10 Days Australian Charm Self Drive Tour Package by Thomas Cook

Day - 1 - Arrive Sydney

Begin your exciting journey down under with the intriguing city of Sydney. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Visit the famous Opera house, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi beach or spend time at the Darling Harbour and visit the Sydney Aquarium and Sydney wildlife world. Overnight in Sydney.

Day 2 - Sydney - Wollongong

Post breakfast, collect your car from the car rental office and proceed on the exciting Grand Pacific Drive, which encompasses some of the most spectacular coastlines in New South Wales. Enroute, you have the option of visiting Symbio Wildlife Park, where you get a chance to hand-feed kangaroos, watch crocodile feeding etc. Later, proceed to Bald Hill, Australia’s well known and most popular lookout, situated atop the hill.

Not only are the views excellent, but the area is also internationally known as a major hang gliding centre. Adrenaline junkies can experience a thrilling Harley Davidson ride along the Grand Pacific Drive. Take a walk on the Sea Cliff Bridge on the pedestrian walkway. Upon arrival at Wollongong, check into the hotel and relax. Overnight in Wollongong.

Day - 3 - Wollongong - Sydney

Post breakfast, head to Jervis Bay, where you have an option to take the dolphin and whale watching cruise via Shellharbour and Kiama. Continue to Illawarra Tree Top Walk – an elevated steel canopy walk through the rainforest. Visit the famous Bradman Museum which provides hours of entertainment for all ages. Drive back to Sydney and check into the hotel. Overnight in Sydney.

Day 4 - Sydney - Gold Coast

Post breakfast, proceed to the airport. Return the car at the rental office and board your flight to Brisbane. On arrival at the Brisbane airport, proceed to the car rental office to collect your car. Drive to your hotel in the Gold Coast and check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Gold Coast.

Day - 5 - Gold Coast

Post breakfast, drive to see Dreamworld- Australia’s favourite theme park. Here you can experience extreme rides including the tallest and fastest ride in the world, get a unique opportunity to cuddle a Koala and be amazed by the wildlife shows which include Bengal Tigers, Koalas, Kangaroos and Emus. Overnight in Gold Coast.

Day - 6 - Gold Coast

Post breakfast, enjoy a full day at Sea World. Get an opportunity to experience marine life wonders and a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions. Overnight in Gold Coast.

Day - 7 - Gold Coast - Melbourne

Post breakfast, drive to Brisbane airport as it is time to bid farewell to Gold Coast. Drop your car at the rental car office and board the flight to Melbourne. On arrival at Melbourne, proceed to the car rental office to collect your car. Drive to your hotel in Melbourne and check-in. Rest of the day is free for you to explore this city at your own pace. Visit the heart of Australia’s Classic south, home to the famous Australian Open football and the Melbourne Cup. Melbourne is known for its gardens, restaurants, cafes, markets, galleries, art and its relaxed elegant charm. Overnight in Melbourne.

Day - 8 - Melbourne - Warrnambool

Post breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to tour the length of the Great Ocean Road, passing the towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning forest scenery. View the fascinating Twelve Apostles - limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean. Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the scenery from various viewing platforms.

Marvel at Loch Ard Gorge where millions of years of erosion have sculpted these incredible landmarks. Visit Port Campbell, a charming fishing village and summer holiday resort. Continue beyond Port Campbell to the remnants of London Bridge. Later, drive to Warrnambool - the excitement capital of Great Ocean Road via Princes Highway.

Warrnambool boasts of spectacular stretches of coastline with fantastic beaches and sparkling water, beautiful parks and gardens, winding walking trails & bike tracks, visiting whales, fascinating shipwrecks, unique volcanoes, great food, exhilarating sports and a thriving city centre. Overnight in Warrnambool.

Day - 9 - Warrnambool - Ballarat - Melbourne

Post breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Ballarat. The past is very much present in towns like Ballarat, whose early wealth and proud history was due to the mighty gold discovery of the mid-1850s. Sovereign Hill in Ballarat is a perfectly re-created example of Goldrush life during Victoria’ Golden era. Explore the daily ritual of this Gold town and stroll the main street to visit goldsmiths, craftspeople, traders, soldiers and the like. In the evening, return back to Melbourne hotel. Overnight in Melbourne.

Day - 10 - Melbourne

Post breakfast, you drive back to the Melbourne airport. Return the car at the rental office before proceeding to board your flight back home. Hope you’ve had a fabulous holiday.