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Sydney, Reef & Rock - 9 Days
Perfect for the first time visitor, this tour explores three of Australia’s most popular areas. Sydney, see the sights of the city and the surrounding areas including Bondi & Blue Mountains. Ayers Rock, experience an amazing Sunrise & Sunset and enjoy an amazing Sounds of Silence Dinner and finally Cairns, gateway to the Barrier Reef & Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the sea.
Day 1 - Arrive Sydney
On arrival in Sydney, you will be transferred from the Airport to your
hotel by private car & driver. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Day 2 - Sydney
Start the day onboard a luxury sailing catamaran, enjoying the sights
of spectacular Sydney Harbour. Your coffee cruise includes onboard commentary,
coffee, and cookies. After lunch (not included), you will join an afternoon
city tour. See the major Sydney highlights before wandering along world
famous Bondi Beach. Return to your Sydney hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 3 - Sydney
Today is free for you to explore on your own. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 4 - Sydney to Ayers Rock*
You will be transferred from your hotel to Sydney airport for your flight
to Ayers Rock (*airfare not included). On arrival a transfer is provided
to your hotel. After checking in at your hotel the remainder of the
day is free. Overnight at Ayres Rock Resort.
Day 5 - Ayers Rock
This morning your can choose either a Morning Sunrise and Climb Tour
or Sunrise and Base Tour. Arrive at Uluru (Ayers Rock) just as the sun's
first rays cast light upon the desert soil. Choose either an exhilarating
climb of the rock* or join a guided walk to view ancient cave paintings
and learning about the Aboriginal legends. This afternoon is your Kata
Tjuta Olga Gorge Walk and Uluru Sunset Tour. On arrival at Kata Tjuta,
you will take a guided walk into Olga Gorge. Marvel at the sheer walls
that flank you as you enter the gorge. Learn of the domes' formation
and of the flora and fauna of the region. Late in the day, reboard the
coach and return to watch the sunset over Uluru.
*Note: Anangu, the Traditional Owners, would prefer that visitors choose not to climb Uluru. Also the climb may be closed without notice due to weather or cultural reasons. No refunds will be given in this situation. You will need to select the Climb or Base Tour option at the time of booking.
Day 6 - Ayers Rock to Cairns*
You will be transferred from your hotel to Ayers Rock airport for your
flight to Cairns (*airfare not included). On arrival in Cairns, a shuttle
transfer will be provided to your hotel. The remainder of the day is
free for individual exploration. Overnight in Cairns.
Day 7 - Cairns
Today is a full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Spend four
hours on the reef at Michaelmas Cay - a picturesque reef cay where coral
gardens abound with a myriad of marine life, surrounding a protected
seabird sanctuary. Included in your cruise are morning and afternoon
tea, snorkelling equipment, presentations by marine biologists and a
hot/cold buffet lunch. Return to Cairns for your overnight stay.
Day 8 - Kuranda Excursion
Your tour today begins as you board the scenic rail at Freshwater Station
and take a spectacular journey through tunnels and past waterfalls and
gorges. Arrive in Kuranda and explore this quaint rainforest village
before joining Skyrail to glide silently over the rainforest canopy.
Touch down at the mountain base and take a short stroll to Tjapukai
Aboriginal Cultural Park where buffet lunch is enjoyed. Afterwards you
have ample time to explore all the attractions of Tjapukai - movie theatres,
stage shows, craft demonstrations and of course the famous Tjapukai
Dance Troupe. This afternoon rejoin your coach and return to Cairns
for your final nights stay.
Day 9 - End of Tour
Your tour ends with a transfer from your hotel to Cairns Airport.
Departs Daily - Prices per Person
| Standard Hotels | Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £689 | £1029 | £629 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £769 | £1179 | £679 |
| Superior Hotels | Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £809 | £1279 | £779 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £899 | £1439 | £929 |
| Deluxe Hotels | Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1159 | £1969 | £989 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £1289 | £2219 | £1089 |
Included in the Cost:
- 8 nights accommodation as selected
- Private transfer on arrival in Sydney.
