Exploring the Land Down Under

Sydney, Tasmania, and Melbourne

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Overview

Australia is vast and you could spend a lifetime taking it all in. This private custom journey keeps it simple, with three memorable cities in three different states.

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, saw its first sailboat landing by none other than Captain James Cook, who sailed the Endeavour into Botany Bay in 1770. Today, Sydney is loved for its iconic harbor and its opera house, botanic gardens, museums, and the beautiful national parks and beaches nearby.

Tasmania is home to Hobart, Australia’s second-oldest city, steeped in history and brimming with adventure. Just getting to remote Tasmania feels like the start of something extraordinary! Visit the revitalized area of NoHo, explore the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, walk Kelly’s Steps, and then get out on the ocean for a seafood-filled boat cruise.

Your last stop is Melbourne, on the banks of the Yarra River in Port Phillip Bay. The city has an artsy reputation and has often been called “The Most Livable City in the World.” Eat, explore, see art, and witness Phillip Island’s famous little penguins waddle to their rocky beds at dusk.

With perfectly located stays at three handpicked hideaways, you’ll capture the essence of each destination with a dinner cruise, kayak outing, sailboat and seafood extravaganza, guided hike, and city walking and bike tours. If you have the time to explore beyond this multi-city adventure in south Australia, we have 100 different ways that we can extend your custom trip and make it yours!

Price From*

$9,850 USD
Trip Type

Custom-Made Travel
Best Months for Travel

January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Duration

10 days / 9 nights
Trip begins/ends
Sydney, New South Wales / Melbourne, Victoria

*Price per person based on sample itinerary detailed. Pricing will vary depending upon number of travelers, rooming configuration, and other planning details specific to your trip.

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Trip Details

Trip Highlights

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

Three Vibrant Cities: Sydney, Hobart, and Melbourne are as different as they come, each distinct and wonderful. A dinner cruise, sailboat and seafood extravaganza, and city walking tour help to capture the essence of each destination.
Handpicked Hideaways: All three accommodations put you exactly where you want to be in the cities in which they reside. You’ll be smitten with the look, feel, history, and amenities of each.
Easy Exploration: A dinner cruise, kayak outing, sailboat and seafood extravaganza, and city walking tour capture the essence of each destination.
Tasmania: Many people think they’ll never make it to Tasmania, one of the more remote destinations on the planet. But here you are!

The Essentials

Exploring the Land Down Under

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory: Oceania

Region: Australia

Trip Price: $9,850

Duration: 10 days/9 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Sydney, New South Wales / Melbourne, Victoria

National Parklands:

Select Terms & Conditions

All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Exploring the Land Down Under

The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process

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How custom-made travel works at Off the Beaten Path

We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.

The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.

The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!

Trip Highlights
The Essentials
Energy Index
How Custom Travel Works

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

Three Vibrant Cities: Sydney, Hobart, and Melbourne are as different as they come, each distinct and wonderful. A dinner cruise, sailboat and seafood extravaganza, and city walking tour help to capture the essence of each destination.
Handpicked Hideaways: All three accommodations put you exactly where you want to be in the cities in which they reside. You’ll be smitten with the look, feel, history, and amenities of each.
Easy Exploration: A dinner cruise, kayak outing, sailboat and seafood extravaganza, and city walking tour capture the essence of each destination.
Tasmania: Many people think they’ll never make it to Tasmania, one of the more remote destinations on the planet. But here you are!

Exploring the Land Down Under

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory: Oceania

Region: Australia

Trip Price: $9,850

Duration: 10 days/9 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Sydney, New South Wales / Melbourne, Victoria

National Parklands:

Select Terms & Conditions

All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Exploring the Land Down Under

The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process

How custom-made travel works at Off the Beaten Path

We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.

The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.

The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!

Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney, New South Wales

Sydney is one of the most iconic cities in Australia and the world. Get settled in and take in the stunning views from your hotel, nestled under the Sydney Harbor Bridge. End your day with a private dinner cruise through the harbor.

Day 2: Sydney, New South Wales

Intrigued by the magnificent “sails” of the Sydney Opera House? Today, join a tour to learn about the history, architecture, and extraordinary story of this iconic and breathtaking building. Then, head out on a late afternoon guided bike tour.

Days 3-6: Hobart, Tasmania

Head for Hobart! After boarding a flight in Sydney, touch down on the fabled island of Tasmania off of Australia’s southern coast. First up, a full-day cruise and seafood feast aboard a custom-built luxury boat, exploring the waters of D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Then, it’s time to stretch your legs in Mount Field National Park. Join a local guide for a hike through diverse flora, glacial lakes, towering eucalyptus forests, and dramatic glaciated landscape. Finally, take a ferry over to charming Bruny Island with a local guide. Take in the stunning views, hike between the scenic coastline and lush rainforest in South Bruny National Park, learn about the island’s rich history, and look for wildlife like the short-beaked echidna, elephant seals, and swift parrots.

Day 7: Melbourne, Victoria

The last city stop on this journey is Melbourne, one of the country’s most beloved. Set on both a river and the ocean, Victoria’s capital city is youthful, livable, friendly, multi-cultural, sport-loving, and holds the title of the “Arts Capital of Australia.”

Days 8-9: Melbourne, Victoria

Head out on foot for a half-day guided food and art tour. This is an excellent introduction to the city, exploring architecturally significant buildings, the National Gallery of Victoria, beautiful street art, and the city’s world-renowned coffee culture. The next day, your private guide will pick you up for a day filled with Australia’s wildlife with a stop at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park and a journey over to Phillip Island to see the resident little penguins waddling ashore to bed down in the evening light.

Day 10: Departures Home from Melbourne

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye to this amazing country. Head to the Melbourne Airport for flights home.

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Lodging

Pier One Sydney Harbour

The Pier One Sydney harbour hotel is ideally located on the Sydney waterfront. Their location is right in the heart of the Rocks, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Sydney and is the perfect base for exploring the iconic sites of the city.

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Situated along Hobarts waterfront, this historic warehouse dates back to 1804 and has been transformed into a distinctive hotel. The Henry Jones Art Hotel was designed with the intent to merge the historic aspects with the modern amenities of a five-star hotel. The hotel partnered with a diverse range of Tasmanian artists to present a continuously changing exhibition of over 4,000 artworks; every space creates a singluar environment where the art is the focus. Each of the 56 guest rooms and suites reflect a fusion of art, heritage, tradition and nature found throughout Tasmania.

The Langham Melbourne

Situated in the heart of Southbank Promenade, The Langham Melbourne is centrally located to Melbourne's vibrant downtown area and all of the city's iconic sites. Offering guests sweeping views of the Yarra River and Melbourne skyline, each of the rooms are elegantlydecorated with all of the modern comforts. Dining at the resturant is the award winning Melba Resturant featuring fresh harvest from Victoria's country side and the Tasman Sea.