Australia
Australia at your leisure, Canyons and Corals
Private tour in Australia – A road trip in the West, Sydney, the Red Centre and the Great Barrier Reef.
Set off on a 23-day / 19-night tour of Australia, between Perth, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Sydney, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Ayers Rock and Cairns, for a journey combining freedom, nature, adventure and tropical beaches.
Highlights : Nature, Adventure, Road trip, Beach, Freedom
Who is it for: Couples, self-drive tour fans, families
Duration
19 nights – 23 days
Meal plan
Meals mentioned in the programme
Departure
Paris
ROOM TYPE
Double room
The destination
Australia reveals several of its most iconic faces here, between the wild coastline of Western Australia, major cities, the red Outback of the Centre and the underwater world of Queensland. The itinerary notably links Shark Bay, Sydney, Uluru, Kings Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef, for a highly contrasting discovery of the country.
Climate: Contrasting climate depending on the regions, between the sunny west coast, the arid Red Centre and tropical northern Queensland.
Activities: Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Sydney, Mereenie Loop, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Great Barrier Reef cruise
TOUR OVERVIEW
This 23-day / 19-night private tour offers a great independent journey through several major regions of Australia. The programme begins with a road trip in Western Australia, continues with several free days in Sydney, before discovering the Red Centre in a 4×4, then ends the trip in Cairns with a cruise on the Great Barrier Reef.
| Itinerary | Perth – Kalbarri – Monkey Mia – Geraldton – Perth – Sydney – Alice Springs – Kings Canyon – Ayers Rock – Cairns |
| Accommodation | Perth: European Hotel 3sup Kalbarri: Kalbarri Edge Resort 3sup Monkey Mia: RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort 3* Geraldton: Hospitality Geraldton 3* Sydney: Holiday Inn Potts Point 3* Alice Springs: Crown Plaza Alice Springs Lasseter 4* Kings Canyon: Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon 3sup Ayers Rock: Outback Hotel and Lodge 2sup Cairns: Cairns Plaza 3*sup or similar-category hotels |
| Meals | Meals mentioned in the programme |
The experience
Between ocean, cliffs, red desert, an iconic city and coral reefs, this tour offers a very complete discovery of Australia, to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Key highlights
- A direct flight between Paris and Perth with Qantas
- A colourful road trip in Western Australia
- A spirit of freedom to discover Sydney and Cairns at your own pace
- Rental of a 4×4 in the Red Centre to drive the Mereenie Loop
- The cruise on the Great Barrier Reef
Activities
Activities included in the tour:
- Discover Kalbarri National Park and Nature’s Window
- Stop by Shark Bay, Hamelin Pool, Shell Beach and François Péron National Park
- Free day in Monkey Mia to enjoy the site and spot dolphins
- Stop in Cervantes and discover the Pinnacles on the way back to Perth
- Free days in Sydney to explore the city at your own pace
- Discover the West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Ormiston Gorge
- Travel the Mereenie Loop to Kings Canyon
- Discover Kings Canyon, watch the sunset over Uluru and enjoy a free day at Kata Tjuta
- Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef with snorkeling and swimming
Frequently asked questions
The best time to travel is between May 2026 and March 2027, depending on the dates offered.
Yes — the trip includes international and domestic flights, airport taxes and surcharges, private transfer on arrival in Perth, accommodation, meals, excursions and visits mentioned, rental of an economy vehicle in Western Australia, rental of a 4×4 in the Red Centre, and the cruise on the Great Barrier Reef.
This tour may be suitable for children who are already comfortable with long journeys and road trips, but it will be best suited to families able to follow an itinerary with long distances, changing stopovers and self-drive travel. This assessment is consistent with the programme, which includes many road journeys, a 4×4 in the Red Centre and several free days.
What if your next great journey took you from the wild coasts of Western Australia to the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, via Sydney and the sacred landscapes of the Red Centre?
Between road trip, freedom, wide-open spaces, red desert and coral reefs, this itinerary invites you to discover Australia in all the richness of its landscapes and contrasts.
The dates for this offer are provided for guidance only. Feel free to contact us or click the Book button to view other available dates.