Highlights of Australia
Day 1 - & 2 - Depart USA We fly over the international date line on our way to Melbourne, in Australia.
Day 3 - Arrive Melbourne (3 nights) On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. After check-in time at leisure before a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions tonight.
Day 4 - Melbourne sightseeing Morning sightseeing shows us the Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance and much more. Later enjoy time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 5 - Melbourne at Leisure After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to perhaps see the magnificent rock formations of the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road or ride the 'Puffing Billy' steam train and visit a winery. This evening, why not witness the nightly ritual of the Fairy Penguins returning from a day of fishing on nearby Phillip Island" (Buffet breakfast)
Day 6 - Melbourne - Alice Springs Today you will be transfered to Melbourne Airport for an early morning breakfast flight to Alice Springs(flights to arrive prior to 1:00pm). On our arrival we enjoy a tour of this unique outback town. We'll visit the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and the panoramic views from Anzac Hill, before returning to the hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 7 - Alice Springs - Uluru (Ayers Rock) (2 nights) An early start as we depart for Ayers Rock. We stop at a camel farm where you can try your hand riding — a ship of the desert". This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the facilities at Ayers Rock Resort. This evening savour a complimentary glass of wine while watching the sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the viewing area known as the "sunset strip". The subtle colour changes are quite amazing. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 8 - Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Rise early to view Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise. There is the opportunity to climb to the summit. Tour the caves at the base of Uluru and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Later, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon, we travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). The size and grandeur of these 36 massive domes of conglomerate red rock will amaze you. Take a walk through Walpa Gorge and gaze down the central valley of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). After a spectacular sunset with sparkling wine at Kata Tjuta, we enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and time for stargazing too!
(Buffet breakfast )(Highlight Dinner)
Day 9 - Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns (3 nights) This morning enjoy some free time at Ayers Rock Resort for shopping and relaxation. Then you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your lunchtime flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this tropical city. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 10 - Great Barrier Reef Mid-morning we join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation, see a myriad of corals and tropical fish seen from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). We'll enjoy an included buffet lunch, before we return to Cairns for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Day 11 - Cairns at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure. There's time maybe to take an excursion above the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway to the Picturesque village of Kuranda or relax at the hotel. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 12 - Cairns - Sydney (3 nights) Today you'll be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. On our arrival at Sydney you will be transferrred to your hotel where you spend the first of our three night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure perhaps to explore this beautiful harbour city. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 13 - Sydney Sightseeing & Harbour Cruise After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour includes a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, and shows us the Royal Botanical Gardens, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and Kings Cross. After we are off to Watson's Bay and The Gap, before we stop to visit famous Bondi Beach, with time to stroll along the beach. Later, it's back to the city for a delicious luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. The afternoon is free. (Buffet breakfast) (Highlight Lunch)
Day 14 - Sydney at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure in this great city. There is plenty to do and the choice is yours. Maybe shop for some last minute souvenirs or take an excursion to the Blue Mountains and see some of Australia's native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 15 - Sydney - USA This morning, bid farewell to Australia as you are transferred to Sydney Airport for your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)
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