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AUSTRALIA: DISCOVER 4 BEAUTIFUL CITIES

Tour code: AU804.077 days 7 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

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60,900,000 VND

Some countries conquer travellers with their majestic landscapes, and some places leave their mark with their lively rhythm of life. Australia has both, along with a very distinctive spirit of openness. 
This journey takes you to Melbourne – the city of art, coffee and streets full of creative character. From there, the journey continues to Sydney, where the famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge blend with the beauty of the clear blue bay, creating one of the world's most iconic skylines. Leaving Sydney, you explore the Gold Coast – a holiday paradise with golden sandy beaches, the gentle sound of the waves and a lively entertainment scene. The final stop is Brisbane – famous for its youthful rhythm of life, its riverside parks and the fresh atmosphere typical of a subtropical region.
What makes this journey attractive is not only setting foot in four famous cities, but also the chance to feel four very different facets of Australia. From the elegance of Melbourne, the modernity of Sydney, and the friendliness of Brisbane, to the youthful energy of the Gold Coast, each destination contributes to a complete picture of the land of kangaroos. This is an Australia travel journey exploring the four beautiful cities of Melbourne – Sydney – Gold Coast – Brisbane. It is one of the Australian travel experiences well worth discovering. Gateway – your trusted companion for every journey of discovery.

Highlights

  • A complete journey through four outstanding cities of Australia: Melbourne – Sydney – Gold Coast – Brisbane
  • Experience Australian-style crab catching on the river at Tweed Heads
  • Experience the Australian spring with the most beautiful tour route
  • Explore South Bank Parklands - a green oasis in the heart of Brisbane city
  • Admire the beauty of the Gold Coast - the "Bright Jewel" of Queensland state
  • Free time to enjoy the beauty of the beaches on the Gold Coast
  • Free time to experience and enjoy famous Australian specialties, local markets, and large shopping centers
  • Hotel located right in the city centre, convenient for sightseeing, shopping and exploring experiences

Sights: Melbourne - Sydney - Brisbane - Gold Coast

Itinerary

Melbourne
Melbourne

08:10: The company's tour guide meets you at gate D2, International Departures, Tan Son Nhat Airport and assists with check-in for the flight to Melbourne on flight VJ81 SGN–MEL 11:10 – 22:35 or VJ81 SGN–MEL 11:10 – 23:35.
The group arrives at Melbourne International Airport. After completing immigration, the coach takes the group to the hotel to check in and rest.
Overnight in Melbourne.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel, then the coach takes you sightseeing:
• Dandenong Ranges National Park – guests take a loop ride on the Australian-style steam train, the carefully preserved Puffing Billy, and admire the beauty of the Dandenong mountain range.

Tàu lửa hơi nước Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy Railway steam train
If Puffing Billy tickets cannot be obtained, the group will visit:
• Rayner's Orchard Farm: Located in the fertile food region of the Yarra Valley, this farm grows more than 450 varieties of fruit, including nut trees, citrus trees and other plants such as guava and pineapple guava. Visitors have the chance to meet friendly animals and taste unique jams here.
Rayner's Orchard Farm
Rayner's Orchard Farm
• Chocolate Factory – the group tours to learn and shop.
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant, then the coach takes the group back to Melbourne city. Guests visit:
• Hosier Lane – a laneway connecting Flinders Street and Collins Street, where artists display their graffiti artworks. The murals here are not painted spontaneously but carefully planned to form a harmonious, artistic whole.
Hosier Lane
Hosier Lane
• Federation Square is located near Flinders Street Station and St Paul's Cathedral, right at the junction of Swanston Street and Flinders Street. In complete contrast to the Victorian-era classical buildings around it, Federation Square has a bold, modern architectural style with a daring structure and asymmetric angles.
Quảng trường Federation
Federation Square
• Flinders Street Station is the oldest railway station in Australia, opened in 1854. It was once the busiest railway station in the Southern Hemisphere. Inside the station, guests can admire the classical architecture with its distinctive curved domes typical of Melbourne.
Nhà ga Flinder
Flinders Street Station
• St Patrick's Cathedral is world-famous as a pioneering building constructed in the Gothic Revival architectural style.
Nhà thờ Thánh Patrick
St Patrick's Cathedral
• Fitzroy Gardens and an exterior view of the house of Captain James Cook – the first European to make contact with the east coast of Australia. 
Evening: The group goes to a restaurant for dinner, then checks in at the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Melbourne.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out, then the coach takes the group sightseeing:
• Ballarat Botanical Gardens – one of the leading tourist attractions, rated among the most beautiful and famous botanical gardens in the world. Covering more than 38.6 hectares, the Royal Botanic Gardens is home to more than 60,000 plant species and many bird species from around the world.

