Package overview
The thinking behind this journey.
A closer look at this 10-night journey through Australia— who it's built for, what you'll experience, and why the pace works.
Journey notes
Why this route works
Why does this itinerary fit travellers from India?
This Australia family package fits Indian travellers from Mumbai because it covers three cities in 10 nights, balancing travel time with sightseeing. Direct and one-stop flights from Mumbai to Sydney run under 12 hours. The itinerary avoids back-to-back long drives, which suits families with young children.
Mumbai serves as the departure and return point for this package. Flights from Mumbai to Sydney operate via hubs such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Dubai. The total flying time from Mumbai to Sydney on a one-stop routing is approximately 17 to 20 hours including layover.
Australia requires an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa for Indian passport holders. The ETA is not available to Indian nationals; Indian travellers must apply for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600). Processing time for a subclass 600 visa is typically 20 to 40 working days from the date of application.
What experiences does this package include?
This 10-night Australia family package includes guided city tours in Sydney and Melbourne, a Gold Coast theme park day, a Blue Mountains day trip, and a wildlife sanctuary visit. The package covers transfers, breakfast daily, and visa application support from Mumbai.
- Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House guided walking tour — a 2-hour orientation on Day 2.
- Blue Mountains National Park day trip from Sydney, covering the Three Sisters rock formation and scenic railway.
- Taronga Zoo visit in Sydney, home to over 4,000 animals including koalas and kangaroos.
- Gold Coast theme park day — Dreamworld or Warner Bros. Movie World, covering rides and live shows.
- Melbourne city tram tour covering Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour from Melbourne, where Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.
- Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne, passing the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks along the Southern Ocean.
Who is this package best suited for?
This Australia family package is best suited for families of 3 to 5 members departing from Mumbai, with at least one child under 15. The pace allows one major activity per half-day. Parents travelling with toddlers or senior family members will find the itinerary manageable.
Families seeking a mix of nature, wildlife, and theme park activities across multiple Australian cities are the primary audience. The package is not designed for solo travellers or couples seeking a fast-paced itinerary. School holiday departures in May, October, and December align well with this package's 11-day duration.
How do the days unfold on this trip?
The 11-day itinerary begins with arrival in Sydney on Day 1 and ends with a return flight to Mumbai on Day 11. Days 2 to 5 cover Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Days 6 to 7 cover the Gold Coast. Days 8 to 10 cover Melbourne and surroundings.
Day 1 — Arrival in Sydney: Sydney is Australia's largest city, located on the southeastern coast of New South Wales. Travellers arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.
Day 2 — Sydney City Tour: The Sydney city tour covers the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour in a half-day guided format. Families spend the afternoon at leisure in the Circular Quay area.
Day 3 — Blue Mountains: The Blue Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 90 kilometres west of Sydney. Families visit the Three Sisters lookout and ride the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world.
Day 4 — Taronga Zoo: Taronga Zoo is a wildlife park on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, housing over 4,000 animals. Families spend a full day with koala encounters, kangaroo feeding, and a harbour ferry crossing.
Day 5 — Sydney to Gold Coast: The Gold Coast is a coastal city in Queensland, known for its theme parks and beaches. Families fly from Sydney to Gold Coast (approximately 1.5 hours) and check in to the hotel.
Day 6 — Gold Coast Theme Parks: Dreamworld is Australia's largest theme park, located in Coomera on the Gold Coast. Families spend the full day on rides, shows, and the Tiger Island wildlife experience.
Day 7 — Gold Coast to Melbourne: Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and Australia's second-largest city. Families fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne (approximately 2.5 hours) and take an evening tram tour of the city centre.
Day 8 — Phillip Island: Phillip Island is a coastal island 140 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, known for the nightly Penguin Parade. Families join an evening tour to watch Little Penguins emerge from the sea at sunset.
Day 9 — Great Ocean Road: The Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometre coastal highway in Victoria, passing the Twelve Apostles rock stacks. Families join a full-day guided coach tour from Melbourne.
Day 10 — Melbourne City: Federation Square is a cultural precinct in central Melbourne, adjacent to the Yarra River. Families visit Queen Victoria Market in the morning and explore the Melbourne Museum in the afternoon.
Day 11 — Departure to Mumbai: The return flight departs Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for Mumbai. Travellers check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for the onward journey.
What should you know before booking?
Indian passport holders must apply for an Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) before departure from Mumbai. The visa fee is approximately AUD 145 per person. Tripstor provides documentation support but cannot guarantee visa approval timelines.
