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11-Day Majestic Australia

Majestic
Australia

Harbor light. Red Centre stillness. Reef in full color.

Sydney → Uluru → Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef

11 Days Including Air Travel9 Land Days / 8 NightsUp to 16 GuestsTour Captain Hosted

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Explore every day, then choose the departure that feels right.

11 DaysIncluding air-travel time
9 DaysLand program
8 NightsThree hotel bases
Up to 16Intimate small-group travel
SYD → CNSSydney to Cairns

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11-Day Majestic AustraliaAustralia only 20-Day Australia + New ZealandThe complete two-country journey 12-Day New Zealand DiscoveryNew Zealand only

The Journey in One View

Australia, from harbor to reef.

Begin beside Sydney Harbour, move into the color and stillness of Australia's Red Centre, then finish in tropical Queensland with the Great Barrier Reef and unforgettable native wildlife.

Travel-time note: North American guests generally depart two days before Day 1 because of the International Date Line. The land itinerary itself is 9 days and 8 nights.

“Three Australian worlds, connected by one personal Journey.”Now Journey · Luxury that feels personal

Your Journey at a Glance

Across Australia

Three bases. One extraordinary continent.

A carefully paced east-and-north route, with longer stays and meaningful open time.

Air segment

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Sydney → Uluru → Cairns

Journey Story

Australia unfolds in three acts.

An iconic harbor beginning opens into the Red Centre, then shifts north to reef, rainforest and the wildlife of tropical Queensland.

Kangaroo on an Australian beach

Sydney Harbour, the ancient scale of Uluru and the living color of the Great Barrier Reef. Three distinct places, held together by one Tour Captain.

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at dusk
Chapter one

Harbor beginnings.

Three nights in Sydney let the journey begin gently, with guided context around Circular Quay and a full day reserved for your own discoveries.

Uluru glowing in the Australian Red Centre
Chapter two

The living Red Centre.

Desert color, changing light and the Southern sky create a profound sense of scale around Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

Great Barrier Reef near Cairns
Chapter three

Reef and rainforest.

Tropical Queensland brings a full Great Barrier Reef day, Australian wildlife and enough open time to enjoy the warmth at your own pace.

The Complete Journey

9 land days, beautifully paced.

Open any day for the full itinerary. Optional experiences are clearly separated from the core program.

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at dusk

Chapter 1 · Days 1–3 · 3 Nights

Sydney

A generous harbor-city beginning, with guided context and a full day to make your own.
Day 1Welcome to Sydney

Your Journey begins on arrival in Sydney. A Now Journey Meet & Greet transfer takes you directly from Sydney Airport to the hotel. Later, join your Tour Captain for a Discovery Walk around Circular Quay before an included welcome dinner with premium beverages.

  • Airport Meet & Greet transfer
  • Discovery Walk
  • Welcome dinner with premium beverages
  • Tour Captain hosting

Stay · 3 nights: InterContinental Sydney or similar.

Day 2Sydney in Context

A Local Expert Guide introduces the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Royal Botanic Garden, with context for the harbor's Indigenous heritage. The late afternoon and evening are at leisure, with dinner on your own.

  • Breakfast
  • Half-day expert-guided sightseeing
  • Planned local transportation
  • Afternoon at leisure
Day 3A Full Sydney Day, Your Way

The day is entirely open. Wander the Botanic Garden, follow the Bondi to Coogee coastal path, explore Surry Hills or Newtown, or simply let the harbor set the pace. Dinner is independent tonight.

  • Breakfast
  • Full day at leisure
  • Tour Captain recommendations
  • Freedom to opt in or slow down
Optional Sydney experiences

For an unforgettable view of the harbor, ask about the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, available from $335 per person with a photo package for one or two climbers. Or keep the day completely open and explore at your own pace.

Uluru glowing in the Australian Red Centre

Chapter 2 · Days 4–5 · 2 Nights

Uluru · The Red Centre

Desert stillness, changing light and time to experience a living cultural landscape with care.
Day 4Fly to Uluru

Fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock and transfer to your chosen accommodation. Your Tour Captain gathers the group for a welcome toast and an included special dinner beneath the Southern sky.

  • Breakfast
  • Airport and hotel transfers
  • Tour Captain toast
  • Special dinner

Stay · 2 nights: Deluxe at Sails in the Desert or similar; Deluxe | Elevated at Longitude 131°.

Required on-tour flight: this flight is not included in the land price and is part of the separately quoted on-tour air package.