- Hotel shuttle transfers on arrival and departure in Ayers Rock &
Cairns
- Sydney Harbour Coffee Cruise
- Half Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour
- Ayers Rock Sunrise and Climb Tour or Sunrise and Base Tour
- Olgas and Sunset Tour
- Uluru & Kata Tjuta Park entry fee
- Full Day Reef Cruise including snorkelling and lunch
·- Full Day Kuranda Tour including lunch
Cities & Outback - 12 Days
A perfect tour for the first time visitor, this your takes you to Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock and finally to Sydney. Sightseeing tours will introduce you to each area, and the extended stays in Melbourne and Sydney allow for plenty of free time to explore further at your leisure.
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne
On arrival in Melbourne, you will be transferred from the Airport
to your hotel by private car. After checking in at your hotel the
remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at your selected
hotel.
Day 2 - Melbourne
A morning sightseeing tour will introduce you to all the charms
of Melbourne. Cross the West Gate Bridge for amazing city views.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at your selected
hotel.
Day 3 - Melbourne to Apollo Bay (122 miles)
Today is free for you to explore or relax. Overnight at your selected
hotel.
Day 4 - Melbourne to Alice Springs*
You will be transferred by shuttle from your hotel to Melbourne
airport to check in for your flight to Alice Springs (*airfare not
included). Arrive in Alice Springs by midday and be transferred
to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour, visit the historic
Telegraph Station, the School of the Air and the base of the Royal
Flying Doctor Service. Then climb Anzac Hill for spectacular views
over the township. Overnight in Alice Springs at your selected hotel.
Day 5 - Alice Springs & Area sightseeing
Departing Alice Springs this morning you will journey to the rugged
but beautiful West MacDonnell National Park to explore Simpsons
Gap. Continue on to the sacred site of Angkerle (Standley Chasm)
where you can take the opportunity to walk into this stunning natural
feature. Overnight in Alice Springs at your selected hotel.
Day 6 - Alice Springs
to Uluru
Depart Alice Springs and visit a Camel Farm. Continue via the famous
Stuart Highway to Ayers Rock Resort. Early in the afternoon tour
to the remarkable rock formation of Kata Tjuta and enjoy a guided
walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Then travel to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
for sunset drinks while watching the spectacular sunset over Uluru.
Overnight at Ayers Rock Resort at your selected hotel.
Day 7 - Uluru & ‘Sounds
of Silence’ Dinner
Rise early and enjoy a tea or coffee as the sun casts its first
rays on Uluru. Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. Tour the
base of Uluru and learn about the geology and flora of the region
on the guided Mala Walk. Or, you can climb Uluru and stand 348 metres
above the desert plain. This evening, dine under the desert stars
and savour Australian delicacies at the unique ‘Sounds of Silence’
Dinner. Relax and let an astronomer guide you on a tour of the night
sky.
Day 8 - Ayers Rock to
Sydney*
Enjoy a free morning before transferring to Ayers Rock Airport to
check in for your flight to Sydney (*airfare not included). On arrival
in Sydney, you will be transferred from the Airport to your hotel
by shuttle service. After checking in at your hotel the remainder
of the day is free. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Day 9 - Sydney
Make your own way to Darling Harbour to join a morning coffee cruise,
enjoying the sights of Spectacular Sydney Harbour. Live commentary
and a full bar are available. After your cruise, there is some free
time to take lunch (not included) before joining your afternoon
tour. Tour Sydney’s bustling city precincts and admire the
white sands of Bondi Beach. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Day 10 - Sydney
A free day for you to explore Sydney. Overnight at your selected
hotel.
Day 11 - Sydney
Another free day or perhaps you could add an excursion to the Blue
Mountains or Hunter Valley (excursions not included).
Day 12 - Depart Sydney
After checking out of your hotel you will be transferred by shuttle
service from your hotel to Sydney airport where your tour comes
to an end.
