AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY – MELBOURNE: A VIBRANT PALETTE OF COLOURS

Name: AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY – MELBOURNE: A VIBRANT PALETTE OF COLOURS
Brand: Gateway Tour
SKU: AU800.07
Availability: InStock

Tour code: AU800.077 days 6 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 45,990,000 VND

38,990,000 VND

Tour code: AU800.07
Duration: 7 days 6 nights
Departs from: Ho Chi Minh City
Next departure: 19 Nov 2026

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One journey – two cities – countless memorable experiences. Setting off from lively Sydney with the Sydney Opera House, the harbour bridge and other stunning landmarks, you will feel the young, free-spirited rhythm of life that is distinctly Australian. Next comes Melbourne – the city of street art, impressive architecture and captivating culture, where every corner has its own colour. And there is more: on this journey you have the chance to pick fruit, ride a century-old steam train, and immerse yourself in a world of plants and wildlife… full of energy, freshness, romance and inspiration. Do not miss the chance to capture the most brilliant moments in the land of kangaroos on this distinctive journey! This is a colourful Sydney – Melbourne Australia tour, full of memorable experiences. It is an ideal suggestion among our Australia tour options. Let Gateway accompany you on this journey.

Highlights

Complimentary tickets to experience unique forms of transport through the Blue Mountains: cable car, glass-bottomed cabin, train, and more
Enjoy stunning scenery from the Puffing Billy steam train
Admire the architecture of Sydney's famous landmarks: the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the historic quarter of The Rocks…
A free day to explore Melbourne
Discover the natural world and wildlife at the Botanical Garden and Wildlife Park

Sights: Sydney – Melbourne: Wildlife Park – Blue Mountains – Dandenong / Rayner's Orchard Farm – 1 Free Day

Itinerary

16:30 The company tour guide picks you up at gate D2, international departure terminal, Tan Son Nhat airport to check in for the flight to Sydney.
Estimated flight: VJ085 SGN SYD 19:30 – 08:05+1 / 19:55 – 08:20+1
The group rests on the plane.

The group has a light breakfast on the flight.
Arriving at Sydney International Airport, after immigration, the bus and local guide will pick up the group to depart and explore Sydney - the oldest, largest, most beautiful and most livable city in the "land of kangaroos". This place attracts millions of domestic and international visitors to explore each year. You will visit:
Sydney Opera House – The symbol of modern Australia. This is a typical work of the 20th century, with unique architecture featuring a vaulted roof inspired by sails billowing in the wind offshore.

Mrs Macquarie's Chair was made from a sandstone block in 1810 dedicated to Lady Elizabeth, wife of the Governor of New South Wales – Major General Macquarie, so she could sit and watch ships docking along with the panoramic view of the harbour. Due to its location at Macquarie Point, from here you can gaze out over Sydney Harbour to admire the wonderful beauty.

Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Continue the journey to explore:
The Rocks historic district – "Sydney's outdoor museum" recreating an ancient Sydney. This complex includes rows of sandstone houses, thatched cottages, and old pubs.

Sydney Harbour – a bustling port with world-famous commercial and entertainment activities. This is home to many famous romantic outdoor cafes in Sydney; in the late afternoons, watching the sunset slowly drift over the harbour is also a delightful experience.

Darling Harbour was built in 1988 as a railway yard and dock, and has now become a large, bustling entertainment area and also a venue for major cultural festivals of many different colors.

Royal Botanic Garden (Royal Botanic Garden Sydney) – one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year. The garden covers an area of more than 38.6 hectares and is home to more than 60,000 plant species and countless rare bird species in the world.

Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant, then returns to the hotel to check in and rest.
Overnight in Sydney.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel, then the coach takes the group sightseeing.
Wildlife Park – a wildlife park conserving rare Australian animals. You can see them up close and play with kangaroos, emus, koalas… You can feed them and take memorable photos here.

Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant, then sightsees:

Blue Mountains & Scenic World – where the majestic beauty of nature blends with fresh, pure air. Here you can experience:
• Scenic Railway – the steepest railway in the world, with gradients of up to 52 degrees on an open landscape.
• Scenic Cableway – the steepest aerial cableway in the Southern Hemisphere, 510m long, with enclosed cabins passing sheer sandstone cliffs that reveal the famous geology and landforms of this World Heritage area.
• Scenic Skyway – an aerial walkway suspended 270m high, offering a spectacular view of the rainforest canopy through a glass floor.

Khu vực Scenic World — Scenic World area

The group has free time to shop at Sydney Duty Free – a distinctive shopping experience with many premium products at very attractive prices. (If time allows)
Sydney Duty Free
Evening: The sightseeing programme ends. The group travels to a restaurant for dinner, then goes to the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Sydney.

Morning: The group has breakfast and checks out of the hotel. The coach takes the group to the airport to check in for the domestic flight to Melbourne.
Noon: On arrival in Melbourne, the coach meets the group at the airport and takes them to lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, the group begins exploring Melbourne – one of the two most developed cities in Australia. If Sydney is lively and modern, Melbourne is more peaceful and classical in character. Many fascinating sights in Melbourne await your discovery, and by the end of the journey you will understand why the city has been called “the world's most liveable city” for many years in a row.
Hosier Lane – an alley linking Flinders Street and Collins Street, where artists display their graffiti artworks. The murals here are not painted spontaneously; each one is carefully planned to create a harmonious, artistic whole.