Travel insurance covering medical emergencies is strongly recommended for Australia travel. Australia's public healthcare system does not cover foreign visitors. A comprehensive travel insurance policy for an 11-day Australia trip typically costs between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000 per person from India.
The Australian dollar (AUD) is the local currency. As of 2025, 1 AUD equals approximately ₹54 to ₹56. Families should budget AUD 80 to AUD 150 per day for meals and incidentals not covered by the package.
Day by day
Follow the journey, one considered day at a time.
11 days of stays, experiences, and unhurried moments designed for Mumbai to Australia Family Package 10N/11D.
- Day01
Journey stage 01
Arrival in Sydney
Sydney is Australia's largest city, located on the southeastern coast of New South Wales. Travellers arrive from Mumbai and transfer to the hotel.
Morning
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the primary international gateway for flights from Mumbai to Sydney. Travellers clear immigration and customs on arrival and collect checked baggage.
Afternoon
The hotel in Sydney is a 4-star property in the central business district or Darling Harbour area. Travellers check in and rest after the long-haul flight from Mumbai.
Evening
Darling Harbour is a waterfront precinct in central Sydney, adjacent to the hotel zone. Families take a short walk along the harbour for an orientation of the area.
- Day02
Journey stage 02
Sydney City Tour
The Sydney city tour covers the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Circular Quay in a half-day guided format. Families have free time in the afternoon.
Morning
The Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage performing arts venue on Bennelong Point, Sydney Harbour. Families join a guided exterior walk and photo stop at the Opera House forecourt.
Afternoon
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge connecting the Sydney CBD to the North Shore. Families walk across the bridge pedestrian path for harbour views.
Evening
Circular Quay is the ferry and rail hub at the southern end of Sydney Harbour. Families dine at a waterfront restaurant in the Circular Quay precinct.
- Day03
Journey stage 03
Blue Mountains Day Trip
The Blue Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 90 kilometres west of Sydney. Families visit the Three Sisters and ride the Scenic Railway.
Morning
The Three Sisters is a sandstone rock formation at Echo Point, Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains. Families arrive by coach and walk the Echo Point lookout trail.
Afternoon
The Scenic Railway at Scenic World, Katoomba, is the steepest passenger railway in the world at a 52-degree incline. Families ride the railway into the Jamison Valley rainforest floor.
Evening
Families return to Sydney by coach, arriving at the hotel by early evening. Dinner is at leisure in the Darling Harbour area.
- Day04
Journey stage 04
Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo is a wildlife park on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, housing over 4,000 animals. Families spend a full day with koala and kangaroo encounters.
Morning
The Taronga Zoo ferry departs from Circular Quay and takes 12 minutes to reach the zoo wharf. Families board the ferry from Circular Quay for the morning crossing.
Afternoon
The koala encounter at Taronga Zoo allows families to stand next to a koala for a photograph. Families also visit the kangaroo and wallaby free-range area in the afternoon.
Evening
Families return to Sydney CBD by ferry from Taronga Zoo wharf. The evening is free for dinner and rest before the Gold Coast flight the next morning.
- Day05
Journey stage 05
Sydney to Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a coastal city in Queensland, 750 kilometres north of Sydney. Families fly from Sydney to Gold Coast and check in to the hotel.
Morning
The Sydney to Gold Coast domestic flight operates from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta). Flight duration is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Afternoon
Gold Coast Airport is located in Coolangatta, 25 kilometres south of the Surfers Paradise hotel zone. Families transfer to the hotel in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach by private vehicle.
Evening
Surfers Paradise is the main beachfront strip on the Gold Coast, lined with shops and restaurants. Families walk the Surfers Paradise beach esplanade for an evening orientation.
- Day06
Journey stage 06
Gold Coast Theme Park Day
Dreamworld is Australia's largest theme park, located in Coomera, 20 kilometres north of Surfers Paradise. Families spend a full day on rides and wildlife experiences.
Morning
Dreamworld covers over 100 hectares and includes more than 40 rides and attractions. Families enter the park at opening time and head to the Big 9 Thrill Rides zone.
Afternoon
Tiger Island at Dreamworld is a live tiger habitat with keeper presentations twice daily. Families attend the Tiger Island show and visit the DreamWorks Experience zone in the afternoon.
