9 Day - Australia Sensory & Inclusive Discovery Journey

08 Night/ 10 Days

Detailed Tour Itenerary

Melbourne – Sydney – Gold Coast

DAY 1 – ARRIVE MELBOURNE

Morning / Afternoon

• Meet and greet at Melbourne Airport.

• Accessible private transfer to hotel.

• Early check-in and rest time.

Evening

• Gentle stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens.

• Sensory experience – explore textures, sounds of birds and native Australian flora.

• Quiet dinner overlooking the gardens.

Suitable for:

✓ Wheelchair access

✓ Sensory regulation

✓ Slow paced

DAY 2 – SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION & NATURE

Morning

• Guided visit to Giant Steps Melbourne to learn about Australia’s leading autism-specific education programs.

• Opportunity to interact with educators and understand Australia’s inclusive education model.

Afternoon

• Visit Melbourne Museum’s sensory-friendly spaces.• Interactive exhibits at guests’ own pace.

• Quiet sensory rooms available when required.

Evening

• Free time and rest.

Learning Experience:

• Understanding Australian disability supports.

• Parent discussions around inclusive education practices.

DAY 3 – ANIMALS & SENSORY EXPERIENCES

Morning

• Visit to Healesville Sanctuary.

• Australian wildlife encounters.

• Accessible walking paths throughout.

• Opportunities to meet koalas and kangaroos.

Afternoon

• Slow sensory bush walk.

• Indigenous storytelling experiences.

Evening

• Flight to Sydney (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).

• Overnight Sydney.

DAY 4 – SYDNEY HARBOUR DISCOVERY

Morning

• Relaxed Sydney Harbour accessible cruise.

• Small group experience recommended.

Afternoon

• Visit Sydney Opera House.

• Participate in sensory-friendly tours where available.

• Explore accessible harbour precincts.

Evening

• Quiet dinner at Darling Harbour.

Sensory Benefits:

• Gentle harbour breezes.

• Water experiences.

• Visual stimulation without excessive crowds.

DAY 5 – SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Morning

• Visit Giant Steps Sydney.

• Observe trans-disciplinary teaching models incorporating music therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

Afternoon

• Parent and educator interaction session.

• Discussions around Australian support services and inclusive schooling pathways.

Late Afternoon

• Visit an accessible sensory playground.

Evening

• Rest period.

DAY 6 – NATURE & AUSTRALIAN CULTURE

Morning

• Visit Taronga Zoo Sydney via ferry.

• Fully accessible pathways.

• Animal encounters.

• Quiet sensory zones throughout the zoo.

Afternoon

• Indigenous cultural experiences.

• Didgeridoo demonstrations.

• Australian bush food tasting activities.

Evening

• Early dinner.

• Pack for Gold Coast.

DAY 7 – GOLD COAST

Morning

• Flight Sydney to Gold Coast (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes).

Afternoon

• Check into accommodation.

• Free time to enjoy resort sensory spaces and swimming pools.

Evening

• Sunset beach experience.

• Barefoot sensory activity on the sand.

• Quiet beach walk.

Benefits:

• Water regulation activities.

• Relaxation.

• Minimal stimulation.

DAY 8 – SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL & ANIMAL EXPERIENCES

Morning

• Visit Southport Special School or another inclusive educational facility (subject to school approval and term dates).

• Learn about Queensland’s approaches to disability inclusion.

Afternoon

• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Feed kangaroos.

• Accessible wildlife experiences.

• Indigenous cultural programs.

Evening• Farewell Australian celebration dinner.

DAY 9 – GOLD COAST DEPARTURE

Morning

• Leisurely breakfast.

• Beach sensory activities.

• Reflection session for families.

Transfer to Gold Coast Airport for departure.