DEPART DAILY - Prices per Person
| Standard Hotels |
Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £929 | £1429 | £849 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £979 | £1509 | £879 |
| Superior Hotels |
Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1079 | £1739 | £979 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £1169 | £1899 | £1159 |
| Deluxe Hotels | Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1459 | £2489 | £1249 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £1569 | £2699 | £1349 |
Included in the Cost:
- 11 nights accommodation as selected
- Private transfer on arrival in Melbourne
- Half day Alice Springs tour
- Full day Simpson Gap tour
- Half day Kata Tjuta tour & Ayers Rock sunset viewing
- Half day Uluru base tour
- Evening Sounds of Silence dinner
- Sydney Coffee cruise
- Half day Sydney sightseeing tour
Australian Highlights - 13 Days
A comprehensive tour that showcases four of the most popular regions of Australia – Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns & Sydney. To allow maximum time in each location flights are required between each destination, giving you more time in each location to explore & relax.
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne
On arrival in Melbourne, a transfer will take you from the Airport to
your hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is free. Overnight
in Melbourne at your selected hotel.
Day 2 - Melbourne
This morning enjoy a Morning Melbourne City Sights Tour. Highlights
of your tour include Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy Gardens and Albert
Park, home to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix. The remainder of
the day is at leisure.
Day 3 - Melbourne
A free day for you to explore the city.
Day 4 - Melbourne to Adelaide*
A transfer is included today from your hotel to Melbourne airport. Fly
from Melbourne to Adelaide (*airfare not included) and then onwards
from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island (airfare is included). On arrival at
Kangaroo Island your tour includes a walk along the beach, which is
home to a colony of Australian sea lions. After a full day of exciting
experiences, check in at your hotel for the night on Kangaroo Island.
Day 5 - Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
This morning transfer to the ferry and cruise back to Cape Jervis and
coach transport to Adelaide, arriving late morning. After checking in
at your hotel the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight
in Adelaide.
Day 6 - Adelaide
Today you will enjoy a full day Barossa Valley Tour. Visit three premium
wineries and enjoy tastings of award winning wines and a delicious 3
course lunch. The views from Menglers Hill are spectacular and provide
a great photographic vantage point. Return to Adelaide late afternoon.
Day 7 - Adelaide to Cairns*
You will be transferred from the hotel to Adelaide Airport to check
in for your flight to Cairns (*airfare not included). On arrival in
Cairns, you will be transferred from the Airport to your hotel. The
remainder of the day is free for individual exploration. Overnight in
Cairns.
Day 8 - Cairns
Today you will enjoy a Full Day Kuranda Tour. Board the Scenic Rail
and take a spectacular journey through tunnels and past waterfalls and
gorges. Arrive in Kuranda and explore this quaint village before joining
Skyrail to glide silently over the rainforest canopy. This afternoon
rejoin your coach and return to Cairns. The remainder of the day is
at leisure.
Day 9 - Cairns
Today is a highlight of your tour, a full day to the Great Barrier Reef.
Spend four hours on the reef at Michaelmas Cay - a picturesque reef
cay where coral gardens abound with a myriad of marine life, surrounding
a protected seabird sanctuary. Included in your cruise are morning and
afternoon tea, snorkelling equipment and a hot/cold buffet lunch. Return
to Cairns for your overnight stay.
Day 10 - Cairns to Sydney*
A transfer from your hotel to Cairns Airport is included. Fly from Cairns
to Sydney (*airfare not included). On arrival in Sydney, you will be
transferred from the Airport to your hotel, where the remainder of the
day is at your leisure. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 11 - Sydney
Make your way to Darling Harbour to join a morning coffee cruise. See
the sights of Sydney Harbour as you enjoy freshly made coffee and cookies.
After lunch (not included) join a city tour. Highlights include the
bustling city precincts, the white sands of Bondi Beach, the historic
Rocks area, the Opera House & much more. Overnight in Sydney.
Day 12 - Sydney
A free day to explore the city.
Day 12 - Depart Sydney
Your tour ends with a transfer from your hotel to Sydney airport.