Day 5The Red Centre, Unhurried

Spend the day at leisure at the resort. Your Tour Captain may invite you on an included drive into Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park for photography and light walking, subject to the day's program and conditions. Gather for a pre-sunset canapé before an evening on your own.

  • Breakfast
  • Resort leisure time
  • Tour Captain-hosted sunset canapé
  • Possible included national-park drive
Optional stargazing

Ask about an after-dark stargazing experience. Availability and any supplement are confirmed separately.

Tropical rainforest in far north Queensland

Chapter 3 · Days 6–9 · 3 Nights

Cairns · Tropical Queensland

The Great Barrier Reef, Australian wildlife and warm-water days in the tropical north.
Day 6North to Cairns

Fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns and transfer to the hotel for a three-night stay. The afternoon is open to settle in before an included dinner with the group.

  • Breakfast
  • Airport and hotel transfers
  • Afternoon at leisure
  • Included dinner

Stay · 3 nights: Shangri-La The Marina Cairns, Crystalbrook Riley, or similar.

Required on-tour flight: this flight is quoted separately from the land price.

Day 7Great Barrier Reef

Your full-day outer-reef catamaran journey includes lunch, swimming, snorkeling and water activities. An introductory SCUBA lesson and beginner dive are also included, while certified-dive upgrades may be arranged separately.

  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Full-day reef catamaran
  • Swimming and snorkeling
  • Onboard water activities
Choice mattersAsk about substituting a helicopter adventure or spa treatment. Substitutions, any supplement and availability are confirmed in advance.
Day 8Wildlife or a Slower Day

Choose the included visit to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos and other Australian wildlife, or ask about an alternative resort experience. Join your Tour Captain for a canapé, then enjoy the afternoon and dinner at leisure.

  • Breakfast
  • Your choice of included experience
  • Tour Captain canapé
  • Afternoon at leisure
Day 9Departure Day or New Zealand

Your Majestic Australia Journey ends after breakfast, schedule permitting. Depart from Cairns or continue across the Tasman on the complete Australia and New Zealand Journey.

  • Breakfast, schedule permitting
  • Tour Captain departure guidance
  • Extension planning available
  • New Zealand continuation available
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Dates & Prices

Choose the departure that feels right.

Standard journey prices are per person in US dollars: Deluxe $11,579 and Deluxe | Elevated $16,879. Selected departures carry a higher seasonal price. Please request availability before making independent air arrangements.

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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
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9 Land Days
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9 Land Days
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2027 Departures

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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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Seasonal Departure
Deluxe$13,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$18,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
Request availability
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
Request availability
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
Request availability
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9 Land Days
Deluxe$11,579 PP
Deluxe | Elevated$16,879 PP
Request availability
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Required On-Tour Air$1,070 per person, not included in the land prices above; amount may change based on booking time.
Solo Supplements$3,970 for Deluxe and $8,971 for Deluxe | Elevated.
Booking TermsThe initial deposit and cost of on-tour air are required at booking and are 100% non-refundable.
PricesPer person in US dollars. Hotels, room categories and availability are confirmed in your proposal.

What Your Journey Includes

The details that make distance feel effortless.

The core land journey is designed to feel complete without constant add-ons. Optional experiences and required on-tour air are priced separately so you can plan with confidence.

Arrival Welcome

Meet & Greet transfer from Sydney Airport to the hotel, whenever you arrive on Day 1.

Tour Captain Hosting

Personal orientation, recommendations and continuity across Australia.

Expert-Led Discovery

Local English-speaking guides, sightseeing, admissions and experiences shown in the itinerary.

Signature Experiences

Sydney sightseeing, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef and Australian wildlife.

Selected Dining

Breakfasts and the hosted meals shown day by day, with premium beverages at selected included dinners.

Planned Transfers

On-tour road transfers and luggage portage for Deluxe and Deluxe | Elevated.

Small Group Access

Up to 16 guests, with appropriately sized transportation and no big-bus touring.

Clear Pricing

Required on-tour flights, optional experiences and independent meals are clearly priced separately.

Why Now Journey

Big geography, personally hosted.

Australia covers extraordinary distances. Thoughtful pacing and a consistent Tour Captain make the transitions feel connected rather than fragmented.

A conventional tour

More moving. Less feeling.

  • Large groups and fixed big-bus logistics
  • Compressed stays with little room to breathe
  • Constant upselling once the trip begins
  • Anonymous handoffs between destinations

The Now Journey difference

One journey, held together.

  • Small groups of no more than 16 guests
  • Three-night stays and real leisure days
  • Included signature experiences shown clearly
  • A Tour Captain who stays with the story

Your Hotels

Three bases. Eight nights.

