Two states, one expert guide. Five unforgettable days across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Canberra and the NSW South Coast — followed by five days in Tasmania, Australia's wildest island state.

This signature 10-day journey starts in Sydney with a deep dive into the harbour city's architecture, beaches and elite suburbs. From there you head to the Blue Mountains, the national capital Canberra, and the wild dolphin waters of Jervis Bay. On Day 6 you fly to Launceston in Tasmania for five more days of glacial lakes, ancient rainforests, mountain panoramas and the historic harbours of Hobart.

🦘 Wildlife Encounters On Both Sides
Hand-feed kangaroos at Featherdale, search for wild kangaroos at Yarralumla, cruise with bottlenose dolphins in Jervis Bay, and watch wild wombats and wallabies graze around your Cradle Mountain lodge at dusk.

Detailed 10-Day Itinerary

PART 1 — SYDNEY, BLUE MOUNTAINS, CANBERRA & NSW SOUTH COAST

DAY 1: Sydney City Highlights & Sydney University

Key Experiences: The Rocks, QVB, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney University, Centennial Park, Sydney Fish Market, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Diamond Bay cliffs, Bondi Beach, The Gap, Point Piper, Double Bay
  • Morning: Explore the historic Rocks district, Sydney Observatory, the QVB and the magnificent St Mary's Cathedral.
  • Sydney University Tour: Visit Australia's oldest university with its famous neo-Gothic sandstone architecture.
  • Centennial Park: Stroll through one of the city's largest parks, where you can see historic Russian cannons dating from 1832.
  • Lunch: At the brand-new Sydney Fish Market building — the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere — freshest seafood served on the waterfront terrace.
  • Afternoon: Photo stop at Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Drive to Diamond Bay and walk along the boardwalk above sheer 100-metre ocean cliffs.
  • Evening: Bondi Beach, The Gap clifftop at Watsons Bay, and a drive through the elite suburbs of Point Piper and Double Bay. Overnight in Sydney.

DAY 2: The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

Key Experiences: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World, Three Sisters, Megalong Valley, Govetts Leap waterfall, Leura village
  • Morning: Hotel pickup, then a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park (koalas, wombats, hand-feeding kangaroos).
  • Scenic World: Ride the steepest railway in the world and the cable cars suspended above the rainforest. Stop at a vintage cafe for coffee and dessert.
  • Lunch: At one of the panoramic Blue Mountains restaurants.
  • Lookouts: The Three Sisters at Eagle Hawk Lookout, Megalong Valley panorama from Cahill Lookout, and the 400-metre Govetts Leap waterfall. Visit a local opal boutique.
  • Leura: Drive to the charming village of Leura. Walk the picturesque Elysian/Olympian loop, away from the crowds.
  • Evening: Return to Sydney and overnight.

DAY 3: Sydney to Canberra (Heritage and Nature)

Key Experiences: Big Merino at Goulburn, National Arboretum, Yarralumla wild kangaroos, Royal Australian Mint, Parliament House, Embassy Row, War Memorial, Mount Ainslie sunset
  • Morning: Drive south with a stop in Goulburn to see the Big Merino monument. Panoramic views from the National Arboretum and a search for wild kangaroos at Yarralumla.
  • Day: Royal Australian Mint (watch coins being struck) and Parliament House (marble foyer and chambers).
  • Afternoon: Embassy Row with its remarkable architecture, and a visit to the Australian War Memorial.
  • Evening: Sunset on top of Mount Ainslie overlooking the city's grand grid plan. Overnight in Canberra.

DAY 4: Space, Canyon and Transfer to Huskisson

Key Experiences: National Museum of Australia, NASA Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, Bungonia Canyon Lookdown, Huskisson seaside town
  • Morning: National Museum of Australia on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
  • NASA Deep Space Communication Complex: See the largest deep-space communication antenna in the southern hemisphere.
  • Day: Lunch and drive towards the coast. Stop at Bungonia Canyon — The Lookdown viewpoint over a 275-metre gorge.
  • Evening: Arrive in the seaside village of Huskisson on Jervis Bay. Overnight in Huskisson.

