performance with Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest
10 Nights From $2,280
Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Sydney

Sydney, Reef and Rainforest
10 Nights From $2,280

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.

Tales of Victoria & Tasmania

Tales of Victoria & Tasmania
11 Nights From $7,300
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Hobart

Tales of Victoria & Tasmania
11 Nights From $7,300

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 $3,000
Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Adelaide, Sydney

Taste of Australia
12 Nights From $3,000

Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Adelaide, Sydney

Reef and rainforest to city and safari.

Taste of Western Australia

Taste of Western Australia
6 Nights From $3,055
Margaret River, Perth

Taste of Western Australia
6 Nights From $3,055

Margaret River, Perth

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

Two Nights in Tamarind

Two Nights in Tamarind
2 Nights, Pricing on request
Tamarind

Two Nights in Tamarind
2 Nights, Pricing on request

Tamarind

Luxury in Tamarind and the Australia Zoo

Ultimate Australia and New Zealand

Ultimate Australia and New Zealand
14 Nights From $12,160
Queenstown, Christchurch, Blue Mountains, Hamilton Island, Sydney

Ultimate Australia and New Zealand
14 Nights From $12,160

Queenstown, Christchurch, Blue Mountains, Hamilton Island, Sydney

Your great escape is finally here.

Uncharted Australia

Uncharted Australia
17 Nights From $11,065
Sydney, Margaret River, Perth, Melbourne, Coles Bay, Hobart

Uncharted Australia
17 Nights From $11,065

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 From $11,065
Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Darwin, Kakadu, Melbourne

Urban to Outback Adventure
14 Nights From $11,065

Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Darwin, Kakadu, Melbourne

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

Vibrant Victoria

Vibrant Victoria
8 Nights From $2,170
Melbourne, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Apollo Bay

Vibrant Victoria
8 Nights From $2,170

Melbourne, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Apollo Bay

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

Victoria and South Australia Journey

Victoria and South Australia Journey
10 Nights From $7,310
Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley

Victoria and South Australia Journey
10 Nights From $7,310

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.

Vivid Sydney & Beyond

Vivid Sydney & Beyond
11 Nights From $3,185
Sydney, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay

Vivid Sydney & Beyond
11 Nights From $3,185

Sydney, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay

Embrace the best of New South Wales

Western Australia Sampler

Western Australia Sampler
6 Nights From $4,545
Ningaloo Reef, Perth

Western Australia Sampler
6 Nights From $4,545

Ningaloo Reef, Perth

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

Wine and Wildlife

Wine and Wildlife
12 Nights From $2,465
Sydney, Hunter Valley, Adelaide, Cradle Mountain, Melbourne

Wine and Wildlife
12 Nights From $2,465

Sydney, Hunter Valley, Adelaide, Cradle Mountain, Melbourne

Like nowhere else in the world.

Islands to Highlands

Islands to Highlands
9 Nights, Pricing on request
Madang, Mount Hagen

Islands to Highlands
9 Nights, Pricing on request

Madang, Mount Hagen

Papua New Guinea Islands to the Highlands

New Guinea Paradise

New Guinea Paradise
9 Nights, Pricing on request
Mount Hagen, Lake Murray, Southern Highlands

New Guinea Paradise
9 Nights, Pricing on request

Mount Hagen, Lake Murray, Southern Highlands

An exclusive wonderland of unsurpassed natural beauty.

South Pacific Sampler

South Pacific Sampler
16 Nights From $9,730
Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Auckland, Blue Mountains, Sydney

South Pacific Sampler
16 Nights From $9,730

Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Auckland, Blue Mountains, Sydney

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