Great Australian Adventure
DAYS 1 & 2 Depart USA We fly over the international date line on our way to Melbourne, Australia.
Day 3 Arrive Melbourne (2nights) On arrival we are transferred to our hotel.
DAY 4 Melbourne sightseeing & at leisure Today's morning sightseeing tour features the beautiful Botanic Gardens. We'll also see the Queen Victoria Market, the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House and more. Finally, enjoy a drive over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. Then time for shopping or perhaps take a relaxing walk.(Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 5 Melbourne — Ayers Rock This morning we will board our flight to Ayers Rock where we visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and explore the rock domes in Walpa Gorge. Later, after sparkling wine at sunset we will enjoy a barbecue dinner. Time for stargazing too! (Buffet Breakfast) (Highlight Dinner)
DAY 6 Ayers Rock — Alice Springs (2 nights) It's an early start as we watch sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock), plus there is an opportunity for those who wish to climb to the top of the summit. Then we tour the base of 'the Rock'. Later, we make our way to the unique town of Alice Springs. (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 7 Alice Springs at leisure A full day at leisure, perhaps to take a Palm Valley Safari or join an Aboriginal cultural tour. Tonight, why not dine in one of The Alice's fine restaurants" (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 8 Alice Springs — Darwin This morning we visit the Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about some of Australia's unique desert animals and visit the largest desert nocturnal house in the world. Then, we take our midday flight to Darwin. The rest of the day is free. (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 9 Darwin — Kakadu We travel via the Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains deep into the Kakadu National Park. We stop to visit Nourlangie Rock with its Aboriginal rock art. Next we join a Yellow Water Billabong cruise with our local expert guide. Finally, we visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to view the informative displays. (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 10 Kakadu — Darwin Today we make our way to Ubirr where we view the rock drawings. We inspect the Bowali Visitor Centre before joining the Jumping Crocodile Cruise. Return to Darwin late afternoon. (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 11 Darwin — Cairns — Port Douglas (3 nights) This morning we board our flight to Queensland arriving at Cairns airport. Here we drive to Port Douglas and our hotel with the rest of our day at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll along beautiful Four Mile Beach. (Breakfast)
DAY 12 Port Douglas — Great Barrier Reef Cruise This morning we join the Quicksilver catamaran for a day at the Agincourt Reef on the Great Barrier Reef. An expert marine biologist guides us through the various marine life seen from the underwater observatory, the sub-sea viewer and glass-bottom boat. Later, after our included smorgasbord lunch, there's time to relax before our cruise back to Port Douglas. (Buffet Breakfast) (Highlight Lunch)
Day 13 Port Douglas at leisure A full day at leisure. You may wish to take an excursion over the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway to Kuranda, or a trip to the rainforests of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 14 Port Douglas — Cairns — Sydney (4 nights) Later this morning we transfer to nearby Cairns for our flight to Sydney for four fabulous nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 Sydney sightseeing & at leisure Sightseeing today includes Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We'll join a guided tour of the Opera House, a famous Australian icon. Later, we - ll enjoy a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a delicious lunch on board. This afternoon you have the chance to learn about Australia's national gemstone "the opal. (Buffet Breakfast) (Highlight Lunch)
Day 16 & 17 Sydney at leisure Enjoy two full days at leisure in this exciting city. Maybe join an excursion to the Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park, or perhaps take a tour to Canberra. (Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Breakfast)
Day 18 Sydney - USA Today time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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