DAY 5: Dolphins, Beaches and Return to Sydney

Key Experiences: Hyams Beach (whitest sand in the world), Jervis Bay wild dolphin cruise, Minnamurra Rainforest, Kiama Blowhole, Sea Cliff Bridge, Royal National Park
  • Morning: Walk on Hyams Beach — the whitest sand in the world. Cruise in Jervis Bay to spot wild bottlenose dolphins.
  • Day: Minnamurra Rainforest — walk among ancient ferns and waterfalls. Lunch in the seaside town of Kiama.
  • Afternoon: Visit the famous Kiama Blowhole sea geyser.
  • Evening: Return to Sydney via the spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge and the Royal National Park. Overnight in Sydney.
PART 2 — TASMANIA: WILDERNESS, MOUNTAINS & HOBART

DAY 6: Flight to Launceston & Drive to the Mountains

Key Experiences: Cataract Gorge in Launceston, Tamar Valley wineries, berry & cheese farms, Sheffield mural town, Cradle Mountain National Park
  • Morning: Early flight from Sydney to Launceston.
  • Launceston: Walk through the spectacular Cataract Gorge in the heart of the city.
  • Gourmet Trail: Tasting at local wineries, visits to a berry farm and a cheese farm.
  • Sheffield: See the small town of Sheffield, famous for its outdoor murals.
  • Evening: Transfer to Cradle Mountain National Park. Check-in at Cradle Mountain Hotel.

DAY 7: Exploring Cradle Mountain

Key Experiences: Marion's Lookout trek, Dove Lake Circuit, Ballroom Forest, wild wombats & wallabies
  • Morning: Trek to Marion's Lookout for panoramic views of Cradle Mountain peak and Dove Lake below.
  • Day: Walk the Dove Lake Circuit around the glacial lake. Visit the Ballroom Forest — a beech forest carpeted in emerald moss.
  • Evening: Wild wombat and wallaby spotting around the lodges. Overnight at Cradle Mountain.

DAY 8: Mountains, Australia's Deepest Lake & Giant Forests

Key Experiences: Central Highlands lakes, Lake St Clair, Mount Field National Park, giant eucalypts (60m+), Russell Falls, drive to Hobart
  • Morning: Early start, drive across the mountains and the scenic lakes of the Central Highlands with photo stops.
  • Lunch: Panoramic lunch overlooking Lake St Clair — Australia's deepest freshwater lake.
  • Afternoon: Drive to Mount Field National Park. Walk among giant eucalypts (over 60 metres tall) and view the multi-tiered Russell Falls.
  • Evening: Drive to Hobart. Check-in at a Hobart waterfront hotel (e.g. MACq 01 Hotel or Salamanca Wharf).

DAY 9: Hobart Panoramas, Caves & Thermal Springs

Key Experiences: Mount Wellington (1271m) & Organ Pipes, Hastings Caves & Newdegate Cave, Hastings Thermal Springs (+28°C), Cascade Brewery (since 1824), Sullivan's Cove waterfront
  • Morning: Drive to the summit of Mount Wellington (1271m) and the basalt Organ Pipes column for a panorama of the city and bay.
  • Day: Drive south to Hastings Caves. Descend into the dolomite Newdegate Cave with its stalactites. Swim in the natural mineral pool of Hastings Thermal Springs (+28°C) in old-growth forest.
  • Afternoon: Return to Hobart. Visit the historic Cascade Brewery (since 1824) at the foot of the mountain for a tasting.
  • Evening: Farewell seafood dinner on Sullivan's Cove waterfront. Overnight in Hobart.

DAY 10: Hobart & Sydney Shopping

Key Experiences: Constitution Dock, Salamanca Place sandstone warehouses, flight to Sydney, QVB / Westfield / DFO / Birkenhead Point shopping, Sydney Fish Market farewell dinner
  • Morning: Walk through the historic Constitution Dock fishing port and the sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place.
  • Day: Flight from Hobart back to Sydney.
  • Afternoon: Personal shopping tour of Sydney's best: historic QVB, flagship Westfield or designer outlets (DFO / Birkenhead Point).
  • Evening: Farewell dinner at Sydney Fish Market with views over the bay.