Evening
Families return to the hotel in Surfers Paradise by private transfer after park closing. Dinner is at leisure at a restaurant in the Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise area.
- Day07
Journey stage 07
Gold Coast to Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and Australia's second-largest city, located 1,750 kilometres south of the Gold Coast. Families fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne and take an evening tram tour.
Morning
The Gold Coast to Melbourne domestic flight departs from Gold Coast Airport and arrives at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Flight duration is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
Afternoon
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located 23 kilometres northwest of the Melbourne CBD. Families transfer to the hotel in the Melbourne CBD by private vehicle.
Evening
The Melbourne City Circle Tram is a free tram service running a loop around the Melbourne CBD. Families board the tram at Flinders Street Station for a 30-minute city orientation loop.
- Day08
Journey stage 08
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Phillip Island is a coastal island 140 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, known for the nightly Penguin Parade. Families join an evening tour to watch Little Penguins emerge from the sea.
Morning
The morning in Melbourne is free for families to explore the Queen Victoria Market. Queen Victoria Market is an open-air market in the Melbourne CBD, operating since 1878.
Afternoon
Families depart Melbourne by coach for Phillip Island in the early afternoon. The drive from Melbourne to Phillip Island takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes via the South Gippsland Highway.
Evening
The Penguin Parade at Summerlands Beach, Phillip Island, occurs nightly at dusk when Little Penguins return from the sea. Families watch from tiered viewing stands and return to Melbourne by 10 pm.
- Day09
Journey stage 09
Great Ocean Road Day Trip
The Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometre coastal highway in Victoria, passing the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks. Families join a full-day guided coach tour from Melbourne.
Morning
The coach departs Melbourne CBD at 7:30 am for the Great Ocean Road. The first stop is Torquay, the start of the Great Ocean Road and the home of Australian surf culture.
Afternoon
The Twelve Apostles are a group of limestone stacks off the Port Campbell National Park coastline. Families arrive at the Twelve Apostles viewing platform in the early afternoon for photographs.
Evening
The coach returns to Melbourne CBD by approximately 8 pm. Families have dinner at leisure near the hotel before an early rest ahead of the final full day.
- Day10
Journey stage 10
Melbourne City Exploration
Federation Square is a cultural precinct in central Melbourne, adjacent to the Yarra River. Families visit the Melbourne Museum and Queen Victoria Market on the final full day.
Morning
Queen Victoria Market covers two city blocks in the Melbourne CBD and sells fresh produce, clothing, and souvenirs. Families shop for Australian souvenirs and local food products in the morning.
Afternoon
The Melbourne Museum is a natural history and science museum in Carlton, 1.5 kilometres from the CBD. Families visit the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre and the Children's Gallery inside the museum.
Evening
Families return to the hotel for final packing before the departure flight the next morning. Dinner is at a restaurant in the Southbank precinct along the Yarra River.
- Day11
Journey stage 11
Departure from Melbourne to Mumbai
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is the departure point for the return flight to Mumbai on Day 11. Families check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport by private vehicle.
Morning
Check-out from the Melbourne hotel is at 11 am or earlier for early-morning flights. Families transfer to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport by private vehicle included in the package.
Afternoon
The Melbourne to Mumbai return flight operates via a connecting hub, with total travel time of approximately 18 to 22 hours. Families board the return flight and arrive in Mumbai the following morning.
Evening
In-flight meals and entertainment are provided by the operating carrier on the return sector. Families arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, completing the 11-day Australia trip.
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Included
- Return economy class flights from Mumbai to Sydney and Melbourne to Mumbai
- Domestic flights: Sydney to Gold Coast and Gold Coast to Melbourne
- 10 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
- Airport and inter-hotel transfers by private vehicle
- Sydney city tour with Opera House and Harbour Bridge visit
- Blue Mountains day trip with Scenic Railway entry
- Taronga Zoo entry tickets
- Gold Coast theme park entry (Dreamworld or Warner Bros. Movie World — one park)
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour
- Great Ocean Road full-day guided coach tour
- Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) documentation support
- Dedicated Tripstor trip coordinator from Mumbai
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Not included
- Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) government fee — approximately AUD 145 per person
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed in inclusions
- Excess baggage charges
- Any meals or stays due to flight delays or cancellations
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Indian passport holders require an Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) to travel to Australia. The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is not available to Indian nationals. The subclass 600 visa fee is approximately AUD 145 per person, payable to the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Processing typically takes 20 to 40 working days.
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