 Independent Touring - Departs Daily
See Australia from Tropical North Queensland, The Top End, The Red Center, Kangaroo Island and of course popular cities Sydney and Melbourne. You can depart any day on this vacation package packed full of experiences to delight your senses every step of they way! Choose your accommodation and day you would like to travel-we'll take care of the rest.
Highlights
The Great Ocean Road Melbourne city sights Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Kangaroo Island Adelaide Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Uluru (Ayers Rock) Kings Canyon Alice Springs Palm Valley Darwin & Kakadu National Park Great Barrier Reef Kuranda Scenic Railway Skyrail Cableway Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Sydney city sights & harbor cruise
Price Includes
Sightseeing as specified Expert Drivers & Guides Choice of standard, superior, first class or deluxe hotels Buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef Picnic lunch on Kangaroo Island Sydney Harbor luncheon cruise 26 meals: 18 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 1 dinner (D)
Note: Itinerary effective 1 Apr 2009.
For tours departing before this date, refer to our 2008 brochure.
Day 1: Arrive Melbourne
On arrival at Melbourne airport you'll be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore cosmopolitan Melbourne. This evening you have the option to dine onboard the popular Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Overnight: Melbourne, Mecure Hotel Welcome (standard), Citigate (superior), Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (first class) or Crown Towers (deluxe) for 2 nights
Day 2: Great Ocean Road
Travel to Geelong, then join the Great Ocean Road for dramatic coastal scenery and journey to Port Campbell National Park. See the seaside resorts of Lorne and Apollo Bay, then view the Twelve Apostles, remains of London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge shipwreck site. Return to Melbourne. (B)
Day 3: Melbourne-Adelaide
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne including the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. See iconic Flinders Street Station, modern Federation Square and the Victorian Arts Center Precinct. This afternoon you will be transferred to Melbourne airport for your flight to Adelaide (flights to depart after 3:00pm, airfare not included). Overnight: Adelaide, Grand Chifley (standard), Stamford Plaza (superior) or Hyatt Regency (first class or deluxe) (B)
Day 4: Adelaide-Kangaroo Island
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis to board the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Walk among the nation's third largest and most accessible colony of Australian Sea-Lions, as these creatures doze in the sun at the popular Seal Bay Conservation Park. Overnight: Kangaroo Island, Aurora Ozone Hotel (B,L)
Day 5: Kangaroo Island-Adelaide
Tour Kelly Hill Caves, the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch and see fur seals, within Flinders Chase National Park. This afternoon return to Adelaide. Overnight: Adelaide, Grand Chifley (standard), Stamford Plaza (superior) or Hyatt Regency (first class or deluxe) (B,L)
Day 6: Adelaide-Alice Springs
You will be transferred to Adelaide airport for your flight to Alice Springs. On arrival at Alice Springs airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Later tour the sights of "The Alice." Overnight: Alice Springs, Aurora Alice Springs (standard), Crowne Plaza (superior) or Alice Springs Resort, River Gum Rooms (first class or deluxe) for 2 nights (B)
Day 7: Palm Valley
Join a 4WD Safari through the West MacDonnell Ranges into Palm Valley. See spectacular rock formations, white sands and an oasis of rock pools and rare palm trees. (B,L)
Day 8: Alice Springs-Ayers Rock
Travel south through the MacDonnell and James Ranges to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This afternoon your guide will escort you on a walk through the Kata Tjuta domes (the Olgas) to the Valley of the Winds lookout. Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine as you take in the outback sunset at Kata Tjuta and later an Aussie barbecue dinner. Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer Hotel (standard), Desert Gardens Hotel (superior) or Sails in the Desert (first class or deluxe) for 2 nights (B,D)
Day 9: Kings Canyon
Drive through sandhill country into Watarrka National Park where you can make the rocky climb with your guide to the rim of Kings Canyon. Or you may wish to explore the canyon floor, an easier walk. (B)
Day 10: Ayers Rock-Darwin
Travel to the sunrise viewing area at Uluru and watch the first rays of sunlight creep across the desert plains. Transfer to Ayers Rock airport for your flight to Darwin (flight to depart before 11:00am, airfare not included), where on arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of your day will be to explore Darwin's sights. Overnight: Darwin, Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (standard), Mantra Pandanas (superior) or Mantra on the Esplanade (first class or deluxe) (B)
Day 11: Darwin-Kakadu
Travel deep into Kakadu National Park. Visit Nourlangie Rock to view Aboriginal rock art and join a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Overnight: Kakadu, Aurora Kakadu (standard) or Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (superior, first class or deluxe) (B,L)
Day 12: Kakadu-Darwin
Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River. Continue to Ubirr for a guided walk to see rock art and the spectacular Bowali Visitor Center. Overnight: Darwin, Travelodge Mirambeena Resort (standard), Mantra Pandanas (superior) or Mantra on the Esplanade (first class or deluxe) (B,L)
Day 13: Darwin-Cairns
You will be transferred to Darwin airport for your early morning flight to Cairns (flights anytime, airfare not included). On arrival at Cairns airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Cairns, Rydges Esplanade (standard), Novotel Oasis Resort (superior), Sebel Cairns (first class) or Pullman Reef Hotel & Casino (deluxe) for 3 nights (B)
Day 14: Kuranda, Skyrail, Tjapukai
Join the famous Kuranda Railway and journey to the village of Kuranda. Free time in Kuranda to stroll through the famous Kuranda Markets. Return to the lowlands by the Skyrail Cableway. Visit the awardwinning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn about this ancient culture. Afternoon transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 15: Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cruise on a high-speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel along the reef and view the coral and fish from a semi-submersible vessel. A marine biologist will provide an informative presentation on this natural living wonder. Enjoy a buffet lunch onboard the pontoon. (B,L)
Day 16: Cairns-Sydney
You will be transferred to Cairns airport for your flight to Sydney (airfare not included). On arrival at Sydney airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Overnight: Sydney, Metro Hotel on Pitt (standard), F our Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbor (superior), Sofitel Sydney Wentworth (first class) or InterContinental (deluxe) for 3 nights (B)
Day 17: Sydney City Sights-Harbor Cruise
Tour the sights of Sydney this morning, including the Opera House and Harbor Bridge, before taking a stroll along famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy a luncheon cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbor then tour the northern beaches region including a visit to Manly. (B,L)
Day 18: Sydney at Leisure
Today is at leisure to explore Sydney and enjoy the shopping, museums and sightseeing. Perhaps take an optional day tour to the Blue Mountains or the Hunter Valley. (B)
Day 19: Depart Sydney
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime, airfare not included). (B)
Departs: Daily
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