Australia is a land of contrasts; from the outback to the sea and from
the high plains to the pure white beaches fringed by tropical rain forests. Australia
has something to offer everyone - the sports fan, the adventurer and those
who just want to experience the unspoilt environment. Australia’s
multiracial society adds tremendous diversity to the nation’s cultural
life, which ranges from ancient Aboriginal rituals to the customs & traditions of the ethnic migrants who have settled in Australia.
A Land of contrasts
Day 1 Arrive at Sydney Airport. Transfer to hotel
in Sydney for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2 Proceed for a Harbour Coffee Cruise( Matilda
Cruises). A sightseeing cruise of the harbour foreshores to Watson’s
Bay highlighting all the significant sights along the way. After
reaching Watson’s Bay, cruise back to the harbour. Enjoy the complimentary
bottomless cup of coffee, tea and a selection of cookies. In the
afternoon, proceed for a city tour. Walk along the beautiful Bondi
Beach, the cosmopolitan Kings Cross, exclusive Double Bay, Vaucluse and
trendy Paddington - home to the rich and famous. Take in Mrs. Macquarie’s
Chair. Transfer to hotel in Sydney for overnight stay on bed &
breakfast basis.
Day 3 Proceed to the Australian Wildlife Park and
enjoy the walk in the Koala enclosure. See Wombats, Kangaroos, Crocodiles
and the unique Australian Marsupials including Wallabies, Tasmanian devils
and Possums. On the return, pass via Homebush Bay and view the 2000
Olympic Stadium. Transfer to hotel in Sydney for overnight stay on
bed & breakfast basis.
Day 4 Full day at leisure. Overnight stay at
hotel in Sydney on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 5 Transfer to the airport for flight to Gold
Coast. Arrive at Gold Coast Airport. Transfer to hotel in Gold
Coast for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 6 – Day 7 Both days at leisure. Overnight stay
at hotel in Gold Coast on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 8 Transfer to the airport for flight to Melbourne.
Arrive at Melbourne Airport. Transfer to hotel in Melbourne for overnight
stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 9 Proceed for Melbourne City Tour. Visit
Bourke Street Mall, tree-lined Collins Street, St. Paul’s Cathedral,
Princess & Regent Theatres, Melbourne Town Hall and the Royal Exhibition
Buildings. Visit the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens where there
is time for Devonshire Tea and walk by the lake. Continue to Captain
Cook’s Cottage nestled in the heart of picturesque Fitzroy Gardens.
Pay tribute to the soldiers of war at the historic Shrine of Remembrance
set amidst the peaceful Treasury Gardens. See the world renowned
sporting arenas, including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne
Park.Cross the Westgate Bridge for the amazing views of the city skyline
and the surrounding scenic suburbs of St. Kilda and Albert Park.
Transfer to hotel in Melbourne for overnight stay on bed & breakfast
basis.
Day 10 Board Australia’s oldest steam train, the
‘Puffing Billy’. Journey through the scenic Dandenong Ranges and
Sherbrooke Forest. Rejoin the coach and continue to the Yarra Valley
for roast lunch. In the afternoon, visit the stylish Domaine Chandon
and Oakridge Estate for a wine tasting tour. Transfer to hotel in
Melbourne for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 11 Transfer to the airport for flight to Perth.
Arrive at Perth Airport. Transfer to hotel in Perth for overnight
stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 12 Spend the morning touring the highlights of
the modern capital city. Rejoin the coach for transfer to the Barrack
Street Jetty and cruise down the scenic Swan River. Enjoy the scenery
and entertainment of Captain Cook Cruises. See the historic buildings
and coastal scenery of Fremantle and the beaches north of the port.
Transfer to hotel in Perth for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 13 Day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel
on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 14 Enjoy a half-day Underwater World and Dolphins
Tour. Perth’s northern beaches are famous for swimming, surfing and
sailing. See these features combined at Hillary’s Marina with Sorrento
Quay complex and Underwater World. The bottle-nosed dolphins are
on display. Transfer to hotel in Perth for overnight stay on bed
& breakfast basis.
Day 15 Transfer to Perth Airport for onward flight.
Discover Australia
Day 1 Arrive at Perth Airport. Transfer to
hotel in Perth for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2 Spend the morning touring the highlights of
the modern capital city. Rejoin the coach for transfer to the Barrack
Street Jetty and cruise down the scenic Swan River. See the historic
buildings and coastal scenery of Fremantle and the beaches north of the
port. Transfer to hotel in Perth for overnight stay on bed & breakfast
basis.
Day 3 Enjoy a half-day Underwater World and Dolphins
Tour. Perth’s northern beaches are famous for swimming, surfing and
sailing. See these features combined at Hillary’s Marina with Sorrento
Quay complex and Underwater World. The bottle-nosed dolphins are
on display. Transfer to hotel in Perth for overnight stay on bed
& breakfast basis.
Day 4 Transfer to the airport for flight to Melbourne. Arrive at Melbourne Airport. Transfer to hotel in Melbourne for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 5 Proceed for Melbourne City Tour. Visit Bourke Street Mall, tree-lined Collins Street , St. Paul 's Cathedral, Princess & Regent Theatres, Melbourne Town Hall and the Royal Exhibition Buildings . Visit the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens where there is time for Devonshire Tea and walk by the lake. Continue to Captain Cook's Cottage nestled in the heart of picturesque Fitzroy Gardens . Pay tribute to the soldiers of war at the historic Shrine of Remembrance set amidst the peaceful Treasury Gardens . See the world renowned sporting arenas, including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Park.
