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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip. Meals 14 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(s), 10 Dinner(s) Hotel Accommodations: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesPALM COVENovotel AYERS ROCKSails in the Desert ALICE SPRINGSNovotel BAROSSA VALLEYNovotel COONAWARRAChardonnay Lodge CANBERRANovotel SYDNEYThe Menzies Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling. Sightseeing Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1 and Day 2
Depart from Home Today you board your Qantas flight and begin the adventure of a lifetime in Australia. Crossing the International Dateline, you lose a full day. Day 3 Cairns (Northern Beaches), Australia - Tour Begins Your tour begins today in the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Northern Beaches of Queensland. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a special welcome dinner with your new mates. Day 4 Great Barrier Reef Day 5 Cairns Experience the rain forest this morning from the treetops as you ride through the rain forest canopy. You’ll view waterfalls fabulous scenery, and diverse fauna. Day 6 Cairns - Ayers Rock Today you fly to the heart of the Australian Outback, Ayers Rock. This huge monolith and the sandstone domes of the Olgas were created through a process of upheaval and erosion. They are renowned for their changing hues during different times of the day. During your exploration, you will learn about their significance to the Aboriginal culture, after which you view Ayers Rock change color as the sun sets. Day 7 Ayers Rock - Alice Springs Drive across the vast Outback and arrive in the central city of Alice Springs. Here, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Old Telegraph Station and Anzac Hill. Gain insight into the educational system in the Outback with a visit to the School of the Air - you may even see a class in session! ADVANTAGE SEASON INCLUSION: Tonight you will travel to dinner in style…aboard a camel! Enjoy a camel ride through the Outback, followed by a delightful Aussie-style dinner! Day 8 Alice Springs Discover the history and beliefs of the Aboriginal people this morning during the ‘Dreamtime Tour’. Your specialist guide, along with members of the Walpiri tribe in traditional dress, will teach you about their unique customs. Meet Aboriginal people at their camp and see various dreamtime stories depicted in paintings. A special experience is in store for you this afternoon as you will have the opportunity to meet the young Aboriginal group, Drum Atweme. Supported by the Collette Foundation, Drum Atweme is a musical group comprised of at-risk youth from the local community. Day 9 Alice Springs - Adelaide - Barossa Valley Enjoy a leisurely morning before boarding your afternoon flight to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia and its 5th largest city. Upon arrival you transfer to the Barossa Valley, one of Australia''s most popular destinations – well known for breathtaking scenery and some of the world''s best wine production. Dinner this evening will be at your hotel which overlooks the vineyards of recognized wineries such as Jacobs Creek. Day 10 Barossa Valley Barossa Valley is Australia’s richest and best-known wine-making region. First settled by German immigrants more than a century ago, today some of the world’s finest wines are produced here. Enjoy tours and tastings at two of the area’s finest vineyards. ADVANTAGE SEASON INCLUSION: This evening you will be hosted at one of the local wineries. Prior to a delightful dinner, enjoy a wine tasting and demonstration to learn about their special wines. Day 11 Barossa Valley - Coonawarra Day 12 Coonawarra - Melbourne Drive along Great Ocean Road, one of the world''s most scenic. Pass through Port Campbell National Park, revealing the magic of the “12 Apostles,” a dramatic row of stone pillars rising from the ocean. Created from rock formed over 20 million years ago and softened by the erosion of limestone, the arches were originally caves in the cliffs that collapsed by the forces of nature. Also here, marvel at Loch Ard Gorge, the sight of one of Victoria''s most tragic shipwrecks, before arriving in Melbourne. Day 13 Melbourne Welcome to Melbourne, boasting a vibrant arts and cultural scene and home to most of Australia''s major sporting events. A tour of Melbourne features the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House, and a visit to Fitzroy Royal Botanical Gardens. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Australia''s most cosmopolitan city. Stroll along the river, enjoy the great shopping, or just relax. Day 14 Melbourne - Canberra A drive across the countryside unveils the breathtaking snow-capped mountains that symbolize Australia’s capital, Canberra. Located in the Australian Capital Territory and surrounded by New South Wales, Canberra is modeled after Washington, DC. Upon arrival enjoy a panoramic city tour with a visit to Canberra''s war memorial as well as the National Museum of Australia which interactively celebrates the land, nation and people of the country. The evening is yours to explore the city''s shopping district and great eateries. An evening at leisure allows you to relax or explore the city of Canberra on your own. Day 15 Canberra - Sydney This morning you travel north to lively Sydney. Day 16 Sydney Tour the fun-loving city of Sydney today. You will see Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Discover one of the world’s most perfectly designed buildings as you take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. An evening dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour will give you the opportunity to see the city from a different perspective. Enjoy views of Sydney’s greatest icons - the Harbour Bridge and the world-famous Opera House. Day 17 Sydney Today you visit Koala Park. Not only will you see koalas in their natural habitat, but you might also have the unique opportunity to pose for a photo with one of these cuddly creatures. You will also have the chance to feed the kangaroos and pet a wombat. Later, enjoy a fascinating opal presentation and learn how raw opals are transformed - from the dark mine shafts to your favorite jewelry store. This evening, enjoy a delightful farewell dinner while overlooking Darling Harbour. Day 18 Sydney - Tour Ends Your tour ends today in Sydney.
On this vacation you will experience the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, the Outback, Melbourne, Sydney and more.
Discover the beliefs and customs of the Aboriginal people during the 'Dreamtime Tour' in Alice Springs. A wine tasting at a local Barossa Valley winery introduces the flavors of this major wine-producing region in South Australia. Journey across the iconic Great Ocean Road, created from the rocky cliffs and bluffs along Victoria's southwest coast. An evening dinner cruise on sydney Harbour will give you a different perspective of this beautiful city. Board a high speed catamaran for an exciting excusion to the Great Barrier Reef. From your base on Green Island, you are able to explore the reef in many ways. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride, rain forest walking tour, or relax on the beach. Cruise on Hartley's Lagoon, home to many of the saltwater crocs. Then enjoy an authetic Aussie BBQ. Visit to the school of the air. Authentic dinner in the bush to experience the real outback. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: world's longest gondola cableway, built over the Barron Falls National Park. Naracoorte Caves National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canberra panoramic city tour to the war memorial, National Museum of Australia. Package Notes:
Due to changes in air schedules while on tour, the order of days in the itinerary may change. The internal flights on this program are not included in the land price of your vacation. These flights need to be arranged and purchased separately if you arrange your own air. Internal flights are included with the air portion of your vacation if you purchase air through the tour company. Due to early arrival times in some cities, rooms may not always be ready for immediate check-in. *Upgrading your visit with the Outer Reef option is at an additional cost. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed with the exception of visits to wildlife parks. |
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