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 AUSTRALIA ESCORTED : 12 DAY EAST COAST ADVENTURE
What's Included Sightseeing Highlights NEW! Travel with a Tour Director and DriverDrive over famous Sydney Harbour BridgeVisit Byron Bay, a popular holiday destination for Australian familiesInteract with the wild dolphins of Tangalooma and enjoy the opportunity to feed themVisit Australia Zoo, see the crocodile show and many other native Australian animalsExplore Rockhampton's Botanic GardensExperience the underwater observatory at the Reefworld pontoon, on the Barrier Reef Explore tropical Port Douglas and Kuranda Superior Accommodation Two nights on Moreton Island, staying at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin ResortTwo nights on tropical Daydream IslandTwo nights in the city of CairnsEnjoy the white sandy beach at Mantra on Salt Beach in Kingscliff Superior Dining 11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunch (L) and 3 dinners (D) including:- A Welcome Dinner at Port Macquarie - 4WD Adventure lunch on Fraser Island- Tropical buffet lunch as you cruise out over the beautiful Great Barrier Reef- Farewell Dinner at Tjapukai by Night Tour Notes Land Only Rate - Please Contact Us for the best airfares available Alternative tours Brisbane to Cairns (TQ10) and Daydream Island to Cairns (TQ05)Operates in reverse direction Cairns to Sydney (TQ12R), Cairns to Brisbane (TQ10R) and Cairns to Daydream Island (TQ05R) |
| Call (860) 263-7080 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8075334 | | Celtic Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Sydney | Sydney, Port Macquarie, Welcome Drinks and Dinner : Drive over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on to the Central Coast en route to Port Macquarie, situated on the mouth of the Hastings River and home to several beautiful beaches. Tonight be hosted by the crew at our Welcome Drinks and Dinner.
Stay: Rydges Port Macquarie, with the cosmopolitan buzz of the town centre a stone's throw away
Dx1 | | Day 2 | Byron Bay | Port Macquarie, Byron Bay : Enjoy the scenic drive to the coastal resort of Byron Bay. The area is renowned for its surf beaches, stunning landscapes, lush hinterland and it's attraction to an eclectic mix of creative people. Take in some incredible views from Cape Byron, the Australian mainland's most easterly point. Watch the surfers, maybe even spot dolphins off the point, and see the Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Stay: Kingscliff, Mantra on Salt Beach
Bx1 | | Day 3 | Moreton Island | Gold Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Island : Today a short drive brings us to Brisbane, capital of Queensland. Enjoy time to explore the shops or perhaps take a leisurely stroll across the pretty Brisbane River to Southbank. Join a cruise across the waters of Moreton Bay to picturesque Moreton Island National Park.
Two Night Stay: Moreton Island, Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 4 | Moreton Island | Moreton Island, Meet the Wild Dolphins of Tangalooma, Day at Leisure : Enjoy a full day to explore this beautiful island. Perhaps snorkel around the shipwrecks, try sand tobogganing, quad bike riding or take a 4WD tour of the island (all at own expense). There are also many different and exciting watersports to engage in and two swimming pools at the resort. Tonight is a highlight - the opportunity to interact with the wild dolphins that swim close to the shore of their own accord. Most evenings the dolphins swim up to the beach, where they are rewarded with fresh fish hand-fed to them by the resort staff. You will also have an opportunity to hand-feed them yourself, a truly memorable experience.
Bx1 | | Day 5 | Hervey Bay | Moreton Island, Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay : Return to the mainland and visit renowned Australia Zoo, made famous by the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. You might like to watch the feeding of the crocodiles who will "have a go" at the keepers, or perhaps interact with the many native animals, including koalas, that handlers walk around the zoo with. Afterwards, travel through the beautiful Sunshine Coast, a region that appeals to the stylish vacationer, before arriving in the coastal town of Hervey Bay. With its beautiful beaches and sparkling waters, Hervey Bay is a popular tourist destination, especially in whale watching season (Aug.-Oct.) when humpback whales can be seen playing offshore.
Two Night Stay: Hervey Bay, Mantra Hervey Bay in a one bedroom Marina View Suite, located right on picturesque Urangan Harbour
Bx1 | | Day 6 | Fraser Island | World Heritage-listed Fraser Island : Today cruise to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, home to Australia's purest strain of dingo. This island offers miles of natural beauty in the form of uninterrupted white beaches, striking colored sand cliffs and more than 100 freshwater lakes. On arrival, join a 4WD adventure during which you will discover unspoilt surf beaches, pristine inland lakes and lush tropical rain forest. Fraser Island is the only place in the world where rain forest grows on sand at elevations of over 650 feet. Cross the Great Sandy Strait again as you cruise to Hervey Bay and watch for humpback whales migrating (Aug.-Oct.).
Bx1 Lx1 | | Day 7 | Rockhampton | Tropic of Capricorn, Rockhampton : Journey to Rockhampton, situated on the banks of the Fitzroy River and located on the Tropic of Capricorn. Take a leisurely stroll around the Botanic Gardens, among the best in regional Australia. Excellent specimens of palms, cycads and ferns are found throughout the manicured grounds, and a specially-designed Japanese garden gives a sense of peace and tranquility. Marvel at the charm of this city, including stone buildings and churches set off by beautiful bougainvilleas.
Stay: Rockhampton Plaza Hotel
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 8 | Mackay | Mackay, Airlie Beach, Cruise to Daydream Island : This morning make tracks for the town of Mackay. Surrounded by sugarcane crops, Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia. Continue to stunning Airlie Beach, our gateway to the islands of the Whitsunday Passage. We cruise to idyllic Daydream Island, part of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and described as the jewel of the Whitsunday Islands. This is one of Australia's most enticing destinations, an archipelago of green islands lying in rich blue tropical waters.
Two Night Stay: Daydream Island Resort and Spa, a tropical island getaway
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 9 | Great Barrier Reef Day Trip | Great Barrier Reef Day Trip : Voyage to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef aboard a catamaran. Arrive at Reefworld, one of the largest reef pontoons in Australia. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view schools of tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible vessel. For the adventurous, follow a snorkeling trail and view the coral up close. Or simply relax on the Sun Deck and enjoy amazing 360° views of the Great Barrier Reef. Your lunch on board today is included.
Bx1 Lx1 | | Day 10 | Cairns | Daydream Island, Whitsundays, Townsville, Cairns : This morning return to the mainland and head to Townsville, North Queensland's largest city. Afterwards continue along the coast to Cairns, a city boasting a tropical lifestyle. Cairns is the gateway to two of Australia's World Heritage areas, where the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest converge.
Two Night Stay: The Hotel Cairns, a tropical haven in the heart of Cairns
Bx1 | | Day 11 | Kuranda | Port Douglas, Kuranda, Farewell Dinner : This morning enjoy one of Australia's greatest coastal drives to Port Douglas, passing by Palm Cove, a luxurious coastal resort town. Enjoy some free time at Port Douglas, perhaps strolling the palm-fringed beach or browsing the shops along sophisticated Macrossan Street. We then journey to Kuranda, a village in the rain forest where you can wander the local markets. Travel aboard the Skyrail, Kuranda Scenic Railway (own expense), or by coach back to Cairns. Tonight dine at our special Farewell Dinner at Tjapukai by Night - discover the Dreamtime and play a role as part of an ancient corroboree. Then be led along a flame-lit pathway to a dinner banquet featuring the region's best food.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 12 | Cairns | Cairns : Your tour concludes today after breakfast. Spend some time souvenir shopping or take a walk along the picturesque Esplanade. You will then be transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight.
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