DEPART DAILY - Prices per Person
| Standard Hotels |
Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1149 | £1599 | £1139 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £1189 | £1659 | £1169 |
| Superior Hotels |
Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1319 | £1919 | £1299 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £1389 | £2049 | £1449 |
| Deluxe Hotels | Twin | Single | Triple |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1629 | £2559 | £1489 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £1769 | £2819 | £1619 |
Included in the Cost:
- Arrival and departure transfers
in each city by local airport shuttle service
- 12 nights accommodation as selected
- Half Day Melbourne City Sightseeing Tour
- Airfare Adelaide to Kangaroo Island (fuel levies & airport taxes
are subject to change)
- Sightseeing tour on Kangaroo Island including lunch
- Ferry service from Penneshaw to Cape Jervis and connecting coach transfer
to downtown Adelaide (day 5)
- Full day sightseeing tour to the Barossa Valley including tastings
and lunch
- Full Day Kuranda Tour
- Full Day Reef Cruise including snorkelling and lunch
- Half Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour
- Coffee cruise on Sydney Harbour
Great Australian Wonders - 16 Days
A comprehensive 16 day tour of many of Australia’s highlights. This tour is not escorted, but is pre-planned with many sightseeing tours included to ensure that whilst you are travelling independently, you will still see all the major sights. If you would prefer an escorted tour, please select Escorted Touring from the main menu.
Day 1 - Arrive Sydney
On arrival in Sydney, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Check in for a 3 night stay in Sydney. The rest of the day is yours
to explore this exciting city.
Day 2 - Sydney
A your today takes you to see Sydney’s beautiful northern beaches.
Stop for morning tea (own expense) at Manly and stroll along The
Corso. Then join a Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise for views of the
Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This afternoon is at leisure. (Meals
included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 3 - Blue Mountains excursion
Today you will tour the Blue Mountains and see the Three Sisters
rock formation. Discover Leura village along the way. Return to
Sydney for your overnight stay.
Day 4 - Sydney to Cairns
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns
(*airfare not included). On arrival in Cairns, transfer to your
hotel and check in for a 3 night stay. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 5 - Great Barrier
Reef
Today you will cruise to the reefs at the edge of the Great Barrier
Reef. Explore from a semi-submersible, an underwater observatory
or snorkel and dive. Return to Cairns for your overnight stay. (Meals
included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 6 - Daintree Rainforest
Today’s excursion take you to Daintree National Park. Enjoy
lunch and learn about the local ecosystem. Visit Cape Tribulation,
where you can stroll along the tropical beach. Return to Cairns
for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 7 - Cairns to Ayers
Rock*
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ayers
Rock (*airfare not included). On arrival take a tour of Kata Tjuta
then late in the afternoon travel to Uluru and enjoy a drink while
watching the day’s last light. Tonight you might like to enjoy
the Uluru Aussie BBQ. Overnight at Ayers Rock Resort. (Meals included:
Breakfast).
Day 8 - Uluru & Alice
Springs
Rise early and see Uluru at sunrise. Join your guide for a walk
to Mutitjulu. Then join the Mala Walk and explore Kantju Gorge.
Stop at the Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative.
Your next two nights are in Alice Springs. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 9 - Simpsons Gap &
Alice Springs
Your tour today takes you to explore striking Simpsons Gap and Angkerle
(Standley Chasm). Return to Alice Springs and enjoy a town tour,
taking in the views from Anzac Hill. Visit the Telegraph Station,
Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air. (Meals included:
lunch).
Day 10 - Alice
Springs to Adelaide*
Fly to Adelaide (*airfare not included) and transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy an Adelaide city tour this afternoon. Overnight in Adelaide.
Day 11 - Adelaide to Kangaroo
Island
Fly to Kingscote on Kangaroo Island (airfare included). Meet your
local guide on arrival. Travel to Seal Bay, home to a colony of
Australian sea lions. Enjoy lunch at the exclusive Heritage-listed
natural bush property. Explore Lathami Conservation Park and the
north coast. Overnight on Kangaroo Island. (Meals included: Breakfast,
lunch).