Muôn hoa khoe sắc tại Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Flowers in full bloom at Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Khám phá thế giới động vật tại Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Exploring the animal world at Ballarat Botanical Gardens
• Ballarat Town – a famous gold town of Australia, where important traces of the 19th-century gold rush are preserved. With its classical buildings, Victorian-style atmosphere and fascinating history, Ballarat gives guests the chance to explore one of the golden pages of Australian history.
Thị trấn Ballarat
Ballarat Town
Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant, then sets off back to Melbourne. On the way, guests visit:
• St. Anne's Winery – a famous winery in Melbourne: Here the group learns more interesting facts about winemaking and gets a brief overview of how the finest bottles of wine are made.
St. Annes Winery
St. Annes Winery
Bên trong St. Annes Winery
Inside St. Annes Winery
When it is time, the coach takes the group to the airport to check in for the domestic flight to Sydney.
On arrival at Sydney Airport, a coach meets the group and takes them to dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, the group checks in at the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Sydney or free time to explore the city at night.

Morning: Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then the coach takes the group sightseeing:
• Wild Animal Park Wildlife Park is a sanctuary for Australia's rare animals. Guests can observe them up close, play with the kangaroos, the Australian emus, koala bears… Guests can feed the animals and take memorable photos here.

Wildlife Park
Wildlife Park
Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant, then visits:
 Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains
• Blue Mountains & Scenic World – where the majestic beauty of nature blends with fresh air. Here, guests will enjoy adventurous experiences:
Scenic Railway – the steepest railway in the world, with a gradient of up to 52 degrees on open terrain.
Scenic Cableway – the steepest aerial cableway in the Southern Hemisphere, offering panoramic views of the Three Sisters mountains. It is 510 m long, with enclosed cabins, passing steep sandstone cliffs that reveal the famous geology and geomorphology of this World Heritage area.
Scenic Skyway – a cable car suspended 270 m above ground, offering a spectacular view of the rainforest canopy through the glass floor beneath your feet.
Khu vực Scenic World
Scenic World area
Evening: The sightseeing programme ends. The group travels to a restaurant for dinner, then returns to the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Sydney.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, the tour guide and the group set off to explore Sydney:
• Sydney Opera House is the symbol and pride of the city of Sydney. The opera house has a distinctive architecture, its vaulted roof inspired by sails billowing at sea.

Nhà hát Opera Sydney
Sydney Opera House
• Mrs Macquarie's Chair – carved from sandstone in 1810 and gifted to Elizabeth, wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales, so she could sit and watch ships come into port and enjoy the view of the harbour.
Ghế ngồi của bà Macquarie
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
• Royal Botanic Garden – one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year. Covering more than 38.6 hectares, the garden is home to more than 60,000 plant species and countless rare bird species from around the world.
Vườn Bách Thảo Hoàng Gia
Royal Botanic Garden
• Sydney city harbour waterfront – a bustling port with world-famous commercial and entertainment activities. It has many famous open-air romantic cafés in Sydney, and it is also a pleasure to watch the sunset slowly settle over the harbour on a late afternoon.
• Darling Harbour was built in 1988 as a station and port area. Today it is a lively entertainment district and the venue for large colourful cultural festivals.
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
Noon: Lunch at a local restaurant. Then the sightseeing continues:
• The Rocks old quarter – "the open-air museum of Sydney", recreating an old Sydney and known as "where Sydney's past and present meet in perfect harmony".
Khu The Rocks
The Rocks area
When it is time, the coach takes the group to the airport to check in for the domestic flight to Gold Coast.
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport, a coach meets the group and takes them to dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, the group checks in at the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Gold Coast or free time to explore the city at night.

Morning: The group enjoys breakfast at the hotel. The journey continues, and the group visits and experiences:
• Free time to relax and swim and enjoy the beauty of the beaches in Gold Coast.
At the scheduled time, guests check out of the hotel. The coach takes you sightseeing:
• Crab-catching experience on the river at Tweed Heads – guests board a boat on the calm Tweed River, try catching crabs, go fishing, play with pelicans and enjoy fresh seafood by the river.

Trải nghiệm bắt cua trên sông
Crab-catching on the river
Vui đùa với bồ nông
Playing with pelicans
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant and rests briefly there. Then the group travels to the city of Brisbane – the capital of Queensland and the third-largest city in Australia, known for its winding Brisbane River, warm climate, diverse culture, and as an important economic and education hub. In addition, Brisbane has repeatedly been named among the "most liveable cities in the world". Along the way, the group visits:
• SkyPoint Observation Deck to view all of Gold Coast from a height of 230 m. (Exterior visit)
• Free time for shopping at Harbour Town Premium Outlets.
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
The group continues the journey to the city of Brisbane.
Evening: Guests have dinner at a local restaurant, then check in at the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Brisbane or free time to explore the city at night.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, guests begin their journey exploring the city of Brisbane.
• King George Square – located in the centre of Brisbane, this is where modern life meets a rich history. It is considered the "outdoor living room" of Brisbane's residents, with exquisite bronze statues.
• City Hall next to King George Square is a building constructed in the 1920s in the Italian Renaissance style. The building makes a strong impression with its majestic limestone columns and its tall clock tower – once the highest point in the city.