Chinatown – a pedestrian district with many Chinese restaurants. Each street has gates at both ends in a strong Chinese style (similar to the village gates of rural areas in Vietnam).

Federation Square – located near Flinders Street Station and St Paul's Cathedral, at the intersection of Swanston Street and Flinders Street. In complete contrast with the Victorian Gothic buildings around it, Federation Square has a bold, modern architectural style, with daring structures and asymmetrical angles.

Quảng trường Federation — Federation Square

Flinders Street Station – the oldest railway station in Australia, opened in 1854. It was once also the busiest railway station in the Southern Hemisphere. Inside the station you can admire the classic architecture, including the arched domes characteristic of Melbourne.

Nhà ga Flinders — Flinders Street Station

Evening: The sightseeing programme ends. The group goes to a restaurant for dinner, then checks in to the hotel to rest.
Overnight in Melbourne.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel, then you are FREE to go shopping, meet friends or sightsee and explore Melbourne with the following suggested spots:
St Patrick's Cathedral is a world-famous building, a pioneering work of Gothic Revival architecture with a soaring pointed spire and many large windows. Inside, you will feel as if you have stepped into “paradise”, with its enchanting atmosphere and soft, dim candlelight.

Nhà thờ Thánh Patrick — St Patrick's Cathedral

Fitzroy Gardens and an exterior visit to James Cook's Cottage – the home of the first European to come into contact with the east coast of Australia.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International) is one of the oldest and most famous art museums in Australia. It displays a diverse collection ranging from classical to modern works, including paintings, sculptures, fashion and decorative arts.
Queen Victoria Market, commonly known as the Vic Market, is a major attraction in central Melbourne that stretches across two city blocks. It is a lively, bustling market where you can shop at more than 600 small stalls selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruit, local and imported foods, souvenirs and clothing.

Chợ Nữ hoàng Victoria — Queen Victoria Market

Evening: The group returns to the hotel to check in and rest.
Overnight in Melbourne.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and has free time until check-out.
Noon: The coach takes the group to lunch at a restaurant, then sets off for sightseeing:
Dandenong Ranges Nature Reserve – you take a loop ride on a classic Australian steam train, the Puffing Billy, one of the most carefully preserved trains of its kind, enjoying the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

Tàu lửa hơi nước Puffing Billy Railway — Puffing Billy steam train

Note: If Puffing Billy tickets cannot be obtained, the group will visit:
Rayner's Orchard Farm located in the fertile Yarra Valley food region. The farm grows more than 450 different fruit varieties, such as nut trees, citrus, guava, pineapple… Here you will have the chance to meet friendly animals and taste unique jams.
Chocolate Factory: The group visits to learn about the process and to shop.
Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant, then travels to the airport to check in for the return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Expected flight: VJ082 MEL SGN 01:30+1 – 05:55+1 / 00:30+1 – 05:05+1.
The group spends the night on the aircraft.
On arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the group completes immigration formalities and the programme ends. We say goodbye and look forward to welcoming you again on future programmes.
Note: Depending on actual conditions at the destination, the order of sightseeing may be changed to suit the situation better, but the full programme is still guaranteed. If a guest is forced to change a stop for reasons at the destination, the tour guide will find a suitable alternative route for the group.

Departures and prices

Departs	Returns	Adult	Child 5–11	Single room
19 Nov 2026	25 Nov 2026	38,990,000 VND	35,091,000 VND	+8,000,000 VND

Price includes

International flight tickets according to itinerary including 7kg carry-on and 30kg checked baggage

Domestic flight tickets: SYD - MEL including 20kg checked baggage

( In case of purchasing land-only tour tickets: according to airline conditions )

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 transfers and sightseeing according to the program
Sightseeing fees for the places listed in the program
Meals according to the program
Gift from Gateway travel company.
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.
Travel insurance with a maximum contract value of 1,050,000,000 VND/case. Guests aged 85 and above pay extra for a separate travel insurance package (fee depends on itinerary and guest's age).
Tour guide from Vietnam throughout the program.

Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Group tourist visa.

Tan Son Nhat airport pick-up and drop-off vehicle

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.

Tips for tour guide and driver: 42USD/Guest/Whole tour

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children under 2 years old: 40% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of adult tour price (no separate bed)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 100% of adult tour price (with separate bed)
Children aged 11 and above: 100% of adult tour priceNote: Children under 2 years old do not have a seat on the plane, do not include baggage according to airline regulations and some other services.

OTHER NOTES

This programme is organised and operated by the LIÊN MINH travel association. The tour is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping. Guests must not separate from the group in any form, and unused services will not be refunded. If a guest needs to separate from the group, they must notify the company at the time of tour registration so the request can be considered, and pay the fee prescribed by regulations (this fee is non-refundable). After a visa has been issued, if for any reason a guest does not take part in the tour with the Company's group, Gateway has the right to report the cancellation of the guest's issued visa to the authorities, and no costs will be refunded. If a guest is refused a visa, the non-refundable fee is VND 6,800,000. If the group does not depart, the non-refundable visa fee is VND 6,800,000 per person. Tour programmes operating international flight sectors on the following airlines will 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 sectors of airlines within the destination country do not include in-flight meals.