Day 12 - Kangaroo Island
Travel to Flinders Chase National Park and watch fur seals near
Cape du Couedic and see the Remarkable Rocks. Enjoy a picnic lunch
in a bush setting. By special permit, enter Kelly Hill Conservation
Park to watch kangaroos grazing on the open plains. (Meals included:
Breakfast, lunch).
Day 13 - Kangaroo Island
to Melbourne*
Fly to Adelaide (airfare included) then on to Melbourne (*airfare
not included). Transfer to your hotel and check in for a three night
stay. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 14 - Melbourne
Discover the sights of Melbourne on a city tour. The remainder of
the day is free for you to explore. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 15 - Great Ocean Road
Today’s excursion takes you along the Great Ocean Road to view
the remarkable Twelve Apostles. Enjoy an Aussie billy tea and lamingtons.
Return to Melbourne for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 16 - End of Tour
Your tour ends with the check out from your hotel and transfer to
the airport. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Prices per Person
| Standard Hotel |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2390 | £3450 |
| Superior Hotel | Twin | Single |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2515 | £3715 |
| Deluxe Room |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2810 | £4055 |
Included in the Cost:
- 15 nights accommodation as
selected
- Transfers & sighseeing excursions as described
- Meals as shown
- 14 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- Flight between Adelaide & Kangaroo Island
Best of Australia - 19 Days
This is the perfect tour for those that wish to see as much of Australia as possible. In just 19 days you will visit Melbourne, Adelaide, Ayers Rock Darwin, Cairns & Sydney – so you really will see the Best of Australia. Travelling between each location by air ensures that you spend as much time as possible touring the cities and surrounding areas of each destination.
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne
On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore cosmopolitan Melbourne.
This evening you may choose to dine on-board the popular Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Day 2 - Great Ocean Road
Travel along the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay. View the stone monoliths
of the Twelve Apostles, the Loch Ard Gorge shipwreck site and the
remains of the rock formation known as London Bridge. Return to Melbourne
for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 3 - Melbourne to Adelaide*
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne including the Fitzroy
Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. This
afternoon you will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your flight
to Adelaide (*flights to depart after 3.00pm, airfare not included).
Overnight in Adelaide at your selected hotel. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 4 - Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Continue your journey north to Monkey Mia, where close-encounters
with wild bottlenose dolphins occur. Overnight at the Monkey Mia Dolphin
Resort.
Day 5 - Kangaroo Island
to Adelaide
Tour Kelly Hill Caves, the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch
and see fur seals within Flinders Chase National Park. This afternoon
return to Adelaide for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast,
lunch).
Day 6 - Adelaide to Uluru*
You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport for your flight to Ayers
Rock (*airfare not included). On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you
will be transferred to your hotel. Explore Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
and watch sunset over mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock). Overnight at Ayers
Rock Resort. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 7 - Kings Canyon
Rise early this morning to view sunrise over Uluru. There is an opportunity
to climb to the summit (optional) for spectacular views of the Red
Centre and enjoy a tour of the base. Visit the informative Uluru–Kata
Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon travel to Kings Canyon Resort
where you will stay overnight. (Meals included: Breakfast)
Day 8 - Kings Canyon to
Alice Springs
This morning make the rocky climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for magnificent
views of Watarrka National Park. Travel to Alice Springs this afternoon
for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 9 - Palm Valley
Today join a 4WD safari through the West MacDonnell Ranges into Palm
Valley, an oasis of rock pools and palm trees. Return to Alice Springs
for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 10 - Alice Springs
to Darwin*
This morning your local Aboriginal guide will give you an introduction
into their culture, laws and customs, through stories and demonstrations.
This will be a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the original
indigenous inhabitants and the many facets of Aboriginal life in central
Australia. Visit the renowned Desert Park before transferring to Alice
Springs Airport for your flight to Darwin (*airfare not included).
On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. (Meals included:
Breakfast).