Cross the Westgate Bridge for the amazing views of the city skyline and the surrounding scenic suburbs of St. Kilda and Albert Park. Transfer to hotel in Melbourne for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 6 Board Australia 's oldest steam train, the ‘Puffing Billy'. Journey through the scenic Dandenong Ranges and picturesque Sherbrooke Forest . Rejoin the coach and continue to the Yarra Valley for roast lunch. After lunch, visit the stylish Domaine Chandon and Oakridge Estate for a wine tasting tour. Transfer to hotel in Melbourne for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 7 Transfer to the airport for flight to Sydney.
Arrive at Sydney Airport. Transfer to hotel in Sydney for overnight
stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 8 Proceed for a Harbour Coffee Cruise ( Matilda
Cruises). A sightseeing cruise of the harbour foreshores to Watson’s
Bay highlighting all the significant sights along the way. After
reaching Watson’s Bay, cruise back to the harbour. Enjoy the complimentary
bottomless cup of coffee, tea and a selection of cookies. In the
afternoon, proceed for the city tour.
Walk along the beautiful Bondi Beach, the cosmopolitan Kings Cross,
exclusive Double Bay, Vaucluse and trendy Paddington - home to the rich
and famous. Take in Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Transfer to hotel
in Sydney for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 9 Proceed to the Australian Wildlife Park and
visit the walk in Koala enclosure. See Wombats, Kangaroos, Crocodiles
and the unique Australian Marsupials including Wallabies, Tasmanian devils
and Possums. On the return, pass via Homebush Bay, view the 2000
Olympic Stadium. Transfer to hotel in Sydney for overnight stay on
bed & breakfast basis.
Day 10 Full day at leisure. Overnight stay
at hotel in Sydney on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 11 Transfer to the airport for flight to Brisbane.
Arrive at Brisbane Airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay
on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 12 Proceed for a city tour. Travel through
the city centre past Tower Mill Observatory and Parliament House. Continue
via Kangaroo Point Cliff for a spectacular view of the city. Cross the
Story Bridge, view Customs House, Chinatown and the Treasury Casino.
Visit the historic and stately Newstead House and the surrounding
grounds, the oldest private residence in Queensland.
Travel to the Australian Woolshed for an entertaining show and activities.
Tour through trendy Paddington and the subtropical suburbs of Brisbane
before returning to Brisbane City. Overnight stay at hotel in Brisbane
on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 13 Proceed for a full day Fraser Island Tour.
En route to the Fraser Island pass via the Glasshouse and the old mining
town of Gympie. You may see the wild dingoes that have made this island
wilderness their home. Spend sometime on the world’s most beautiful
highway-75 Mile Beach. Stroll along the palm and fern studded banks
of Wanggoolba Creek, the most outstanding rainforest area on Fraser Island.
Visit the incredible freshwater lakes.
Take a dip in crystal clear waters. Return to the southern end
of the island via the island road past evidence of the old sand mines.
Ferry back to the mainland. Re-board the coach and transfer back
to hotel in Brisbane for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 14 Depart for the Sunshine Coast and Crocodile
Farm. Travel past the Glasshouse Mountains to the Big Pineapple.
Visit the home of the outrageous Crocodile Hunter – Steve Irwin.
Watch the Crocodile feeding demonstration then get close to some deadly
snakes. Afterwards proceed to the Underwater World. Tour through
80 meters of underwater tunnel. Finally enjoy a stroll along the
Mooloolaba Wharf. Transfer to hotel in Brisbane for overnight stay
on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 15 Transfer to the airport for flight to Cairns.
Arrive at Cairns Airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay on
bed & breakfast basis.
Day 16 Depart for a full day tour to Kurunda including
Skyrail and Tjapukai. Transfer to the Freshwater Station. Board
the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for a breathtaking journey on one of the
world’s most scenic operational rail journeys. On arrival in Kuranda,
explore the ‘Village in the Rainforest’. Travel back to Cairns on
board Skyrail. Take a short walk to the fascinating Tjapukai Aboriginal
Cultural Park.
Discover this ancient culture through theatres before boarding the coach
for the return transfer to hotel in Cairns for overnight stay on bed &
breakfast basis.
Day 17 Proceed for a scenic drive to Port Douglas.
Visit the Agincourt Reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf.
Experience the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose to dive, snorkel, or explore
the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submarine, just one meter
underwater. Enjoy the tropical buffet lunch. Transfer to hotel
in Cairns for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 18 Transfer to the airport for flight to Ayers
Rock. Arrive at Ayers Rock airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight
stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 19 Transfer to Ayres Rock for the early morning
climb from the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) to the summit. This is
followed by a tour of the Base which will show some of the many caves in
which local Aboriginals have left their mark.
Take the opportunity to walk into Kantju Gorge, where after rainfall,
waterfall cascades over the side of Uluru. Alternatively, visit the
stunning Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, consisting of two buildings
shaped to represent the ancestral snakes of Kuniya and Liru. Transfer
to hotel in Ayers Rock for overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 20 Full day at leisure. Overnight stay
at hotel in Ayers Rock on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 21 Transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for onward
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