Travel idea: Cluj-Napoca – Perth – Sydney – Gold Coast (Australia)
Number of travelers: 2 adults, 0 children
Stage 1: Cluj-Napoca → Perth
International transport: Flight from Cluj-Napoca to Perth Intl (Australia).
Arrival transfer: Private transfer from Perth Intl to Oaks Perth Hotel by CAR.
Accommodation: 3 nights at Oaks Perth Hotel, in the Perth metropolitan area (Australia).
Departure transfer: Private transfer from Oaks Perth Hotel to Perth Intl by CAR.
Included activity: Ticket for the “Perth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour” – a sightseeing bus tour of Perth, ideal for discovering the main attractions at your own pace.
Stage 2: Perth → Sydney
Domestic transport: Flight from Perth Intl to Sydney International Airport Kingsford Smith.
Arrival transfer: Transfer from Sydney International Airport Kingsford Smith to Vibe Hotel North Sydney by MINIBUS.
Accommodation: 3 nights at Vibe Hotel North Sydney, Sydney (Australia).
Departure transfer: Transfer from Vibe Hotel North Sydney to Sydney International Airport Kingsford Smith by CAR.
Stage 3: Sydney → Gold Coast → Brisbane
Domestic transport: Flight from Sydney International Airport Kingsford Smith to Gold Coast.
Arrival transfer in Gold Coast: Transfer from Gold Coast to Mercure Gold Coast Resort by VAN.
Accommodation: 3 nights at Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Carrara QLD (Australia).
Included activity: Ticket for the “O'Reilly's and Lamington National Park Tour” – an excursion to Lamington National Park, featuring spectacular landscapes, rainforest scenery and easy hiking trails.
Final departure transfer: Transfer from Mercure Gold Coast Resort to Brisbane Intl by CAR.
The package includes: flights between destinations, 9 nights of accommodation (Perth, Sydney, Gold Coast/Carrara), all mentioned transfers and 2 organized activities in Perth and Gold Coast, offering a balanced experience between urban exploration and nature.
To help you prepare and fully enjoy your trip, we recommend a few useful guides and readings in English (the best resources for Australia are generally available in English):
General guides about Australia:
Lonely Planet Australia – a very comprehensive guide with practical information about Perth, Sydney and Gold Coast, restaurant recommendations, transport tips and day trip ideas.
DK Eyewitness Australia – excellent for maps, photographs and visual itineraries, easy to browse before departure.
Perth and Western Australia:
Lonely Planet Western Australia – to better understand the Perth area and its surroundings, including the west coast, national parks and day trips from Perth.
Official tourism websites: Visit Perth and Western Australia Tourism, with up-to-date suggestions for walks, events and restaurants.
Sydney:
Lonely Planet Pocket Sydney – a very practical pocket guide for 2–3 days in the city (Opera House, Harbour Bridge, beaches such as Bondi and Manly).
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Sydney – a clear list of the most important sights, neighborhoods, museums and panoramic viewpoints.
Gold Coast and nature (Lamington National Park):
Lonely Planet Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef – includes a very good section on Gold Coast, the Hinterland and Lamington and Springbrook national parks.
Local hiking guides for Lamington National Park, also available at tourist information centers, offering trail descriptions, difficulty levels and scenic viewpoints.
Culture, history and local context:
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson – an enjoyable and humorous book with plenty of insights into Australia’s history, geography and mindset, perfect as in-flight reading.
Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia by David Hunt – an ironic and accessible look at Australia’s history.
As a travel agency, we recommend starting with a general guide (such as Lonely Planet Australia) and adding Pocket-style guides for Sydney and possibly the Queensland/Gold Coast region. This way you will have both a broad overview and very concrete recommendations for each stage of the journey.