Day 11 - Darwin to Kakadu
Travel deep into Kakadu National Park. Visit Nourlangie Rock and cruise
on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Overnight at Kakadu. (Meals
included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 12 - Kakadu to Darwin
Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search
of saltwater crocodiles. Continue to Ubirr for a guided walk to see
rock art. Later, visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. Return to Darwin
for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 13 - Darwin to Cairns*
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport for your flight to Cairns
(*airfare not included). On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be
transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 14 - Kuranda Excursion
Join the Kuranda train and journey to Kuranda. Return on the Skyrail
Cableway. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where legends of
the Dreamtime are brought to life. Return to Cairns for your overnight
stay. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 15 - Great Barrier Reef
Excursion
Cruise on the Great Adventures high-speed catamaran to the Great Barrier
Reef. View the coral and fish from a semi submersible vessel. Snorkelling
gear is included (extra charge for scuba). Included is a tropical
buffet lunch. Overnight in Cairns. (Meals included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 16 - Cairns to Sydney*
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport for your flight to Cairns
(*airfare not included). On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be
transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay
Day 17 - Kuranda Excursion
Join the Kuranda train and journey to Kuranda. Return on the Skyrail
Cableway. Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where legends of
the Dreamtime are brought to life. Return to Cairns for your overnight
stay. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 18 - Great Barrier Reef
Excursion
Cruise on the Great Adventures high-speed catamaran to the Great Barrier
Reef. View the coral and fish from a semi submersible vessel. Snorkelling
gear is included (extra charge for scuba). Included is a tropical
buffet lunch. Overnight in Cairns. (Meals included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 19 - Depart Sydney
Your tour ends today. You will be transferred to Sydney Airport to
connect with your onward flight. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Prices per Person
| Standard Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1995 | £2665 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 08 | £2165 | £2905 |
| 01 July 08 - 30 Nov 09 | £2250 | £3055 |
| 01 Dec 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2165 | £2905 |
| Superior Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £2130 | £2880 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 08 | £2305 | £3107 |
| 01 July 08 - 30 Nov 09 | £2405 | £3345 |
| 01 Dec 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2305 | £3170 |
| Deluxe Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £2475 | £3485 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 08 | £3075 | £4465 |
| 01 July 08 - 30 Nov 09 | £3150 | £4600 |
| 01 Dec 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £3075 | £4465 |
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Please Note: Package may not be available
on certain dates
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Included in the Cost:
- 18 nights accommodation as selected
- Airport transfers as shown
- 17 buffet breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner
- Tour on Kangaroo Island
- Sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- 4WD safari into Palm Valley
- Explore Kakadu National Park
- Yellow Water Billabong
- East Alligator River cruise
- Journey on the Kuranda train
- Ride the Skyrail Cableway over the canopy of the rainforest
- See Great Barrier Reef
Unforgettable Australian Experience - 13 Days
A shorter tour of the highlights of Australia. Visit Melbourne, Uluru, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef & Sydney in just 13 days. Three nights at each hotel allow you to both explore on the included sightseeing tours and at your own pace
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight
explore the charms of this cosmopolitan city on your own. Overnight
at your selected hotel.
Day 2 - Melbourne
This morning you will enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne.
The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore at your
leisure. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 3 - Melbourne & Great Ocean Road
Enjoy an excursion along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road
with its breathtaking and unique scenery. Enter Port Campbell
National Park to view the unique formations of the Twelve Apostles.
Return to Melbourne for your overnight stay. (Meals included:
Breakfast).
