From it's rich Indigenous history that dates back more than 50,000 years, to it's legendary heroes and pioneers who forged the way, you’ll find an insight into what makes Australia the vibrant, modern and multicultural nation it is today.
PROGRAM DAY-BY-DAY
DAY
DESCRIPTION
1
Arrive Melbourne and be taken to your hotel by a private car and driver.
Marvellous Melbourne City sights
Discover the charm of Melbourne. Visit to Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook's Cottage (own expense), Queen Victoria Market, Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix. Stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens, see the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square. Visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct. See some of the city's architecture including St. Paul's Cathedral and the Princess and Regent theatres. Cross the Bolted Bridge for great city views. For that perfect night out, the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant offers a romantic experience right in the heart of our vibrant city. With a stunning background of colours and lights, delight in a fashionable fusion of international dishes and fine Australian wines, a reflection of the cosmopolitan culture that is Melbourne. Indulge in an extensive six-course meal prepared freshly on board by our gourmet chefs, in a relaxed and intimate setting with personalised service and attention to detail. Six-course menu contains Appetiser, Entree, Main, Dessert, Cheese and Tea, Coffee & Chocolates.
Private transfer from your hotel to the airport in Melbourne to catch your flight to Alice Springs where you will be met by your private car and transferred to your hotel.
Private transfer from the hotel in Alice Springs to the airport to catch your flight to Cairns where you will be met and transported to your hotel by private car.
Spectacular Kuranda Rainforest
You will be transferred from your hotel to the Freshwater Station. Here meet your hostess who will run through the day's schedule. Once aboard the train, sit back and enjoy the spectacular views. On arrival at Kuranda you will have free time to do some of your own exploring. Once aboard the skyrail, be amazed as you glide silently over the rainforest canopy on the world's most beautiful rainforest experience. Your journey ends at Caravonica Lakes. Close to the Skyrail Terminal is the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where you can enjoy a buffet lunch. After lunch see some of the attractions such as Tjapukai stage shows, craft demonstrations, the Aboriginal Village and the famous Tjapukai Dance Troupe. Your hostess will meet you at the entrance to take you back to Cairns.
A Day with Nature
Relax in the morning and enjoy Cairns at your own pace. In the afternoon, after being picked up from your hotel, you will be transferred to the terminal where you will board your vessel the MV Crocodile Explorer. Enjoy afternoon tea while you cruise on this scenic nature cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet. Your informative crew will share with you the secrets of this unique and special mangrove-lined waterway that is home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife including crocodiles, native birds and over 70 species of fish. Linking Cairns to the sea, Trinity Inlet is a tropical tidal estuary that services freight, leisure & fishing vessels. This is the prehistoric saltwater crocodiles natural habitat - spot them basking on the muddy banks. Following your cruise you will get up close and personal to these crocodiles by gaining exclusive access to the Cairns Crocodile Farm. You will see crocodiles in their natural environment and learn all about their breeding habits and how the crocodiles are farmed for their skin. This journey takes in the wide open sugar cane fields and surrounding mountain ranges.
Private transfer from your hotel in Cairns to take your flight to Sydney. At Sydney, you will be met by your private car and driver and taken to the hotel.
City & Opera House Tour
This tour is the ideal introduction to Sydney, it includes major highlights and a guided tour of Australia's most iconic building , the Sydney Opera House. Your tour highlights all the city's major landmarks - Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Sydney's birthplace, Parliament House, Hyde Park, St Mary's Cathedral, Art Gallery of NSW and the Domain. You will visit the famous Mrs. Macquarie's Chair for superb views of the harbour and city skyline before heading out of the city through Sydney's red light district Kings Cross. You will travel through the exclusive Eastern suburbs of Double Bay and Vaucluse to The Gap for stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Heads before arriving at the famous Bondi Beach, one of Australia's favourite beaches. Finally you will return to the city via the historic and trendy suburb of Paddington to the Opera House where you will join a comprehensive guided tour of this famous building.
Wine & Wilderness Day
This is the only tour to the Hunter Valley region that offers the real Aussie bush, history, Aboriginal culture and wine tasting in a full day of complementing experiences in a small group touring. Leaving Sydney, you head North on the freeway arriving at a wildlife park for your morning tea and coffee. Here, a great photo opportunity awaits you with many of Australian wildlife before continuing to the historic village of Wollombi. View several sections of the original 1820 convict built Old Great Northern Road and travel through history and view the small colonial rural township of this era. Arriving at Hunter Valley, you will have the opportunity to sample premium Hunter Valley Wines, many of which are not available anywhere else in the world. Enjoy a gourmet tasting experience of food and wine matching for your lunch. Enjoy cheese tasting and finish up the day with chocolate tasting at a boutique chocolate shop. Your local guide will explain wine making and the industry in the Hunter Valley Region before returning to Sydney.
Farewell Australia
Private Transfer from your hotel to the airport to catch your flight back home.
PRICES FROM
$3560 per person
FACTS
Departure: Daily
Duration: 11 Days, 10 Nights
Inclusions: All ground transportation at the destination; lodging, meals and tours per itinerary; hotel taxes; English-speaking assistance.
Not included: International and/or domestic airfares; airport departure taxes; tips of any kind; incidentals at hotels; any meals not included in the itinerary; alcoholic beverages; souvenirs.
VISA INFORMATION
It is the travelers responsibility to have all proper travel documents which can include passports and foreign visas. Learn more here: Passport & Visa Information
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your travel investment and for any emergencies that could occur while traveling. Learn more here: Travel Insurance
IMPORTANT NOTES
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and correspond to the lowest season in the year.
Expect moderate to high increases for high season
and holiday periods. Low season dates vary from
destination to destination. Please inquire for details.
All rates on this website are per person and based
on double occupancy, unless otherwise indicated.
If a hotel included in a program is not available
at the time of the reservation, we will substitute
it for a hotel of similar category.
Room and cabin upgrades are available at most hotels
and cruises. Please inquire at the time of reservation.
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