15 Day Discover Australia Nights at Destinations: Melbourne (3), Adelaide (2), Kangaroo Island (1), Ayers Rock (2), Cairns (3), Sydney (3) Highlights Melbourne city sights Historic Melbourne tramcar dinner Luxury penguin parade tour Guided touring on Kangaroo Island Sounds of Silence – dine under the stars at Uluru Tjapukai Aboriginal cultural tour Rainforest Skyrail Luxury 4WD tour to the Blue Mountains Sydney city sights Price Includes Centrally-located hotels in key locations with your choice of preferred accommodation Return private car transfers to and from your hotel in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Cairns. Shuttle transfers in Ayers Rock Sightseeing as listed 10 meals included— 2 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) Domestic and International airfare not included. Day 1: Arrive Melbourne You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Grand Mercure on Swanston (standard), Novotel Melbourne on Collins (first class) or Sofitel Melbourne (deluxe) for 3 nights Day 2: Melbourne City Sights & Tramcar Today, explore Melbourne. Highlights include Yarra River, Captain Cook’s Cottage, Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy Gardens and Albert Park, home to the Formula One Grand Prix. This evening, dine aboard a magnificently-restored 1927 tramcar as it trundles the streets of Melbourne. (D) Day 3: Phillip Island Penguins Tour This luxury tour begins around 1:00pm and travels through Melbourne’s exclusive bayside suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula for stunning views over Port Phillip Bay at Arthur’s Seat. Wind your way through vineyards, farmland and and coach. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Adelaide. Overnight: Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (standard), North Adelaide Heritage Apartments (first class) or Hyatt Regency Adelaide (deluxe) (B,L) Day 4: Melbourne—Adelaide This morning, you’ll be transferred to the Melbourne airport for your onward flight to Adelaide (flight not included) and escorted by private car to your choice of accommodation. This afternoon, enjoy brief city highlights as we wind our way up to Eagle on the Hill, on the way to the German Township of Hahndorf. At Hahndorf, there’s time to stroll among century-old Cork Elms to see quaint cottages displaying local crafts. Other attractions are the Hillstowe Winery Estate and Beerenberg Strawberry Farm. Afternoon tea is included at Muggletons General Store before we return to Adelaide. Overnight: Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (standard), North Adelaide Heritage Apartments (first class) or Hyatt Regency Adelaide (deluxe) Day 5: Adelaide—Kangaroo Island Travel by coach to Cape Jervis and board the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Your first stop is secluded Stokes Bay on the North Coast, accessible only by rock tunnel. Next, head south for Parndana Wildlife Park to feed kangaroos. In the afternoon, travel on to Seal Bay for a walk among a breeding colony of Australian Sea Lions. Visit a honey farm and a bush-engineered eucalyptus distillery. After dark, discover Kangaroo Island’s little penguins on a guided penguin walk. Overnight: Kangaroo Island (L) Day 6: Kangaroo Island—Adelaide Visit Kelly Hill Caves. After lunch head on to Flinders Chase National Park, a sanctuary for native Australian animals including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas. See Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch. Experience the Island Pure Sheep Dairy farm, observe sheep being milked and sample delicious yogurt and various cheeses. Return to Adelaide by ferry and coach. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Adelaide. Overnight: Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (standard), North Adelaide Heritage Apartments (first class) or Hyatt Regency Adelaide (deluxe) (B,L) Day 7: Adelaide—Uluru (Ayers Rock) This morning you will be transferred from your Adelaide accommodation to the airport for your flight to Ayers Rock Resort (flight not included). The afternoon is at leisure. We suggest you visit the art galleries and the informative visitors’ center. Tonight, experience the romance of the desert, the setting of the sun behind the domes of Kata Tjuta and Uluru, the haunting sounds of a didgeridoo, sumptuous outback fare and the star-filled heavens in the “Sounds of Silence” dinner. After a feast of Northern Territory delights, you can dream away under a canopy of stars as a resident astronomer points out a plethora of constellations in the vast skies of the outback. Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight: Outback Pioneer (standard), Desert Gardens (first class) or Sails in the Desert (deluxe) for 2 nights (D) Day 8: Uluru (Ayers Rock) At sunrise take a short tour around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Enjoy breakfast with a panoramic view of Ayers Rock, then join your Aboriginal guides for the famous Liru Walk, learning the real meaning and history of Uluru. See demonstrations of traditional Aboriginal methods of spear-holding and starting a fire. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 9: Uluru (Ayers Rock)—Cairns A shuttle will transfer you to Yulara Airport to connect with your onward flight to Cairns (flight not included). Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Cairns Colonial Club (standard), Oasis Resort (first class) or Cairns International Hotel (deluxe) for 3 nights Day 10: Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise Journey up the scenic Marlin Coast to charming Port Douglas. Enjoy a full-day cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxurious 120-foot catamaran. Moor at a special pontoon on Agincourt Reef. Dive, snorkel, view the underwater observatory or ride in the semi-submersible viewer (diving, own expense). Cruise includes lunch, water sports, and an informative talk by a marine biologist. (L) Day 11: Kuranda Train, Skyrail Gondola & Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Board the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking journey to Kuranda, nestled in the rainforest with attractive shops and galleries. Return to Cairns via the Skyrail Gondola, traveling over 9 miles of rainforest canopy. Then visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park for a fascinating dance performance by local Aborigines. Return to your hotel late this afternoon. (L) Day 12: Cairns—Sydney This morning you will be met and transferred for your onward flight to Sydney (flight not included). Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour (standard), The Grace Hotel (first class) or Sydney Harbour Marriott (deluxe) for 3 nights Day 13: Sydney City Sights You will have a chance to get an overview of the city and surroundings as you view the Opera House, Botanic Gardens and Conservatorium of Music. Travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair for a view of the city and harbor. Continue through Darling Harbour and the exclusive suburbs of Double Bay and Rose Bay, known for their cosmopolitan café society, designer shopping and Rodeo Drive ambience. Then, on to The Gap for spectacular ocean views. Arrive at Bondi Beach where you will see the famous Bondi Lifesavers. We have a short stop here then continue back to Sydney via trendy Paddington. Day 14: Blue Mountains Luxury 4WD Tour Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will pick you up this morning in a luxury-touring vehicle. Experience the magnificent World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, only 90 minutes west of Sydney. Enjoy lunch at a unique rainforest hut and continue on to the Three Sisters. This afternoon, you’ll seek out the many kangaroos that roam the area. On your return to Sydney, pass by the Olympics 2000 site en route to your hotel. (L) Day 15: Depart Sydney This morning you will be met and transferred to Sydney Airport for your onward flight. Departures: Daily. Discover Australia 01 Apr 07–31 Mar 08 Twin Single Standard $3696 $5489 First Class $4073 $6247 Deluxe $4715 $7402 Price per person (land only) Note: Itinerary is valid until 31 March 2008. Please inquire for itinerary details beyond this date. Prices are “from” and seasonal surcharges apply. International and Domestic airfare not included. |
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