Day 4 - Melbourne to Alice Springs*
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Alice
Springs (*airfare not included). You will be met on arrival in
Alice Springs and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy
a town tour. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 5 - Alice Springs
to Ayers Rock
Depart Alice Springs for Ayers Rock Resort. At Kata Tjuta, join
a guided walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Early in the evening, enjoy
a glass of wine and watch as the fading light bathes Uluru. Overnight
at Ayers Rock Resort. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 6 - Uluru (Ayres
Rock)
Rise early this morning to witness Uluru at sunrise. Then join
a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. Alternatively, the more
adventurous can choose to climb Uluru. Tonight you may like to
experience the ‘Sounds of Silence’ Dinner (cost not
included). (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 7 - Ayers Rock to
Cairns*
This morning you will be transferred to Ayers Rock airport for
your flight to Cairns (*airfare not included). On Arrival you
will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the
afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight at your selected hotel
(Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 8 - Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Enjoy a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Take the opportunity
to swim and snorkel, or board the semi-sub viewer for an underwater
adventure. Enjoy a buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes, fresh
seafood, salads and tropical fruits. Return to Cairns for your
overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch).
Day 9 - Cairns &,
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Join the Skyrail Cableway and enjoy spectacular views over the
surrounding rainforest canopy. See the performance of the Pamagirri
Aboriginal Dancers and visit the wildlife enclosure. Perhaps have
your photo taken with a koala (own expense). Join the Kuranda
Scenic Railway as it travels via Barron Falls to Cairns. Overnight
in Cairns (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 10 - Cairns
to Sydney*
Transfer to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney (*flights
any time, airfare not included). On arrival you will be welcomed
and transferred to your hotel to check in for your 3 night stay.
Day 11 - Sydney
The morning is free to explore Sydney on your own before joining
a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. After your cruise take in
the city sights including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
(Meals included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 12 - Sydney &
Blue Mountains
This morning tour to the spectacular Blue Mountains. You can ride
aboard the Skyway (own expense). Visit a wildlife park to learn
about the animals native to this area. Return to Sydney for your
final night stay. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 13 - Sydney - End
of Tour
Enjoy a morning at leisure before being transferred to the airport
where your tour ends. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Departs Daily - Prices per Person
| Standard Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £2195 | £2965 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Mar 09 | £1890 | £2850 |
| Superior Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £2295 | £3140 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Mar 09 | £1990 | £3000 |
| Deluxe Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £2650 | £3750 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Mar 09 | £2225 | £3355 |
Included in the Cost:
- 12 nights accommodation as
shown
- Meals as shown
- Excursion to the Great Ocean Road
- Phillip Island's Little Penguin Parade
- Melbourne city tour
- Sunset at Uluru & option to climb Uluru.
- Full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
- Kuranda Scenic Railway to Cairns
- Sydney sightseeing tour
- Blue Mountains excursion
- Visit to an Australian wildlife park
- Lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
Australia & New Zealand Independently - 17 Days
Explore the best of Australia & New Zealand on this
17 day tour. Spend 10 days in Australia visiting Sydney,
Ayers Rock, Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef before crossing
the Tasman Sea to Auckland to begin your 7 day tour of New
Zealand’s North & South Islands.
Day 1 - Arrive
Sydney
On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be transferred to
your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you
to explore. Overnight in Sydney
Day 2 - Sydney
This morning visit famous Bondi Beach before a Sydney Harbour
luncheon cruise. Later enjoy spectacular views of the city
skyline and visit Manly beach. (Meals included: Breakfast,
lunch)
Day 3 - Sydney & the Blue Mountains
Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, home to koalas and kangaroos.
Continue to the spectacular Blue Mountains. Enjoy the views
of the Three Sisters. Pass Homebush Bay, site of the 2000
Olympic Games, on your return to Sydney. (Meals included:
Breakfast).
Day 4 - Sydney to Alice Springs*
This morning you will be transferred to Sydney Airport for
your flight to Alice Springs (*airfare not included). On
arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon
enjoy a town tour including the Royal Flying Doctor Service
and School of the Air. (Meals included: Breakfast)
Day 5 - Alice
Springs to Ayers Rock
Travel to Ayers Rock today. This afternoon travel to Kata
Tjuta (the Olgas) and walk through the domes to the Valley
of the Winds Lookout. Take in a magnificent ‘outback’
sunset over Kata Tjuta with a glass of sparkling wine followed
by a delicious Australian barbecue dinner under the stars.
(Meals included: Breakfast, dinner).