Your hotel collection shapes the style of your stay while preserving the same thoughtfully paced journey. The properties shown are preferred choices or comparable alternatives; your Journey Proposal and final travel documents confirm the exact hotels and room categories.

Signature Accommodation

Deluxe

Hand-selected 4- and 5-star hotels throughout the journey, including Sails in the Desert or similar at Uluru. $11,579 per person.

Our Most Elevated Stay

Deluxe | Elevated

Follow the same remarkable route with an elevated Red Centre stay at Longitude 131°. $16,879 per person. Your Journey Proposal will detail your room and dining inclusions.

Sydney Harbour destination settingDestination setting · 3 nights
SydneyBoth collections

InterContinental Sydney

InterContinental Sydney or similar.

A harbor-city base for Circular Quay, guided discovery and a full independent day.

Uluru destination settingDestination setting · 2 nights
UluruTwo collections

Sails · Longitude 131°

Deluxe: Sails in the Desert or similar. Deluxe | Elevated: Longitude 131°.

Choose our signature Deluxe stay or elevate your Red Centre experience at Longitude 131°.

Great Barrier Reef destination setting near CairnsDestination setting · 3 nights
CairnsBoth collections

Shangri-La · Crystalbrook Riley

Shangri-La The Marina Cairns, Crystalbrook Riley, or similar.

A tropical three-night base for the reef, wildlife and time to slow down.

Guest Trust

Small-group travel, backed by five-star stories.

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Plan & Prepare

What to know before Australia.

Required Flights

The flights connecting Sydney, Uluru and Cairns are separate from the land price. Allow $1,070 per person; your final air price is confirmed when booked.

International Date Line

North American travelers generally leave two calendar days before the Sydney arrival date. Your air itinerary shows the exact timing.

Walking & Water

Expect walking on city streets, trails and natural surfaces. Reef activities may have separate mobility, medical or weather requirements.

Entry Requirements

Passports, visas and entry permissions are each guest's responsibility. Verify current official Australian requirements before travel.

Weather Changes

Reef days and other nature-based experiences can change with conditions. The team communicates practical alternatives when needed.

Arrival & Departure

Your Sydney arrival transfer is included. The Journey ends in Cairns after breakfast on Day 9, schedule permitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers, before the Land Down Under.

Is this an 11-day or a 9-day journey?
The complete 11-day journey includes international air-travel time. Your land program begins in Sydney and continues for 9 days and 8 nights through Cairns.
How many guests travel on this tour?
Departures welcome up to 16 guests and are hosted by a Now Journey Tour Captain—a genuinely small-group experience rather than a large bus tour.
Where does the journey begin and end?
The journey begins at Sydney Airport (SYD), with an included Meet & Greet transfer to the hotel. It ends in Cairns (CNS).
Are flights within the itinerary included?
No. The required flights between Sydney, Uluru and Cairns are separate from the land price. Allow $1,070 per person, subject to change when flights are booked.
What is the difference between Deluxe and Deluxe | Elevated?
Both collections follow the same core journey. Standard pricing is $11,579 per person for Deluxe and $16,879 for Deluxe | Elevated, which features an elevated stay at Longitude 131° in Uluru. Your Journey Proposal details the room category and dining inclusions for your collection.
How active is the Journey?
The sightseeing pace is leisurely, with about 45 to 90 minutes of walking on an average touring day. Natural surfaces, city streets and water activities vary; you may opt out of many activities when you prefer a slower pace.
Are optional experiences required?
No. Your journey is complete without them. Optional experiences simply personalize your open time and are priced separately.
When will my hotels be confirmed?
Your Journey Proposal outlines the planned hotels and room categories. Final travel documents confirm each property, with a comparable alternative arranged whenever necessary.

Extend Your Journey

More of Australia—or cross the Tasman.

Optional additions remain separate from the 9-day core journey. Dates, services and current availability are confirmed in your proposal.

3 Days / 3 Nights

Melbourne

Begin with a Melbourne welcome, locally guided city discovery and the option to experience the Great Ocean Road. Deluxe is $4,573 per person; Deluxe | Elevated is $8,873 per person.

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Continue to New Zealand

Australia + New Zealand

Keep the Journey moving from the Great Barrier Reef to Queenstown, Rotorua, Hobbiton and Auckland on the complete two-country adventure.

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Your Australia Journey

Can you picture yourself here?

Tell a Journey Specialist which departure and hotel collection interests you. We'll help with the required air package, room choices and any extension you are considering.

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