Pack Your Bags for Australia
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Trip Summary
Day 1
Sydney
CairnsGold Coast
MelbourneDay 17
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Sydney
8 days
- Opera House & Harbour Bridge
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks
- Blue Mountains Day Trip
Cairns
3 days
- Great Barrier Reef
- Raintree Rainforest
- Cape Tribulation
Gold Coast
3 days
- Christmas on the Beach
- Theme Park Adventures
- Brisbane Exploration
Melbourne
3 days
- Laneways and Street Art
- Great Ocean Road
- Coffee Culture
Day 1
Saturday, December 20
Arrival in Sydney 🛬
D7220 AirAsia X
09:40 KUL → 20:00 SYD
Activities
- Clear immigration & collect luggage
- Transfer to airport hotel
- Check in and have light dinner
- Rest after long international flight
Note: Focus on getting rested for tomorrow’s early flight.
Day 2
Sunday, December 21
Sydney to Cairns 🛬
VA1409 Virgin Australia
06:50 SYD → 10:05 CNS
Activities
- Early morning flight to Cairns
- Transfer to hotel in Cairns, Palm Cove, or Port Douglas
- Explore Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
- Prepare for Great Barrier Reef
Day 3
Monday, December 22
Great Barrier Reef 🐠
World Heritage Site since 1981
So large that it is visible from space
Full Day Reef Adventure
- Catamaran tour to Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling with 1500+ fish species
- Swimming among vibrant corals
- Lunch on the water
- Experience world’s largest coral reef
Day 4
Tuesday, December 23
Daintree Forest 🌿
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165 Million Years Old
2 world heritage sites meet here
Rainforest Experience
- Guided tour to Daintree Rainforest
- Visit Cape Tribulation
- Crocodile-spotting river cruise
- Guided rainforest walks
- See where reef meets rainforest
Day 5
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve 🎆
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VA1770 Virgin Australia
06:00 CNS → 08:15 BNE
Activities
- Early flight to Brisbane
- Transfer to Gold Coast
- Check into accommodation
- Christmas eve beach walk
- Explore famous gold coast beaches
- Enjoy Christmas eve beach fireworks
Day 6
Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day 🎄
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Forget the winter wonderland & embrace the warm, sunny days of an Australian Christmas.
Activities
- Beach swimming and sunbathing
- Christmas lunch at major hotel
- Beach walks along pristine coastline
- Experience laid-back Aussie Christmas vibe
Note: Most shops closed - perfect day for beach relaxation.
Day 7
Friday, December 26
Theme Parks / Brisbane
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Note: Choosing any option won’t affect other event timings.
Option 1: Theme Parks
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Activities
- Movie World (Warner Bros characters and rides)
- Sea World: Explore the marine life and roller coasters
- Experience Australia’s theme park capital
Option 2: Brisbane City
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Activities
- South Bank Parklands
- CityCat ferry rides
- Cultural attractions and river views