Tòa thị chính
City Hall
• Photo stop outside the Treasury Building – an Italian Renaissance-style building constructed from 1885, once the headquarters of the colonial Treasury Department.
• Stroll through South Bank Parklands – described as a "green oasis" in the lively heart of the city, notable for its rainforest and a range of activities for all ages.
 South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands
• Brisbane Wheel is a Ferris wheel up to 60 m high – a landmark at South Bank Parklands, where you can easily see all of Brisbane from above. (at own expense)
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, the group continues the sightseeing programme:
• Photo stop at the Story Bridge – a landmark of architecture and history, connected to the poetic beauty of the Brisbane River. The bridge is a "silent giant" that has witnessed Brisbane's many changes through the decades.
Cầu Story Bridge
Story Bridge
• Free time to stroll at Howard Smith Wharves – a lively riverside entertainment and dining complex in Brisbane, located right beneath the Story Bridge. Once an old port, it has been renovated into a destination with many restaurants, bars, event spaces and hotels.
Howard Smith Wharves
Howard Smith Wharves
• Fortitude Valley is described as a multicoloured picture of Brisbane, where classic architecture blends with modern design. Strolling through its small streets, visitors are drawn to buildings bearing strong historical marks alongside distinctive designs that show the architects' boundless creativity.
Evening: The group goes to a restaurant for dinner, then travels to the airport to check in for the flight back to Vietnam on flight VJ084 BNE SGN 23:30 – 05:00+1. The group spends the night on the plane.
On arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the group completes immigration procedures and the programme ends. The group says goodbye and looks forward to welcoming you on future tours.

Note: Depending on actual conditions at the destinations, the order of sightseeing may be adjusted to suit the route and weather, but all sightseeing spots in the programme will still be fully covered. If unforeseen circumstances force a change of sightseeing spots, the tour guide will proactively arrange alternative spots suitable for the group's route and time.

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
29 Nov 20265 Dec 202660,900,000 VND51,765,000 VND+17,500,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary including 7kg carry-on and 20kg checked baggage
Domestic flight tickets according to the itinerary (In case of purchasing a land-only tour: subject to airline conditions)
Note: Airfare does not include seat selection or seating arrangements together; if you have a need, please register in advance (with fee). Seat selection depends on availability and the fee set by the airline at the time of purchase.
Overnight at 3-star standard hotels: 2 adults/room (No triple rooms available). In case a guest travels alone, the company will assist in finding a suitable roommate (same gender); if the roommate changes their mind and no longer wishes to share, or for any force majeure reason, the company will notify you and apply the single room surcharge as regulated.
Transportation for pick-up and drop-off for sightseeing according to the program
Entrance fees for sites listed in the program
Meals according to the program
Gifts from the travel company.
Drinking water on the vehicle: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day
Separate travel insurance (fee depends on the itinerary and the guest's age)
Tour guide from Vietnam throughout the program
Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months - counted from the date of re-entry to Vietnam).
Single room surcharge.
Excess baggage beyond regulations, transport outside the program.
Visa fee for re-entry to Vietnam if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry visa to Vietnam.
Other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.
Gratuities for tour guide and driver: 56 USD/Guest/Entire tour
Australia tourist visa fee: 6,000,000 VND/guest/application. (Consular fee and translation fee are non-refundable in all cases)

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children under 2 years old: includes round-trip airfare with a parent or guardian, travel insurance, and sharing a bed with a parent.
Children aged 2 to under 11 years old: share a bed with a parent; other services are provided as for adults.
Children aged 11 years and above: 100% of the adult tour price.Note: A child's age is calculated based on the departure date, according to the date of birth on valid documents.Note: Children under 2 years old do not have a seat on the flight and are not entitled to baggage allowance under the airline's regulations, nor to certain other services.

OTHER NOTES

The programme is organised and operated by the TRAVEL ALLIANCE. The tour is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping. Customers may not split from the group on their own in any form, and unused services will not be refunded. If you need to split from the group, you must inform the company at the time of registration so it can be considered, and you will be charged the applicable fee (this fee is non-refundable).Tour programmes operating international flight segments on the following airlines do not include in-flight meals: Vietjet Air (VJ), Vanilla Air (JW), AirAsia (AK), Jetstar Asia Airways (3K), Jetstar Pacific Airlines (BL), Thai AirAsia (FD), Tiger Air (TR), T'way Airlines (TW).
Domestic flight segments of airlines within the host country do not include in-flight meals.After receiving a visa for any reason, if you do not join the group tour with the Company, the Company has the right to report the cancellation of your issued visa to the authorities and will not refund any costs.If your visa is refused, the non-refundable visa fee is VND 5,000,000 per guest.
If you wish to split from the group, please notify the tour staff in advance. The Company will review your file and notify you again

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