Wild West Coast Expedition Australia

Morning: 10:00 AM: Head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for a guided tour. Learn about Australia's sporting history and explore the National Sports Museum. Afternoon: 2:00 PM: Visit the Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower. Take in panoramic views of the city from the observation deck. Leisure time to explore the city or relax at your hotel.

Full Day Tour: 7:30 AM: Early departure from Melbourne.

Travel along the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal drives and witness Apollo bay township Spend some time exploring the quaint coastal town of Apollo Bay. A sleepy little town located at the foothills of the Otways. Enjoy some free time to explore the long sandy beaches or enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many locally sourced food offerings.

Great Otway National Park Enjoy exclusive access to the Great Ocean Road Ecolodge. Truly an incredible way to bask in your natural surroundings while spending time with an array of Australian native animals in their natural environment. The wild kangaroos roam free and don’t forget to look up to see the sleepy koalas enjoying their Eucalyptus leaves in the trees.

Twelve Apostles your final destination on this incredible journey will be to capture the magic that awaits you at the awe-inspiring Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Wake up early in the morning for breakfast at the Hotel. Leave for Kuranda Village Experience, witness the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary The largest butterfly flight aviary & exhibit in Australia. Situated next to the Kuranda Markets, it is home to over 1500 tropical butterflies. Wander through the aviary's lush tropical gardens and breeding laboratory to learn more about a butterfly's life cycle & behavior.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Glide over and through the canopy of the ancient rainforest and marvel at the spectacular views from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There are two stops along this gondola journey where you can alight and explore the rainforest from within Rainforestation Nature Park Choose the Rainforestation Package if you would like to visit this wonderful nature park. See Australian wildlife in their wildlife park, and take an amphibious Army Duck tour through the rainforest.

PLEASE NOTE: NO free time in Kuranda if this option is selected.  

Kuranda Scenic Railway Take a historic journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, travelling through the rainforest and along the mountainside of Barron Gorge.

Kuranda Koala Gardens Visit this wonderful Wildlife park to see iconic Australia wildlife. Feed and pat the tame wallabies and kangaroos. Discover wombats, freshwater crocodiles, lizards, snakes and much more! Koala photos are also available.

Barron Gorge National Park See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

Barron Falls See the might Barron Falls from both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Edge Lookout, and at a stop on your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail.

Birdworld Kuranda Immerse yourself in this wonderful free flying bird exhibit. See and enjoy the company of hundreds of rare and beautiful exotic and Australia native species in the lush tropically landscaped setting

Depart for a full-day excursion to Green Island at 8:30am in the morning. Activities include Green Island Cruise - Day Tour (Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruise) Explore the Great Barrier Reef island either with a glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling equipment.

Green Island Walk through the rainforest or enjoy exploring the coral gardens the beach..

Great Barrier Reef View some of the amazing marine life at Green Island. View turtles, fish, sharks and stingrays from the glass bottom boat, semisubmersible or by snorkelling.

Enjoy a buffet lunch served on board the Big Cat vessel. Overnight stay in Cairns Hotel.