Day 6 - Ayers
Rock
Rise early to view Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise. There
is the opportunity to climb to the summit (optional). Tour
the caves at the base and hear stories of the Aboriginal
Dreamtime. View sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) this evening.
(Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 7 - Ayers
Rock to Cairns*
You will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight
to Cairns (*airfare not included). On arrival at Cairns
Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder
of the day is at leisure to explore the tropical city of
Cairns. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 8 - Cairns
& Great Barrier Reef
Cruise on a high- speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef.
Go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close
(equipment provided). Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on-board
the pontoon at Norman Reef. Return to Cairns for your overnight
stay.(Meals included: Breakfast, lunch).
Day 9 - Cairns
Join the famous Kuranda train for a breathtaking journey
to the village of Kuranda. Visit the famous Kuranda Markets,
before returning above the canopy of the rainforest on the
Skyrail Cableway. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day
10 - Cairns to Auckland*
This morning you will be transferred to Cairns Airport for
your flight to Auckland (*airfare not included). You will
be met on arrival at Auckland Airport and transferred to
your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore
Auckland. Perhaps visit the Sky Tower for spectacular views
of the harbour and Auckland’s surrounding city.
Day 11 - Auckland
to Rotorua
Today travel to Waitomo Caves and enjoy a guided tour of
the famous Glow-worm Grotto, featuring an underground boat
ride. Continue to Rotorua. This evening enjoy a unique Maori
Hangi dinner with and a concert including the spectacular
Haka, traditional Maori songs are also included for your
enjoyment. (Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day 12 - Rotorua
to Queenstown*
This morning see geysers and boiling mudpools at Whakarewarewa
Thermal Reserve, wildlife at Rainbow Springs and a performing
sheep show at the Rainbow Farm Show. Early afternoon you
will be transferred to Rotorua Airport for your flight to
Queenstown (*airfare not included). On arrival in Queenstown
you will be transferred to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
(Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 13 - Milford
Sound
Travel to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland National Park.
to enjoy a spectacular cruise on Milford Sound, with Bowen
Falls and Mitre Peak standing high above you. Return to
Queenstown for your overnight stay. (Meals included: Breakfast,
lunch)
Day 14 - Queenstown
A free day to enjoy the many leisure pursuits Queenstown
has to offer. You may like to take a jet boat ride. (Meals
included: Breakfast).
Day 15 - Queenstown
to Franz Josef
Head north today and enjoy the rugged West Coast scenery
through the Haast Pass and continue to the towns of Fox
Glacier and Franz Josef. You may like to take an optional
scenic flight (weather permitting). Overnight at Franz Josef.
(Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 16 - TranzAlpine
Train
Travel to Greymouth and board the famous TranzAlpine train
and traverse the Southern Alps. Travel across the Canterbury
Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening. Overnight
in Christchurch. (Meals included: Breakfast).
Day 17 - Depart
Christchurch
You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport to connect
with your onward flight. (Meals included: Breakfast)
Departs Daily - Prices per Person
| Standard Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £1930 | £2605 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 08 | £2230 | £3000 |
| 01 July 08 - 31 Oct 08 | £2210 | £3000 |
| 01 Nov 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2230 | £3000 |
| Superior Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £2080 | £2825 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 08 | £2410 | £3300 |
| 01 July 08 - 31 Oct 08 | £2360 | £3240 |
| 01 Nov 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2410 | £3309 |
| Deluxe Hotels |
Twin | Single |
| 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 08 | £2350 | £3315 |
| 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 08 | £2675 | £3755 |
| 01 July 08 - 31 Oct 08 | £2625 | £3700 |
| 01 Nov 08 - 31 Mar 09 | £2675 | £3755 |
Included in the Cost:
- 16 nights accommodation
as selected
- Meals as shown: 16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
- Airport transfers as shown
- Sydney sightseeing
- Blue Mountains excursion
- Kuranda train & Skyrail Cableway
- Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef
- Maori Hangi and concert
- Milford Sound excursion
- TranzAlpine train journey
