Australia, Luxury Best of Australia

Best of Australia
13 Days / 12 Nights

For the Independent Traveler
Departures: Daily
from $6075USD per person, double occupancy

Package Overview

Tasmania • Melbourne • Great Barrier Reef • Hayman • Sydney • Blue Mountains

Experience the “Best of Australia” as you visit many highlights of this wonderfully diverse country.
You’ll see Tasmania, Australia’s unique island state, the Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s major
cities, Melbourne and Sydney. Enjoy both natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture from coastline
to skyline.

InterContinental Sydney is a world-renowned, premier hotel destination in Sydney. From the
moment you enter the marble foyer of InterContinental Sydney, elegance and luxury combine to
create a unique hotel experience. This historic Sydney property features 509 stylish new guest
rooms. Spacious and full of light, they provide outstanding views of Sydney Harbor, Royal Botanic
Gardens and Circular Quay. A spacious outdoor deck with views stretching from the Harbor Bridge
to the Pacific Ocean is just one of the spectacular features of InterContinental Sydney’s rooftop Club
InterContinental Lounge.

The chic Lyall Hotel and Spa is located in fashionable South Yarra amid the city’s finest shops and
restaurants, and offers guests a unique insight into Melbourne’s culture. Its intimate ambience
attracts a discerning clientele who enjoy attention to detail and exceptional service. The hotel’s 40
opulent suites each include a terrace, separate living area and kitchen. The Lyall Champagne Bar
offers an indulgent selection of champagne and full bar; Bistro Lyall provides all-day dining with
local delicacies; and the Lyall Spa offers the ultimate in urban pampering.

Hayman is a private island offering a resort experience of adventure, indulgence and natural beauty.
Hayman is a constant host to international celebrities and a member of The Leading Hotels of the
World.

Tasmania is an unspoiled paradise. Explore the beauty of this unique island while you stay at
Freycinet Lodge, located within the natural surrounds of Freycinet National Park, overlooking Great
Oyster Bay and close to stunning Wineglass Bay.

Included
12 nights of accommodation
12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
Private car transfers
Freycinet and Port Arthur guided touring
Melbourne tramcar dinner & deluxe city sightseeing tour
Deluxe Yarra Valley winery visit
Great Barrier Reef excursion by helicopter
Deluxe Sydney city sights tour
Blue Mountains 4WD tour
Club level accommodation in Sydney

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Tasmania
Transfer to the historic Henry Jones Art Hotel, on the harbor in Hobart. Day is at leisure.
Overnight: Henry Jones Art Hotel, Deluxe Spa Harbor Suite for 2 nights

Day 2: Port Arthur sightseeing tour
Your guide will meet you at your hotel this morning for a guided tour of Port Arthur, Australia’s
famous penal settlement. Travel around the historic birthplace of this fascinating city to the historic
convict village of Richmond. After a light lunch your guide will personally escort you around the
ruins of the Port Arthur settlement, telling you tales of the hardships suffered by the convicts. The
day ends with a short cruise around the harbor. (B,L)

Day 3: Freycinet Getaway Tour
Your guide takes you on a tour of Hobart, the historic Battery Point and across the Tasman bridge to
Richmond. Visit St. Johns Church, the old jail and grand old homes, and Tasmania’s heritage village
of Ross. Lunch at the famous Wool Center, then head toward the coast and magnificent Freycinet
National Park.
Overnight: Freycinet Lodge for 1 night (B,L)

Day 4: Freycinet – Melbourne
Begin today with a guided walk to Cape Tourville, for outstanding views of the Tasman and
Freycinet Peninsula. Travel around Great Oyster Bay to Swansea and Kate’s Berry farm. Enjoy
panoramic views of Freycinet National Park over morning tea. Venture down the coast through rich
farming areas before returning to Hobart. Transfer to the airport to connect with your flight to
Melbourne (airfare not included). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the boutique and
luxurious Lyall Hotel and Spa. Day at leisure.
Overnight: Lyall Hotel and Spa, 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite for 3 nights (B)

Day 5: Sightseeing/Tramcar Dinner
Your experienced guide takes you in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle to see the Australian Open
Tennis Center and shopping strips of upmarket Toorak Road and Chapel Street, South Yarra and
funky Prahran. Morning tea is by the banks of the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Visit
the Italian district of Lygon Street and bustling Queen Victoria Markets. Tonight, dine aboard the
historic, gourmet Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. (B,D)

Day 6: Yarra Valley Wineries & Koalas
With your guide, you will travel to see the diverse birdlife and koalas in the forest of Warrandyte.
Tour the Yarra Valley, home to over 50 established wineries, varying in size from family vineyards
to internationally acclaimed wineries. Visit a historic winery for winetasting and browse an art
display. After lunch at Rochford Winery, enjoy more tastings at a boutique winery before returning
to your hotel. (B,L)

Day 7: Melbourne – Hayman
Transfer to Melbourne Airport to board your flight to the Great Barrier Reef (airfare not included).
On arrival you will be taken to the marina to board the Luxury Cruiser to Hayman (launch, own
expense) to experience one of Australia’s finest resorts.
Overnight: Hayman, Pool Superior for 3 nights (B)

Day 8: Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Flight
Fly to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s seven natural wonders. At Reefworld, snorkel and
swim through brilliant schools of tropical fish and marine life. Return to Hayman by helicopter. (B,L)

Day 9: Relax at Hayman
Spend today at leisure enjoying all the activities available at Hayman. The resort has numerous
recreational activities free of charge. There are also optional tours and sports activities available. (B)

Day 10: Hayman – Sydney
Return by cruiser to Great Barrier Reef Airport and fly to Sydney (airfare not included). You will be
met and transferred to InterContinental Sydney. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: InterContinental Sydney, Club Harbor View Room for 3 nights (B)

Day 11: Sydney Sightseeing
Enjoy a guided half-day tour of Sydney. Travel by luxury vehicle and see the famous city sights—
including the Opera House and Bondi Beach—as a private guide provides commentary. Enjoy the
afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 12: Blue Mountains Luxury 4WD Wildlife Tour
Travel by 4WD vehicle into the Blue Mountains. Stop for an Australian barbecue lunch, then
continue on to Katoomba Village. View the Three Sisters formation from an exclusive vantage
point. Enjoy afternoon tea in a littleknown hidden valley, then view wild kangaroos roaming the
area (conditions permitting). Return to Sydney late afternoon. (B,L)

Day 13: Depart Sydney
Transfer to Sydney Airport to connect with your onward flight (airfare not included). (B)

Accommodation

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